1986 out of Hinsdale, Illinois

Those who have homemade concrete and those who help make it, from Elias Parise: A Gift of Mud is a photo and video documentary that sets out to capture as well as communicate the structures, stories, hard work and dedication that each home owner has embedded with in the concrete that lays in his or her’s own backyard. The work also stands as a testament to all skateable structures that have, are, and will be built by skateboarders for skateboarders, whether private or public and to stand as a reminder to respect these sacred venues, as well as the men and women who helped design and construct these obstacles for your enjoyment. Watch the trailer after the jump. Not quite open to the public yet. He’s trying to get a gallery space figured out.

Three issues of Death Mag added to the zine gallery, dating from 1982-1983.

In this edition we have some Malone skateboards. Malone was a brand that produced crappy skateboards in the 80s, but I really don’t know much about it, besides the fact that they were pretty crappy and my brother had one.  I was riding a Rusher Sports  ‘California Pro’ (even worse than a Pro 90) at that time and my brother bought a ‘Malone’ from this sports store. I have never seen these decks back untill now on eBay. Funny thing, I remember my brother ( he was 10 or 11 at that time) described his boards as ‘semi-pro’, haha, but I guess he had a point there, since they were actually better than the ‘Turbo 2’ ones. More models after the jump.

A crew at one site invites other crews from around Europe to a weekend DIY fest. Crews compete, the spot wins. Great soundtrack, great concrete, a sense of humor and a sense of pure awesome fun. Watch this video from Gypsy Skate. – Tip via Tim Kulas

The zine gallery has been restored with larger images from the original scans. The new back end makes it a lot easier to add new zines to the gallery, and I’m sitting on a lot of scans right now. The biggest time draw is re-reading them and transcribing the information, but it’s a good incentive to stop watching TV. Check out the 25 issues available now in the 80’s Zine Gallery.

Bling and babes on Beverly Skates boards. Located in Beverly Hills California our small skateboard company strives for perfection. We try to uphold the high standards of our community, at the same time leave an open invitation for you to be a part of it. Beverly Skates was founded upon principals that put our heart and soul into our product as much as you the skater have chosen to put your heart and soul into skateboarding. Originally established in 1983, the owner Brian sidelined the company after a few years to persue a career in aviation. His younger brother Sean decided to bring back the company more than twenty years later. Both brothers still communicate freely on company concepts. We try to add a fresh approach to the company while at the same time never forgetting its original rawness. So…. yeah. Friday you know what.

A while ago I screen printed a reproduction of a Nash Park Rider advert from a 70’s era comic book for the purpose of donating them to an Above Coping benefit. These remaining artist proofs are available online through Above Coping for $15 postage paid, although you’re welcome to kick in extra cash if you want because all proceeds benefit Above coping. Buy yours here.