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SOTW 12-2-13: Downhill to Vietnam

Although it may look like Kentucky, Ken Henning, took these pictures at the zoo (Tiergarten) in Nuremberg, Germany in 1968. Pictured are American GIs from California enjoying a downhill session. Ken says this was the first time he ever saw anyone on a skateboard. The guys in these photos eventually shipped out to Vietnam, and […]

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SOTW 3-25-13: Seattle Vert

This weeks Shot of the Week is near and dear to old GVK’s heart. It’s Payton Moriarity wearing the vert mantle and forging ahead for the youth of skateboarding. It brought a tear to Steve’s eye, mostly because he realized he’ll never be that good. Full frame after the jump, bonus shots at Cold War […]

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SOTW 3-14-13: Optical Illusion

This week’s Shot of the Week is from John Aguilar. Not much to say about it but, you know, just look at it. Cool.

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SOTW 1-7-13: Wooden Wave

John Egertson enjoyed these photos, and it led him to send in this week’s Shot of the Week. I loved that post about the ramp out in the desert made of old signs and poached lumber. Got me thinking of two great ramps we road back in the day… The “wooden wave” was a sketchy, […]

SOTW 11-12-12: Rex Pearson

This week’s Shot of the Week is Rex Pearson in Hood River, Photo by Micah Breshears.

SOTW 10-22-12: Dorothy

This week’s Shot of the Week is Joscelyn’s dog Dorothy. Photo by Ted Schwallie AKA offtheschwall on Instagram.

SOTW 10-7-12: Robert Parish

This week’s Shot of the Week is a Robert Parish photo by Spencer Morgan. Apparently this guy is an ollie monster.

SOTW 7-16-12: Kevin Solomon

This week’s Shot of the Week is from Elias Parise. It features Kevin Solomon at a Portland DIY spot. Take a moment to gather your complaints about the fact that I’ve posted it here. Take your time though, really gather your bile. Thanks Elias. I am enjoying the summer. My only complaint is that seems […]

SOTW 7-9-12: Josh Dorsey

This weeks Shot of the Week is another one from Micah Breshears, this time it’s Josh Dorsey at the Albany, Oregon skatepark.