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Bob Kronbauer’s Mumble Collection on Threadless select

Chris — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:38:39 +0000

Bob Kronbauer (of clubmumble.com fame) has partnered with Threadless to curate a collection of tees from some amazing artists. Bob chose 4 artists from the skateboarding world to each design a tee based on Outer Space. Check out the tees from Andy Jenkins, Don Pendleton, Michael Leon and Geoff Mcfetridge.

You can see the full collection here.

[via clubmumble]

Vans SK8 iPhone app

Chris — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:33:08 +0000

Looks like Vans has their name on a new iPhone app. In a partnership with Fuel Games, Vans has released a cool looking iPhone skate game, called Vans Pool Service. The game features Bucky Lasek and Omar Hassan.

Vans and Fuel Games put their heads together to create the most addictive iPhone skateboarding app to date- Vans SK8: Pool Service will have you shredding with the best of ‘em!

iSkateboard iPhone app

Chris — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:56:06 +0000

Just about everyone has a iPhone now, it’s a pretty amazing little device. Now, with the new iSkateboard iPhone app, you can find and share skate spots. Currently they claim 30,000 street spots, skate parks and skate shops worldwide. I can see this growing pretty rapidly, especially since they’re currently working on apps for the BlackBerry, G-Phone, Sidekick & Windows ME. Check it out.

Best video game intro ever?

Chris — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:23:55 +0000

This game intro out does the one from the original SKATE game. The all star cast on SKATE 2 looks awesome. Noticeably missing is the Gonz.

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Black Label “20 Years of Elephant” series 2

Chris — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:36:37 +0000

Black Label is releasing “20 Years of the Elephant” Series 2 Decks. These decks feature the quintessential Black Label elephant interpreted by artists Todd Bartrud, Jeremy Fish, Natas, Chris Johansen, Maxx 242, FOS and Sheppard Fairy. These decks are a must have for any collector and/or Black Label fan.

Skateboard manufacturing finding new “wood” sources

Chris — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:20:42 +0000

I’ve been around skateboarding long enough to see some goofy shit pop up in skateboard manufacturing. Like aluminum decks or a Port-a-board or plethora of other shit that anyone who skates, wouldn’t give a second glance. Well, now there is a real reason to be searching for a viable replacement for wood. According to The Science Channel, skateboards have replaced furniture as the leading contributor to maple deforestation. The Canadian maple tree takes 40 to 60 years to mature before it can be cut down to make skate decks. That sucks that skateboarding is a big part of the problem. However there’s a newer source that can and should replace the Maple tree, it’s bamboo. Bamboo has been used in skateboard manufacturing for quite a while, usually in addition to the standard maple veneers. Now Oceanside, CA based OEM BambooSk8 has 100% Bamboo Decks that are virtually unbreakable. I have yet to try one out, and I’m sure there are many drawbacks to a Bamboo deck, like price. But check out the benefits, according to Bambooska8.

It grows fast.

Bamboo is not a tree—it’s a grass, and it grows like one. Many species of bamboo can grow two feet or more a day.

When it’s harvested, it need not be replanted, because it will grow a new shoot from its extensive root system, often 4 to 5 new shoots.

It renews itself readily, unlike hardwood trees, which, once cut, are gone forever. Canadian Maple trees take around 40-60 years to mature before they can be cut down. Bamboo is an endless renewable resource.

Skateboarding is the #31 contributor to deforestation in North America and #1 contributor to maple in particular.

It enhances the environment.

Farmed bamboo stabilizes the earth with its roots, preventing erosion.

It takes in greenhouse gasses and produces oxygen. In fact 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees.

It can also provide habitat for birds and animals (though our bamboo is not preferred by pandas, and is therefore panda-safe).

In nature, bamboo filters heavy metals from groundwater and removes four times more carbon dioxide from the air than an equivalent-size stand of trees.

If you’ve ridden a bamboo deck, I would love to get your feedback.

Manik Skateboards Day of The Dead Series

Chris — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:00:45 +0000

Seattle based Manik Skateboards keeps putting out some awesome products. Their new deck series entitled “Day of The Dead” is out now. Keep a look out for more Manik products dropping soon.

Santa Cruz Skateboards launches CRUZERS

Chris — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:59:15 +0000

Santa Cruz skateboards celebrated their 35th year in business this past September. Now they’re releasing their “nostalgic” CRUZER line which consists of the 13 completes that will satisfy all of your cruising, downhill and slalom needs. They also have what they’re calling their Micro line which is reissues of some of their classic boards from the 80′s like the Rob Roskopp “Face” , Jason Jesse “Sungod”, Keith Meeks “Slasher” and the Corey O’brien “Reaper”. I’m looking forward to getting the 5-Ply for my daily ride to the store or bar. Check em out here.

Andy Howell Launches ARTSPROJEKT

Chris — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:01:14 +0000

Artist, former Pro Skateboarder and entrepreneur Andy Howell has launched his latest venture called ARTSPROJEKT. ARTSPROJEKT Zazzle to develop an on-demand skateboard printing system that allows anyone to put their art on a skateboard. Also, artsprojekt has a lineup of art from amazing artists and brands for you to choose from. At launch, ARTSPROJEKT artists and brands include Lil Jon, Shepard Fairey / OBEY, Santa Cruz Skateboards, legendary skateboard artist Jim Phillips, Skateboarding Is Not A Crime, Bullet, Crooks & Castles, Blood Is The New Black, Hellz Bellz, Guttersnipe, legendary skateboard pro and artist Steve Caballero, Mars-1, Alex Pardee, and DALEK.

To find out more, you can check out their Press Release here or just check out ARTSPROJEKT.com

Enjoi Skateboards and Parra Rockwell Collaboration

Chris — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:30:09 +0000

Parra Rockwell recently teamed up with Enjoi Skateboards to create a fresh edition of five new decks due out this Fall. We’ve always been a big fan of Enjoi, and am glad to see them busting out some collaborations.

[via freshnessmag.com]