Posted on January 24, 2012 with Comments Off
It is sad and scary times in the world of the skateboard industry. The economy has wrecked havoc on every sort of brand, but it seems that no one has taken as hard of a hit as endemic, core sneaker companies. And the economy is only partly to blame for their downfall. Over the past five short years,…
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Posted on January 24, 2012 with Comments Off
On a recent trip to Arizona, I hit up Massachusetts local and World Industries pro Anthony Shetler to run through a variety of topics, including a a new signature shoe from World Industries, his apparel brand dubbed All I Need, and the awkward moments that have arisen as a result of his resemblance…
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Posted on January 24, 2012 with Comments Off

Have you heard the tale of Micky Papa? Destroyer of the frosty skate spots to the north, slayer of the sunny desert spots to the south, and all around purveyor of this weeks impressive Mag Minute.
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Posted on January 24, 2012 with Comments Off
Check Fred Gall and friends in Digital Scum. Street Canoe has a sick montage with Elijah Berle, Robbie Russo, and friends. Eli Reed is Talkin’ Mob. Find out who the f*ck is Chaz Pineda. sml. Wheels has james Craig and Austyn Gillette in Dudes, Dogs, and a Ditch.
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Lizard King, and his gang of merry pranksters, will be embarking on a Southwest tour celebrating the release of his new SUPRA shoe “The Passion” next month from February 4-15. Experience the passion as Lizard, Neen Williams, The Nuge, Richie Belton, Jon Dickson, Figgy, Thomas Bonilla, and Matt Mumford turn on, drop in, and trip out in the desert sun.

Saturday, Feb. 4: CCS, Ventura, 2:00pm signing
Pacific View Mall
33101-1 East Main Street
Ventura, CA 93003
805-650-3754
Sunday, Feb. 5: Cowtown, 5:00pm demo
5708 W. Union Hills Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85308
623-580-5124
Tuesday, Feb. 7: Industrial Ride Shop, 5:00pm signing
Arrowhead Mall
7700 W. Arrowhead Town Ctr., Suite. #2172
Glendale, AZ 85308
623-776-7000
Wednesday, Feb. 8: BLX Skate Shop, 4:00pm signing
35 E. Toole Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-622-5858
Saturday, Feb. 11: Crooks Skate Shop, 12:00pm signing
5640 Montana Avenue
El Paso, TX 79925
915-775-0493
Saturday, Feb. 11: Sunland Park Skate Plaza, 3:00pm demo
4800 McNutt Road
Sunland Park, NM 88068
575-448-1758
Wednesday, Feb. 15: Pharmacy Board Shop, 3:00pm signing
1920 E. Serene Ave. 500-2
Las Vegas, NV 89123
702-614-959
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Posted on January 24, 2012 with Comments Off
Lakai has a rad new Danny Brady commercial for the new Brady Belmont XLK.
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Posted on January 24, 2012 with Comments Off
We know Ishod Wair likes to eat Anthony’s Cookies when he’s out skating. Leave us a comment on The Skateboard Mag’s Facebook page telling us what you like to eat while you’re out skating and one lucky winner will receive an Ishod Wair complete from REAL with Spitfire Wheels, Thunder Trucks, and a box of Anthony’s Cookies. Deadline is next Tuesday, January 31.

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Posted on January 23, 2012 with Comments Off
The Kingpin Skateboard Magazine readers have decided and Eniz Fazliov is the European Skater of the Year 2012. Further awards went to: Kingpins Skater of the Year – Lucas Puig [...]
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Posted on January 23, 2012 with Comments Off
Check out the Spring/Summer 2012 catalog from Flip.
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Vans recaps the farewell session at the Orlando Vans Skatepark.
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