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[Sk8 Shorty's]

Originally Posted by AdioBird52

Andrew Pott = beast.

So true.

I remember watching some of his shit when he was on Shorty's.
Nice stuff indeed.

[Sk8 Shorty's]

DC Welcomes Chaz Ortiz

It looks like the little east coast ripper is fully laced up with DC, head over to the DC site and check out a little interview and video of Chaz.

and

Pat Stiener is rolling on wheels from Hi-Fi now.

[Sk8 Shorty's]

It seems that Plan B will be releasing their own footwear in the near future as seen here. It’s interesting that the design of these very closely resemble another company’s foundation shoe and who are just taking the plunge into the skate market. Who will end up on top? Time will tell.

[skizzate]

**** that shit. Plan B is definitely not plan b for me. Shitty boards, team of sellouts and now ripoff shit shoes?

[Sk8 Shorty's]

Originally Posted by skizzate

**** that shit. Plan B is definitely not plan b for me. Shitty boards, team of sellouts and now ripoff shit shoes?

****. I know dude.
I used to like them before they added Ryan Sheckler and before they came up with these weird ideas.

I like teams that aren't basically looking just like the New York Yankees.
If you know what I mean.
And I know you're from NY Skizzate so don't take that in a bad way haha

Also...

This just in from RVCA:

Raymond Molinar and RVCA have officially parted ways.

Raymond is a great skateboarder and an amazing person. We wish him
the best of luck in all of his future endeavors.

[skizzate]

Haha don't worry about it, baseball is definitely not my cup of tea. I do enjoy hats though.

[Sk8 Shorty's]

Birdhouse Departs from Blitz, Baker Remains

Don’t believe all the rumors. “Baker is staying with Blitz”, says the Boss, Andrew Reynolds. At the same time, Blitz Distribution announces that after a 15-year partnership, Birdhouse will no longer be distributed by the group. Per Welinder, the President of Blitz is in the middle of talks to a couple of well established brands to bring them into the Blitz stable. He cites, “In this tough economic climate it can be a good time to bring new things to the table for the shops and the skate community and we are hopeful to make announcements about new brands for Blitz to offer in the very near future.”

[Sk8 Shorty's]

THE ROB DYRDEK/DCSHOES SKATE PLAZA FOUNDATION TO OPEN ITS FIRST SKATE SPOT IN LOS ANGELES
The Rob Dyrdek/DC Shoes Skate Plaza Foundation is pleased to announce it has begun development of its first Safe Spot, Skate Spot in Los Angeles’ Lafayette Park. The Lafayette Safe Spot, Skate Spot will be completed by late February 2009.

[Juwanna Blomie]

Jeremy Rogers is of DVS footwear. People have been saying he will be going to Plan B shoes, seems prett logical.

[Sk8 Shorty's]

Originally Posted by Juwanna Blomie

Jeremy Rogers is of DVS footwear. People have been saying he will be going to Plan B shoes, seems prett logical.

Oh man that's weird.

Hmm makes you wonder, how many people do you think are going to leave their shoe sponsors on Plan B and be a part of the Plan B shoes?
It's kind of like the same BS that Element did.

[skizzate]

Wow. Lets have pro model shoes then say **** it. Thats rediculous, Rodgers is garbage. Most of the team have such reputible brands and have been with them for so long, I couldn't imagine them leaving to go to those shoes.

[TrAnCe]

the thing element did wrong was exploit a bit too much. that's why they've had to cut funds alot in the past few months. they even dropped international rider Pedro Day, my favorite Aussie/Kiwi skater

Plan B seems to be going the same way. who knows? perhaps bam will go to plan B soom :P

[psychoguitarist]

Those plan B shoes look gay as shit, who would ever buy them?

[bucksaw87]

Originally Posted by Sk8 Shorty's

Birdhouse Departs from Blitz, Baker Remains

Don’t believe all the rumors. “Baker is staying with Blitz”, says the Boss, Andrew Reynolds. At the same time, Blitz Distribution announces that after a 15-year partnership, Birdhouse will no longer be distributed by the group. Per Welinder, the President of Blitz is in the middle of talks to a couple of well established brands to bring them into the Blitz stable. He cites, “In this tough economic climate it can be a good time to bring new things to the table for the shops and the skate community and we are hopeful to make announcements about new brands for Blitz to offer in the very near future.”

didn't birdhouse split when tony hawk bought the brand?

[Sk8 Shorty's]

Originally Posted by bucksaw87

didn't birdhouse split when tony hawk bought the brand?

Naw, they're still around.
They have Steve Nesser, Matt Ball, Tony Hawk, Shaun White, Willy Santos, and Jeremy Klein still.

[bucksaw87]

Originally Posted by Sk8 Shorty's

Naw, they're still around.
They have Steve Nesser, Matt Ball, Tony Hawk, Shaun White, Willy Santos, and Jeremy Klein still.

no, i meant i thought they split from blitz when tony bought 'em

[Sk8 Shorty's]

Collaboration
Jessup Griptape and DC have announced a new DC branded griptape collaboration. The DC collabo griptape will feature various screen-printed DC logos styles and come in a co-branded custom designed box.

[Sk8 Shorty's]

Wellington Bowl-A-Rama Results

After waiting out the hours of rainfall, yesterday’s second annual Bowl-A-Rama skate jam in Wellington, New Zealand shaped up to be a heated battle of international flavor. Check the results below. Next stop, Bondi Beach.

Wellington Bowl-A-Rama Results

Pro Division
1. Benji Galloway
2. Ross McGouran
3. Tim Johnson
4. Otavio Neto
5. Jimmy “Greek” Marcus
6. Corbin Harris
7. Colin Provost
8. Chris Senn
9. Sergie Ventura
10. Daniel Cardone

Masters Division
1. Nicky Guerrero
2. Pat Ngoho
3. Jason Parks
4. Sasha Steinhorst
5. Mike Rogers
6. Mark Samuels

skatedaily.net

[Sk8 Shorty's]

The Skateboard Film Festival

Skateboarding has always had it's own style of film making and now it has it's own film festival. It is called The Skateboard Film Festival and is going to happen in Seattle, Washington this summer.

[Sk8 Shorty's]

Jereme Rogers and Guru Khalsa have both left DVS.

Mike Barker left Element awhile ago and now rides for Hype skateboards.

Andrew Allen has achieved pro status at Anti-Hero.

Robbie Russo is part of the DVS squad.

If you think you have kickflips on lock, think again.
Fourteen year old Zack Kral recently set a new record for 1,546 kickflips consecutively at 4 seasons skatepark in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Skateboarder has a chance to sue Baltimore police officer for assault.
Everyone has seen the now famous clip on youtube of Eric Bush getting pushed around by Baltimore cop, Salvatore Rivieri, for skating.
A judge has ruled that Eric Bush will have the option to sue the police officer.

[Sk8 Shorty's]

Jessup Griptape just send us the news that Eric Koston has been added to the team. Here’s the official press release below:

2/17/09—Chicago based Jessup Manufacturing is proud to announce the addition of skateboard icon Eric Koston to it’s pro team. Jessup Manufacturing has been producing premium skateboard specific griptape since 1975. Currently residing in Los Angeles, CA, Koston hails from San Bernardino, California. Known for his technical wizardry and fearlessness, Koston is one of the most loved skaters of all time. Eric is currently a part of the Girl skateboard team and is also the founder of Fourstar clothing.

Eric Koston first began skateboarding at age 11. By the age of 18, Eric had stacked enough skills to turn pro, moving to San Diego to join the now legendary H-Street team in 1991. Shortly thereafter, Koston’s talents were recognized by skate legend and industry icon, Natas Kaupus, who convinced Koston to move to Los Angeles and join the 101 team. On 101, Koston established himself as a leading switchstance skateboarder - pioneering such technical tricks as the nollie flip noseslide and the switch kickflip backside tailslide. Of legend, Eric Koston landed a switch 360 flip down the Embarcadero 7 during his part in 101’s 1993 video, cementing himself as one of the most technically advanced skateboarders of his time. Koston’s stance is goofy, but he is known for his ability to skate switch. Known for his technical skill and fearless commitment, Koston is known to create new tricks at any given moment, on the streets, or in competition. He is also known for commercializing the competitive, HORSE-derivative, game of S.K.A.T.E. Koston has won numerous skateboard contests including; X-games, Gravity Games, Slam City Jam and the notorious Tamp Pro. Koston has also been voted Skater of the Year. Koston currently rides for Girl skateboards, Lakai shoes, Fourstar clothing, and Independent trucks.

Koston had this to say about the new relationship “I have been skating on Jessup grip since I was a kid, it has always been the best grip. I am stoked to be on the team.”

*from skateboarding.com

[TrAnCe]

i bet he's also been riding indy Lows since he was a kid..

[Sk8 Shorty's]

I bet so to haha

Jose Rojo Earns His Keep

Speaking of enjoi, the panda loving clan has just turned their tallest brother Jose Rojo pro with this celeberatory "welcome to the big leagues" video piece.

[Sk8 Shorty's]

This year’s Slam Skater of the Year party went down last night at the Beach Road Hotel in Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia.This year, deservingly enough, it went to Manchild Andrew Brophy. He went off in 2008, getting on Fourstar and DVS, turning pro for Cliché, and holding down the last part in its new video Clé (which you really need to see if you haven’t yet). So peep the gallery of all the Aussie madness and peep Slam’s site for more covey. Congrats Brophy!

Here's the link.

Andrew Brophy, Slam, Skater of the year, Australia | Transworld Skateboarding


Bondi Bowl-A-Rama Results

Amid sets of untimely downpours on the beach, the 5th annual Bondi Bowl-A-Rama prevailed to host an international draw of season pros for another heated competition of Australian bowl busting over the weekend. Bucky and Caballero emerged take home top honors out on the beachfront. Check the final results below.

Pros
1. Bucky Lasek ($10,000)
2. Omar Hassan ($5,000)
3. Nathan Beck ($,3000)
4. Renton Millar ($2,000)
5. Benji Galloway ($1,000)
6. Bob Burnquist ($900)
7. Jurgen Horrwarth ($800)
8. Tim Johnson ($700)
9. Jackson Pilz ($600)
10. Sergie Ventura ($500)

Masters
1. Steve Caballero ($2,000)
2. Nicky Guerrero ($1,100)
3. Mike Mulhall ($700)
4. Kevin Staab ($400)
5. Pat Ngoho
6. Lester Kasai

[bucksaw87]

in a slap to the face of the world of downhill skateboarding, danny way skitched his way to a guiness world record last night on a LONG board with a spoiler. way hit 74 miles per hour while being towed by a little grasshopper-looking go-kart thing on MTV's "rob dyrdek's fantasy factory." the old record of 53mph was broken in 1998 by the late gary hardwicke, and set at 68mph. since 1998 many racers have broken 53mph, as well as 68mph. and, in the past few years, there have been many record attempts with speeds exceeding way's 74mph. the current unofficial record stands at 78mph, but with guiness's screwy record system, it hasn't ever been "officialized"