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SOTW 12-22-08: Trifecta leftovers

A good excuse not to post every single picture is in case I need a Shot of the Week and I’m in the middle of a snowstorm, I can pull something from the archives. This is Jon Jon Bryan from the Lincoln City leg of the Trifecta in 2008. Next week I’ve got a scheduled […]

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GVK #41: AST Dew Tour. Vert is..

So Rich of E.P.M. and myself managed a couple press passes out of the A.S.T. crew. As it turns out, video was not allowed, that only slowed me down a couple of times. They threatened to kick me out. I shouted “Do you know who I am?” Apparently they had not heard of G.V.K.. Talk […]

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And in local indoor skatepark news…

The Department is hosting what is supposed to be Portland’s biggest contest this year, AKA the Holiday Havoc which is on December 19th. And Windells would like everyone to know that they are now open for public sessions as well as doing the whole skate camp thing. Flyers after the jump.

80's vert Challenge

All 80’s Vert Challenge

SoCal Skateparks has a bunch of video from the 80’s vert challenge that happened at some point in time that is probably still sitting unread in my Google Alerts mailbox. Low purse and high fun. Everyone wore neon, and Hosoi complete with spandex and hair extensions should have won best-dressed, although maybe he did, as […]

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SLAG JAM: Wheels of Fortune

NW largest ALL FEMALE skate competition December 13th at Skatebarn in Renton, WA. All ages, all abilities Skate clinic for beginners $300 cash purse for advanced Ramp Jam (Gentlemen welcome!) Live art and live music Gals coming out from Vancouver BC, Oregon, and California (including X-games medalists). Pre-registration and more info available at www.skatelikeagirl.com. Flyer […]

Danny Way breaks his back

Around the world on four wheels

In Brazil, Danny Way broke his back on the Megaramp. He will recover, of course, because all Megaramp competitors are actually time traveling cyborgs built by Skynet. Watch the video after the jump. It’s not in English, but really, it’s more entertaining this way. Speaking of entertainment. Rob Thomson now holds the world record for […]

SOTW 11-10-08: Omar Hassan

SOTW 11-10-08: Rumble in Ramona

This shot breaks a cardinal rule for skate photos, but the outstretched hand in combination with the butt shot makes it interesting to me. This is Omar Hassan at the Rumble in Ramona, Creature’s invite only vert ramp contest held the 17th and 18th of October. You’re seeing it here because Davoud from Concussion shot […]

Vancouver Vixen race

Vancouver Wa outlaw race on Sunday

Sunday, November 09, 2008 9:00am. 7.4 mile race, rain or shine, course to be announced at the event. Is it downhill? I don’t know. Go to the registration link to find out. So far, there are 34 people entered.

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SOB Baggy vs. Tight

You’ve all heard of the Goofy vs. Regular foot contest, but here’s an amusing twist. Skatepark of Baltimore “Baggy vs Tight” Skate Contest at the “Pants Ramp.” On Sunday, October 5th The S.O.B. held a skate contest on the pants ramp, Baggy pants skaters vs. Tight pants skaters. They had heats and eliminations narrowing it […]