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Planning The Future For Burnside

Posted on January 27, 2010 with Comments Off

Short Notice: Skaters in the greater Portland area are encouraged to show up for public meeting tonight, Wednesday, January 27th regarding the impending development plans to the neighborhood adjacent to Burnside skatepark. Failure to show up will indicate that we’re…
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A Penguin, a Chicken and a Skateboarder Enter A Video Contest

Posted on January 27, 2010 with Comments Off

Well, they actually all won. But the real story is that yesterday Nikon Inc. announced the winners of its Nikon Festival, which launched in November to highlight the popularity DSLR Video creation and social media. Joshua Friedberg’s ‘New York State…
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Bledsoe Gets Brinked

Posted on January 27, 2010 with Comments Off

Rob Brink speaks to Tyler Bledsoe, The Skateboard Mag’s 2009 Best Am Winner. Full interview here….
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Sacto Spot Check with Cardiel

Posted on January 27, 2010 with Comments Off

Follow along with Apollo Cutts and John Cardiel as they ride fixies through the streets and check out some of Sacramento’s finer skate spots….
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Year of the Carn Carn

Posted on January 27, 2010 with Comments Off

Get ready. 2010 is setting up to be a huge year for Dave Carnie. He has a new book coming out this spring and he’s about to unleash his new F.O.G. board brand on the masses. Does this new enterprise…
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Upful Helps Haiti

Posted on January 27, 2010 with Comments Off

Upful Hardware has produced a special edition of “Helping Hands for Haiti” bolts designated to benefit Yéle Haiti for earthquake relief efforts. Skate shops and retailers can order directly through High Grade Distribution….
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New York Times

Posted on January 27, 2010 with Comments Off

To celebrate Eli Reed turning pro, Zoo York will be giving away five of his signature Crest decks. To enter is simple: 1) Create your own Crest deck drawing (the Crest can represent you, your family, your crew, your city,…
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Mike Peterson Interviewed At YOUGOTTAGETTHAT!

Posted on January 27, 2010 with Comments Off

As the YOUGOTTAGETTHAT! film makes it’s ways through the East Coast, the film’s website has featured an interview with Mike Peterson. It is definitely worth a read and while you’re there, browse the site for a premiere near you….
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Nike Continues with Its "Don’t Fear The Sweeper" Footage

Posted on January 27, 2010 with Comments Off

It’s time to check in with Frosty and friends as Nike SB has dropped its second part of the “Don’t Fear The Sweeper” tour online….
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Andrew Elliott Gets His Mag Minute

Posted on January 27, 2010 with Comments Off

Yet another Mag Minute featuring solid skateboarding from Andrew Elliott…

Andrew skates big and loves his rails and ledges – just check out the frontside crailgrab slide (something like that – I don’t get all of these new names!) down a pretty large set of stairs and many more insane tricks!

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