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Bob Biniak Hospitalized

Posted on February 24, 2010 with Comments Off

We’ve received word that legendary Dogtowner and Z-Boy Bob Biniak suffered a massive heart attack this past Sunday. He is currently in ICU in critical condition at Baptist Beaches Hospital in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. His family and friends worldwide are asking your prayers, wishes, and positive energy towards his recovery.

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Western Edition X Diamond Supply Co.

Posted on February 24, 2010 with Comments Off

Western Edition And Diamond Supply Co. have collaborated on a new board and tee shirt combo.

The boards are available now and the shirts will follow shortly after and will be available exclusively at the Diamond store in LA and FTC Stores.

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A New Breed

Posted on February 24, 2010 with Comments Off

Quy Nguyen

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Best Of Baltimore Results

Posted on February 24, 2010 with Comments Off

The Maryland Skate Commission’s Best Of Baltimore Series rolled through Charm City Skatepark this weekend.  Below is a listing of the top finishers. For a complete listing visit the Charm City site.

Beginners
1. Quinn Battley
2. Griffin Fried
3. Freshy

Intermediate
1. James Lortz
2. Simon Chapman
3. Justin Lennon Jr.

Advanced
1. Mike Marsh
2. Asian Dave
3. Marco Scurti

Sponsored
1. KDN
2. Sean Powderly
3. Shemry

via Skatedaily

Packed Skate Session At The Black Box Park

Posted on February 24, 2010 with Comments Off

This video is absolutely stuffed with great skating and skaters – all at the great looking Black Box skate park.

Clip featuring skating by Bryce Ortega, Peter Watkins, Drew Dezort, Cody Carlin, Rocks, David Jurusik, Jon Allie, Ben Horton, Colin Scott, Stuart Morgan, Dusty Yauilla, John Rattray, John McGuire, Jon Peacy, Mario Rubalcaba, Danny Stemper, and James Hardy. Enjoy everybody!

via EuropeSkate

Europeskate Pic Of The Day February 24th 2010

Posted on February 24, 2010 with Comments Off

Have a look at the Europeskate Pic Of The Day for February 24th 2010.

Brazilian skater Fabio Pires caught on digital media in the middle of an excellent switchstance nosegrind 180 out. Thanks to Juho Jääskeläinen (check out his Flickr gallery!) for this shot and many more!

via EuropeSkate

Cliché Skateboards Post Spring 2010 Catalog

Posted on February 24, 2010 with Comments Off

Cliche Skateboards continue their world domination with their Spring 2010 online catalog.

Packed with all of the new Cliché Skateboards products, videos and photo sequences, take a few minutes of your time to catch up with what’s coming out of this powerhouse company. Click right here to take a look and if you missed the Gypsea Tour trailer video, here it is again!

via EuropeSkate

Impressions From Barcelona 2009 By Sparkstreet Films

Posted on February 24, 2010 with Comments Off

Thanks to Free Mind Magazine for the tip for this 10 minute video goodie featuring good weather skateboarding from last summer in Barcelona!

The guys from Sparkstreet Films (Filming: Piotr Ograbek, Editing: Piotr Ograbek, Animation: Kuba Kuć ) captured the action on film featuring skating by Polish skaters Damian Kwiatek, Tomek Goławski, Jakub Kuć and Piotr Ograbek.

via EuropeSkate

Cody McEntire interview and exclusive video

Posted on February 24, 2010 with Comments Off

Cody McEntire started turning heads when he came out of nowhere to win the biggest amateur contest of the year, Tampa Am, back in ‘06. After that, the quiet kid from Belton, Texas quickly began picking up sponsors and picking up steam. Now four years on, McEntire is firmly established with a grip of…

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Bakerboys skate Dyrdek’s new park

Posted on February 24, 2010 with Comments Off

Watch Deathwish and Baker representatives Erik Ellington, Jim Greco, Bryan Herman and a bunch of other rippers handle game at the new Rob Dyrdek mini plaza in LA.

Having some fun while seriously putting it down in the process…

Goddammit, I could watch this clip all day.

via HuckMagazine