A reader named Laura sent in these pics. It’s the Spinal Tap model from Nash, but unfortunately it has nothing to do with Spinal Tap, the band. This is from their “Gold Line,” which I never really know existed. Thier run of the mill crap boards were the Red Line. This one does ring a bell after all, I think Nash made a last ditch effort to get back into the arena of almost real skateboards very late in the game, similar to what Variflex did. The graphic is leagues above the quality of their usual artwork. It’s not too bad for the time, but the real story is probably that Space Invaders video game cabinet in the background. Laura wondered what this board might be worth, not much is the answer. 80’s era Nash boards don’t typically raise more than it costs to ship them.

I should have titled this “Well, who doesn’t?” after the shot above. Anything I would write about it wouldn’t be as clever as what Adam (last name withheld, because his coworkers spy on him) sent:

Digging the site as always. Helps out at work like you would not believe. I try to explain what I am looking at to my co workers and they are befuddled. While they eat giant lunches, I dip out for a session 2 blocks away from here: (Thanks Dan).

Anyway, I meant to send these pics a while ago. I live in Seattle and moved in with my lady friend. My new apt. has a garage that is too small for my Wagoneer, but big enough for a micro mini. Enclosed are some pics of the construction in what I refer to as my MAN CAVE, then the christmas sweater party last year that had a couple of my sk8 buddies at to woo the guests. I am the kook with the tie.

Dimensions are 32″H 6.5 W and 12.5 L. I think. It is fun as hell when you get used to it- keep the knees loose. Also, it is pretty much for winter/ rainy use only- as it gets hot as hell in there in the summer, and with the weather and ample parks around-no need. During the winter it is a life saver with sunday night football in the background and KEXPs street sounds on the radio. Great for lip tricks.

ps- I went to hood this weekend and stopped at that Hopworks brewery you have in portland on the way back. I guess I should say like that ebay watch guy and his music- this is brought to you by Hopworks Brewery “Secret Alt” blend.

When I watched the first couple minutes of the trailer for Drop: My Life Downhill., I thought it was going to be a parody. The only thing more over the top than the high contrast color filtering is the over dramatic voiceover. The good news is, you can turn the sound down for the first part and enjoy some of the great cinematography. It really is filmed well. Makes me want to race. It looks like it’s teaser for a TV show being pitched. Orangefist is the operation that made it, but strangely, it’s not highlighted on their web site. You can see the high-res version here, or a smaller version here.

– Thanks to Seth Grossman for the tip.

The EPM Network has some pics of Tristen Reasor’s cool DIY bowl project in Oregon that is being hand stacked over several different pouring days, I imagine as fast as the funding allows. I’d love to have a spine in my back yard, how about you?

The Wall Street Journal want’s you to know that Portland, Oregon is Skateboarding Capital of the World. If only my father were alive to read that. Ruining my life, indeed! As soon as I get home from work tomorrow I’m going to actually read it. I’m up past my bedtime. Holy cow if it isn’t S&A reader and sporadic commenter, Tom Miller in one of the photos. Why can’t we enlarge that one? Where’s that Bush Beater we gave you? And no inside scoop either? Miller, Miller, why have you forsaken us? That’s OK. I’m still voting for you when you run for Mayor.

– Thanks to Greg North for the tip.

This week’s Shot of the Week is Melissa Dafnos going frontside over the deathbox at MC’s bowl. The thing I found out when I finally looked at this shot full size is that she started out with a grind but ended up with a high sided weird edger over the deathbox. It’s all in the details. Check out the full size Shot of the Week.

R.E.load Bags had a line of messenger bags called the 80’s skate series that was essentially bootlegs of famous skateboard graphics. The product description had said they were a tribute, but the “Hammerhead” bag is pretty much the only one that wouldn’t be considered copyright infringement. Fortunately, a friend of Neil Blender’s saw them and tipped him off. The bags were removed from the web site almost immediately. They look totally cool, they should have licensed them instead of just ripping them off.

[Source: Freakbeatfuzz]

Wanna see the motherload of old Powell stickers? Check out Rohan James’ Powell Peralta sticker flickr set (say it three times fast…) for 193 Powell stickers. That’s almost as many Powell stickers as I have in my entire collection of skate stickers.

For some reason, the Weather Channel has video about people who are filling in their pools because they can’t afford to keep them. I guess the weather causes the water to evaporate… Well anyway, it’s a slightly different take on the crappy economy, empty pool syndrome. Check it out.

– Thanks to Mac for the tip.

I always wondered how they built the X Games mega ramp, and this is not what I expected. California Skate Parks is the builder, and their PR firm is trying to drum up some press, offering interviews, tours and such. Do any of you guys have any (reasonable) questions? Maybe we could make it a group effort. (FYI I’ve got a killer Brian Brannon interview coming up!)