The Skatespot May Montage Posted on May 15th, 2008 by sirjorge | +Add a Comment » | 14 views
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The latest and greatest montage of skateboarding coming theskatespot.com is here, and ready for your viewing. If it’s warm outside, and you’re off work, this should be a quick motivational video to get you on the road skateboarding.

	Classic Hosoi Footage Posted on May 15th, 2008 by sirjorge | +Add a Comment » | 21 views
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Sometimes we gloss over the past in regards to skateboarding, but here’s a classic clip to make you remember the pioneers…Hosoi from 1985, this clip is dangerous. Some might argue that today’s pro’s have it easy, cheating death in the streets, but then again…our boards are a lot more sophisticated than the ones of the past…or are they? Check out a piece of history with this classic footage from Hosoi. Check out the video, and if you like it check out more skateboarding action via shredordie.com and even enter to win a signed Tony Hawk skateboard, not bad, if you ask me.

	Silver Trucks Swiss Riders Footage Posted on May 14th, 2008 by sirjorge | +Add a Comment » | 19 views
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Silver Trucks, Swiss Division, skateboard through the streets in this awesome skate video. Right in time for lunch time!

	Girl Distribution Start Online Store Posted on May 14th, 2008 by sirjorge | +Add a Comment » | 34 views
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Girl Distribution, has opened up their own online store. This of course cuts out the middle man of sorts, and creates a new market for skateboarding brands to sell directly to customers. The skateboarding e-commerce giants won’t exactly be too thrilled to see that Girl Distro is selling their products at near cost for many smaller skateboard shops. The site is built in yahoo’s shopping cart and doesn’t look too user friendly, but customers that use the site will be glad to know that they are getting products directly from the source, no salesman, and no middle man involved.

This is not a new thing for the Girl distro giant, as they unleashed a stellar option for fans of Lakai skate shoes. You can get Lakai skate shoes at rock bottom prices through their clearance store. That’s right, no need to wait for your local shop to drop the price on shoes, because you can now get them directly from Lakai at a lower price.

Retailers online are not going to be glad to see this, as customers will most likely enjoy the benefits of shopping directly from the skate brands, rather than the middle man. Especially with online culture moving towards lowest price, rather than supporting local businesses.

You can check out the Crailtap store to see what they’re up to, as well as check out the Lakai Clearance store for further information on skate shoes.

	Grenade Tapping into Skateboarding? It Makes Sense. Posted on May 13th, 2008 by zebra | +Add a Comment » | 69 views
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Our very own, Kdeezy, sat down with rising Skate Slayer, Tom Ryen recently in a one on one seshn. Ryen talked about how Grenade is now one of his sponsors. This sort of through Kdeezy off, (not really) and made Ryen elaborate more on the topic. It’s true, Grenade will now be moving into Skateboarding which makes alot of sense for them as a brand.

So look for Grenade to start blowing up in Skateboarding just as they did in Snowboarding. In the meantime, check out the video below, as the Grenade crew tears up the Nike Park. 

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	DVS Dudes Dudes Dudes Premiere Photos Posted on May 13th, 2008 by zebra | +Add a Comment » | 27 views
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DVS has some shots on their site from the DVS Dudes Dudes Dudes Premiere. check it out here.

	Tanner Zelinsky Strange Notes Video Posted on May 13th, 2008 by sirjorge | +Add a Comment » | 20 views
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Tanner Zelinsky checks in with some awesome footage for the Strange Notes video series; Once again, quick editing, killer tricks and another amazing skateboarder.

	Element Skateboards European Park Video Posted on May 13th, 2008 by sirjorge | +Add a Comment » | 23 views
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Element skateboards has released their latest edition of Element.tv, and it’s not half bad. It showcases Element’s European talent ripping the park scene. Check out the video below:

	EA Skate Comes To WII and DS Posted on May 12th, 2008 by sirjorge | +Add a Comment » | 35 views
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Finally, Nintendo fans can get a piece of the EA skate action. EA’s video game broke major ground in skateboarding video games, by introducing a more “realistic” skateboarding experience. Many of us have played Tony Hawk’s skateboarding video games, and are quick to note the anti-realism that is found in a lot of the gameplay. Even the latest version “Proving Ground”, with all its steps toward becoming a more “simulation” style video game, was just not that good.

EA skate on the WII is going to feature use of the balance board, and the long rumored “skateboard” controller. Those of you that have the DS will have full scale skateboarding simulation via the stylus.

I for one am not a fan of the stylus, but will venture to say that this is great news for Nintendo fans.

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	Seshn sits down with new skateboard sensation Tom Ryen Posted on May 12th, 2008 by kdeezy | 1 Comment » | 234 views
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Seshn: How long did you live in Norway?

T.R: Well I was born in New York, but all my roots are from Norway. I lived there from the age of 8-18. I came to America to skate more and make something of the sport. It’s nice being an Amercian citizen, I can stay here forever and skate some of the best spots.

Seshn: So where do you live now?

T.R: Mt. Olympus, CA …..Hollywood Hills Baby!

Seshn: Who are sponsors?

T.R: Oakley, Grenade, Etnies, Girl Skateboards, and BME Click

Seshn: What video projects are you working on now?

T.R: Well I am always filming with [Ryan]Sheckler and Oakley. I actually have a commercial on the Oakley website right now.Beside that I am filming for SoleTec Europe and the Grenade Video ” The Boned Age”

Seshn: Wait a minute isn’t Grenade snowboarding?

T.R.: Yah it is, but Danny[Kass] has so much skate influenced style that he wants to branch out Grenade. I don’t know much about the project he blew up snowboarding so I have not doubt that he can blow up skateboarding.

Seshn: What are your favorite skate spots?

T.R: My 3 car garage in Norway…I had an ill mini skate park, Barcelona, and L.A

Seshn: What are your favorite cities to visit?

T.R: New York, L.A, and Barcelona…all to skate! The party scene is good too!

Seshn: So how is BME click for a sponsor?

T.R: It sure is a trip. We just did a photo shoot with the whole click for the new clothing line that is about to drop. We do have a lot of fun and kicking it with Lil Jon is wild for sure. We party like rockstars, and live it up big. Really though it’s pretty cool. I think the best time we had was at the Winter X Games.

Seshn: Who are your favorite people to skate with?

T.R: Wow there are too many to mention. But Danny Kass is one the best. Also my friends in Norway and my brother Thor.

Seshn: What are you going to do when you become rich?

T.R: I would have to build an indoor skate park for all my friends to hang out and have fun.

Seshn: Who is your favorite skater?

T.R: Wow I get asked this question a lot. If I had to pick it would be Mark Johnson….he is just unreal!

Seshn: What is in your IPOD now?

T.R: Right now its a little Biggie and Rick Ross. I like to listen to everything from 80’s to Hip Hop. My skate style is influenced by music as well. So whatever gets me pumped and moving is what I like to listen too!

Seshn:  How many dates have you had this month?

T.R: I am too busy skating.

Seshn: Have you ever met a girl off Myspace?

T.R: Yah; we became goods friends….let’s leave it at that.

Shout Outz!

T.R: Grenade, BME, Oakley, Etnies, Girl Skateboards, all my family and friends, Janae and Ju, Danny and my Brother….oh the one and only Dingo.

	Protect Poolparty May 17th Posted on May 9th, 2008 by sirjorge | +Add a Comment » | 52 views
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The 4th annual Protect Poolparty is going to take place on May 17th at the Vans skateboard park in Orange County, and it’s going to be great. Sure, it’s not cool to wear pads, at least not in the media, but it’s nice to see a partnership between safety and skateboarding. Check out more information via the Vans skate website.

	Dvs Dudes Dudes Dudes Video Out Now Posted on May 9th, 2008 by sirjorge | +Add a Comment » | 53 views
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Dvs has one upped a lot of people in the industry by releasing a high quality video for free. You can check out all the updates forDvs Dudes Dudes Dudes via youtube, or you can wait for someone to rip a dvd of it. The Dvs team is really pushing it, and it’s not half bad.