Happy Birthday!

the hottest girl to ever be a pin up is 83 years young today....
Happy B-Day Bettie Page

Purple Skunk

this looks like my kinda shop i have read alot of reviews on this place they have limited custom shop decks and they dont have a team rather clubs such as a slalom club and so forth...they really put back into there local skate scene just click on the link and see this art show to prove it.

Deck o' the week

board of the week is a tony mag had one myself but this one is signed....

Stuntwood films

I'm sooo jealous

Lucky bastard......now taking donations for the Manhandler part dux

Site of the week

stuff, art, skate just something to throw out there...

#*X!!! HOT!

Turning is the Essence of Skateboarding

Independent Truck Company has relaunched its new site complete with rider profiles, an extensive ad archive, product giveaways, a news link, and an ever-changing catalog of featured goods including TNTs line of products. This makeover is not quite complete yet, so visit the site often for updates and a forthcoming history section. In the meantime, see if you can find the clip of Trujillo’s savage guitar licks.

Big brother may soon be watching at a park near you

In the not so distance future you may be watched through a camera to see if you’ve got your helmet on. Frightening but true. It seems that some city council members in Scotts Valley are looking into both a Web camera or police surveillance camera at the park to nab offenders. It’s nice to see that even the Mayor isn’t down with the idea…but we’ll have to wait and see. The issue will be brought up at a City Council meeting later today.

BBQ Junk Jam in SF

Now that spring has sprung, the dudes behind SF’s glossy little skate zine known as Lowcard and others surrounding Roughneck hardware are putting together a barbeque and junk jam in San Francisco this Saturday the 22nd. The action begins in at high noon in the panhandle at Oak and Masonic.

Skate heads are encouraged to bring skate ramps, obstacles, beverages, and meat and soy products for the grill. Best trick contest winner nabs $100.

Tuesdays with Lance

Spent this afternoon talking with a fella named lance in between runs at huntington bowl today just two guys in there 30's talking ink and the good ole days of skateing in between cracks about work, beer, old age, "youngsters". while all the underage crowd there seem to be hating on each other, It's nice too meet someone new that is not afriad to talk shop and look "not cool" for not pulling the latest tricks...in other news it was nice to see one young ripper tearing up the bowl warp speed so he could launch HUGE airs OVER the hip OVER the hip like 5 feet OVER that thing...hopefully lance and i will get to ride Modern Wed night. but for now me and the tattooed mason share tuesdays.

Daily Photo

My buddie Matt from AZ

Neil Heddings’ Girlfriend Sentenced In Death Of 2-year-old Son

The girlfriend of professional skateboarder Neil Heddings was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison for killing his 2-year-old son.

A jury convicted Heddings’ girlfriend, Christine “Pinky” Rams, 27, of second-degree murder and assault in November 2005.

Coroner’s officials determined that Marcus Heddings died in November 2002 as a result of several blows to the head.

Heddings, 31, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to six years in state prison for the death. Prosecutors said he failed to protect his son and prevent his death.

“The evidence in this case was clear,” Deputy District Attorney Kelly Hansen said. “That little boy died at the hands of that woman.”

SoHo Not So Stoked On Etnies

The New York Times reports that the folks who live next to Etnies new SoHo building aren’t too happy about their new roof top ramp. From the article:

“You’ve got a lot of wealthy people that live in lofts that back up to there that aren’t going to be very happy if this becomes a regular occurrence,” said Martin Levine, a real estate appraiser who lives in the same building as Ms. Schiffman. “It’s a playground up on the roof.”

A playground…isn’t that the point of a ramp? read the NYT article on the link

new tocco boards

Jay Kelly from American Nomad skateboards (www.americannomadskates.com) sends excellent news !American Nomad skateboards is proud to introduce the new Bill Tocco pro model. Bill has not had a model out in a good 15 years but that hasn't stopped him from tearing up the vert ramps around Detroit. His new deck is 9.25 by 33 and has a 15.5 inch wheelbase. Check it out and grab yours today!!! Congrats, Bill and thanks for the great news, Jay.

link of the week

from the deep south

top three

Veggie Stunts...

1.eggplant

2.bean plant

3.salad grind

whats your top three

Rain Like Blood

On Thursday, April 13th Creature Skateboards is having a fiendish party and premiere of its video ” Born Dead” featuirng Hitz, Partenan, Horn, Navarette, Gravette, Ponts and other team dudes. It takes place in Santa Cruz’s Veteran’s Hall with live music by Deer Tractor, 30 Years War and Hightower. Doors open at 7:30 pm, Mosh pit at 8. It has been mentioned that product will rain like blood. Be there, get some. click the link for the trailer

Shut Up And Skate - The Movie

There seems to be a lot of skate documentaries rolling out lately ( Pray For Me, Rising Son, etc) and the latest to hit the film circuit is Shut Up And Skate: The Texas Story. They’ve got a trailer up now. This film will follow the skate and punk scene around the Austin area beginning in the 1970’s. Skaters covered include John Tex Gibson, Jeff Phillips, Craig Johnson and Dan Wilkes while bands The Big Boys, The Butthole Surfers, Poison 13, and Bark Hard get their sounds heard. Don’t Mess.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

just wanna wish Jenna a happy birthday.......32 years young......74 represent!

The Future

new online webzine thingy from the mind (if thats what ya wanna call it) of Carnie

Daily Grind

A picture is worth a thousand words.....so i put this one up . cuz its gnarly.
session this week ended in a bad injury. but hopefully weather will permit a rad pool session at huntington tomorrow.

History Lesson

click this question mark thing to see the video......techinaclatious difficultus
Long before modern skateboarding took hold of the paved world with concaved and double kicktailed decks, video parts, SOTY, global skate tours, electronic media and mainstream admiration, this is how skateboarders did their thing. The emergence of the urethane wheel in the mid 70s kicked everything in motion. Get out and roll this weekend. Enjoy the ride.

News flash

Yup, it’s been announced that Jason Jessee will be joining the Santa Cruz Veteran’s Division. It seem like this will be an interesting relationship.

From their website: “After a little friendly persuasion, he agreed - as long as we understood that “it’s not going to be easy to work with me” - that was back in September 2005. Eight months later, Jason’s debut model on the Veteran’s Division titled “Rape of Liberty” is due to release this month.”

We’re looking forward to it. Skateboarding always benefits from a good shot in the arm.

Click the headline to see his first new pro model

Quicksilver moves to Sweden

For the past six years, Quiksilver has held its highly celebrated Bowlriders event at the skatepark on the Mediterranean shores of Marseille, France. The international skate gathering has always been loaded with great times and action packed jams surrounded by a beach party atmosphere with great success.

During the span of those years, skateboarding progressed well beyond the first competitions held there. Simply put, the level of skateboarding for the annual Bowlriders gathering in Marseille had outgrown the world famous skatepark’s mini ramp-sized walls. Last summer it became evident that it was time to move the event forward and a change of scenery was in order to give the Bowlriders a new dimension.

This official press release (PDF) from Quiksilver announces the move of the international bowlriding event to the new skatepark, Stapelbäddsparken in Malmo, Sweden next month. Hope to see you there. It’s gonna be a good one, but perhaps just a little bit colder.

New For 2006 - The Quiksilver Bowlriders Qualification Series.
This year for the first time ever, Quiksilver will run a qualification series globally to discover the best bowlriders and give them a chance to go head to head with the worlds best. The winner of each series will win as a “Wild Card” entry an all expenses paid trip to Malmo, Sweden to compete among the heavy hitters in the finals. In the past the Bowlriders event was run on an invite only basis.

The schedule for the Bowlriders Qualifcations Series is as follows:
April 15th Malmo,Sweden
April 22nd Burnley, UK
April 23rd Port Angeles, USA
April 26th Kortijik, Belgium
April 29th Amsterdam, Holland
April 29th Lisbon, Portugal
April 29th Frankston, Australia
May 1st Berlin, Germany
May 6th Prague, Czech Republic
May 6th Bregenz, Austria
May 8th Marseille, France
May 13th Lugano, Switzerland
May 13th Barcelona, Spain

Deck o' the Week

one of my fave old G&S blenders...

One more from the D!

world records are meant to be broken.

Bombs Away!

HOLY FUCK!

Daily Grind

Well it's been a hectic week...hellish almost. rough at work, broke off my ass, and just one of those nothing goes right type of weeks. But through them clouds comes a little sun. This weekend was good for me working on the 51' was fun, putting some stuff up on here was a nice change getting me away from the myspace a little (i'll have much more up next week) got some rad rad shit at the market this week recomendations for summer from the box are Downeys salt & vinager chips (from the lovely waterford michigan, Bells Oberon Ale (which is always a fave but they just started putting it out for the season) and Aidels Chorizo turkey & chicken susages (fucking the best ever, 5.99 for 6 at holiday market in royal oak but well worth it) great off the grill but good in other things like some jumbalya. and speaking of grills this week not only affords me the chance to skate but i'm getting some new cast iron grates for the grill...that means summers coming....now if i only had the loot to start on the new and improved Manhandler (which seems like will never happen) then Bro B Q's would be on all summer long. other dumb ass recomendations are Vic Firth dave weckl sticks, red devil sawsall blades, and some ole terry reid on the ole record player (two of my fave songs of his. seeds of memory, & to be treated rite). and last but not least the movie "the worlds fastest indian" it really struck acord with me Anthony Hopkins best in my opinon his tears when he finally got to Bonneville were amazing, short synopsis * Anthony plays the role of a man from new zeland who goes against all odds to get to speed week in bonneville in 1962 this true story tells the hard work and shitty luck a man can have and at his old age just trying to accomplish a life long dream before his death, it also shows how good some people can be to others.....his land speed record has STILL to this day not been broken. its a great movie about a DIY guy in the worst of situations trying to come out ahead..) after seeing it I had to call my fater and get him to go with me this week to see it again. It really is a must see. This week shall be a good one skating for both me and my girl (she'll be back at Derby this week for good) and outdoor grilling hopefully, more work on bothe the 51' truck and the bullitt, and an appointment to see world renowned Jeffrey Lee Shea for some stikin.......

Deck o' the Week

the new thing on here is deck of the week.....starting it off is a personal fave. from one of the best.