Looks like Mr. Sheckler will not be forgetting his name anytime soon. This kid is a real tool.
“I am my biggest fan”- R. Sheckler 2007 Dew Tour Baltimore

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The pictures and graphics used for the Altamont Fall 2007 collection were hand-drawn by Jimi during his tour and in the studio. The collaboration collection features t-shirts, a hoodie and some denim.

Natas Kaupas and DC Shoes have teamed up on their latest Artist Series Shoe.

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Collaborations are big these days. Rockers NYC and CTRL a Finish clothing/skate brand hooked up to do a limited run of decks. Punk Rock inspired with a little 80’s flare. The decks kinda have a Hosoi hammerhead shape to them. Keep and eye on Rockers NYC as they have been making waves lately. You can [...]

Ilalian eyewear maker Luxottica Group S.P.A. has purchased Oakley, Inc in an all cash deal valued at $2.1 billion. I had no idea that Oakley was worth that much. Read more here.
I remember the days that oakley frogskins were the in thing. Now, I guess it’s just Oakley that’s the in thing.

For those of you in the Seattle area, you should head on over to Goods on Capitol Hill for their Go Skateboarding Day Sale. By the way, Goods has a new online shop for those of you that can’t make it to Seattle.

Today (June 21) is Go Skateboarding day. Well, I suppose everyday should be Go Skateboarding Day and there really shouldn’t be an excuse. But the Skateboard “industry” decided they need some official day. You can also go with the new non commercial skate day “No Skateboarding Day“. So, you chose the reason you skate [...]

These new Gonz Superstar Skates will be available July 1st.

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You can see more about Drop Sneakers Not Bomb here and here.

The new website looks great and has all the bells and whistles. Make sure you check out the Gino Iannucci interview.