SOTW 4-21-08: Chris Nukala – Merdvertisment
I’ve been half heartedly trying to spark some interest in a skateboard print magazine based in the Northwest, something like For the Krew does out of Florida. It would be fun idea, lord knows we have the spots and the talent in this region. Nobody wants to bite on this idea, because print is a pain in ass, and it seems like Concussion is 2/3 Northwest coverage lately anyway. That being said, this week’s Shot of the Week was recently in Concussion as a half page advert for Merde Skateboards, a merdvertisment, if you will. It’s Chris Nukala in his back yard, shot by Michael Goetz of The Skateboard Archives. Way to go Nukala, you’re looking like a star! It’s been pretty amazing to see the local talent in Oregon and Washington come of age since the first good parks were built. Check out the Shot of the Week or see the Merde advert after the jump.
Merde Skateboards ad in Concussion.
I’ve been digging these Merde decks for the last few months, nice mellow shape. I didn’t even know they had riders or advertisements. Doesn’t a guy in Beaverton make them? I think I ran into him at Newberg last year, Mike or Steve maybe? Good stuff, sick shot!
Yes, that’s Mike.
yeah Nukes!
Nice shot Michael. Chris shreds. Way to go Nukes. Chris, any pics of your Pier Park skate session on Saturday?
[…] by Mark Conahan and the other was some sort of Pier Park locals appreciation event organized by Chris Nukala. There was a short speech and some short spot-driven contests with plenty of giveaways. I arrived […]
Sweet pic! Photographer has a great eye for capturing talent in action.
That’s my boy!