SPRING FLING – FDR’s First-Ever Women’s Contest!
It got wild, it got weird- it was fucking wonderful. This wasn’t just a contest, it was a renegade mission by local FDR women to take over the park for a day of music, art and skateboarding. The “Gnar Bar” was constructed on site, and the whole back flow bowl was painted with wild-ass ponies and flaming rainbows. Nine bands performed and there were over 30 artists and vendors. Women and queer/non-binary skaters from all over the country came out and shredded.
SLAM CITY JAM LADIES STREET CONTEST, 2003
Migz filmed this almost 20 years ago and Priest recently dug it out of the dusty DVAULT, and edited it into this lively slice of herstory, starring Amy Caron, Vanessa Torres, Alex White, Monica Shaw, Jesse Van Roechoudt, Lauren Mollica, Lauren Perkins, Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins and Farrah O’Brien. Musical stylings by Shoebox Jones.
CREATIVE LINES AND LOUD GRINDS – LEON C. IS MAKING MAGIC IN THE MIDWEST
Also, there are certain skaters – Dorfus, Red, Jodi McDonald – that get you saying “I can’t believe it’s not butter” when you see them lock into ripping loud, satisfying, meaty grinds, and Leon is among them. They skate with a unique and powerful energy while radiating good vibes; a session with them makes you skate better. Take Leon’s lead and leave your mark in that pool coping.
Forward Living DIY’s “Do It With Friends”
Something special has been brewing in Madison Wisconsin for the past five years, and we’re not talking about beer (that’s Milwaukee). You may have caught glimpses on instagram via Marbie and Leon and other IG feeds, but Preston Moses Clopton recently gifted the world with a beautiful video collage of this unique Midwestern skate community and the “Forward Living” DIY skatepark.
NEW SUSTAINABLE SWAG, SAME SPICY ATTITUDE!!
These upcycled, hand dyed and printed T-shirts are our new recipe for success. And since success here is measured by our ability to express our individuality, we are “Charlie Sheen” winning. Also, because yellow and navy are the main colors in our palate, these shirts really scream BIGOOT!!!
RIP IN PEACE JOE HAMMEKE
I always felt pretty intimidated shooting photos at big skate contests. One time, in Lincoln City at the Trifecta, my flash wasn’t firing. He busted out four fresh AAs from his photo bag and handed them to me, without a second thought. The kind gesture of support has never left my mind.
AMBER GEDMAN SENDS IT
Amber Gedman’s here trying to tell me that her signature trick is a nose grind front shuv, but after watching her manual an entire block of N. 3rd Street outside KCDC Skateshop in Brooklyn back in 2019 I’m calling her out on that. Either way, Amber’s a versatile skater who’s been ripping under the radar for years. And that fact cannot be disputed.
KRISTIN EBELING TAKES TM JOB AT KRUX
KRUX Brand Manager Alex White just wrapped up the work week with a major email mic drop, announcing she has hired Kristin Ebeling as Team Manager. Alex has been on the grind over at NHS for the last year, building the KRUX team into one of the most diverse, talented groups in skateboarding. With the addition of KEBS, there is no doubt KRUX is the cream that will continue rising to the top.
Poppy & Una’s “Dear Diary”
After being unhappily separated on other sides of the world for 9 months of COVID, Poppy and Una reunited just in time for a beautiful Australian summer. And they’ve really been making the most of it, as you can see in their new video series Dear Diary on their brand new youtube channel.
Thrasher Drops Nuclear Bomb with Maité’s “FROM BROSKI TO PROSKI”
Really makes you want to kick it at the spot with a 6’r and organize some boned-out party lines. Maité went “Proski” for Evan Smith’s new company Uma Landsleds, earlier this year, but you get the sure feeling that she’ll never stop being a super rad “Broski” too. Viva Maité!
