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August 17, 2008

Live from NY! It's Back to the Banks 2008

Only Back to the Banks would have a results list that includes names listed as "Dude in Brown T-Shirt" or "Guy with Mohawk"... either way, the weather was good, and the energy was off the charts as all of New York's rippers showed up for yesterday's Back to the Banks.

Check out interstate all week for a complete photo libraray and video feeds of the action from this weekend's Banks and Manni Mania contests (going on today).

Check out a great recap at Skateboardermag.com [link]

B2B Results from Sat, Aug 16

Spine/ barrier
1. Dillon James
2. Chad Fernandez
3. jimmy McDonald
4. dude in a brown tee
5. Justin Figueroa

Bank to wall
1. Jimmy McDonald
2. Dustin Something
3. Robert Lopez Mont
4. Willy Aikers
5. Dude with the Mohawk and Osiris banana shoes

Bank Ledge
1. Figgy
2. Collin Provost
3. Aaaron Suski
4. Willy Aikers
5. Miles

Rail/ Stairs
1. Davis Torgensen
2. Doogie
3. Dillon James
4. Timmy Knuth
5. Mike Franklin

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July 31, 2008

X Games Street Elimination Results

Top 5 and defending 2 time winner Chris Cole Skate in the Finals on Friday

1 Ryan Sheckler
2 Paul Rodriguez
3 Greg Lutzka
4 Rodolfo Ramos
5 Jereme Rogers
6 Adam Dyet
7 Nyjah Huston
8 Darrell Stanton
9 Sean Malto
10 Sierra Fellers
11 Leo Romero
12 Nick Dompierre
13 Mark Appleyard
14 Eric Koston
15 Nick Trapasso
16 Johnny Layton
17 Terry Kennedy
18 Billy Marks
19 Corey Duffel

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July 14, 2008

Bucky Lasek Lands his first ever 720

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Buck Joins The 720 Club

After unsuccessful attempts in Dallas at the LG contest and the AST in Baltimore, Maloof proved to be a favorable place for his latest milestone. During the finals of the Maloof Money Cup Bucky Lasek pulled his first ever 720. Riding into it fakie, he grabbed Indy, was inverted and corked then rode away clean. I filmed both Dallas and Baltimore when he tried it. I was thrilled to be there again to see Bucky finally stick it.

Congrats to Buck!

Here are his attempts in Dallas

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July 12, 2008

Maloof Money Cup Street Prelims Results

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Making the cut for Saturday's street semi's are:

1 Bryan Herman
2 Jake Duncombe
3 Tommy Sandoval
4 Nyjah Huston
5 Dennis Busenitz
6 Sierra Fellers
7 Kurtis Colamonico
8 Chris Mendes
9 Darrell Stanton
10 Mike Carroll
11 Peter Ramondetta
12 Sean Malto

Alternate
13 Adam Dyet

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July 10, 2008

Broke but not Broken Sheckler to skate at Maloof

Media reports have revealed that Ryan Sheckler has apparently broken his arm just four days prior to this week’s Maloof Money Cup at the Orange County Fairgrounds. Despite the unfortunate injury, Shecks still intends to skate to the best of his ability for a chance at the largest-ever first place prize of $100,000.

Links: Sheckler has a broken arm [LA Times]

Ryan Sheckler Broke His Elbow - Updated [Skateboard.com]

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July 5, 2008

Andrew Reynolds Previews the Maloof Money Cup

This week in Costa Mesa, California the Maloof Brothers will be the latest entrepreneurs to enter into the skateboarding world. Owners of the Sacramento Kings and the Palms hotel casino in Las Vegas these billionaire boys have the coin and the vision to try something different, be corporate without being corporate. The three ring circus that has become the AST has had four years to get the corporate contest model on lock. From instructing their staff to remove Red Bull, Rock Star and any other product not under the Dew umbrella from camera view, to clamping down on any media coverage outside of Fuel and MTV these guys should take a look at what will go down this weekend.

Maloof seems to gets that skateboarding is the dominant and most enduring of the "Action Sports". No BMX, no FMX - just skateboarding.

The commitment appears to elevating the contest platform back to one of respect. The almost $500,000 for the best skateboarders is fitting for the talent they have assembled. Matching the caliber of skaters is a concrete street course that resembles something natural. With so many skater's opinions actulaly being listened to, the hype over the contest is well deserved. Here is Andrew Reynolds thoughts on the event:

Throw in a Game of Skate, a Jam for the Ladies and an am-contest all in a four day stretch, and this weekend should be one of the best in skating history.

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June 30, 2008

Count Down to the Maloof Money Cup

The Dew Tour isn't the only game in town this summer.

If you haven't heard, $500k is getting kicked out to a select group of top Pros that have been invited to compete in the Maloof Money Cup for the biggest purse ever. The list of skaters is impressive, so it looks like the big money was enough to draw out even the most contest shy skaters. [See the list]

The interstate crew is heading out to Orange County for this blessed event, so as we gear up for July 11th we'll feature previews and news on the $$$Cup.

Check out what Rob Dyrdek Eric Koston, Danny Way and the Shek have to say.

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June 21, 2008

Bucky Lasek joins in on Go Skateboarding Day 2008

Just hours before he was to compete in the AST Dew Tour Vert Finals, Bucky Lasek joined his hometown buddies for a ride through downtown Baltimore and the Inner Harbor Pavillion in honor of "Go Skateboarding Day 2008".

At one point he told a police officer to "raise the roof" when she tried to get him to not skate around the harbor pavillions. When the next officer approached Bucky he politely refused and said... "It's Go Skateboarding Day".

Get out there and skate... and when you get back in tonight check out our complete coverage of Go Skate Day and the AST Dew Tour Finals (street and vert tonight). CLICK FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE INCLUDING VIDEO AND PHOTOS (HERE).

Peace!

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June 4, 2008

Maloof Money Cup Course

Back in October we were among the first to cover the annoucement regarding the Maloof Money Cup.

Now in as time ticks down to to the July the largest purse in skateboard history we now see that they are not skimping on the course either.

Interstate is sending our A-list crew out to Orange County to cover this historic event, so stay tuned all summer long for all thing skateboarding.

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May 30, 2008

Chaz Ortiz Wild Card

So here we are and its June. Are you ready for this year's AST action? Most of us are tired of the Sheckler stories. Maybe now Chaz Ortiz will be the story of the summer.

Just 18 days from now Baltimore's Open Qualifier for the AST Dew Tour Begings. Thirty skaters compete. Only ten will qualify to join the 20 who are pre qualified. Pre qualifications require a skater finish in the top 16 the previous year. Do that your set, or you best get a wild card spot. Now there are a lot of "wild cards" out there. But these are the four AST invited.

1. Chad Fernandez – Strong showing recently at Tampa Pro and on the bubble for the 15 cut.
2. Paul Rodriguez- P Rod is sponsored by Mountain Dew
3. Rodney Jones- Baltimore local who had a disappointing showing last year.
4. Chaz Ortiz 14 year old Am ripper.

You recall Chaz won the Free Flow tour last year. He won the oppurtunity to skate against the Pros is Orlando. He landed a 6th place finish above some quality talent. 6th place garners a check of about $5000.00. Chaz who did not want to go Pro turned down the money. This caused some hard feeling with some of the skaters in Orlando. AST chose to keep the 6th place prize money. Most skaters who participated agreed the right thing for AST to do was to divvy up his share amongst all the riders below 6th place.

There is no official word if Chaz has accepted to wild card spot. He has to decide two weeks before the event starts in Baltimore. If he decides to compete this young Am will have turn Pro to compete.This could be the story the tour. Forget girls crying for Ryan. He's what this tour needs. MTV cameras invaded the Dew events last year cheapening the contest, making it all about one skater. Dew has a shaky reputation with skateboarders. If AST focuses on this new young talent for his talent and not his looks, the tour in its 4th year, could gain back some repectablity with those skaters who think the event has turned skateboarding into a circus.

Let’s hope he accepts the wild card and turns Pro, making this year more credible.

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May 23, 2008

Rolling The Dice: The Skateboard Business

Nothing in life is certain. Well maybe death and taxes, the sun rising in the east and setting in the west, e=mc/2. Ok, a lot of things are certain.

Add to that: THE SKATEBOARD BUSINESS IS SKETCHY! Some of the characters in the game rival sleazy politicians.

So why get into it? Why not just skate?

For the love. The business of skateboarding is a necessary evil, ah good, I'm mean good. Check out Focus mags story on "the Biz" for further stories.

Skate shops provide a lot of good. Opening one in a neighborhood adds stability and gives a positive second home for kids. Baltimore is a tough city and needs all the positive influences it can get.

Gary Smith (Interstate contributor and Pro for Ergohobia, Hoodlum, Krux Dakine, Mobtown) and
Chris Donmoyer (Ergophobia Sales Manager) are two good guys who are willing to trade on there names as skateboarders and put up their reputations in the skateboard business.

On June 7th they'll open Vu skate shop in Baltimore.

Interstate wishes these guys the best and all the success in the world.

Last year I started on a new path in skateboarding launching this web site. I felt just like these guys do now.

Here in their own words are their aspirations and fears.

The best way I can explain the butterflies in my stomach and lump in my throat is through skateboarding. Opening my own shop is like riding up to a rail I’ve always wanted to smith grind but not knowing the outcome. Instead of broken teeth and a fractured ankle I would be dealing with a broken wallet and bank CEO, s wearing pin strip Armani suits. Lets go back to the smith grind for a second; I wouldn’t be riding up to the rail or even contemplating it if I wasn’t 100% sure I could do it.
This is the one thing years of skateboarding has taught me, if I want something bad enough I can get it. This doesn’t mean I won’t have to work endless nights placing orders, building walls, and running around town looking for the city Comptroller’s office to get a paper signed. What’s the difference really between grinding a rail I’m scared shitless of and opening up a shop. With both I must believe in myself and realize the trail and error involved. I finally feel grown up (well as much as I can being a skater) and am fortunate enough to be a part of this skateboarding family. With Vu I will continue spreading my skateboard seed long after I’ve smith grinded my last rail. Thanks for all the support our door is always open and will remain open after June 7th hope to see you in the near future, SUPPORT SKATER OWNED AND OPERATED SHOPS….. Gary Smith

In an economy that everyone seems to be complaining about, is the time that myself, Chris Donmoyer, and Gary Smith decide to open up a skateshop. Of course you might ask yourself why but that the thought of that never came to mind for us…honestly. To the skateboarders reading this site…I think you know exactly the reason why. We are skateboarders who love what we do and took it amongst ourselves to make a change for the better. To tell you the truth, we were just tired of the wrong people cashing in on something that they weren’t even involved in or loved. Business 101: If starting a business, make sure you back it 100% percent. Any doubt you have should results in tossing it out the window.

To make a change means taking it amongst yourself and applying your ideas. Whether you fail or succeed. Only you define what is a failure or a success. No matter what, at the end of the day, the lease, life, etc…I can say that Gary and myself will still be skateboarders and knowing that we made a change for someone is just something that is beyond words. We welcome all of you into our shop. Even if you don’t purchase anything, please feel free to come and hang out, drink a beer, skate the miniramp, or just talk about life. Please send us emails, come to the events, and introduce yourself because we are here to share skateboarding and much more with you. We are skateboarders and always will be.

Wish I could go into all of the detail about the stress that comes with this business (bank, paperwork, invoices, accounts, orders, phone calls, meetings, business plan, deadlines, traveling for tradeshows, team riders, etc) but that would just bore you. Hell, I’m writing this at 2:14 AM and have been doing work since 10:30 AM. I might get 4 or 5 hours of sleep a night (just ask Gary about that one). For all of this, I wouldn’t trade a single thing. To all of the people that I have met, whether it’s people I’ve come across while working for Ergophobia, Skatepark of Tampa, skate camps, Satori, previous shops, in and outside of the industry, etc…you’re a big part of my life. You’ve made this happen and have given me the drive. So thanks to everyone who supports us and I look forward to sharing this dream with all of you.
Much Love,
Chris Donmoyer

Visit us at

7118 Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21234

or

WWW.VUSKATEBOARDSHOP.COM
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/VUSKATEBOARDSHOP

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May 20, 2008

Transworld SKATEboarding Awards

Here are the official nominees for the 10th Annual :Transworld SKATEboarding Awards

BEST ROOKIE
Silas Baxter-Neal
Nick Dompierre
Shuriken Shannon

BEST STREET
Stefan Janoski
Guy Mariano
Andrew Reynolds

BEST TEAM
Girl
Habitat
Plan B

BEST VIDEO
Habitat, Inhabitants
Lakai, Fully Flared
Osiris, Feed The Need

BEST TWO VIDEO PARTS
Silas Baxter-Neal, Inhabitants & eSpecial
Corey Duffel, Feed The Need & Cataclysmic Abyss
Stefan Janoski, Inhabitants & Nothing But The Truth

BEST TRANSITION
Dan Drehobl
Jake Duncombe
Emmanuel Guzman

BEST VIDEO PART
Stefan Janoski, Habitat, Inhabitants
Guy Mariano, Lakai, Fully Flared
Omar Salazar, Nike SB, Nothing But The Truth

TWS READERS’ CHOICE
Mike Mo Capaldi
Marc Johnson
Guy Mariano

TWS LEGEND
Tony Hawk

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May 19, 2008

Pro Tec Pool Party

Taken from the WCS web site:

Pro's
Jam Final Place
1 Rune Glifberg Copenhagen DEN Flip Skateboards, Volcom, Etnies, Rockstar Energy Drink, Oakley, Ricta, Independent, Skull Candy, Utility Boardshop $25,000
2 Omar Hassan Costa Mesa CA USA Vans, Quiksilver, Black Label, Rockstar Energy Drink, Type-S Urethane $15,000
3 Bucky Lasek Baltimore MD USA Vans, Billabong, Element, Rockstar, ProTec, Independent, Type-S Urethane, Boneless Pads $7,500
4 Bob Burnquist Rio de Janeiro BRA Flip, Hurley, IPath, Oakley, Toyota, Sambazon, Nixon $3,000
5 Benji Galloway North Augusta SC USA Bacon Skateboards, Kronik Energy, Ninja Bearings, Type-S & Spitfire flow $2,000
6 Sergie Ventura Virginia Beach VA USA Type-S Urethane, Rockstar, Hurley, Hosoi Skateboards, Etnies, Randoms $1,500
7 Bruno Passos Rio de Janiero BRA Hurley International, Type-S, Createaskt.com $1,000
8 Joshua Borden Orange CA USA Vans, Independent, Pro-Tec, Spy, Active, Type-S Urethane $700
9 Nolan Munroe Rindge NH USA Pioneers, Worship Skateboards, ProTec $500
10 Adam Taylor Cocoa Beach FL USA Timeline Skateboards, Steaz Energy, Triple 8, Go211.com, 187 Pads $300
11 Tim Johnson St. Marys GA USA Bacon Skateboards, Steaz, Solidad Clothing, Kona, Type-S Urethane, Ninja Bearings, Vox (Flow), 187 Pads, Randoms
11 Morgan Burgess Lebanon OH USA Volcom Flow, Alien Workshop Flow, Kronik Energy, Type-S Urethane, Ninja
13 Lincoln Ueda Sao Paulo BRA Hurley, Element Skateboards, Adio footwear, Rockstar, Type-S Urethane, Crail Trucks, Pro-Tec, Electric visuals, 1887 Pads
13 Jimmy The Greek Marcus Clearwater FL USA Emergency, NSS, Kronik Energy, Bones, Ace Trucks, Lost, Goodtimes online, S.P.O.T. Party team
13 Nolan Johnson Oceanside CA USA House of Kasai, Ace, S-One, Salonpas, Bones
16 Jake Piasecki Hermosa Beach CA USA Sector 9, Skaterbuilt Wheels, Fury, Rocket Bearings, Famly, ProTec, South Bay Skates
16 Rob Lorifice Carlsbad CA USA Vans, Gotcha, Rockstar, Type-S Urethane, S-one helmets, 187 Pads
16 Josh Stafford San Diego CA USA Hurley, C1rca, Hanger 94, Silver Trucks, Plan B, Spy Optics
19 Kris Reeves Huntington Beach CA USA Affiliated Clothing, Attic Sk8shop, Factoy Skateboards, ProTec
19 Rion Linderman Portland OR USA Adio, Type-S Urethane, Kronik Energy, Acme Skateboards
19 Darin Jenkins Carlsbad CA USA Gravity Skateboards, Tracker Trucks, Vans, Hurley, Freestyle Watches, Hurley
22 Steve Reeves Medford OR USA Creature, Vox, INNES, Jack's Board House, Bones, Dakine
22 Packy Fancher Virginia Beach VA USA Addikt Skateboards
24 Michael O'Friel Silverdale WA USA Vans, Freestyle Watches, S-One, Imperial Motion Clothing, 187 Pads, Crashpads, Northern Wave

Master's
Jam Final Place
1 Chris Miller Del Mar CA USA Stereo, Bones $10,000
2 Steve Caballero Campbell CA USA Powell, Vans, Sessions, Independent, Vestal, Autobahn Wheels, Skull Candy $6,000
3 Nicky Guerrero Copenhagen DEN Alis, Vans, Eastpack, Tracker Trucks $3,000
4 Eric Nash Arcadia CA USA Jeff Grosso, Black Label $1,000
5 Lester Kasai Anaheim CA USA House of Kasai Skateboards, Hurley, Tracker Trucks, SCS, S-One, Bones Bearings, Attic, Beyond Costal, Asterisk, Khiro Bushings, Salonpas, Black Flys, So. Cal Skateshop, 187 Pads $500
6 Pat Ngoho Venice CA USA SMA, Independent, OJ, Hurley, Adidas $200
7 Steve Steadham Las Vegas NV USA Steadham Skate Ind., Hurley, Independent, Urban Footwear, S-One, Messiah, Skull Candy, 187 Pads, Powell, Ninja $200
8 Tony Mag San Diego CA USA H-Street, Osiris $200
9 Buck Smith Atlantic Beach FL USA Deck Crafters, Steaz $200
10 Ben Schroeder Monrovia CA USA Bones, Pocket Pistols, Navigator, Salonpas, Sessions, Pro Designed $200
11 Micke Alba Upland CA USA 187 Pads, Independent, Family, Spitfire, Vans
11 Josh Nelson Encinitas CA USA Flip, Adio Shoes, Bones
13 Lonny Hiramoto Santa Monica CA USA Madrid, Hosoi Wheels, Independent, Osiris, Salonpas
13 Mike Barnes Orange CA USA Socalskateparks.com
13 Paul O'Hara Seabrook NH USA Pioneers Skateshop
16 Dave Reul Huntington Beach CA USA Hurley, Independent, Spitfire, Draven, Rockstar, Ninja Bearings, Randoms, Toyota of HB, Johnny's Bar, Black Fly's, Skatanic Rednecks
16 Mike Rogers Cocoa Beach FL USA GrindforLife.org, Hurley, Steaz, DC Shoes, 187 Pads, Bones Wheels, Cocoa Beach Skatepark
16 Jason Parkes San Diego CA USA Factory Boards
16 Geoff Fletcher Manly AUS Cohort
20 Dave Duncan Huntington Beach CA USA Daggers, Independent, Krew, Rockstar Energy Drink, DC Shoes, Bones, Black Flys, WCS
20 Eddie Reategui Long Beach CA USA Daggers, Krew, Independent, Supra

Ladies
Jam Final Place
1 Mimi Knoop Chesapeake VA USA Nikita, Nixon, Go211.com, Hoopla, Bones, Mech Grip, 187 $4,000
2 Julie Kindstrand Santa Ana CA USA Pocket Pistols Skateboards, Attic Skateshop, Adio Shoes, 187 Pads, S-One helmets, Madrid Fly Paper, Volcom, Bones Wheel flow, Indy Trucks Flow $2,500
3 Lyn-z Adams Hawkins Cardiff by the Sea CA USA Volcom, Nixon, Oakley, Birdhouse, K-5 boardshop, Kicker, Type-S Urethane, Mechgrip $1,000
4 Allysha Bergado Montclair CA USA Osiris Shoes, Termite Skateboards, Sk8Grl, 187 Pads, Viking Helmets, Grind King, Black Flys (Flow) $650
5 Amelia Brodka Linden NJ USA Rye Airfield, Osiris, Scarecrow Skateboards, Gould Academy, Friend of Red Bull $350
6 Elise Dabby Del Mar CA USA Friend of Oakley $100
7 Holly Lyons Walnut Creek CA USA SK8Grl, GO211.com, CG Decks, Etnies, Nixon, B4BC, Guayaki, Manitoka Harvest, Sweenie $100
8 Lea Taylor Cocoa Beach FL USA Timeline, Steaz, Sk8Grl, 187 $100
9 Cressey Rice Phoenix AZ USA Kronik Energy, The Griswolds, Black Label flow, Autobahn flow, Independent flow, Security team (Tyler & Adam) $100
10 Heidi Fitzgerald Arlington TX USA Kronik Energy, Autobahn, Randoms, Independent, Black Label flow $100

Thrasher Mag's Longest Boardslide

1. Steve Caballero 18 Blocks $1800
2. Tie Eddie Reategui 15 1/4 Blocks
3. Tie Steve Steadham 15 1/4 Blocks

1 Block = 2 feet
1 Block = $100

Winner takes all!

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May 13, 2008

Andy Macdonald goes for Vert/Street Medals at Asian X

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After taking the gold medal in the Vert competition with three flawless runs, Andy Mac tried to get another medal in the street competition. The Positiv Pro 360 melon the ski jump, 50/50 the big wall, varial grab transfers, and even a tre flip in his runs. Good, but not enough for the podium. He got 4th.

Maybe this will start a trend with street guys entering the vert compitions.

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April 29, 2008

X Games Brazil Results

SKATE STREET
1. Lucas Carvalho
2. Rodolfo Ramos
3. Paulo Correa
4. Daniel Vieira
5. Rodil de Araujo
6. Carlos de Andrade
7. Willian Domingues
8. Diego Oliveira
9. Dayne Brummet
10. Marcelo Amador

SKATE VERT
1. Bob Burnquist
2. Digo Menezes
3. Lincoln Ueda
4. Sandro Dias
5. Adam Taylor
6. Macelo Bastos
7. Neal Hendrix
8. Cristiano Mateus
9. Anthony Furlong
10. Vitor Simao
11. Mizeal Simao
12. Marcelo Kosake
13. Danitz Costa
14. Otavio Neto
15. Lecio Da Silva
16. Edgard Pereira
17. Sergio Negao
18. Karen Jones
19. Valter Vale
20. Marco Aurelio

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March 25, 2008

Top 5 Moments At Tampa Pro 08

Danny Montoya and me.

It’s hot it’s crowded and the adult beverages were consumed out of paper cups. The festivities that went down this past Easter weekend were better than any Cancun spring break. Who cares about frat parties and flip-flops when you could be watching Stefan Janoski do switch flip crooks down a rail. This is how I spent my weekend (or what I remember of it) skating and watching my favorite rippers do what they do best, so here is my top 5 favorite moments of the weekend.

Kerry Getz, Brian Anderson, and Bam with his arm around my sweety Trisha.

5… Going to the industry parties is always a blast. This year they had Band Of Horses play (Guy Mariano song Lakai vid) a free show for everyone in the contest. The best part about it is that I watched them from the Red Bull vert ramp.

4 … Vern Laird works for Listen and was helping announce the contest. If you don’t know Vern he’s from the Philly area and loves to talk crap. I got off easy and was only called out for being short. My favorite quote from Vern was on Stefan Janowski. Stefan skates so effortless that he looks like he is sleeping, so when Vern told everyone he had a sleeping pill sponsor I almost lost it.

3… Sometimes people who are pro just disappear off the face of the Earth, so at first thought it seems like they quit skating. This is not the case for Matt Beach and Chad Fernandez. They both made it to the top 10 and destroyed the course. Even if they did stop skating for a while they never lost their talent. I was hyped to see both of them out there and will being more of them in the future. Congrats to Matt for getting on Skate Mental.

2… The pressure of judging the top 3 of this contest would have made my eyes bleed. With John Rattray’s skills of skating everything, Greg Lutzka flawless tech run, and Mike Peterson’s backside boneless from high to low quarterpipe, there’s no doubt why they ended up in the places they did. Mike Peterson smiling his whole run landed 3rd. John Rattray makes the chief Jamie Thomas happy by getting 2nd and Greg Lutzka taking home 20grand for first.

1… My favorite part of the weekend had nothing to do with tricks landed on a skateboard. Friday night there was an art show in Ybor city, which made my childhood dreams come true. Mark Gonzales, Neal Blender, and Lance Mountain held the show. Seeing photos and art pieces of boards I used to ride made me feel 12 again. Not to mention Mark Gonzales was there in the flesh. I tried hard not to fan out but it wasn’t easy. Rowe shot some great pics of the event, check back later for more photos of skateboardings finest faces who attened this awesome event!

Legends Jim Thiebaud, and Lance Mountain.

I could have easily have done a top 100 list for this contest but who wants to read a novel about my experiences at Tampa. 2009 Pro is now less than a year away so cut grass, work at Subway, or turn pro that way you can go to Tampa and make your own experiences happen. Oh yea if your wondering how I skated in the contest look around the 41st place, not bad for an old man huh.

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March 18, 2008

The Skate Gods Were On Our Side (Part 1)

I just got home from one of the greatest skate trips I’ve ever been on. This could have been the best trip for multiple reasons. For one we went to Phoenix, AZ and Albuquerque, NM, which is the perfect place to be when it’s winter on the east coast. It was 80 degrees and I got to work on my farmers tan. The crew I rolled with helped to elevate the trips morale with their personalities and fun antics. Most of the skaters I’ve known for a while but their were a couple of news faces. I’m fortunate enough to say by the end of this trip these new faces became my friends and that’s what skateboarding is all about.

Since Ergophobia clothing has been building up their skate team lately they figured it was time for us to go out and handle some business. The squad consisted of Ronnie Creager, Andrew Cannon, Tom Guilfess, Sean Hale, Ki Realer, Thad (filmer), Matt Price (SkateBoard Mag Photographer), special guest Blind pro Jani Laitiala, and me.

Let me shed some insight on each one of these individuals and why they brought some much to the table. Ronnie Creager has been pro for 16 years and one of my all time favorites on and off his board. Riding for the same company as Ronnie has been a dream come true. Jani Laitiala was staying at Ronnie’s house so he came to New Mexico with us. Jani is from Finland and the only thing I knew about him was how amazing he is on a skateboard. After meeting him his skating wasn’t the only thing I respected. It was his unique love for life and the blinging smile he always had plastered on his face.

I’ve known Andrew Cannon for a couple years now; he’s originally from West Chester, PA but is now going to school in Phoenix. His high energy and constant clowning around kept everyone in tears the entire trip. He is also the reason why this trip happened.

Tom lives right down the street from me and I’ve been skating with him a lot lately. He is a good Christian kid with a pure heart. As far as skating goes he’s charged up and ready for anything. Sean Hale is from the mid west so I’ve only met him a couple times. Him and Tom are good friends and both ride for Untitled skateboards. Sean like Tom is also a good Christian. This is why Andrew gave them the nicknames “Rod and Todd” from the Simpson’s. I was hyped on both of them for staying true to their beliefs and not judging the rest of us. Even if they didn’t approve of what we did or for Andrew having an upside down cross tattoo.

I think Ki Realer was supposed to play for the Lakers instead of being a sponsored skateboarder. He is almost 7 feet tall and loves chicken. Ki lives in Philadelphia so I get to hang out with him a lot. People probably laugh when they see us together because of our height differences. We both love hip hop and talking crap to each other.

I never met Thad or Matt Price before this trip. Hanging out with Matt made me feel like I was
living the movie Super Bad. He looks and talks like Jona Hill and had me laughing so hard I nearly pissed my pants. I hung out with Thad my first night in Phoenix. We went to a local Brewery sucked down a couple and became instant friends. We share a lot of the same interest and love apples. I knew after only one night of hanging out with the Brimley squadron it was going to be a great trip.

The skating part of the trip will have to be continued till next time. I assure you when you read what went down and see the footage/photos in the future you will know that Ergophobia clothing is not “F” ing around. Stay tuned for more skateboard enjoyment soon.

Part 2 Next Week!

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March 3, 2008

Slaughter at the Opera Results

Greg Lutzka

Frontside 270 to backside noseblunt slide

Kickflip frontside boardslide

1. Greg Lutzka
2. Adam Dyet
3. Ryan Decenzo
4. Gailea Momolu
5. Sean Malto
6. Nick Dompierre
7. Mark Appleyard
8. Ryan Sheckler
9. Torey Pudwill

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February 18, 2008

Grand Slam of Pro Skateboarding

New for 2008, WCS announces the debut of the Grand Slam of Skateboarding. The new combination of events features 4 international Pro Skateboarding competitions for street and vert, also known as the Majors. These events will become the new WCS point series:

1. Rio Vert Jam - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Vert
Slam City Jam - Vancouver, BC, Canada - Street
2. World Skateboarding Championships Rotterdam, Holland - Vert & Street
3. Mystic Sk8 Cup 2008 - Prague, Czech Republic - Vert & Street
4. Maloof Money Cup - Costa Mesa, CA - Vert & Street

As the atmosphere of competitive skateboarding has changed over the years with the advent of Action Sports events, WCS has made the decision to feature 4 pro international skateboarding only competitions. In the words of WCS President/Director, Don Bostick, "The Grand Slam will be the elite international series of the year for skateboarding only events. We feel this will bring more exposure, prestige and value to each event as well as attracting the top invited professional skaters."

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February 17, 2008

Oakley's Bowl-A-Rama Contest Final Results

The final results of Oakley's Bowl-A-Rama Contest in Wellington, New Zealand are in.

Pro Division

10th Place Daniel Cardone
9th Place Adam Luxford
8th Place Nathan Jimmy Beck
7th Place Brian Patch
6th Place Josh Borden
5th Place Sergie Ventura
4th Place Chris Senn
3rd Place Omar Hassan
2nd Place Benji Galloway
1st Place Rune Glifberg

Masters Division

6th Place Sasha Steinhorst
5th Place Andrew Morrison
4th Place Pat Black
3rd Place Steve Crumpt
2nd Place Pat Ngoho
1st Place Lance Mountain

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February 12, 2008

TWS's "The Now" and Cliche’s "Deja Vu" Videos

TWS is currently in full-swing with filming and production of its new video titled “The Now” featuring David Gravette, Kenny Hoyle, Matt Miller, Richie Jackson, Nick Trapasso, and Sean Malto. Look for it to drop this summer.

It’s been in the making for quite some time now, but the final edits and renderings are being made to Cliche’s Deja Vu video which will be released for early Spring.

This video effort is a collective project where the Cliche’ team’s best footage from the last four videos (Europa, Bon Appetit, Freedom Fries and Hello Jojo) has been provided to a special guest editor and remixed for each team rider. This sounds brilliant and we can't wait to see it.

The featured parts are:
Lucas Puig edited by Ty Evans
Joey Brezinski edited by Roger Bagley
Ricardo Fonseca edited by Greg Hunt
Javier Mendizabal edited by Mike Manzoori
Andrew Brophy edited by Dan Magee
Cale Nuske edited by Scuba Steve
Jeremie Daclin edited by Dan Wolfe
Charles Collet edited by Ewan Bowman
JB Gillet edited by RB Umali

What’s more, Cliche’s Deja Vu DVD will also feature a bonus uncut version of the Gypsy Tour 2.

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February 11, 2008

BAM, MIKE V AND MUSKA ON 'LA INK' TOMORROW, TUESDAY, FEB. 12TH

Check out Kat Von D's show 'LA Ink' tomorrow night, Tuesday Feb. 12th where she gets a mini ramp built in her shop and invites Bam, Mike V and Muska over to skate. The episode is called 'Skate Ramp' and airs at 10/9c, click here for the full schedule. Is there a Kat Von D Element series in the works? Quite possible.

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February 9, 2008

BONES IS OFFICIAL WHEEL SPONSOR FOR PHOENIX AM

BONES IS OFFICIAL WHEEL SPONSOR FOR PHOENIX AM 2008C1RCA presents Cowtown’s 7th Annual PHXAM Skateboard Contest where Skateboarders will compete for over $8000 in prize money. This year Alphanumeric will present the $2500 best trick and spectators will get a chance to win a year’s supply of C1RCA shoes and many other prizes!
With the support of our sponsors: C1RCA, Alphanumeric, Nixon, Bones, Royal, Ogio, Real, FKD, Univ, Thrasher, Slap, & The Skateboard Mag, more than 100 skateboarders from across the globe will compete for cash prizes of $3000 for 1st place, $2000 for 2nd place, and $1000 for 3rd place. The top 35 riders from the Qualifiers on Saturday will skate in the Eliminator round on Sunday. All riders will automatically be entered in the Alphanumeric Best Trick contest to be held on Sunday after finals. Alphanumeric will award a $2500 cash prize to the skateboarder that lands the best trick. The PHXAM contest will start at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday April 5th, and 11:00 am on Sunday, April 6th. Presale tickets will be available at all Cowtown locations for $5 and concessions are sold within the park. The first 500 spectators through the gates on Saturday and Sunday will receive a free PHXAM t-shirt and a ticket for the PHXAM Raffle. The daily grand raffle prize is a one year supply of shoes from C1RCA. Other raffle prizes include: skateboards, trucks, wheels, backpacks, hats, accessories of all kinds and much more.
Over the past six years the PHXAM Contest has grown to be one of the best industry-focused amateur contests. This event is put on in hopes of improving the skateboarding scene here in Arizona and everywhere else and is another way for AM’s from all over the world to be seen and get more exposure. Previous winners have been Billy Marks, Jereme Rogers, Colin Provost, Adam Dyet and Nick Fiorini. Everyone has a great time at the contest, and because of all the continued support from the industry, PHXAM continues to get better each year.

Phoenix Am Skateboard Contest
April 4-6, 2008
Rio Vista Skate Park
8866 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Peoria, AZ 85381

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February 7, 2008

Man Dies in Skate Park Collision

The account of this traggic accident brings to light the importance of safety. Even at a public or private skate park were protective measures are the rule or at least strongly encouraged, injuries can occour. We skate partly for the danger and of the possibly we could get hurt. But let's not get hurt or die needlessly. Simple awareness of other skaters around you and comunication with them will save alot of down time down due to injuries.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.- An accident, left one man dead Friday afternoon after colliding with another person at a local skate park.

Michael Jeansonne, 44, and his twin brother Anthony collided at the Two Rivers Skate Park on Friday. Michael was wearing a helmet, but somehow he was still seriously hurt. He later died. Both men are from Louisiana. But did Jeansonne do everything right, when it came to wearing the right safety gear?

The accident Friday didn't stop people from skating on Saturday. The park was packed from open to close.

At Two Rivers Skate Park there are the experts, and there are the beginners. Vincent Morris and his friends were at the park Friday night, just after the accident happened.

"The two brothers collided, his helmet came flying off and he hit his head on the concrete," said Morris.

While Jeansonne was wearing a helmet, some witnesses said he didn't have it strapped on correctly.

"If you watch you'll see a lot of close calls, and it's got me nervous as can be with my son out there," said one parent, Anthony Klingenburg.

Metro Parks is also doing its part to keep riders safe. Riders can be fined if they are not wearing a helmet. Security cameras are installed that are can be monitored by park police 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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February 6, 2008

Burton Acquires Alien Workshop And Habitat

Burton Acquires Alien Workshop And Habitat
DNA Distribution, which includes skateboarding brands Alien Workshop, Habitat and Reflex, today announced that the company has been acquired by Burton.

The two companies began discussions over a year ago and found that they share a common approach in the way that they contribute to boardsports culture, including a commitment to creating long-lasting relationships with their teams of international athletes. In addition, both are committed to advancing and innovating hardgoods technologies, as well as the artistry and creativity associated with these sports; supporting a solid team of amateur riders; and providing best customer service practices.

DNA Distribution will continue to operate in Dayton, Ohio and CEO and Co-Founder Chris Carter will continue to oversee the DNA brands, which include Alien Workshop, Habitat and Reflex Bearings.

“We are very excited to bring the DNA family of brands to Burton - a company that we truly respect,” says Chris Carter, Chief Executive Officer for DNA Distribution. “Burton clearly leads their market in terms of team, innovation, marketing and values. Joe, Mike and I look forward to leveraging Burton's strengths to reach the full potential for the DNA brands: Alien Workshop, Habitat and Reflex.”

“Through surfing and snowboarding we have learned that hardgoods are the foundation of all boardsports, and with the addition of DNA to our family, we are on our way to delivering skaters what they want and expect,” says Jake Burton, Founder and Chairman of Burton. “As with Al Merrick and the crew at Channel Islands, the relationship with Chris, Mike and Joe at DNA has been a natural fit right from the start. Everyone around here is committed to growing Burton into a true boardsports company, so I am confident that we can provide a home where DNA and their team of skaters can build upon what they have already excelled at in the skate industry.”

“We couldn't have found a better company to work with than DNA,” says Laurent Potdevin, Burton’s Chief Executive Officer. “Burton and all of its brands are authentically committed to snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding without distractions from other sports, products or categories. This acquisition completes a strategy that we have been very focused on for quite some time and marks a new milestone in the evolution of Burton and its family of brands.”

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February 5, 2008

Scott Decenzo on Plan B/HUBBA WELCOMES FURBY

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February 2, 2008

Shaun White Arrested?

On December 19th Shaun White was charged with second degree criminal tampering (a misdemeanor.) The 21 year old Pro skateboarder,Pro snowboarder and Amateur prankster allegedly set off a fire extinguisher at the Beaver Run ski resort in Colorado. The Breckenridge Police Department report stated a hotel video camera captured the footy. A man was seen removing the fire extinguisher from the wall and placing it on the ground, "then a large cloud of smoke begins to develop as the extinguisher is discharged by the male." After some great CSI work by the Brek police, they matched tread pattern of the Flying Tomatoes' shoes to the footprints left in the dust caused by the fire extinguisher. Sherlock would be proud. White was read his Miranda rights. Then "mum" was the word for White who refused to answer questions from police. An odor of alcohol was detected his breath as criminal summons was issued to White who then returned to his hotel. A court date was set for March 10. If found guilty of the offense, he most likely will be fined. White had better bring cash. The Summit County Po Po doesn’t take American Express.

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Woven: Documentary of Skate Art and Music

Woven is a skateboard documentary that focusses on some of skateboarding's most influental skateboarders as artist and musicians. Releasing in 08, this one not to be missed! Legends Lance Mountain, Chris Pastras to name two, share their thoughts about the lifestyle, the art, the music, and their personal outlook or opinion about life. Check out the trailer.

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January 24, 2008

Maloof Money Cup Update

It's the dead of winter we are all looking forward to warm and more comfortable skating temperatures. Only a few months til spring and summer warmth. With summer, the start of the skate contest season. July 11-13 a new and hopefully annual event, the Maloof Money Cup debuts.

Hyped as the largest purse in skateboarding history, it will attract the most skilled skaters. Not just the usual contest skaters either. It's $100k for 1st place! Even if you’re a Pro whose got a shoe deal or a new signature clothing line in TARGET (Shaun White) that's a lot of F'in money.

Oh, and there giving away a $75k tricked out SUV for biggest air. Jake Brown you healed up?

If you are hyped on this, and its hard not to be, Maloof just announced they are pre selling tickets.

Starting Friday, January 25 at 10 a.m.
Through Saturday, January 26th at 10 p.m.

You can purchase them at all Ticketmaster locations, online at ticketmaster.com,
by calling (714) 740-2000 or (213) 480-3232, or at the OC Fair & Event Center Box
Office at the Pacific Amphitheatre.

Pre-sale Password: MMC

If you can't attend, of course Interstate will be there to cover all the action!

For more details check our original Maloof Money Cup post or go to Maloof Money Cup site.

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January 21, 2008

Tampa Am January 2008 - More Photos

Theotis Beasley - backside flip	Chazz Ortiz - kickflip boardslide
Filipe Ortiz - kickflip crook	Chris Mendes - 360 flip noseslide

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January 20, 2008

Tampa Am 2008 SUNDAY Street Finals Results

Find more videos like this on interstate

This third run was more than enough for Ryan Decenzo to pull down a 1st Place finish. Congratulations Ryan!

1 Ryan Decenzo
Sponsors: Darkstar, Globe, Thunder, Nixon, Dakine, Spy, Red Bull, RDS Apparrel
Hometown: Vancouver B.C. Canada

2 Ben Hatchell
Sponsors: Powell (flow), Tracker Trucks, Bones
Hometown: Houston TX

3 Davis Torgerson
Sponsors: Nike SB (flow), VII, Bones wheels (flow), Cal Surf
Hometown: Plymouth MN

4 Felipe Gustavo
Sponsors: Plan B (flow), Dagringa Distribution, Silver (flow), FKD, Banned Skate Shop
Hometown: Brasilia Brazil

5 Vincent Alvarez
Sponsors: DC (flow), Chocolate (flow)
Hometown: West Covina CA

6 Chazz Ortiz
Sponsors: Zoo-York, Es, FKD, Bones, Diamond, UXA, Warp Skatepark, Force Trucks
Hometown: Chicago IL

7 Chris Gregson
Sponsors: Ambiguous, Active, Destructo, Birdhouse, Emerica (flow), RobBrink.com
Hometown: Irvine CA

8 Shane O'Neill
Sponsors: Nike SB AUS, Quiksilver, Almost, PSC, Hardcore Distribution
Hometown: Melbourne Australia

9 Taylor Smith
Sponsors: PLAN B (flow), Volcom, Independent, Boost Mobile, Nixon, Monster, RobBrink.com
Hometown: Encinitas CA

10 Filipe Ortiz
Sponsors: Volcom, DC, Blind
Hometown: Brazil

11 Theotis Beasley
Sponsors: Baker, Thunder (flow), Spitfire, Altamont, Emerica (flow), Active, Vitamin Water, Flik Grip Tape
Hometown: Hawthorne CA

12 Chris Troy
Sponsors: Adio, Black Label, Innes, Independent, Spitfire, Brixton
Hometown: Carlsbad CA

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January 12, 2008

Orlando Surf Expo features Volcom Mini Ramp Contest

This weekend, interstate traveled to the Orlando Surf Expo to check out the skate section of the show and see the Volcom Mini Ramp Contest.

Even more popular than the barely clothed hotties working some of the expo booths, was Volcom's Reptilian Ramp Rumble where ams and pros threw down for two days.

Here are the results of a closely contested am contest.

AM RESULTS
1. KEEGAN SAUDER
2. CURREN CAPLES
3. MARK CLEMENTS
4. TIMMY KNUTH
5. TREVOR OSTERHOLT
6. MIKE BARNES
7. BRANDON KNOWLES
8. DUSTIN BLAUVELT
9. GEORGE EVANS
10. JOSH BORDEN

Check out InterstateNation.com on Monday at 3:30pm (est) for a webcast of the am and pro jams from Orlando.

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January 2, 2008

Volcom Miniramp Contest at Orlando's Surf Expo

Interstate will be at the Volcom Mini Ramp Jam Fest at Surf Expo in Orlando, Florida on January 12th and 13th.

The 80-foot wide mini ramp built by Team Pain will feature a invite-only Pro/Am contest with $35,000 up for grabs.

If you're not going to be in Orlando for the contest, log in on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for complete coverage of the contests. We'll be doing web updates from the event, starting with the Ams on Friday and again with the Pros on Saturday.

Mark Appleyard, Rune Glifberg, Dennis Busenitz, Caswell Berry, Ivan Rivado, Alain Goikoetxea, Collin Provost and Grant Taylor, Rodney Jones along with others going all out for the $10,000 top prize money.

In addition to the Pro/Am contest Volcom has scheduled a Girls skate Jam, Pro/Am Demos and Florida Inductions to the Skateboard Hall of Fame.

Links: Orlando Surf Expo [Official Site]

Designing Your Own Mini Ramp? You'll need this: Mini Ramp Calculator

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December 17, 2007

X Games Dubai: Street Videos

Elimination rounds spotlighted hot tempatures and hot skating.

Gold Metalist Tyler Hendley, Silver Metalist Dayne Brommet and Bronze Metalist Tomas Vitnr strut their stuff in the next video clip from X Games Dubai [see it after the jump]...

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WEEKLY UPDATE - It's SKATE News!

First up, One In A Million winner Jake Donnelly is now officially on Real. Look out for him in the video "Two Weeks in SF" with Jake Donnelly, good stuff. In other news, Paul Trep is the newest rider on Silver trucks. In shoe news Matt Bennett is now officially on Fallen and Danny Cerezini is officially on Circa.

On Jan 6, 2008 Chad Knight will be on the premiere episode of American Gladiators on NBC. Check it out to see what Chad's got off the skateboard.

In video news, Anthony Shetler and his homies have a video coming out called "All I Need". You can check the trailer at www.skateboarding.com.

Also, Flip has posted 4 Feast Tour video on their site www.flipskateboards.com.

And last but not least Lizard King has recently been let go by Think skateboards, but don't worry, I'm sure he will end up somewhere fast.

Thats it for now - KEEP SKATING AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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December 11, 2007

X Games Dubai

Last week the richest country in the world, Dubai, hosted X Games Dubai. [link]

The ramps were made of gold and the and all riders had to wear buhrkas. Just kidding. The appeal of sk8boarding and its acceptance is growing in areas never expected. Look for the Dew Tour in Afghanistan this summer.

Sk8 Park Course

After a hot and heated competion (120 is the norm there) here are the final street results:

1. Tyler Hendley, Mission Viejo, USA. $7500
2. Dayne Brummet, Chicago, USA. $5000
3. Tomas Vintr, Prague, CZE. $3500
4. Alan Marola, Cape Town, RSA. $3000
5. Juergen Horrwarth, Berlin, Germany. $3000
6. Alex Mizurov, Rastatt, Germany. $3000
7. Christi Wiehahn, Cape Town, RSA. $2500
8. Evan Collison, Dubai, U.A.E. $2500
9. Chris Senn, Kona, USA. $2000
10. Rune Glifberg, Copenhagen, Denmark. $2000
11. Braxton Haine, Durban, RSA.
12. Colm Noonan, Dubai, U.E.A.
13. Puddy Zwennis, Pretoria, RSA.
14. Maysam Faraj, Damascus, SYR.
15. Alex Medvedev, Moscow, RUS.
16. Moham’d Shantila, Dubai, U.E.A.

Congratulations to all!

P to the L to the GGG.... I wonder who won vert again.
Overall Vert results...
1. Pierre-Luc Gagnon, Montreal, CAN. $7500
2. Rune Glifberg, Copenhagen, Denmark. $6000
3. Juergen Horrwarth, Berlin, Germany. $5000
4. Renton Millar, S. Melbourne, AUS. $3500
5. Neal Hendrix, Costa Mesa, USA. $3000
6. Alex Perelson, San Diego, USA. $3000
7. Jake Brown, Sydney, AUS. $3000
8. Sergie Ventura, Virginia Beach, USA. $2500
9. Anthony Furlong, Tampa, USA. $2500
10. Danny Mayer, San Diego, USA. $2000
11. Nicky Guerrero, Copenhagen, Denmark. $2000

A special thanks to World Cup Skateboarding for the use of their coverage!

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It's Skate News! WEEKLY UPDATE

It has been awhile but the anticipation is finally over! FULLY FLARRED is finally out! Watch out for a video review soon to come.

Wes Kremer has recently been added to the Billabong team. FKD bearings (who has been building a sick team as of late) has recently added Canada's own Micky Papa. Trust me this kid rips. If you have seen the Osiris video or read the review, you know that John Lupfer is there newest rider. World industries is in the process of rebuilding there team. They have recently added Malcom Watson and Ronson Lambert to the board and shoe team. Rasa Libre has a new teaser out with some sick skating in it. John Newport is also now on the team. Steve Berra and Eric Koston's new website www.theberrics.com is now up. Check it out for a sick clip of Koston killing their park.

In wheel news Scott DeCenzo is the newest rider on Momentum wheels.

Also Fallen's video "Ride The Sky" is due out in spring 08. Thats it for now. Check back each week for more updates-KEEP SKATING!

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December 3, 2007

WEEKLY UPDATE: MARC JOHNSON-SOTY

Yes it's true. Marc Johnson is Thrasher Magazine's 2007 skater of the year and it is well deserved. He's done so much for skateboarding through out the years and has always been ahead of the game. I cant wait to see his Lakai part.Congratulations Marc!

In other news, Justin Figueora has been oifficially added to Emerica the team and Blind recently added Felipe Ortiz. Who is that? Well he can do 360 flip nosegrinds down handrails so I'm assuming he's pretty damn good.
Over at Slap, Jake Donnelly pulled a repeat and is this years one in a million winner. If you have seen his video you will understand-the kid rips it.
We mentioned a few weeks back that Ragdoll is definitly on Crimson. His new board will be available for the holidays. Legend Brian Lotti has a film in the works called "Pegasus". FLIPS, greatly anticapated EXTREMELY SORRY is rumored to be available sometime in 08'.

Last,but not least, after nine years with Foundation, Ethan Fowler is off. He is rumored to be starting a new skate project. First Beloe now this, look for Ethan to make some moves in 08'. That's it for now. KEEP SKATING!

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November 27, 2007

WEEKLY UPDATE

First up Cooper Wilt recently got a new shoe sponsor. Yep Cooper is now riding for the new Beloe footwear. The team also consisits of Ethan Fowler & Austin Stephens. Wonder who's next?

Dan Drehobl recently got on Elwood Clothing, & Dave Bachinsky is going pro - there's a video premiere from City featuring Dave's professional debut coming soon.

December 1st is the launch date for Steve Berra and Eric Koston's new website called www.theberrics.com. It's based on their skatepark and will have updates and plenty of footy from the park and other goodies. Check it out this Saturday!

And last but not least Static III is now available for preorder and should be out within the next week or so. Go to www.theoriesofatlantis.com to pre order it today, it's gonna be amazing. Thats all for now, until next time - KEEP SKATING!

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November 19, 2007

Weekly Update

Lots of news this week. It starts with Danny Garcia who recently left Matix and is now riding for Quicksilver. Didn't take long for him to get picked up. In other clothing news, Nestor Judkins is now on RVCA. In Bearing News, little Chazz Ortiz is now on FKD. Good news for Shuriken Shannon this month, he recently turned pro and now has his first board out through Black Label, congrats to him.

Donny Barley recently opened up a skateshop in Providence, RI called Fountain Of Youth and it should be a good one.So if your ever in the area check it out. Well I-Path has been up to alot lately and Matt Field recently quit after being with them since the beginning.

Theres a few videos in the works from Alien Workshop, Fallen, and a Mystery promo. So be on the look out for that. The Lakai video, Fully Flarred, finally premierd over the weekend. From what I've heard, it was well worth the wait. I do know that Mike Mo has the first part, Marc Johnson has the last part, and everything in between was beyond amazing. The video comes out Dec 7, so it's not too much longer before we can all see. Until next time KEEP SKATING.

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November 14, 2007

Burnquist Has A New Sponsor And Other Skate News

Well first off Bob Burnquist recently got a new sponsor which is probally the most suprising update in months but its true-BURNQUIST IS ON I-PATH.

In other news flip has recently added Luan De Oliveira as there newest am-this kid seriously rips.

After a long run with matix clothing, Danny Garcia is no longer riding for them but im sure he will find something soon.

Jimmy Carlin is now riding FKD bearings.

And last but not least the highly anticipated Lakai video will be premiering this friday and will probally be available sometime in december just in time for christmas-CANT WAIT FOR FULLY FLARRED

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November 10, 2007

LG Street Prelims: The Walking Wounded

As predicted the Brazilians are representing. Danilo do Rosario,Wagnor and Rodolfo Ramos,Tuilo de Oliveira, and Carlos de Andrade are all in the Finals.

Austen Seaholm did not compete due to an injury he sustained in a bar brawl Thursday night. He was stabbed in the foot requiring liquid stitches. Joining the walking wounded is last years LG Champion Rodolfo Ramos.

During his second run of Prelims Ramos fell and dislocated his finger. He is currently in 6th place and will skate tomorrow.

He didn't make the finals, but Fabrizio Santos was all smiles while hanging out with his daughter at the LG Championships in Dallas.

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Look who else is on Satori!

Las Vegas ripper Kenny Anderson must have nosemanualed all the way to Florida to hook up with Satori. The Florida based company has been making some power moves lately. I cant wait to see whats next!

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November 6, 2007

LG Actions Sports Championships - Bucky vs. PLG

One of my favorite Buck Photos ever! Photo by Bart Tararuj in Portland

Shaun White will not be there. I think he's snowboarding. So this weekend in Dallas its Bucky and PLG slugging it out for the big money at the LG Action Sports Championship. Other competitors Andy Mac, Bob Burnquist, Sandro Diaz, and Jean Postec will take their shot too. All have been sk8ing well in the competition these past months. Bucky is my home town boy but my money is on PLG.

To catch the action live, pick up tickets online, or tune in to the LG Action Sports Championships on CBS, Spike TV, and Versus.

Link: LG Action Sports [Official Site]

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November 5, 2007

LG Actions Sports Championships - Team Brazil Favorite to win in Dallas

This weekend Rodolfo Ramos, the 2006 LG Action Sports Skate Park Champion, will defend his title in Dallas. He will have tough competition. Fellow countrymen and brother, Wagner Ramos, Rodil de Araujo, Jr., Fabrizio Santos, Tulio de Oliviera, Danilo do Rosario, and Fabio Sleiman will also be competing.

As of late, this tight group of Brazilians has consistantly done well in contests. Rodolfo Ramos, Frabrizio Santos, Tulio de Olivera, and Rodil Araujo Jr., have all placed third or better at Dew Tour events this year. It has become common to hear Portuguese spoke around the winners podium as the trophies are handed out.

Brazilian skaters are very well respected in international sk8boarding do to a tech heavy, smooth style that is powerful and consistent; expect any one or all of them to place. (Right: Rodolfo Ramos warming up. Photo by David Stuck)

Rodil Araujo Jr., Danbilo do Rosario and Carlos De Andrede
Photo by David Stuck

The Brazilians will face notable sk8ers, Greg Lutzka fresh of a 1st place finish in Orlando, and Wild Cards, Austen Seaholm, Rodney Jones.

Rodney Jones 360 stalefish over the hip in Orlando
Photo by David Stuck

The LG Action Sports Championships will take place in Dallas November 9-11, 2007. To catch the action live, pick up tickets online, or tune in to the LG Action Sports Championships on CBS, Spike TV, and Versus.

Posted at Interstate Skate Blog | Filed under Skate News | Authored by Rowe
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November 1, 2007

Checking in with Forest Skateboards

Visit Forest Skateboards, you don't have to buy anything, but after checking out their boards and clothing designs you just might!

The signature leaf logo pays homage to trees and to the wood that is used for boards we skate on. Full paterned shirts carry wood grain, tree bark and some interesting characters out of a twisted "Green Eggs and Ham". The great art does not stop with the clothing.

(Right: Forest Pro Fabrizio Santos on the big rail in Orlando.
Photo by David Stuck)

The board line has the same trippy theme on its graphics. I especially like the Wood Monkey Wood Grain model. I also favor the Fabrizio Santos models.

The graphics are as cool Fabrizio. Got to mention...He is one of the nicest guys to talk to. Fabrizio and the rest of the team have a great company standing behind them.

Some of the buttons on the site are under construction so check back from time to time to see what they add.

Interstate wishes Forest success in the future and hopes you will support them!

Posted at Interstate Skate Blog | Filed under Skate News | Authored by Rowe
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October 31, 2007

Skateboard Legend Kris Markovich Coming to Charm City

Legendary ripper and Crimson Skateboards owner Kris Markovich is going to be featured on the hit show "Ace of Cakes", but before he stops by the "Charmcity Cakes" bakery he has an autograph signing scheduled at the famous "Charm City Skatepark". You can see Kris at Charm on November 6.2007 around 6:00PM. Show Kris some support and hook up a fresh Crimson deck or break yourself trying a gap. Im sure he will be stoked either way, he is 100% skateboarding! Bleed Skateboarding!

Posted at Interstate Skate Blog | Filed under Skate News | Authored by Jimbo
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October 29, 2007

SKATE NEWS FOR TODAY

First off, I path shoes recently let go east coaster Bobby Puleo, but in a suprising move added Adam Alfaro to the team, WOW! BonesSwiss recently picked up Torey Pudwill, Sean Malto, Alex Olson and original BonesSwiss rider Guy Mariano. Guy originally rode for them in the late eighties.

Damn AM took place over the weekend and heres the top 5 results.
1-Scott Decenzo
2-Chaz Ortiz
3-Ryan Decenzo
4-Louie Lopez
5-Luan de Olivera
59-Dakota Welty

Best Trick-Chris Mendes with an amazing kickflip backside tail bigspin on the rail!

In bearing news, Chad Bartie recently got added to the FKD team, and Kareem Campbell is back in the game and now has a signature deck with Finesse. Last but not least the Habitat video "Inhabitants" will be premiering on halloween in Cincinnati, Ohio so if your in the area check it out, should be amazing. Thats it for now-KEEP SKATING!

Posted at Interstate Skate Blog | Filed under Skate News | Authored by Adam
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October 23, 2007

Maloof Money Cup being billed as Superbowl of Skating

What will you be doing next July? I can tell you what we'll be doing... basking in the sun at the Orange County Fairgrounds and its 40,000 square feet of skating goodness...

Scheduled for July 11-13, 2008, The Maloof Money Cup will include three professional United States Championship competitions, a United States amateur event, a youth skateboarding camp, and an interactive festival featuring action sport retailers and skateboarding activities.

Highlighting the weekend's events will be the US Pro Street Championship, which will feature a $100,000 first prize and what promises to be the most innovative and intense street course in professional skateboarding today. Always a fan-favorite, the US Pro Vert Championship will award $75,000 and a tricked-out SUV to the winner who exhibits the best 'big air' and 'off-the-wall tricks' possible. The US Women's Pro Street Championship will include the largest first prize in women's professional skateboarding history with $25,000 going to the winner.

"World Cup Skateboarding is thrilled to be involved with the Maloof Money Cup. With a history of organizing professional skateboarding competitions around the world for the past 15 years, we are truly excited to finally see skateboarding come of age with a premier skateboarding-only event in the United States. Bringing the event to the Orange County Fairgrounds in Southern California, the energy center of the skateboarding industry and the birthplace of skateboarding, is like bringing it all home. We look forward to the future of this event," states Don Bostick, founder of World Cup Skateboarding.

Link: Maloof Money Cup [Official Site]

Maloof Money Cup [MySpace Page]

Official Press Release [pdf link]

What others are saying...

"This is the sort of news flash I have been waiting to come as the skateboard industry continues to grow and attract bigger and financially stronger sponsors. The Maloof Money Cup will be the largest purse ever to be up for winning in the history of skateboarding!..." Europeskate.com

"Pro skaters, listen up. It seems there is some serious money about to be thrown your way. The bar has been raised considerably for what has previously been considered the largest purse in skateboarding competition..." Extreme365.com

"Hmmmm $400,000 in payouts for a skate competition? Jeebus that's like a rapper's first record contract type money. Well apparently the Maloof Brothers (the ones that brought you the Palms Casino and the Sacramento Kings) are planning to pay out that much in their Maloof Money Cup..." lat34.com

Posted at Interstate Skate Blog | Filed under Skate News | Authored by Spiro
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October 22, 2007

Static 3, Bobby Worrest, Beloe Footwear - YES IT'S SKATE NEWS

Random skate thoughts from our man in the know, Adam Sweitzer...

First off, Sheckler is the overall winner of the dew tour,congrats to him.

In others news silver trucks has recently added danny cerezini and jereme rogers to the team,and in other truck news corey duffel is now on venture.

Atlanta native graham bickerstaff is now on crimson skateboards and peter raffin(who has been killing it lately)is now on black label. Beloe Footwear is a new shoe company and the team consists of ethan fowler and austin stephens. </