Jay's Blog — August 2008 Archive Blogger Profile

The Momentum team got back from Japan a few weeks ago, and probably hit tons of my favourite spots. Jealous! I can't wait to go back. At any rate, check out their tour blog here.

Presented by Empire and Vans, along with a slew of others such as Coors Light, Vans Backyard 08 could quite possibly the mini ramp contest of the year. What's more, this doozy event takes place in my own favourite playground, Montreal, Quebec---no doubt becoming the stuff of legends for years to come. Speaking of legends, this year, John Cardiel is also set to show up and might even throw down some epic Cardiel carves if he ends up feelin' it. In any event, THIS event is not to be missed. There's even free food! Hit up all the info right here. Then, check this footage of last year's:

I just recently had the pleasure of skating this park for the first time, and I gotta say, it was truly fun---a new kind of skatepark experience for around these parts. If you haven't gone yet, then ... go. Just stay away from the blood-soaked, electrical tape bandage I found in the cloverleaf. I thought it was glass or something! Also, don't mind the non-skating layabouts. I think they will begin to fade away as the park gets older. Rob Piontek RIP. Here's a rad video of the opening day:

If you can make it down to the city of St. Catharines, Ontario over the weekend of August 22 - 24, you could swing by the possible party of the year at the premises of legendary Sud Skates. It's their 20th anniversary and it's gonna go off large. This is a very significant shop in Ontario's skate history, and you won't be dissappointed if you show up. Support the real skate shops! Here are the details:

SUD Skates Anniversary Weekend Friday: Open House at the Shop 5pm - 10pm : meet + greet, new "wall-o-fame", old photo's, videos and picture boards, free skate sesh, throwback tees, stickers and free anniversary posters Saturday: Reunion Party @ L3 Niteclub 7pm - 2am: All ages, special guest DJ's and band performances - videos, giveaways, food ...and prizes for best "back in the day" costumes Sunday: Free BBQ Skatebash 1pm - 5pm: St Catharines Skatepark (4-pad arena) - free food, drinks and giveaways - bring your skate! For more info call 905-682-SUDS or visit here.