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Toy Machine and Arto Videos

Posted on February 22, 2010 with Comments Off

Toy Machine found a lost tape from a 2008 trip to South America. CCS spends a Sunday with Arto Saari.

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Inside Issue 73

Posted on February 22, 2010 with Comments Off

Issue 73 is running around out there all by itself. Before you just run and grab it find out what’s inside waiting for you.

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Woodward West Ambush

Posted on February 22, 2010 with Comments Off

Woodward West is hosting a street, vert, and mini ramp contest starting this April 30th.

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Dekline At Urban

Posted on February 22, 2010 with Comments Off

The Dekline Team came out to give away product, sigh autographs and session the parking lot at Urban skateshop in Poway, CA. The shop happens to be next to a huge gap. Somehow the day ended with Nick Merlino tossing out a crowd pleasing Frontside 180. Here are some photos and video of the day.

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Brian Gille Mag Minute

Posted on February 22, 2010 with Comments Off

Brian filmed this Mag Minute in record time and shut down few spots in the process. The vibes may be mellow but his tricks are far from it. Enjoy one of our favorites coming up in San Diego right now.

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Gregoire, Fallen, Smith, and MACBA Videos

Posted on February 22, 2010 with Comments Off

Shaun Gregoire kills in this part. A quick clip from Fallen. Evan Smith’s lost part has been found. Footage from the new MACBA.

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Eat For A Skatepark

Posted on February 22, 2010 with Comments Off

Eat at Mandarin Garden and present this flyer to have 20% of the proceeds go to help build a skatepark in Mira Mesa.

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Omar Shoe Release and Demo

Posted on February 22, 2010 with Comments Off

To celebrate the release of his first pro model shoe, Omar Salazar along with Paul Rodriguez, Stefan Janoski, Brian Anderson, Justin Brock, Grant Taylor, Daryl Angel, David Clark, Elissa Steamer, and Brad Staba will be in Sacramento on Sunday, March 7th for a demo at the B Street Skatepark. Check the flyer for all the info.

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Easy As Stefan

Posted on February 22, 2010 with Comments Off

You know what my definition of being good at something is? Doing something difficult and making it look effortless. I think this comes into play in skateboarding more than any other sport-ish activity I can think of. Since skateboarding is considered by many, including myself, to be more of an art, and an outlet for self expression, than a sport, how you did it, becomes more important than what you did. You know the guys. They have that casual style, the kind that looks like they’re almost..

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Etnies War Of The Roses 5 Contest Weekend

Posted on February 21, 2010 with Comments Off

A bit late with this info – the Etnies War Of The Roses 5 contest weekend is underway and we have the latest updates from the action!

Yesterday the first part of the contest weekend took place at The Works skatepark in Leeds, UK. No video updates are available just yet but we do have some pre-contest warmups featuring Mike Wright, Caradog, Manhead, Pulley and a recovering Ben Nordberg.

Today the action is taking place at Ramp City skatepark in Blackpool, UK and here’s the schedule:

UNSPONSORED COMPS (BEST TRICK FORMAT/PRODUCT PRIZES)

1. BEST TRICK ON THE NEW BIT (i.e. Pier 7 and New ledge set up) – start at 12pm

2. RAIL/STAIRS BEST TRICK – start at around 1pm

SPONSORED/PRO

1. RAIL/STAIRS BEST TRICK JAM (CASH ON THE SPOT PRIZES) – Starting off at 2pm for around 30 minutes

2. NEW FULLPIPE QUARTER GAP BEST TRICK JAM (CASH ON THE SPOT PRIZES) – Starting at 2.45pm for around 30 minutes.

3. BOWL JAM (CASH PRIZES) – Starting at 3.30pm and running till everyone has run out of steam.

ADDITIONAL DAFT COMP – We’re going to have a high jump comp somewhere in the mix at Blackpool too, probably after the BOWL JAM

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