Sandro's Blog — July 2009 Archive Blogger Profile

Yesterday marked the hottest day ever recorded in Vancouver history. 37c/98.6f in the shade... we hit up 99 Pools and you should too, but BE SAFE! unlike this maniac...

off to the Rusty Gull for some Nachos...

And that's a wrap. Congrats to Magnus Hanson and everyone else who competed in this year's event!

Darrel Smith and Josh Clark at the Color issue release / pre-Am Getting Paid in Montreal Thursday, July 23 2009

Mike Prangnel just let me know that Ryan Decenzo took 2nd place to Chris Cole today at the skateboarding world championships. It wasn't that long ago he was skating in Montreal's Am Getting Paid which is on right now [ click for video highlights from Day 1 ]. I'm rooting for Will Cristofaro. Stay tuned for DAY 2 highlights.

Chad Dickson and Jeremy Elkin at the Color issue release / pre-Am Getting Paid in Montreal Thursday, July 23 2009

photos and video by Jarvis

The ipath team were in Vancouver yesterday skating the poco park. Fred Gall, Richie Jackson, Adam Alfaro, as well as ams Jaws, Ben Raybourn, Ryan Lay. The always ripping and huggable Kenny Reed was around too. Our very own Alex Moser was on the scene to capture some of the action.

Click here for more info on the tour and when it might be passing the stoke your way.

Sadly, we say goodbye to another soldier due to head injury. This is some footage from the day of the accident. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.

RIP Don Hartley (Carver) "Seylynn Bowl, one of the oldest skate parks in North America. Historical site for skateboarding, world famous for over 30 years of history. I was there opening day trying to get a skate in before they officially opened it. From opening day till now when I think of Seylynn Bowl I think of Don Hartley "Carver Man". That park was design for him. His smooth style & fast line had a influence on my style dating back to the late 1970's. Don was a big part of the skate community in Vancouver. Was a Ambassador to the sport and a fixture at different skate events. I'm sure Don's Will would say for his ashes to be spread over Seylynn Bowl. Now if someone was to tell me before Canada Day that Don was to have a accident in the bowl and died I would have laughed and thought about the odds - "never happen, always wore a helmet, death in skate park, never happens, skating a lot safer then the public thinks". And that is what I'm struggling with three days after his death. I just can't believe it happened the way it did - Canada Day, Don's favorite place, skating with friends, Don not wearing a helmet (unusual) the odds, the place, the unbelievable circumstances. Accidents happen all the time. That is why they call them accidents "no one's fault" it just happened. But I guess if your going to go, it might as well be your favorite spot doing what you most enjoy. Don - the skate industry will remember you always. Thanks for the inspiration and the Carver will live on." — Kevin Harris

Custody Battle is premiering at the Telus World of Science (or whatever Science World is called now) on July 30th.

There's always been a lot of street art happening in vancouver on top of the more traditional graffitti. I've really been enjoying the pastes Office Supplies Incorporated has been doing this past year - and these perfect circles are amazing as well...

If you're in New York on the 11th, check it.

Well the coveted NEXT/BEST issue is done and I have a lot more time on my hands now so expect this blog to start to get out of control. Here's a photo from my cellphone standing in front of the new issue.