June 3rd

Zumiez Couch Tour

LOCATION: Clackamas, Oregon

SPONSORS: Jones Soda, Spy Optic, Skullcandy, TransWorld Skateboarding, and Boost Mobile.

The 2nd of a dozen legs in the Zumiez Couch Tour took place last weekend  in North East Portland. This leg featured an explosive demo by the Volcom team  and top local ams, battling  to qualify for the Best Foot Forward Amateur Contest Series. Catch a leg of the tour in one of 12 cities near you with skate demos from Adio, Circa, Element, Es, Emerica, Flip, Lakai, Vans, and Volcom.

Best Foot Forward Am Contest Photos

Volcom Team Photos

Geoff Rowley, Mark Appleyard, Aaron Suski, Darrell Stanton, Nick Dompierre, Caswell Berry, Collin Provost, Brandon Westgate, Danny Cerezini, Grant Taylor.

June 2nd

Fotos of the ribbon cutting ceremony and the opening day session on this 27,000 sq foot masterpiece. This $764k baby was designed by Grindline and Dreamland facilitated the construction.

May 30th
 

Submits by Adam Hopkins
HOMETOWN: Thunder Bay, Ontario,  Canada.
AGE: 17
YEARS SKATING: 6
SPONSORS: 187 Pads, Randoms Hardware, Vert Clothing,

West 49 Skate shop, Motto Grip tape.
 

May 29th

Insane shots of Sash jetsetting & shredding around the globe.

May 28th
Submits by La Bassine Crew
HOMETOWN: Marseille, France

Fotos showcasing extremely inventive DIY creations, plus a few shots of their counterparts in Germany & Spain.

"We are a small group of skaters in Marseille that still think that rad trannies and pools are THE FUCK!!! We skated some spots around but it was not enough, we wanted something really gnarly and underground. We got bored of the fake and so lame fashion movement that skateboard is embrassing these last years. So we decided to leave the bowl (Marseille bowl) to find new places to build our own definition of what skateboarding is all about : simpleness, friendship, fun, and dangerous dirty spots. We made a first spot called "La caverne" and we learned a lot. Then we found old basins on a hill and we started "La bassine". The comon fact with the spots we build is that they are on forbidden terrain. We are not allowed to be there, which makes it more fun! Everything is hand made : concrete mixing, coping, carrying dirt and water... we are like ants, we carry everything on our back. That's why we are not so many involved in this rolling adventure... it's a lot of work and most of the skaters we know are too lazy... We are 100% skateboarders, we live it 7/24, even if everyone has his own work and life. True skateboarders. That's what we are, well, at least we try to keep this kind of spirit alive. No pain no gain."

Thanks to Mat and Mehdi for all the info! Please keep us informed on all future projects!

May 26th

Shots of Sky Siljeg@ Volcom.
HOMETOWN: Bothell, Washington
AGE: 12
SKATING: 5 years

SPONSORS:Vans, ProTec, Quiksilver, Tracker, Khiro,  Randoms, Dakine, Freestyle, Black Fly, Sno-Con, SBW, BFC, Jones

May 25th
 

Submits by Jamie Cowan.

LOCATION- Encinitas, California.

Recent shots last week from the YMCA.

Pics of Chris Miller, Lester Kasai, and other local rippers.

May 20th
Pack Your Bags and Suitcase Skateboard Contest.

LOCATION- Port Angeles, Washington.

SPONSORS: Lib Technologies and Quiksilver.

Bowl contest turns into 1/2 pipe contest due to rain.

See warmup sess shots between downpours and before it was moved to Mike Olsons (owner of LibTech and Gnu) local private skate ranch.

The winner, Lance Leishr, got a ticket to go to Malmo Sweden, to ride in the Quiksilver Bowl Contest June 7th-10th.

Submits by Alf of Impakt Skateboards
HOMETOWN: Cologne, Germany
AGE: 32
YEARS IN BUSINESS: since 2002

SKATING: 20 years

Alf ADDS-"think about the biz, dont support comercial or non skater operated companys or shops! blank boards and dumping gear is killing the roots of skateboarding! its all about  freedom and fun!!!"

May 12th

3rd Annual Pro-Tec Pool Party.

The Combi Bowl-Vans Skatepark.

Orange, California.

Photos by Cowan Photography.

Special thanks to ChrisO @ Vans for hooking us up!

Want the nitty griity?

Media division:

1: Garret Shigenaka-SK8Session.com
2: Brian Fick-Freelance
3 Scott Taylor-Skateboarder Magazine
4 Jim Murphy-Juice Magazine
5 Buddy Carr-ConcreteWave
6 Dave Swift-TheSkateboardMag
7 Mike Cottrell-SoCalSkateparks.com
8 John Fudala-Fork Burns

Womens' division:

1.Carabeth Burnside
2. Lyn-Z Adams hawkins
3. Mimi Knoop
4. Julie Kindstrand
5. Jodi McDonald
6. Apryl Woodcock
7. Nicole Zuck
8. Holly Lyons
9. Mandy Esch
10. Cressey Rice
11. Kim Petersen

Masters' Division:
1.Chris Miller
2. Lance Mountain
3. Steve Caballero
4. Duane Peters
5. Steve Alba
6. Lester Kasai
7. Ben Schroeder
8. Buck Smith
9. Micke Alba
10. Glen Charnoski
11. Mike Barnes
12. Mike McGill
13.(tie) Pat Ngoho
13.(tie) Steve Steadham
15. Mark Partain
16. Dave Reul
17. Tony Magnusson
18. Jesse Martinez
19. Lonny Hiramoto
20.(tie) Dave Duncan
20.(tie) Jon Harsma
22. Don Fisher
23. Pat Black
24. Jon-Jon Bryan

Pro Division:
1. Rune Glifberg
2. Bucky Lasek
3. Omar Hassan
4. Bob Burnquist
5. Benji Galloway
6. Andy Macdonald
7. Bruno Passos
8. Joshua Borden
9. Lincoln Ueda
10. Sergie Ventura
11. Nolan Johnson
12. Remy Stratton
13. Brian Patch
14. Darren Navarette
15. Darin Jenkins
16. Dave Maxwelll
17. Jimmy The Greek
18. Chris Cudlipp
19.(tie)Matt Moffett
19.(tie) Daniel Cardone
21. Tim Johnson
22.(tie) Josh Sandoval
22.(tie) Morgan Burgess
24. Tyler Mumma

Official Opening Day, Duvall Skate Park.

Duvall Washington.
28430 Big Rock Road

 

May 11th                   
The 3rd annual Pro-Tec Pool Party, sponsored by Vans, is going on this weekend in Orange, California. Every big name rider and the hottest talent is practicing to get a piece of the 90 grand purse. See a few pics of some prequalifying runs Thurs night at the Combi Bowl @ Vans.

Photos of riders like; Andy Mac, Steadham, Gligberg, Burnquist, Hassan...
Many thanks to our man James Cowan, for covering the event for us!

See all the qualifiers, info and more shots here.

May 10th
Submits by Jesse Nelson aka-"The Mess/Messy Smellson"
HOMETOWN: Redmond, WA
AGE: 19
YEARS SKATING: 7
SPONSORS: Bacon Skateboards, Dekline Shoes, Sessions, Dirty Bearings, Bombshelter Boardshop, Skate Barn West, and Black Flys.
 

JESSE ADDS-"other than that.. Ill always call Washington home (its tattooed onto my arm.... and watch out for SHRALP... we'll kick your ass!!!"

May 6th
 

Submits by Cowan Photography.
AGE:35
HOMETOWN: Huntington Beach - Encinitas
EQUIPMENT: Nikon D70
YEARS SHOOTING/SKATING: 20
Recent photos of riders; Lester Kasai, Josh Stafford,  Adam Taylor and other locals,  tearing the Vans Combi Bowl and Encinitas YMCA.
 

Meredeth ads, she "loves to skate pools or concrete bowls with cement coping, or just a good concrete skatepark".

May 3rd

Submits by Charles"Sico" Normand.

AGE: 30

YEARS SKATING: 18

A few sic street submits

from the Dirty Birdz Skateboard crew.

April 28th

Submits by Doug Brown.

AGE: 33

YEARS SKATING: 21

April 27th

Opening Day-Glenhaven Skate Park-Portland Oregon

The second of 19 proposed skate parks is now open in North East Portland. Glenhaven is 11,000 square feet, featuring a 5,500-square-foot street course and a 5,500-square-foot transition area which includes a 9-foot peanut bowl and a separate rectangular bowl.

Built by Dreamland, it is another example of an amazing all terrain setup! In the end, the total bill for this baby ending up being almost 400 grand, 20k coming from good old Vans.

See construction photos and much more info @  Skaters for Portland Skateparks.Photos of the ribbon cutting ceremony and the first session.

Shots of  Bondi and Manly skate parks.

April 22nd

Submits from Judi Oyama.

HOME TOWN: Santa Cruz
YEARS SKATING: 34
Art Director for Giro.
She has been designing surf, skate and snow graphics for over 20 years.

Owns Maximum Impact Design.
Currently she he is working on reviving the Capitola Classic.
She was one of the exclusive designers on the public art wave project with legendary Jimbo Phillips at the Santa Cruz Skatepark.
She is one of the worlds top womens slalom racers and conitues to teach kids how to skate.

Some Awesome shots of  Judi Oyama, one talented lady!

She has been riding/drawing/designing print media for decades, and her experience sure shows!  A variety of old shots of her from the 70s @ Winchester Skate Park,    to current slalom championships in Hood River Oregon. Some of her professional clients have included Billabong, Look, Bucci, Santa Cruz, Hotline wetsuits.

Many Thanks Judi for the content!

Designing the Mike Fox, Wave Project in Santa Cruz 2007.

Check out her Kick-ASS portfolio.

Many Thanks Judi for the content!

April 6th

Quiver submissions from Joseph Cunningham, aka "Cujo"

Age: 35

Years Collecting: 4

Great shots of some old decks including 10 Grabke models.

March 10th

Submits from Jason aka "Avenger"

Jason has stoked us with pics of his collection of some very rare decks.

March 2nd

Photos by Dirk Lesko.

Age: 40

Equipment: Canon EOS 20D/Sony PD100a with a Century optics .3 wide angle (also known as the death lens).

A few submits from Dirks extreme portfolio of  the Jersey scene. Thanks Pops!

Feb 24th

Location- Skatebarn West, Renton Wa.

Sponsors; Manik, Circa, and Monster Skates

of San Clemente.

Age:17

Feb 20th -Some intricate skate artwork,

by Brad and Nolan Johnson, father & son.

Nolan says his dad was good friends with the legendary Pushead of Thraher.

Cool stuff guys, thanks for sharing!

Feb 15th - Submissions from Terrence Donohoe.

Age:37

Equipment:Canon EOS1Ds-Mark II

Shots of our bro Kevin  Quinn @ Sebastopol,  Ca. late 05.

Feb 4th- Submits from Toneez.

Hometown: Calgary, Canada

Age: 35

Feb 3th - US Snowboard Grand Prix

Mt. Bachelor - Superpipe

The second leg of the three stop US Snowboarding Grand Prix landed in Central Oregon February 3rd, which drew out dozens of the worlds top snowboarders. Steve Fisher prevailed, with Louie Vito and Tommy Czeschin landing seats on the podium. Fisher's victory came less than a week after adding another X Games gold medal to his collection. Fisher's first run of a frontside air, backside 540, frontside 720, cab 720, frontside 900 to backside method,  put him on top. Steve Fischer, 26, was one of the few finalists to throw down a super clean run, nailing back to back 900s, hands never touching the pipe.

Superpipe Final Results;

Men's
1. Steve Fisher, Breckenridge, CO
2. Louie Vito, Bellefontaine, OH
3. Tommy Czeschin, Mammoth Lakes, CA
4. Ross Powers, Stratton Mountain, VT
5. J.J. Thomas, Golden, CO
6. Luke Wynen, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Women
1. Kelly Clark, Mount Snow, VT
2. Elena Hight, South Lake Tahoe, CA
3. Gretchen Bleiler, Aspen, CO
4. Torah Bright, Australia
5. Clair Bidez, Minturn, CO
6. Tricia Byrnes, Stratton Mountain, VT

For complete details on the 2007 U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix tour.

Jan 8th - Photos by Mark Waters.

Age: 36

Years shooting: 25

Classic shots of some of the most famous and talented riders in the business like Danny Way, Bobby B, Cab, the Gonz, Tom Knox, Lance Mountain, Hosoi.

You have to check out Marks full portfolio at Skatepunk! He has a collection of some serious old school shots there!

Thanks Mark and we hope to see more soon!

Jan 6th

Submits from Mike Horelick @Tunnel Surf &Skate.

Vintage shots of the team - true roots of skating!

Tunnel Skateboards was founded in 1975 by surfer Mitch Haake. Named after the favorite California skate spots -concrete tunnels- skateboarders soon learned that Tunnel meant quality, speed and style. Mitch also created the Tunnel Rock, the fastest, hardest wheel of the 70s. Old School Dogtown skaters discovered the Tunnel Rock after they were brought into the group by Team Tunnel members. Before long, Stacy Peralta, Shogo Kubo, Jim Muir, Tony Alva, Marty Grimes and Jay Adams were ripping pools on their Tunnel Rocks. Tunnel, to this day, still continues to export  quality decks, wheels and other style.

Look for em at a store near you!    

Jan 2nd - Photos by Bruce Rodela of Dublin California.

Owner of Empire Distribution.
Photographer for Caliskatz.com.

Equipment: Nikon & Mamiya.

Years shooting: 15

Clients: Street Corner, Thrasher, Slap, Strength & Concussion mags.

Some really creative images, displaying Bruces incredible ability of capturing motion! We look forward to seeing his work in future publications!

  Check out all our 2006 Submissions