September 2009
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BRANDON ANDERSEN: ATL EDIT
I would like to say thank you to Brandon Andersen. Brandon is a local ATL Woodward inliner. He filmed and edited this video. Thanks Brandon for letting us use this. SBH
P.S. You guys better be wearing your pads! YDR
August 2009
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“With the short distances most of us cover in our daily commutes. skateboarding...”
– Element > Travel Well > Alternative Transportation Vechilces
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Make It Count: The Element Story - Chapter I -...
MAKE IT COUNT - CHAPTER 1 “WIND” MAKE IT COUNT is a four-part documentary, which showcases Element’s defining moments and delves into its compelling story. From its humble beginnings, to a forward thinking global brand, this film covers two decades of stories and imagery. In creating Chapter 1 of 4, “WIND” Kirk Dianda (director) followed Johnny Schillereff (Element...
“We’re returning to the mindset that skateboarding was built on; a do or...”
– Jamie Thomas — The Skateboard Magazine — September 2009
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Meet the Staff: Jon Comer, GM — Woodward Skatepark...
Hi everybody! My name is Jon Comer, and I am the General Manager of the Dallas Park. I just wanted to introduce myself to all of you out there in interwebnet land. I have been skateboarding for most of my life (about 23 years), and I love it!
I wanted to share this photo with you as well. It’s me doing an invert in our bowl. Photo credit goes to Bryce Dallas. It’s the best invert...
SPOTlight: Rex Banks in ATL
“This is Rex Bank’s. A local spot in the ATL area that we skate every so often. I found this place when I was in middle school and kids still skate it till this day. Middle school was a long time ago. We got to skate this spot for like an hour before getting kicked out. Our sessions here usually don’t last that long. I guess we got hella lucky that day. Check out...
TODD SELBY FOR NIKE 6.0
“Nike got together with Todd Selby of the infamous “The Selby” site to photograph their Fall/Holiday apparel line and we’ve been sent an exclusive look into the photoshoot with Garret Reynolds and Nigel Sylvester. Check out a preview of the Selby photos after the jump!”
Full post and more photos can be viewed here.
Staff Video Pick the Week: Rachel Matthew's from...
So this week’s staff video pick goes to Rachel Matthews from the Woodward Skatepark of PHL.
Rachel’s video pick was Bobby Puleo’s part from STATIC 2.
Rachel quotes: “this is Bobby Puleo’s part from, STATIC 2-the invisibles, boy what a great video! Its makes you want to take to the streets and shred. Very fun part, with a great song by THE KINKS. Puleo’s unigue blend of obstacles makes it...
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Watch“All these guys in this montage killed it , as you can tell from the video. They are all good guys, but even better skaters.They’re all locals and here at the park almost everyday.Big ups to the boys in the montage for killin in. Big thanks to George Moore for editing this montage”
-Bob
Featured skaters- George Moore, Bobby Ogozarek, Frank Alaniz, and ian noble
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Happy Birthday Shane!!
“I would like to say a BIG thank you to all the kids at the park. Thank you for always making me feel welcomed. You guys are the fountain of youth. Thanks for making me feel young. Wurd! -Shane!”
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Introducing the Cool Kids—The Summer Rippers 2009
Did you attend Summer Camp at a Woodward Skatepark this summer ?
These guys did! … and I’d bet they had more fun then you!
While you were at home whining about being “bored” to your momma & handing out with your little sister they were busy having fun at Woodward!
These guys played S.K.A.T.E, dodgeball, did art & crafts, watched skate videos, made...
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>> Legend to Legend: Haze Remembers Andy Kessler →
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RIP: Andy Kessler, 49, Zoo York OG, East Coast...
Andy Kessler, revered as a pioneer in the skateboarding scene in New York City, has died at the age of 49 after suffering an allergic reaction to a wasp sting while in Montauk, Long Island on Monday.
Right: KESS cuttin’ it off the lip at the 9’ marker, the Deathbowl in Riverdale, 1978. (Photo by Marc André Edmonds)
“…The California kids got all the...
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Old School OG: Blockhead Feat. Rick Howard
“This is some footy from an old Blockhead video titled ‘Splendid Eye Torture’. This is the first video that I got to see Rick Howard skate. That was 20 years ago kiddies and he still rips. Thats what you call keep’n it real. —SBH!”
Splendid Eye Torture from Blockhead Skateboards Feat. Rick Howard
For more checkout the Splendid Eye Torture...
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ATL: RedBull Mania Mania takes over Hotlanta
August 8th, 2009 — The familia from Woodward Skatepark ATL endured the HOTlanta heat on Saturday to show their support for the 32 AM’s entering the Atlanta installment of Red Bull’s Mania Mania AM Contest Series.
Aaron Brown, Warren Devarennes, Travis Glover and of course some of our local rippers were there to represent the Woodward Skatepark familia + the whole ATL crew.
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Behind the Scenes: An Afternoon in the Life of...
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a famous Pro Skateboarder?
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Josh Smith x Mekanism Skateboards
“When we last reported on Mekanism Skateboards, they were working together with Dirk Skreber on a set of decks. For their first project of 2009, however, they turned to New York artist, Josh Smith, who was given 200 decks and total creative freedom. The result is 200 completely unique decks covered in oil, spray paint, and enamel.”
(via) for complete image set.
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Mural by Os Gêmeos – Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo
A mural by two Brazilian graffiti artists who call themselves Os Gêmeos has burst upon a corner of Houston Street and the Bowery
“With their first public artwork in Manhattan, which went up at the northwest corner of Houston Street and the Bowery on July 17, the Brazilian brothers Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo, who call themselves Os Gêmeos, bring graffiti art to its Rococo phase. Which...
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Keith Haring Skateboard for $16,000
Way back in 1987, pop artist, Keith Haring took a magic marker to a skateboard, and decorated it with his trademark characters. Last month, it sold for a cool $16,250 at Phillips de Pury. On the auction block were also works from such artists as Ed Templeton, Shepard Fairey, Kaws, Cindy Sherman etc… Haring’s skateboard ended up being the third highest selling item.
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Nike Debacle [Behind the Scenes]
Nike SB’s Debacle has been lauded by most as one of the raddest Am flicks of recent memory. Find out just what they did to make it so dope in this behind the scenes
Adobe XD Experience Design Manager Eric Jensen takes you behind the scenes of Nike’s Debacle, with Mark Hegarty of Hega.tv, and members of Nike’s SB team. (via)
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Genius: "One Man Band" by Mike Metcalf →
A must see in HD.
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“I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport.”
– Tony Hawk (via)
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ROTFL: Rick Howard for Lakai
File this under ROTFL — The new Lakai x Rick Howard commercial is a classic. A must watch in HD. You may want to swallow anything you have recently sipped ;-)
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SK8FACE
SK8FACE is a feature film about the evolution of skateboard graphics.
Where did skateboard graphics come from? How did they evolve? Meet the masters who changed the face of Art History and Skateboard Evolution. If you like grip tape, paint markers, pens, pencils, pools, curbs, ledges, concrete, plywood, power tools, sawdust, grinding, art, design, photography, music, film, video, xeroxes, silk...
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Moving Onwards
Onwards from AKQA on Vimeo.
See the Full Video at http://www.onwards.tv/
“Talented and well-known British illustrator James Jarvis recently masterminded a short animation film titled Onwards. In this behind the scenes interview, he discusses his personality and life which ultimately contributed to the story and plot-line of the video. Over the three videos, a look into...
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Guitar Hero Redux
If you are anything like me — you suck at Guitar Hero — but chances are you are not because almost everyone on the planet can at least rock out to the basics! Chalk it up to poor coordination/ADHD. Nonetheless, I love to watch others play and find myself entranced by the on screen visuals that coordinate to the tunes. Thank you to JUL & MAT for creatively enriching that experience.
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Reppin' East Coast - Exclusive 8103 Selects @ ATL...
Fresh of the the presses … … The exclusive freshness of 8103 threads available now at Woodward Skatepark ATL !!!
Rep your East Coast love with the East Coast Represent — Featuring a rare shot of Big & Jay chillin’ summertime style from 8103 Clothing.
Also in stock:
The Jordan “97” tee to rock your 12’s with!
Throwback a Knockout with this tee...
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X-Games Adaptive Jam
Hello again all! Last week I (Jon Comer, Woodward Dallas General Manager) got to skate the X-games super park course. It was super fun! I only got about an hour of early morning practice before the jam, but still managed to find a few lines!
Rob Brink posted a blog about it with a few photo’s and a short vid to boot!
Incase you didn’t know about me, I was a pro-skater for several...
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WatchDVS Skate & Create. This looks so fun. Skateboarding at its best!
WatchDVS Daewon Song in NEW SHOES OR NO SHOES. This is so fresh. You gotta see this!
WatchAdidas Skateboard in NY
