I rode my bicycle down to the beach with Deanna and we checked out some paintball tournament that was going on. The people there were a menagerie of weirdness. The paintball kids wear these outrageous outfits like these. There were signs everywhere signifying epic dorkdom.
I found myself at the forefront of the weed train somehow, legalize that shit, I still won't touch it.
Could it be Logan has passed the torch to 'Kevin Kincade'?
Three things to scope out and plan ahead for: #1, the Fallen Trailer featuring Josh Harmony, Billy Marks, and Matt Bennett, among others. #2, plan ahead for the Lurk-Fest premiere at Active in Rancho Cucamonga. And #3, The Burnout Blog has some Josh Harmony coverage.
>>>Photo Key<<< The Butcher flies through the air, punctuating a scene filled with irony and delight. It's Sunday. So many things to see and do. ----And to do in the Future as well...
When he is not schralping the 'crete he is out shooting photos of beautiful subjects like the Lledia River, or his wife Mabel, and wishing he was here.
Nick got a new place with homies Monte and the ever hyphy JJ. Matt B. rolled by and got excited but eventually calmed down to take in an epic yarn spun by Pasqual. Hijinx.
--------------Don't forget to attend the Lurk-fest Premiere and signing... Black Tide played on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night and they were rockin' their Dekline kicks. Nice!!
Matt B. got out and back-tailed his way to the store yesterday. Grif sparked the sesh with 50-50's to kick-flips Here's another angle (of the dangle). Our little friend Andrew looked like a monster.
--------------Scope this out Jacky--O...
Photo Key: Some time a while back. Sucks my bros didn't help me out.
Johnny says, 'This lady would have helped you, man.'
It's a life of video taping young rippled adonis's like Harmony, just back from Vietnam of all places.
Josh taps an ollie over the hip in the LBC with an array of fans in the background.
Josh has lots of fans in Long Beach.
This is Chase, a skater neighbor of mine. He comes by no less than 5 times a day asking me to go skate with him. Usually I am too busy working on Toy Machine to go shred his quarter-pipe.
Featuring TumYeto riders Nick Trapasso and Angel Ramirez.
TENTATIVE DATES
5/1/2008 - Las Vegas,NV
5/2/2008 - San Pedro,CA
5/3/2008 - Madera,CA
5/4/2008 - Sacramento,CA
5/7/2008 - Redding,CA
5/9/2008 - Medford,OR
5/10/2008 - Portland,OR
5/11/2008 - Seattle,WA
Gareth Stehr is cranking away at GarethStehr.com. Heres a photo I stole from there of Pig Wheels rider Richie Jackson.
Sierra just returned from South America yesterday. Check out the Circa site for all the photo updates you could ever imagine.
Spring Break is just a taste. 3rd place? We need more pawns working at the mags...
See some commentary about the Toy Machine Welcome to Hell slam section...
Introducing Mr. John Lupfer to the Pig Wheels family. Check out his team page for more info.
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Tonight @ 6:00pm P.S.T, Patrick Melcher and Markku Koski will appear on Fuel TV's The Daily Habit.
Don't miss it!
Crashed with the Vans crew, while Kincaide lined up another masterpiece, much to Johnny's delight.
Don't forget the ever epic Rvca blog to see what the Harm is up to.
While in Arizona Grant wasinspired by the desert culture and got his first belly jewel. Yikes.
Hit up Pedro again, where Matt kept trying to tie his shoe and sweet Rob got nails on the set.
Don't forget the ever epic Rvca blog. Watch the video, I dont know what you would even call this
Nice job Dyet!
First spot on the list was the 3 benches in a row.
Looking pretty good...
Home of the kittens.
Next spot was this pole jam/bump to rail. Pig Wheels flow rider Drew Dezort got down on it...
Foundation flow rider Elijah Berle was there.
Checked the 50-50 off the list.
School art.
School art.
School art. Moving on...
Nice next spot.
We were rolling 6 cars deep at this spot.
Next spot was this rail in the ghetto where our camera gear almost got stolen. Good thing we were rolling 10 people deep.
For a second I thought the Emerica team was rolling up...
We found a football and got creative.
While people skated the rail the others tried to throw touchdowns into the can.
I was going to say 9 times out of 10 we missed. But its safe to say 10 times out of 10 we missed. So we moved on...
Throw it at the filmer and skater skating the rail...
Or throw it at the skater as soon as he lands the trick. Heres Foundation flow rider Sean Conover with a lipslide to touchdown catch. Heres the bigger version.
Oh yea theres that famous double set at the same school. But I was a little sketched on getting out of my car at that point so I shot it through my rear view mirror. So you can just call it art.
Matt B. knows today is the day to shred the bust spots, because these ball bags are off duty.
Josh Harmony goes to Vietnam!
Austin peered from his perch as Diego dive bombed to sequential glory. A-Stone was so struck by it, he got his bomb on as well. Watch Tampa Pro Live! SPoTlight Productions is hosting a live webcast of the contest, which kicks off this weekend, March 21st-23rd. The live webcast starts on March 23rd @ 12pm EST!
Volcom posted a video from there recent trip to Hawaii. Take a looksie.
The RVCA Blog is funny as hell.
David can be seen in China over at the RVCA blog and also found on the Thrasher site in this clip...
Corey and Nuge just returned from a trip to North Carolina with Split. Check the Split site for a few more photos. They have a couple weeks to rest before heading out to South America.
Sierra is still in South America with Circa right now. Visit the Circa site for updates on the trip.
Exclusive behind the scenes shot. Rob was trying to Turn-Down a part in it.
Dorking on the flat bar during an epic free-skate. (Free Winona!)
Mark? Did I remember your name? Shit. Hurricane.
Keep tabs on Josh Harmony...
Don't forget to check out the King Of The Road video featuring the Foundation team at SkateTopia
Throwing his best Blue Steel at me.
To the HB skatepark...
We need to shred it as much as possible before they eradicate it.
We play games of SKATE on the steep bank, and talk lots of shit.
Believe it or not, this backside nose-blunt come in revert style was pulled by the Grif-dog.
What is Josh Harmony up to? Scope the funny as hell RVCA Blog!!! Oh, and Burnout too!
Gareth Stehr has stepped up into the blog world with his very own site. If you want to see mustaches up close then I would highly recommend his this.
Right now the team is out and about. Abdias is in San Francisco, David is in China with RVCA and Nuge is in South Carolina with Split. Check out Jason Adams and the Black Label Crew on The Berrics.
Just another day walking down cliffs to get to spots...
Spots that are next to the ocean for ultra artsy pics non stop.
These birds got chased by a very energetic dog...
Here was the suspect. A bird eating dog that didn't eat any birds that day. I just named him the bird eating dog because I'm not sure what he would have done if he would've ever actually caught up to the birds. My guess - eat them.
Apparently the dog didn't get the memo that he wasn't supposed to be there. Maybe he was confused though because that looks like a dog unicorn. And he forsure just looked like a dog. Mooooooooving on.
This was the spot that we were after. Bank to ledge thingamajig. Apparently Grahm likes something inappropriate to say on a website.
Shit is no joke. That's why I was just shooting photos...
Don't skate this side...
say what?
Oh yeah...Every like mmm 15 minutes or so the coaster runs by...
Welcome to the danger zone.
Art.
Art.
I found a new hubba.
Looks allright.
All you need is like a parachute and some wood for the roll up and landing. And you are good to go.
I made sure to let the locals know who was there.
And found a wiffle golf ball. With this kind of luck I figured I should probably go straight here.
Art.
Local...
Something from the mid-80's before you were born most likely. Any older dudes remember these?
Photo Key: I see how it is. Luckily my spy Grif and his pesky camera are always keeping tabs on the team to see what they are really doing...
Go to the RVCA Blog to see what Josh is up to in China with the RVCA team!
Patrick Melcher wants everyone to know that he has a new website!
Photo Key: Your Overlord is calling. Have you secured Lurk-Fest into your life?
Again, go to Skate Book.tv to see the Toy Team discussing the TM box set...
Heres a before and after when Nuge challenged a local at Skatetopia in arm wrestling.
That we don't have an ice-skating rink in our downtown.
That we have nice warm sunny days all through winter.
You choose.
Leo, Jimmy, and Josh take a look at Leo's newest photo.
Now I can get saved at home on my own time.
YOUR MISSION: FIND LURK-FEST, GET IT, WATCH IT, LIVE IT.
IF YOUR SHOP DOESN'T HAVE IT, ASK THEM WHY? DEMAND WHAT YOU NEED.
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YOUR MISSION: FIND LURK-FEST, GET IT, WATCH IT, LIVE IT.
IF YOUR SHOP DOESN'T HAVE IT, ASK THEM WHY? DEMAND WHAT YOU NEED. Check out this funny session of Olly Todd having a good time -skating it up with friends!
Watch it on the Slap site now!
Foundation flow riders Sean Conover and Elijah Berle both have features on Vimbys site. Take a look... Mike York and his TURF Skateboards just released their first Video "Turf's Up" Check it out. Great Job Mike!
Rolled up to the very bland spot...
And I was thinking...since everyone now a days seems to making they're own spots why not give it a whirl. Here's what I came up with. Good idea huh.
The employees inside the business were so stoked on my idea that they actually gave us 8 Monster energy drinks. No Joke.
Little to say this night was killing it...
Travis from ARC skateshop in Eden, NC sent over a couple videos to check out. Heres what he had to say about it: It was an amateur filming contest giving local filmers a time to stand out and show that they are a part of videos as much as the skaters. Judging was based on editing originality and of course skating we had many entries with only 2 winners. The top video on the page was first place.
But hates getting schlubbed around to various events and getting paparazi-gang-raped at every sidewalk they walk on. Hey, at least Toy riders don't pay for sex like other rich and powerful men.
The Lurk-Fest Video! Get your copy at finer shops worldwide!
Wanted: Graphic Designer Skateboarder to be lead freak position for Foundation Skateboard Company under the direction of company founder and socialist dictator, Tod Swank (This ain't Cuba, but it's close!).
Must be ill talented with the computer and all the hype design programs.
Must conform to Foundation brand tones while helping develop the brand going forward into global, no universal mega brand that leaves no survivors in it's wake in it's reigh for supremecy.
Must be able to take direction and orders and execute as directed without deviation.
Must be self motivated and driven to get things done ahead of time.
Must be creative and develop new products that are interesting, creative, make a point and conform to Foundation babbelism.
Must be willing to put in the hours it takes to get the job done.
Must be willing to participate in events.
Must be able to tre flip and frontside rock.
Must be able to take the lumps and dish them out too.
Illustrator a plus.
Shitty attitudes or excusamaniacs need not apply.
We are now accepting legit applications. Serious inquiries only. You will get no response from us unless you are the shit.
Winner gets a well paying job at Foundation HQ - Tum Yeto with benefits and to work at a kick ass skateboard company with a hella cool crew in sunny San Diego near downtown in Barrio Logan with close proximity to good restaurants and some seedy bars.
Please send resume to Job@TumYeto.net
But only in countries like Russia, where they think he is one of the pros...
Austin has many girlfriends, Mischa Barton being one of them.
Flow rider Grant (Photo Key) goes out with Laura San Giacomo from TV's Just Shoot Me. Even Griffin Collins (who called me the other day saying he was gonna be at the HB park at 4:30, but then never showed up and I waited for him cause I thought it would be fun to have a sesh with him...) gets some epic tail. Scarlett wasn't Johnny's first choice in a chill girl. (BTW, you can meet Johnny's girl through eBay right now) But she was Tom Cruise's second choice.
(See that blinking banner below? Watch the Lurk-Fest trailer!!!)
Lance Jr. has been sighted with Mick Jones from The Clash, and getting heavily into Dub music.
Its a well known fact that Patrick is always combing the streets and coming up with sick spots. So where in the world is Mr. Melcher these days? By the looks of these clips hes been putting his unique bag of tricks to work everywhere from the cuts of Mexico to the pavement of Oz. Hit play and commence global shredding.
Things have gotten crazy for him and for Toy Machine. His starring role in Lurk-Fest has really turned her on. Kevin isn't as jealous as the rest of the team when filming Johnny, because he stopped liking her after Ghost World.
See it in Lurk-Fest or the Fallen video, I forget which one, maybe neither!
Lot Lizards are different than Lounge Lizards, but not that much different than the Lizard King, or Spitzer.
Nuge and Corey will be flying into South Carolina with Split tomorrow for some street skating and demos.
Check out the new C1RCA Combat website featuring Foundation riders Abdias Rivera and Don Nguyen. Check out Patrick Mecher's bag of tricks in The Skateboard Mag's The Mag Minute.
Like, gag me with a fork.
Go do something useful with your time and money and education. Lurk-Fest coming in hot...
One of my many special talents.
I wonder, who will flinch first?
Split will be doing a couple demos in North Carolina coming up.
March 18th at 6pm - Eastern Skateboard Supply
March 19th at 6pm - Your Daily Grind Skatepark
*Update* Contest is over! Try again next week.
Since we just got the new Lurk-Fest Toy Machine video in stock I want to give a couple lucky fans out there a chance to win a free copy. Heres what you have to do:
1st - Call ????(1-800-????).
2nd - Ask for Swank. I would suggest using a fake celebrity skateboarder name or something creative so he takes your phone call.
3rd - Ask him if you can have a free video. If he says yes...
4th - Give him your address.
5th - Hang up the phone.
6th - High five your friend.
*Update* Contest is over! Try again next week.
First 3 people to successfully get through to Swank and ask him for the Lurk-Fest video will get a video shipped to them today! Good Luck. Contest began at 12:40pm western time.
By the way... he doesn't know I'm doing this contest.
*Update* Contest is over! Try again next week.
Our first time ever as Title Sponsor! It's about time...
Diego came from far away in a PT Cruiser to take a leaf out of Bennett's book and invent some new shit. Grif was amazed at Diego's wanton disregard for the rules.
Check the always entertaining Burnout to see what JLay's up to.
Or for personal attacks on Nick's ill-perceived sexual preference and education check this out.
Toy Machines latest video release Lurk-Fest covers last years US tour and Euro tour with also some street carnage from the whole team to wrap it up. Ask your shop for a copy today as well as a board and shoes and probably a life.
Bwana Spoons and Grass Hut host the Balls Out Art Show in Portland. All the artists involved in this show were given a panel of wood to paint, ink, felt or do whatever they do best onto.
Make sure to check it out.
March 7th (1st Friday)
6-9pm
Grass Hut
811 E. Burnside
Portland, Oregon 97214
(503)445-9924
Dekline's New "Top Shelf" Collection gets a mention on "The Go Figure" website show casing the New Plaza Forest/Moss. Stay posted for all the new Top Shelf Shoes and the rest of the Fall/Holiday collection featuring new shoes from Bwana Spoons, Dalek, Patrick Melcher, Matt Ball,Mike York, and Jason Adams. All new shoes hitting stores starting in July.
The Skate Spot website caught up with Pig Wheels rider John Lupfer for a little interview. Check it out here.
Dekline Flow rider Matt DiPaola from Las Vegas just sent in 2 Rad Photos. Props to the Photographer to..Good Eye..
Wanted: Graphic Designer Skateboarder to be lead freak position for Foundation Skateboard Company under the direction of company founder and socialist dictator, Tod Swank (This ain't Cuba, but it's close!).
Must be ill talented with the computer and all the hype design programs.
Must conform to Foundation brand tones while helping develop the brand going forward into global, no universal mega brand that leaves no survivors in it's wake in it's reigh for supremecy.
Must be able to take direction and orders and execute as directed without deviation.
Must be self motivated and driven to get things done ahead of time.
Must be creative and develop new products that are interesting, creative, make a point and conform to Foundation babbelism.
Must be willing to put in the hours it takes to get the job done.
Must be willing to participate in events.
Must be able to tre flip and frontside rock.
Must be able to take the lumps and dish them out too.
Illustrator a plus.
Shitty attitudes or excusamaniacs need not apply.
We are now accepting legit applications. Serious inquiries only. You will get no response from us unless you are the shit.
Winner gets a well paying job at Foundation HQ - Tum Yeto with benefits and to work at a kick ass skateboard company with a hella cool crew in sunny San Diego near downtown in Barrio Logan with close proximity to good restaurants and some seedy bars.
Please send resume to Job@TumYeto.net
Keanu reacts to Pat's bad news.
Matt paints it black most days, but sometimes gets green and kinky. Nick on the other hand always makes it a point to stay in the red and speak his mind, without fear of reprisals. Sticks and stones, I suppose.
Check the always entertaining Burnout to see what JLay's up to. Last weekend Dekline & Satellite Boardshop launched a collabrative Limited Edition 103 pair Borrego consiting of laser etching, custom satellite perfing, & gradient printing all unique to this shoe. Raul, JG, & I got it done. Each pair comes in it's own custom zipper closing Satelilite/Dekline carring case and is now available at the shop. Congrats guys!!! It's fun working with friends. See More Photos Here.
Nuge has been killing it lately with web footage. Check out the skatebook.tv site for a look into what it takes day in and day out to get a trick sometimes.
Austin was pooped after shredding. All he could do was survey the pile of waste left behind by our antiquated transportation.
Check out the Foundation fiberlam deck giveaway on the Skatepark Of Tampa website.
Angel and Abdias find themselves right in the thick of a sunset being captured by staff photog Bart Jones.
Dyson Ramones is featured on The Skateboard Mag website with a minute of never before seen footage. Yeah Dyson!
To Tokyo. It was snowing.
Staba takes a pee-pee.
The paparazzi can't get enough of him for their tabloid papers. Scandals about him throwing a bat into a crowd, or getting a bat tattooed on his face. At least he skates more that Bush shows up to work. Our own Zarosh gets hit up with a few questions from the guys at Crossfire. Check out the Interview.
Got this photo from a artist. Thought I would share. Dekline Rider Adam Dyet leaves Slaughter at the Opera with 2nd Place and $15,000 . Congrats Dyet!
Circa put together a little video from there Central America tour featuring Foundation riders Sierra Fellers and David Reyes.
Photo Key: It involves lots of killing, skating, and general plundering.
Grif and Austin go incognito at a party to try and pick up older women.
Even Mark Appleyard laying half-naked looking sexy in a bed thinks that's Muffed Up.
In China. Photo Key.
Such a rebel going over the 'No Trespassing' sign. It would suck if he were to biff.
A clothing store in Paris...