Category — Skate News

The International Association of Skateboard Companies is pleased to announce the creation of Local Skateshop Days, two full days honoring specialty skateboard retailers. The celebration, set for October 9-10, 2010, will encourage manufacturers to focus their attention on the front lines of their distribution, the core skateboard retailer. IASC members will take this opportunity to create special promotions for their key retailers and show their recognition of shops worldwide that are the cornerstone of the skateboarding scene in their communities.

“Skate shops have always been essential to the heart, soul and spirit of skateboarding.” Says Don Brown, IASC Chairman of the Board. “By creating “Local Skateshop Day” skateboarding, as a whole, can focus on driving awareness, energy, support and friendship to our family on the front lines- the core retailer. It’s essential that we do whatever it takes to support these shops in order to keep the true passion and creativity of skateboarding alive. Let the good times roll!”

Local Skateshop Day will utilize many of the successful elements from Go Skateboarding Day, a worldwide celebration of skateboarding created by IASC in 2004 and held every year on June 21. Look for more information on Local Skateshop Day on Skateboardiasc.org and coming to a skateshop near you!

Some skaters view Mike Vallely as one of the last true old school skaters still influencing the industry today. Whether or not this is true, Mike V has been in the media’s eye since he was a teenager. Mike V was Powell-Peralta’s golden child and skated to prove everyone that this was true. Now Mike Vallely is still in the limelight doing his thing with his own iPhone App, website, blog and mag covers.

Get the full scoop by checking out Transworld Magazine’s in depth interview, Mike Vallely: A Taxonomical Guide.

Last week, ten skate shop teams from across the country squared off on the trade show floor of Surf Expo in Orlando, Florida, for the inaugural Bangers For Bucks skate contest. Brought to you by Eastern Skateboard Supply, Hurley, Vans, Kona Skatepark and Team Pain, Surf Expo’s Bangers For Bucks contest will take place on a new and specially designed course in the heart of the skateboard section of the show.

We went down to the expo last week and these guys were killing it! I would hate to be the judge for this contest, it was trick for trick. These guys were basically all Pro’s and you could tell this by their skating.  Below is the 1st and 2nd place shops with their crew.

1st place
Progressive Skatepark — Canton, Georgia
Team Manager – Mike DeLuca
Soloman Mosley Jr.
Joey Pellegrino
Fletcher Renegar
Josh Butler
Kyle Register
Kris Markovich

2nd place
Modern Skate Shop – Michigan
Team Manager – Steve Darling
Joe “Dirt” Siemianowski
Mark Davenport
Johnny Cleary
Dustin Blauvelt
Anthony Shelter

Read More at Surf Expo…

Mike Vallely has been offline for about a year now, but now is back and ready for the New Year with his new blog and website. Mike V has been all over the media with his new iPhone App Do or Die, Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Myspace and a new TV series by Fuel called Drive. So buckle your seat belts with Mike V and follow his old school ways across the country! Don’t forget you can always buy Element Mike Vallely Skateboard Decks at Warehouse Skateboards.

Flip Skate Team demo today at Eastern Skateboard Suppy @ 3. This is going to be a great demo with Geoff Rowley, Mark Appleyard, Rune Glifberg, Lance Mountain, Bob Burnquist (who I can’t wait to see skating the bowl!) and the rest of the team. Be there! We’ll take photos and post.

California and their stickler rules! San Marcos closed the park down twice this month because people were not following the safety rules. Wear your skateboard helmet kids!!!!

Yes, you heard right, we have started to provide the rest of the world with what they have been so eager to get, the largest selection of skateboarding goods at one spot. Warehouse Skateboards is something we always wished for as skaters … a place where you can check out the most comprehensive collection of skateboard gear for a great price shipped right to your door anywhere in the world!

No one knows skate gear better than skaters, and our expert staff is ready to answer your questions. Whether you’re looking for some help putting together your first skateboard or you’re a pro who’s been building custom boards for years, we’ll help you find exactly what you need. Experienced skaters are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. US EST for live chat sessions to answer your questions.

Matix presents The ‘Recession Session Tour’ which will feature Marc Johnson, Mike Mo Capaldi, Brandon Biebel, Torey Pudwill, Jeron Wilson, Jesus Fernandez and Marty Murawski. The crew will be starting at Bam’s hometown of West Chester, PA and continue through to NH. Check them out if your a northerner.

I know everyone has been following Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory! Here is a clip of the tour.

What’s next, Tony Hawk baby strollers? This actually works because Tony Hawks fans really range from ages 8-14, and we know how our eating habits were at that age. McDonalds Dad, please ? It is always wild to see how main stream skateboarding has become over the last couple years. I had no idea it would be where it is now. Here is a small article I found on Skate Theory.com concerning the new skate vitamins.

Ronkonkoma, NY (PRWEB) November 12, 2008 — Whether he’s busy shredding the halfpipe, working on his latest video game, touring the country with his Boom Boom HuckJam or making one of his numerous television appearances, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is first and foremost an athlete. And athletes know the importance of good nutrition. However, most of Tony’s fans are boys ages 8 to 16 – not the most nutritionally conscious group around. So, Tony has joined forces with NBTY, Inc., a leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements and children’s vitamins, and created the Tony Hawk HuckJam brand of vitamins. These chewy “gummy” vitamins, shaped like miniature skateboard decks, skateboard wheels and Tony’s signature hawk skull, provide a good source of 11 vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C, which bolsters the immune system*, and Vitamin B-12, a major factor in energy metabolism*.    -Skate Theory