éS in Tampa!
July 22, 2008
Here's a clip from the éS Skatepark of Tampa demo featuring Kelly Hart, Justin Eldridge, Mike Anderson, Cale Nuske, Javier Sarmiento and Bobby Worrest.
And a few sequences too!
Deflowered..
July 21, 2008
I'm on my first éS tour right now. Leaving Tampa heading to the ATL. It's hot.
Sean Malto
July 20, 2008
Sean Malto
Words: Rob Brink
Slap, July 2008
A few years ago it was “Everybody loves Leo.” And, don’t get me wrong, we all still do. However, as of late, it seems Sean Malto has taken the “Everyone loves” title by a mile. His energy is infectious. Watching him, you can’t help but smile. Sean makes skateboarding look really fun and really easy. The former is true for all of us. The latter, for most of us, not so much. The best part about Sean though, is that he doesn’t really seem to care how fun or cool or talented he is… he’s just humbly enjoying the ride. In fact, he’d probably just smile at this sappy little intro, deny it all, saying someone else is cooler and better and more fun, then push off and switch flip a 12 first try.
Do you get weirded out when I say you have the best hair in skateboarding?
Uh, a little bit. I don’t know why you say that. My hair kinda sucks.
Your mom cuts it still?
Yeah.
If I ever come to Kansas City, I’m having your mom cut my hair. Do you think she’ll be down?
Oh yeah, for sure. Whoever comes to Kansas City, free haircuts.
Olly Todd
July 20, 2008
Olly Todd
Words: Rob Brink
The Skateboard Mag, August 2008
“Olly is small and skates obscure things that can be only be skated by a similar diminutive person with magical elfven qualities. He's a one of a kind. Get him drunk and he will not stop dancing, but may occasionally get angry and bite your toes off, so wear protective footwear when partying with him. He reads and writes extremely well, which means he's less likely to be homeless than most pros when all is said and done. I think he lives under a bridge somewhere in London, and like most magical elves, he has no phone (he just appears when needed), so getting a hold of him may prove extremely difficult. Not to fear though, Todd Mate is emerging on the scene and making quite the name for himself stateside these days. I think he may even be able to afford a phone by the time you read this.”
—Chris Pastras
They say you’re into reading and writing…
I don’t take it too seriously. To be honest, I don’t like to talk about it in the skateboard media. I prefer to keep it separate.
So then how do you feel about being interviewed?
I hate it! I don’t like being put on the spot. I always freak out about what I’m gonna say and it being taken the wrong way.
The Weenabago Projekt 2: Tosh Crosses America
July 19, 2008
The Weenabago Projekt 2: Tosh Crosses America
Words: Rob Brink
The Skateboard Mag, April 2008
Back in 2005, Tosh Townend and a friend from high school had the grand idea to bring a low budget skate tour up the West Coast, from Huntington Beach to Vancouver, and do it wild style. Instead of waiting ‘til Tosh’s sponsors initiated and funded a trip, they took it into their own hands, pooled their money together, bought an RV, called a few friends (Wes Lott, Jake Rupp, Brent Achtley), hit the road, had a great skate and a great time and called it the Weenabago Projekt. Shortly after, they released a video of the trip. Somewhere during that time, they knew they’d do it again one day. Then, “again” happened in August 2007…
I saw the trailer for your new video… the Girls Gone Wild vibe…
Yeah, it’s gonna be pretty good. Comedy for sure. We got a lot of good footage. I think it’ll be out in April.
Jerry sometimes sends me photos...
July 18, 2008
Sometimes email from Jerry Hsu mysteriously arrives in my inbox and it's usually something like this:
Or this:
Leanne's blowin' up!
July 18, 2008
My dear friend Leanne Biank is captured on film gettin' artsy over at the Nike 6.0 site! Isn't she cute! Check her site out...
Malto only needs three wheels...
July 18, 2008
This is Sean Malto practicing at Maloof Money Cup last Wednesday about three minutes after setting up a new deck, wheels and bearings...
P. Rizzle needs to chill!
July 17, 2008
Like, seriously Paul... I know it's 100 grand, but really, you don't need to slaughter everyone this badly. Let 'em live a little!
Honestly, I've been known to say that sometimes Paul skates a little "too perfectly" for my taste. But sitting there last weekend watching this thing, I didn't realize how much P-Rod really destroyed everything until I got around to editing the footage today. So many first try bangers on the entire setup all done so perfectly... a well-deserved victory if you ask me.
Quicktimes are back!
July 17, 2008
Due to popular demand, you can now watch my videos again without going blind! OMG YAY!. So take a journey a few weeks back in time and check out:
Malto breaking wood over my head!
Leo Fuckin' Romero & Bryan Herman destroying Maloof!