Posts Tagged ‘Skateboarding’

Never ones to be detered by rats or back ally london lurkers, slam city are putting on a game of skate featuring 32 slam city heads and affiliates. check out slam city’s mini site for updates, new games posted wednesday and friday. may the best alley cat win!

As the years pass they seem to get shorter and shorter, 2008 being no exception, has seemingly flown by. As we wind 2008 to a close, we look forward into next year with mixed emotions what with world economies crumbling and war breaking out (again!) in the middle east. There is, however lots of great stuff in store for us as we enter the 9th ear of the 21st century so chin up…

One significant milestone is Lakai Footwear celebrating their 10 year anniversary, and to mark this achievement they have release 3 limited edition shoes, which together make up the “Lakai anniversary pack”. With both company founders Mike Carroll and Rick Howard still showing the kids how it’s done it makes perfect sense that the Howard and Carroll select styles are given the anniversary treatment. Also, to complete this limited edition pack they have resurrected the Staple, which if you are old enough to remember, then you’ll know it’s a welcome return to the Lakai footwear offering! Available in all good skate shops in the new year get your self a pair and pay homage to one of the most progressive skate shoe companies out there!

for more check out the lakai website.

This spring we are blessed with another top notch footwear collaboration from HUF. This special project from long time skate shoe sponsor DVS shoes is due for release February 09. It features 5 colours in the popular DVS style “Rico” which combines simple stylish design cup sole with canvas upper. All 5 colours in this shoe look good and whether you like to play it safe with the straight up black or give your feet some “pop” with the yellow or turquoise there is something to get into. Available at all good skateboard shops from Feb, for more info —> DVS skate

XUMRELLA is now a member of the Skatebook soical network. Like Facebook but specifically designed to support the UK skate scene. Keep up to date with all skateboard related UK happenings and support your local skate scene, go here for more! —> Skatebook

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Rogue status clothing, appearing first in late 2005 has grown to become quite a formidable force on the street wear scene. Now 3 years on they have teamed up with UK street and skate clothing veterans Addict clothing. This collaboration sees the form of a classic wind breaker jacket with the so well recognised Rogue status all over gun print.

Jacket features include – Fully reversible 100% nylon diamond miniripstop. Method Zip Hood actions stows hood away in the collar. YKK reverse coil zips. Side entry pockets. Addict clothing logo zip puller. Rib cuffs and hem.

This Rogue status x Addict clothing jacket is limited to only 100 pieces world wide!

Stussy and In4mation for a second time paying tribute to something that is very special to both parties. The release includes a skateboard deck and t-shirt to commemorate their upbringing in Hawaii and their commitment to skateboarding. The Stussy Honolulu chapter store is managed by Mililani, Hawaii native Ian Okui who grew up with the In4mation crew and they wanted to give this release that feel of having fun and not caring about what’s hot and what’s not. The graphic utilizes a hand drawn graphic with that classic 80′s skate feel and will only be available at Stussy Honolulu, In4mation/Aloha Army and StussyDirect.com.

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Javier Nunez has this weeks “bangin” over at the berrics. The man has so moves thats for sure, check out the hardflip on the quarter…. Bangin’!!—> the berrics

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This winter what better way to keep your feet warm than by rocking these sherpa lined Vans Chukka’s! The rugged and ridiculously comfortable Chukka LX shoe is a treat for your feat. Pictured above the chukka in 3 colours, the Vans chukka LX is lined with thick 100% premium shearling and crafted with a soft suede upper, high density Poron midsole cushion, and a nature-friendly hemp-infused gum rubber outsole. These shoes are the hot choice for hot feet the cold winter season, perfect for those cold nights in the snow resort or just about town!

More information —> Vans shoes

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December has been an interesting one this year, interest rates were cut again in the UK today leaving them at 2% and as of today there are only 21 days left till Christmas, dam it comes around fast! So, a lot of people may be splurging that extra cash on the finer things, and why not grab your self a pair of fresh kicks. The december range of Nike SB skate shoes should be in stores now which comprises of boulder / white Nike Blazer, black / atom red Nike Dunk SB, Baravetto Nike Dunk mid pro, sport red / white Nike Dunk hi,  grid iron / black Nike Rodriguez 2 and a back to the future inspired Nike Zoom tre in grey heather / natural grey. Get them on your xmas wish list pronto!

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DC shoes and Plan B pro Danny Way has, over his long career as a professional skateboarder, blessed us with some of the most mind bending progression skateboarding has ever seen. He jumps out of a helicopter into a vert ramp with a torn shoulder, he jumps the great wall of china with a busted ankle… on a skateboard for gods sake!

So, considering the risks involved, it’s inevitable that he is wide open to injury and Danny has with out a doubt had his fair share! Sadly though he has another tally on the chalkboard this week at the Oi! Megarampa contest in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Danny suffered a fall that left him with 2 broken vertebrae. however, after less than a week in hospital Danny is out and on the road to recovery… get well soon Mr “i’m definitely not some kind of super human” Way!

Oi! Megarampa Contest Final Results -

1st. Bob Burnquist
2nd. Jake Brown
3rd. Andy MacDonald
4th. Buster Halterman
5th. Rob Lorifice
6th. Adam Taylor

Best Trick
 -  Bob Burnquist
High Air -  
Jake Brown

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A short time ago we brought you a sneak preview of the new converse skateboarding program. Now, here we see full official team and product on their new website converseskateboarding.com. The converse skate team includes Anthony Pappalardo, Ethan Fowler, Sammy Baca, Raymond Molinar, and Nick Trapasso and the initial footwear offering comprises of 4 styles, CTS, ERX 300, Revere and Pro leather. The range looks tight so expect to see product in skate shops near you soon. More –> converse skateboarding

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We’ve be waiting for this one,  next installment of Globe‘s “united by fate”. Featuring Haslam, Lutzka, Mumford and the rest of the crew, at just over ten minutes long it’s a value for money piece! Go to the official website for the super high res verion if you broadband can take it! –> United by fate

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It seems the girl family have done well in this edition of transworlds highly respected exposure meter. Top spot for MJ second for Malto and 5th for Guy, that’s some serious coverage for their brands which include, Lakai, Girl, Chocolate, Royal, Fourstar, Skate Mental and Ruby. Lets not forget the acheivements of Silas Baxter Neil who’s thrasher cover and interview push him up to 3rd and Johnny Layton at 4.

Full story here –> Transworld

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New for holiday 08 Emerica present a collaberation with enkoi skateboards. The Jerry Hsu model features a white outsole, black suede upper and the iconic panda logo print around the collar and on the insoles. Available in all good Emerica stockists soon.

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Originally released in ’96 feature the east coasts finest…. Go to–> www.danwolfe.tv

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