tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218142796231302692010-02-07T01:52:22.857-05:00Skateboard News and Information on Skateboarding and Blank Skate Supply. New Product Updates, Reviews, Trick Tips, Videos and General News about Skateboarding.Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-21378088323769558192009-01-04T11:56:00.004-05:002009-01-04T12:02:22.046-05:002009-01-04T12:02:22.046-05:00SkateSoup.com is a new skate site in Pittsburgh that is featuring all kinds of information on Shops, Parks, Products and skateboard news. They are doing a Yinzer of the Weak section that features...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/XVHZhN0vTlY" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2009/01/new-pittsburgh-skate-site.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-46849218773726068752008-03-18T09:19:00.005-04:002008-03-18T09:39:05.649-04:002008-03-18T09:39:05.649-04:00Hey Everyone, I know it is has been a while since our last post, but we getting back on the ball. A bunch of stuff has been going on. We've been cranking boards our of our woodshop and things are...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/aIqF5dHYrDk" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com7http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/03/super-update-new-bulk-pricing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-37379713616838714472008-03-03T14:19:00.005-05:002008-03-03T14:29:50.061-05:002008-03-03T14:29:50.061-05:00Mike got back from King of The Groms. He's got that bunk ankle and scurvy. I guess it is a bad idea to go in an outdoor hot tub in Minnesota in the winter and then roll around in the snow in your...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/juHF3gJTqEs" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/03/mike-berdis-represent.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-79123337673750767842008-03-01T23:02:00.001-05:002008-03-01T23:03:41.470-05:002008-03-01T23:03:41.470-05:00I am making a list of all the ramps in pittsburgh for my own personal use. So why don't you tell me and I'll come skate them with you? WINTER FREAKING SUCKS I AM GOING IN FREAKING SANE<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/C8bXGNmLSUk" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com1http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/03/pittsburgh-mini-ramps.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-3530259806249502772008-02-23T15:11:00.004-05:002008-02-23T15:16:47.645-05:002008-02-23T15:16:47.645-05:00Mike is on the last of 3 events in the qualifying rounds at this years King of the Groms Contest at 3rd Lair Skatepark in Golden Valley Minnesota. So far he is currently: 8th Overall in Mini Ramp...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/XDL2vYEFc18" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/02/mike-berdis-king-of-groms-update.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-36713600414313584052008-02-21T09:53:00.004-05:002008-02-21T09:58:17.319-05:002008-02-21T09:58:17.319-05:00Mike "El Bandito" Berdis is off to 3rd Lair in Minnesota (one of our favorite places) to compete in King of the Groms. I believe this is his second appearance in the K.O.G. contest. This year he...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/Ustr40kB5Wk" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/02/team-rider-mike-berdis-off-to-king-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-799168393415222432008-02-02T13:14:00.000-05:002008-02-02T13:33:04.957-05:002008-02-02T13:33:04.957-05:00Just arrived in the shop. Spitfire and Ricta Wheels. Starting at $24.95, Available in OVER 35 STYLES between the two companies in sizes from 48 MM to 63 MM. You can definately find a wheel you...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/YGv521Q5reE" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/02/spitfire-and-ricta-wheels-overload.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-31335994627092820562008-02-01T18:35:00.000-05:002008-02-01T18:51:00.538-05:002008-02-01T18:51:00.538-05:00The Blank Skate Shop was awarded "Shop of the Month" on GrindTV.com. You can check us out on the home page or go directy to the Blank Skate Profile Page We have upload a ton of content. Check out...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/R_D3DCM1zKo" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/02/shop-or-month-on-grindtvcom.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-26012200431480747602008-02-01T10:07:00.000-05:002008-02-01T10:26:20.983-05:002008-02-01T10:26:20.983-05:00For 4 Years we ran a small little skatepark along side our shop. In that time we had 9 different setups, which is pretty crazy in itself. We had a ton of fun and met so many people. This video was...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/Ee-8kOyMjqw" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/02/rip-skatepark-of-natrona.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-50107832147989997862008-01-30T15:13:00.000-05:002008-01-31T09:21:50.930-05:002008-01-31T09:21:50.930-05:00They are here. New Krux Rainbow color Trucks are in stock and ready to ship or be picked up in the store. Check these puppies out. Only $21.95 each. This is the newest skateboard truck from the...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/LDlVuv_2i04" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/01/dropping-bows-in-2008.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-57210604941401632892008-01-28T07:38:00.000-05:002008-01-29T09:58:57.693-05:002008-01-29T09:58:57.693-05:00Hey Everyone, Just Updating You on New Inventory: On Friday January 25th - Spitfire Wheels, Plan B Decks, Thunder Trucks, Venture Trucks, Destructo Trucks, Negative One Color Grip in Clear, Pink,...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/Dq8REMJyY7k" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/01/tons-of-new-product-this-week.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-17393893319434975542008-01-28T05:45:00.000-05:002008-01-31T09:25:50.916-05:002008-01-31T09:25:50.916-05:00I often get "Wow! You guys have a ton of old school skate products and even products over 8 Inches Wide. Why didn't I know anything about this?" It was always on the site, but it was organized with...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/jNJqqxbR7lo" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/01/new-old-school-skateboards-section.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-55306058649975673202008-01-27T12:57:00.000-05:002008-01-27T12:58:53.598-05:002008-01-27T12:58:53.598-05:00Hernia Surgery! WHOO HOOO! More good news coming as the pain pills wear off. Countdown to skating 5 Weeks 4 Days. Did someone say "Tarentum Take-Over 1"?<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/TTk0M8K7MyI" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/01/i-survived.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-70011070502341556092008-01-23T15:35:00.000-05:002008-01-23T15:37:40.752-05:002008-01-23T15:37:40.752-05:00Cashing in on this Deal is Easy. Just follow these steps: 1. Place any skateboard products into your shoping cart. 2. If your total is over $60 (before taxes and shipping) enter code: 10BUCKS If...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/D1WK03YYLzk" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com1http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/01/up-to-50-cash-back-until-sunday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-12249825257700428802008-01-20T20:06:00.000-05:002008-01-20T20:17:47.916-05:002008-01-20T20:17:47.916-05:00Some one bet me at the shop that I couldn't grip a deck in under ten seconds. Well, it was probably more of me going, "I bet I could grip a deck in under 10 Seconds." And then someone else went,...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/oU07MdScZRk" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com1http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/01/how-to-grip-deck-in-under-10-seconds.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-36705714716224777542008-01-15T10:39:00.000-05:002008-01-15T10:44:44.141-05:002008-01-15T10:44:44.141-05:00We have not been able to keep these puppies in stock. This is by far one of the best systems we have seen for cleaning your bearings. It is very easy to use. Just unscrew the wing nut and alternate...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/1Ka3D6DEllY" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/01/product-review-bones-cleaning-bottle.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-69937578150879749262008-01-15T10:31:00.001-05:002008-01-15T10:39:30.586-05:002008-01-15T10:39:30.586-05:00Apparently my belly button popped out. I have some sort of birth defect that usually reveals itself by the age of 5. But not for me. I was lucky enough to have it pop out at 31 while skating a...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/uelK3h46ZV0" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/01/gorilla-hernia-awesome.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-54550844040094686502008-01-07T10:27:00.000-05:002008-01-15T10:30:54.792-05:002008-01-15T10:30:54.792-05:00I started playing around with Squidoo a little. It is sort of like a blog/info page/opinionated/something. It is sort of its own thing. I thought it would be useful to just create a giant page about...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/tADznXYUAfE" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/01/blank-squidoo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-14309046997206348132008-01-07T08:40:00.000-05:002008-01-07T08:52:28.301-05:002008-01-07T08:52:28.301-05:00So for some reason, whether we are just too stubborn or just too stupid to notice the obvious, we headed out to Greensburg Skate Plaza. It had rained the day before and in the morning. There were...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/_RiGpODiTiU" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com1http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/01/one-of-those-magical-days.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-87647478056571516442008-01-01T10:10:00.000-05:002008-01-01T10:13:49.944-05:002008-01-01T10:13:49.944-05:00Welcome to 2008. Isn't it great? Did you stay up late? Take home your date. (If you can remember her name) Anyway, after you clean the crusty boogers from you eyes, please take the time to read...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/KHACUHjlAxU" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2008/01/happy-new-year-blank-skate-mag-2.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-49697153594930136492007-12-25T14:47:00.000-05:002007-12-26T02:51:27.731-05:002007-12-26T02:51:27.731-05:00Merry Christmas from Jeff, Dave, and Jarred at Blank Skate. Oh yeah, we also have this little deal going on the day after Christmas. Have you heard about it yet? DON'T MISS THIS -- CLICK HERE<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/WxXmIdApg7s" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2007/12/merry-chirstmas-to-yall.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-89887932053572915572007-12-22T12:59:00.000-05:002007-12-22T13:40:15.531-05:002007-12-22T13:40:15.531-05:00The official word on South Park is that it opens up this Thursday around 10ish (I think). There is a ribbon cutting ceremony and then the County Police will Lock It Up so you can't skate there (Just...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/7DX-Dd3pdSs" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com2http://www.blankskateblog.com/2007/12/south-park-skatepark-opens-nov-27.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-80279786238544307562007-12-21T12:19:00.000-05:002007-12-21T13:46:27.671-05:002007-12-21T13:46:27.671-05:00Here are our upcoming hours: Friday: Dec 21 12-7 Saturday: Dec 22 12-5 Sunday: Dec 23 12-5 Monday Dec 24 12-5 Christmas: CLOSED - Enjoy the day with Friends and Family. Wednesday: Dec 26 12-7 SUPER...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/HTTN86iUvzw" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2007/12/holiday-hours-in-cambodia-for-natrona.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-6879943234651349522007-12-20T08:13:00.000-05:002007-12-20T08:20:04.873-05:002007-12-20T08:20:04.873-05:00I just got this video in from the office of Curtis George. I must admit I am a bit partial to it since they are still skating and bringing back many of the spots I skated growing up. Although, I...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/b4tS4YIpx_g" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com1http://www.blankskateblog.com/2007/12/battle-of-ramparts-all-stars.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521814279623130269.post-51726911668831884742007-12-18T10:44:00.000-05:002007-12-18T10:59:56.038-05:002007-12-18T10:59:56.038-05:00Okay....I know what you are thinking here, what the heck am I doing watching rollerblading videos when I should be making high quality skateboard decks? Trust me. I wasnt. I was on the...<br/> <br/> Blank Skate is 100% Skater Owned and Operated. Our blog features the best of our shop plus our surrounding skate comminty. Check it out.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blankskateblog/VPmv/~4/ppqlZtg9kXo" height="1" width="1"/>Gorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01463124500495132264noreply@blogger.com0http://www.blankskateblog.com/2007/12/rollerbladers-are-lame.html