Skateboardworks

Nike using the internet to distribute new video, Debacle

Chris — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:30:27 +0000

Watch online or download the latest video from Nike SB . The video features HD fotage from Daryl Angel, Justin Brock, Theotis Beasley and other ams. Check it out.

Greg Lutzka on K-Swiss

Chris — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:14:06 +0000

K-swiss is partnering with Greg Lutzka to create their skate shoe division.

Click here to view the embedded video.

It’s official, Koston is on Nike

Chris — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:53:13 +0000

It’s been speculated that the great Koston was going to be wearing Nikes for the next few years. Well, it’s now official.

See the video at The Berrics

Wallenberg 2009

Chris — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:27:52 +0000

Chris Cole threw down a BS 360 on his second try.

Check the video here.

Bob Kronbauer’s Mumble Collection on Threadless select

Chris — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:38:39 +0000

Bob Kronbauer (of clubmumble.com fame) has partnered with Threadless to curate a collection of tees from some amazing artists. Bob chose 4 artists from the skateboarding world to each design a tee based on Outer Space. Check out the tees from Andy Jenkins, Don Pendleton, Michael Leon and Geoff Mcfetridge.

You can see the full collection here.

[via clubmumble]

Patrick Melcher 3rd place at World Beard and Moustache Championships

Chris — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:28:15 +0000

Melcher and his mustache win 3rd place at the World Beard and Moustache Championships in Alaska.

The reigning champ, musician Alexander Antebi, preened and vamped his way to third place in what he dubbed his “Ziggy Czar Dust’ getup, professional skateboarder (and Bristly Chap) Patrick Melcher took second place, and Benjamin Juergens came out of nowhere to take first place in his first-ever competition.

[via LA Times and Patrick Melcher]

Mike Vallely signs with Affliction Clothing

Chris — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:42:32 +0000

Some how this doesn’t surprise me. Mike V has signed a deal with Affliction clothing. Extreme, dude.

Click here to view the embedded video.

[via radcollector]

Zumiez offers $7.2 Million For Active

Chris — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:43:45 +0000

A while back Active Ride Shops (activemailorder.com)had to file chapter 11 bankruptcy. Now it appears that board sports retail giant Zumiez has offered up $7.2 million to purchase Active.

The terms of the motion state that Zumiez would purchase all of Active’s inventory for less than market costs, as well as pay $100,000 per store acquired. At the time of filing Chapter 11, Active operated 21 stores.

You can get all the details here.

Translations video by Patrik Wallner

Chris — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:02:13 +0000

Love this video from Patrik Wallner called Translations. Element Pro Michael Mackrodt rips it up in his part with his fast skating, lines and use of fun looking terrain. Also I love that everyother trick is not a hand rail or him jumping down big shit.

Click here to view the embedded video.

You can see the full Translations video on skateboarding.com.

Per Welinder talks Blitz Changes

Chris — Wed, 13 May 2009 21:57:19 +0000

Blitz President Per Welinder talks to Tiffany Montgomery over on shop-eat-surf.com about the future of Blitz. With the loss of some key brands (Birdhouse and Flip) over the last year. Some are wondering what’s happening with Blitz. Per mentions that within the next 45 days that two established brands will be joining the company. Wonder who that could be?

To read the full article, check out shop-eat-surf.com