Frustration getting the better of you? That trick is almost there too many times and the madness sets in, it's oh so easy to take it out on your board. Careful. Another great commercial from the folks at Lakai. Stop by your local shop and check out the shoe in person, you won't be disappointed.
In the "oh shit!" category this part goes to 11. DC rider, Evan Smith has a ridicules amount of tricks in his bag and an eye for going at things the hard way.
Jeremy Elkin Cornered Poisonous Products skater, Aaron Herrington outside his place of work in New York City with Color Magazine 9.6, the special "timeless" issue. If you don't have the scratch, or jsut can't wait for your copy of 9.6 to arrive at your doorstep, You can always check it out online at Zinio.com or download the app for your phone or tablet.
He's been pro for longer than most of you have been alive and his name recognition for those under 25 is practically nil. Vans pro Omar Hassan was one of the original all terrain skaters of the late 80s and 90s. From blasting head high airs on vert ramps to hitting big rails, Omar can do it all. These days, he's content skating with friends and backyard bowls.
Last year when the Real video premiered (our coverage) around the US and Canada, shops were asked to have donation buckets available to help raise money for the JohnnyKicksCancer Foundation to help fight childhood leukemia. "November 4, 2011 marked a proud moment for the JohnnyKicksCancer Foundation when we made a grant of $65,000.00 to the Texas Children's Leukemia Research Team!" The money raised at the premieres helped make that donation possible. The Real team made a trip to the latest Make-a-Wish event in Texas and came back with the above footage from the park and a visit to the hospital.
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Canadian skateboard legend and Red Dragon alumni Jake Stewart is back behind the Orion Trucks camp and looking at starting things off with a hot new team including Ryan Decenzo, Clint Peterson, and Pat Duffy.
Stylish skater and man, Alex Olson is the newest recruit to the Nike SB team. Chris Nieratko talked with Alex about the move over on ESPN. Alex also did a special post over on the Chrome Ball Incident showcasing some of his favorite photos and ads from the 90s, favorite skaters and influences.
"Who in the hell is Miles Silvas?", you might ask and we ask that same question. Whomever he is, the folks at Royal took notice and added him to the team. It's not often that they add folks, let alone a random AM. I'm sure we'll be seeing more from young Miles in the future.
Color Magazine introduced Deer Man of Dark Woods and the world of Barrier Kult in the 5.1 issue. Since then, DMODW and the BAKU has manifested itself into the malevolent force it is today with a stronger following, signature shoes from Emerica and pro skateboard models (including guest models). BAKU, along with Emerica shoes and Don't Sleep Productions have teamed up to present to you Timebomb File Episode 4 - Deer Man of Dark Woods.
We recently received an email from Lucas Beaufort, an artist from Cannes, France, who redesigns covers of skateboard magazines using acrylic paints (among his other artwork). We sent him a couple mags and within a week he sent back these re-worked covers. STOKED! We will be keeping you posted on the upcoming art show he is having this summer showing 60 different 're-covers' from mags around the world. In the meantime you can check more of his work here.
