Single speed

Here is a New York Times Article on an old but new trend to the masses..

KEENAN MILTON

you live in the hearts of many, and you will for ever.. R.I.P

Got'EM

Remember when!

PT3 - Puma Table Tennis Tournament

PT3 (Puma Table Tennis Tournament) is back at it again after a successful first campaign in 2006. The basis of this tournament is to bring together members of the community to participate in a friendly tournament of table tennis a.k.a. ping-pong. This year the tournament will be held in conjunction with French 77; Puma’s new upcoming lifestyle lined inspired by 70’s playboy tennis player Guillermo Villas. PT3 will also feature exclusively designed paddle cases and ball cases created by long time ping pong fanatic Johan Liden from the New York-based aruliden design agency.

Info
Saturday, April 28th @ 12pm
NYTTF 384 Broadway Street (Lower Level)

Check the tournament participants, paddles, and ball holders after the jump.


I just mite have to check this out!

Harley Davidson and Emerica Present

Emerica and Harley Davidson’s relationship keeps building and to celebrate the release of Harley Davidson's new motorcycle, The Nightster, Emerica is proud to be sponsoring a series of launch parties across the U.S.A. The first party is next Thursday, May 3, 2007, at our Emerica showroom in NYC.
Photographs from Ed Templeton’s “Camp, Ride, Skate, Repeat” exhibit will be displayed, as well as info about Ed’s new Emerica book about the 2006 Wild Ride due out next month entitled “Nobody Living Can Ever make Me Turn Back.”

Harley Davidson and Emerica Present
Nightster Launch Party
Thursday, May 3, 2007
7 P.M. - 11 P.M.

Emerica Showroom
29 Greene St. (between Grand and Canal)
New York, NY 10013

EYE4EYE

irak commercial!!

Cool Ad

Girl & Chocolate European Tour 2007

Why gonz is king

Some shit just stays the same..

Emerica's Wild Ride and Wild in the Streets

Bobbys California Adventure

Thanks Scuba

Just another day in the neighborhood

I had lunch the other day with my hoomie Adrian Lopez and his wife.. If you don't know Adrian-- he helped me produced La Luz, and he also produced the ABC skate video.. Which was once a skate shop on Avenue A --- he was the original cat who help kick off the TF also know as Tompkins square park.. which has become a local meeting spot for skaters in NYC.. Es footwear also host their game of skate in this park as well.. There you have, your little history for the day.. We love Autumn but if any one deserve some credit it's him>> @ lest to a curtain extend..

Here is just a straight up weirdo @ ray's pizza.

My girl Claw Money holding it down on the lower, like she always has!..

Today was one of the first really nice days in NYC since I've been here, and I know these cats are looking @ some girls ass.. It's just what happens here in the city ---Sorry ladies.

CINIK, has been doing his thing for sometime here is the city, it's was great to see an old school hoomie,, straight up he's a real city cat. There are only a few left, which is why \ we all stick together!

Little Mary from Rocawear,, she designs their head wear.. You go girl!.. we used to work together @ Alife Rivington Club for a short while..

I just had to do it!

Augie from Acapulco Gold, I've known this cat for many yr's.. like I mentioned before their are only a few original cat's from the city which is why we all stick together. Augie worked on all the supreme cut N sew for many yr's.. These days he's the head nigga in charge of his own line called Acapulco gold.. keep your eye out for this shizzle, cause it's fucking hot.. THE END!

99 Cents Only or What Middle Class?

Downtowns newest skate park..

This park in located way down on first Ave which is also know as Pike st, only when your down that far. It's right under the Manhattan bridge down by the east river.. I grew up two bloc's from this park - I so wish this was their when i was doing my thing.. O well I guess me and the rest of the city paved the the way for our younger generation.. Back in the day this park was just empty , with broken bottles bums etc.. just nothing and now take a look @ it..

New York New York

My boy, Buddy Nichols stopped by the show room the other day.. What's so funny is that, I ran into him before I left LA -- and here I am running into him again.. Buddy is currently working on a New York skate film.. He is also building out his office /studio / art gallery right on Fairfax just a few doors up from the diamonds store..


Sam and I talking about RecShop. Will they ever come back?


OG legend Harry Jumonji

Harry took the time out to sign by board thanks Harry

“GROUNDED”

Please join us on May 18th for the premiere of etnies full-length BMX epic, “GROUNDED,” here in our own backyard. The premiere is free, open to the public and all ages are welcome. Please bring your ID if you plan to party! RSVP via email at events@soletechnology.com. See you there!
FYI- If I'm not mistaken, I believe Mike Manzoori had a lot to do with this video so this is going to be epic!

Tough guy shot!

I officially took my tough guy shot.. Ok u ask what's a tough guy shot? well here it is..
u need to have salt sprinkled on your hand a piece of lime and a shot glass filled with your drink of choice..
once u have all that - your ready.
1. take you shot
2. snort the salt
3 squeeze the lime juice in your eye.
and their u have your tough guy shot. It's a soletech tradition..

FYI -- It fucking burns

EPICLY LATER'D - BILLY ROHAN

Girl Parts Ways with Jereme Rogers

You might have heard of this news elsewhere, but sources confirm that Jereme Rogers is no longer a member of the Girl camp.

From the management, “This week we made the decision to relieve Jereme Rogers of his duties at Girl Skateboards. We had a good run. Like one of those killer contest runs of his. Thanks for the good years. Best of luck.”

Some OG's from NYC

If you didn't know, now u know!

NYC #2

My boy Moya handling his business out front of supreme.. Moya you look like a natural.

Beebee showing the camera some love,@ clientele.. Stop by Clientele if your ever in the city they have a good selection of kicks.

I stopped by Tony Arcabascio office and just played catch up, tony by far has some great fucking stories. I also ran into Scott from Arkitip, who just arrived from LA and was also @ Tonys office.. we all had some beers and enjoyed some laughs..

Tony has a new book out called NOW YOU KNOW.. It's a good read, go cop a copy..

NYC TRIP

So I landed in NYC on a raining day. That's one thing I don't miss about NYC is the crazy weather.. Or am I just used to the sunny days in los angles?





So I took the train into the city, and stop off on my very own bloc to transfer trains. Hehe

Here is a look out my project window


Here are my stomping grounds.. LaGuardia housing projects A.K.A LES (lower east side) A.K.A "The Hill", as they would say in my hood>>
Just a little fact.. On my bloc alone there are 4 buildings 16 stories high with 124 units in each building coming to a total of 496 derels all on one bloc you gotta love it. All in all it's what I call HOME!


Here is my high school and the list of derels that ran threw this school is crazy.. Off the back Harold Hunter(R.I.P), Rickey Powell, and every big time weed dealer I know went here_ O yea I'm one of those derels!.. LOL it's the truth..> I'm sure their are many more.. For now this is enough. Located on Essex and grand St.

I checked out supreme for a little bit, here's my man Charles lamb holding it down these days in NYC

Fat Boy and Kid America handling business super early Monday morning.. They must be on the grind.Seriously watch out >These cats have been doing their thing for quite sometime now, and they both have some good shit cooking! http://www.kidamericaclub.com/


I stopped by the Etnies show room to see Alex but I also and into ran into Ria, Grace and Julie whom all work for soletech.. We all just ended up getting some lunch later on in the day.,




I also stopped my second home Fight Club, where grandpajoeburst is always rocking this face,

FCNY hall of shame

Jeff we all know u didn't do it!

15 Yr's of Stereo

June 21St

for more info head over to: http://emericaskate.com/

The Bloc

So before I boarded my flight to NYC I decide to stop by the bloc. A.K.A Fairfax Ave.. For those of ya who don't know.



Best of luck with the shit in the store Sal.. I hope u still have room for customers

LOWER EAST SIDE

Los Angeles winds

Just the other day LA had some strong winds, check out some of these pic's

Image having to come out and seeing your car crushed by a tree.. Poor guy!



I had my fare share of cleaning up too.

The Education Of Sonny Carson

The Education Of Sonny Carson

ROOMSERVICE TONIGHT!

Spring hasn't Sprung quite yet but these cat are gonna set the jump
off -- starting tonight !!!!!! HOSTED BY: MANNY, ALLANA AND ALEX CORPORAN
ROOMSERVICE
35 east 21st Street
bet Park and broadway
11PM- UNTIL

Work buddies

Heaviest accent in the world clifford, Etnies TM

If u work @ Soletech , then you know Bill's sign for hello.. Thanks bill you rule!

(left) Matt graphic designer for ESfootwear and wallace product footwear manger for ES sharing a moment

Erin is the teams assistant for Es and Emerica, showing the camera a little love..

Our lovely RnD building (a lot of the magic happens here)

My man( No Homo) Denny by far one funny fucker (Etnies footwear designer)

Saecha seems not to like cameras --got ya! (Altamont apparel designer)

Also another great bud Rick esfootwear designer

Upper Playground x Ningyoushi x Andy Jenkings Vinyl Figure

Upper playground is pleased to present Lettus Bee a new vinyl figure produced by toy manufacturer Ningyoushi. The vinyl figure is designed by multitalented artist Andy Jenkings and will be released this March. Lettus Bee replicates the hero of the Wrench Pilot comic series, which ran in Transworld Skatebording Magazine from 1989-1991. The figure is shown in a face plant with his skateboard dangling mid-air above his feet.The Lettus Bee retails for about 100$

For those of you that are not familiar with Andy Jenkings he is a writer, publisher, graphic artist and art director based in California. He started out his career in 1984 as an editor for popular skateboarding publications, later founded Dirt magazine with Spike Jonze. He later opted out to work full-time as the art director for Girl Skateboards . Currently, he is running his own publishing company BendPress

Ningyoushi is an online toy store with brick and mortar under the name Double Punch which features the latest collectibles in designer and Japanese toys.

KICKSCLUSIVE MAGAZINE ISSUE 14 RELEASE PARTY

Thursday April 12th 2007 Featuring Bobitto Garcia
NOVO
290 Hudson St,
btwn spring and dominic

GuessHsu

Emerica is proud to announce/ welcome Jerry Hsu to the team..
Check out for more info http://emericaskate.com/news/2007/04/09/guesshsu/

Random

Antwuan Dixon here showing off his new tatt's


I think this kid is working @ the wrong store.. Hehe -- lets see if he can score a few points In Monday nights (nike basketball tournament)..

Matt showing off his sexy bitch on his T's.. nice one matt!


Sometimes I can get my rent paid in one game - But if u aren't careful u can lose your rent money as well!

Chica and Mack holding it down everyday @ supreme

Sean and Marcus from ROCKERS having a little lunch, mellowest cats i know.. see ya guys back in the city soon!

Don't we all

Bear is the best dog in town.. The END!

Family Guy - Best of Stewie #4

You gotta love this little guy!

cheech and chong "UP IN SMOKE"

Fader

This is just one of the many parties, Sam and I covered. This event took place awhile back but i still remember it as if it was yesterday

Supa Star

24-Hour Basketball Charity Event

A benefiting Kobe’s VIVO Foundation and the LA Lakers Youth Foundation at THE POINT
Beginning at midnight the evening of Friday, April 6th, the Zoom Kobe II will be on sale at THE POINT. 24 of the pairs will be autographed by Kobe. Chances are random, but those 24 lucky purchasers will have the opportunity to be on court with Kobe as well as a meet and greet with #24 on the afternoon of April 7th.
They will also begin selling limited edition Nike T-shirts for $24 at THE POINT, with all proceeds benefiting the VIVO and Lakers Youth Foundation. All those who purchase a T-shirt before noon on April 7th will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to also be on court with Kobe the afternoon of April 7th.
There will also be a 24 hour silent auction going on, so bring your wallets! Some of the hot auction items include two tickets to the American Idol finale taping, Los Angeles Lakers tickets, a party hosted by Nike iD for you and 24 of your friends, a pair of LE Zoom Kobe I's (81 Point) and many more limited edition items.

Tip-off for the 24 Hour basketball game is at midnight the evening of Friday, April 6th … so be sure to be there to cheer on the players.

Event begins at 9pm on Friday, April 6th.
1542 N. Cahuenga Blvd. (between Sunset and Selma)
Valet Parking, Complimentary food and drink provided.

The Girl Skateboard Film Company

Will be releasing the DVD Boxset Collection/ '93-'99 offering for the first time on DVD Goldfish, Las Nueve Vidas De Paco, Mouse, and The Chocolate Tour. Each DVD will include a bonus section of rare and never before seen footage, as well as an audio commentary for Mouse featuring Spike Jonze, Eric Koston, Rick Howard, Guy Mariano, and Mike Carroll.

So last night they where showing casing some of this box set last night @ supreme..I stopped by for a little while but by the time they got around to playing it - I had to run, for some dinner plans..It was our little girl Teresa from (Flight clubs) birthday.. Happy birthday ma!
here are some photo from that night
I broke one of the ten commandments , Never take photos @ a boutique shop.. O well fuck it!




Here is a little clip of JAV doing his thing.

ALTAMONT

Andrew Reynolds, Bryan Herman, Kenny Hoyle, Sammy Baca and Theotis Beasley are pleased to welcome Garrett Hill to Altamont’s growing list of contributors. Garrett’s laid-back style in the Zero promo video, which followed swiftly on the heels of a standout part in New Blood, demands respect. But Garrett’s reign is only beginning. Altamont contributors are handpicked by Andrew Reynolds based on their undeniable skills and an abiding faith in the fact that diversity weaves a richer tapestry—different perspectives bringing different sets of ideas. Enjoy the ride as Garrett’s unique contributions are weaved into the diverse fabric of skateboarding and Altamont.

Check out Garrett’s part in the Zero promo video

EYE4EYE Gallery #2

Here is another random gallery , all photos are taken by JM..



I think Homer Simpson would love this place?

Whats your favorite flavor - No Homo!







Don't we all wish!

4 Days IN

Save the date Bitches

RecShop Mail order skater

Here we are bringing you another RecShop skit/short. In this skit these young kid's order a pro skater to come live with them, and things get out of control.Check out this clip and see what happens.

ETNIES AND STEREO “JET SERIES” COLLABORATION

Etnies and Stereo are proud to present – The Jet Series! Legendary pro skateboarder and well-known actor, Jason Lee, along with good friend and respected artist, Chris Pastras, have united with etnies on their second collaboration set to hit stores in April. Jason Lee’s shoe features photographs of present day downtown Los Angeles and Chris Pastras’ shoe features drawings of old world destination points throughout Stockholm and Istanbul.

Going Postal In Brooklyn 11218

This video was filmed by our very own Jefferson Pang.. This clip got so much hype it ended up in the Daily News paper.. Check http://uxatoday.blogspot.com for the full story.@ The moment watch this clip this shit is fucking crazy.. It just makes me wonder - I guess we're all being watched!

Nike Basketball tournament

Last night I decide to hit Nike's basketball tournament they've been having over the last few weeks.. The teams are - team La Brea, team Fairfax, Blends, Greyone, Pasadena.. There are a few more but I can't remember them all. Anyway this all takes place @ Nike newest shop/ID store in LA.. Who can complain the employees @ the shop have their very own private basketball court in the back.Actually maybe team Fairfax cause they haven't won a game yet.. Come on guys lets @ lest get one win>> Fuck it I'm playing next week. Sal you better put me on the list for next weeks game!


A little MC never hurt anyone..

I think this is the only time Sal got to touch the ball.. well maybe i think he got one shot in.. look how happy he is..

RecShop with Sam -n- Jay

Here is one of those random clips I mentioned to you all before. ENJOY!

ALTAMONT

Andrew Reynolds, Bryan Herman, Kenny Hoyle and Sammy Baca are pleased to welcome Theotis Beasley to Altamont’s growing list of contributors. Anyone coming up today in LA’s South Central schoolyards is familiar with young Theo’s smooth flow on his board and infectious PMA. For everybody else, take notice, ‘cuz Theotis is on the scene to stay. Altamont contributors are handpicked by Andrew Reynolds based on their undeniable skills and an abiding faith in the fact that diversity weaves a richer tapestry—different perspectives bringing different sets of ideas. Now jus’ sit back, relax and bear witness as Theotis’ unique contributions are weaved into the diverse fabric of skateboarding and Altamont.

Here is something extra to check out - some actual footage from the Altamont concert.

Run the st's he ran!

for more info visit:
http://glob.anewyorkthing.com/

GEICO Caveman Series

Here is the run down.

RecShop Jay -N- Sam #1

So Sam and I never ever had enough time to put an episode together on the weekly basis.. We would link up and just film random shit that came to our minds. Here is 1of3..check back tomorrow for the other ones..