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 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:
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: 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.
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 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.
Skateboarding OG Christian Hosoi just designed a new skateboard Hammerhead deck for the rad new lifestyle brand and shop Barracuda. The deck will be released tomorrow at the Barracuda shop on Melrose in L.A.. Get sum!
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The professionals in skateboarding get a lot of attention, and rightfully so, but things are changing a bit. Ams are getting into the spotlight and are ripping terrain, proving that they are as good as a lot of the professionals we are seeing today, and will be the future of skateboarding. Now is your chance to see them in action at several spots, and even give you a chance to compete with the biggest and the baddest in skateboarding. Here’s 6 stops for the Am Slam tour, and you never know who’s watching, so if you’re good get yourself involved. If not, then check out the stops and see some sick skateboarding.
STOP 1 / JUNE 7TH / MISSION VALLEY YMCA Registration is May 24 - June 5th
STOP 2 / JUNE 28TH / CHULA VISTA SKATEPARK Registration is June 14 - June 26th
STOP 3 / JULY 13TH / ENCINITAS YMCA Registration is June 28 - July 10th
STOP 4 / JULY 26TH / ESCONDIDO SPORTS CENTER Registration is July 12 - July 24th
STOP 5 / AUG 10TH / OCEAN BEACH ROBB FIELD SKATEPARK Registration is July 26 - August 7th
STOP 6 / AUG 24TH / FINALS / MISSION VALLEY YMCA Invite only based on accumulated points.
