Brink Gets Quoted In TransWorld
July 18, 2005
TransWorld Magazine July 2005
The actual quote I put on etnies.com was:
"A lie travels halfway around the world before the truth even has a chance to get its pants on."
EXPN.com
July 18, 2005
Here's a few web-only stories that I did for EXPN.com. Click on the article name below each photo to read...
Battle of the Skate MCs: Tim O'Connor vs. Clyde Singleton
July 16, 2005
Battle of the Skate MCs: Tim O'Connor vs. Clyde Singleton
By Rob Brink
TransWorld Skateboarding April 2005
This piece was cut down a bit for the mag for reasons of space and content that most likely was explicit or bound to hurt certain people's feelings. I've included the full versions of the interviews here for your reading pleasure:
It takes a certain intelligence, prowess, and fearlessness to entertain and inform hundreds, even thousands of spectators at a skateboarding contest, trade show, or demo. Over the years, Tim O'Connor and Clyde Singleton have become two of the industry's preferred wiseass, clever, funny, and offensive professional skateboarders to hand a microphone to. Hell, they even get paid to do it. Of the pair, you may have a personal favorite or nemesis. Should you even find yourself skating before them, chances are, nothing can save you from either of their verbal onslaughts. Your best bet is to try to draw as little attention to yourself as possible. Either that or just learn to laugh off the abuse and take it like a man, because there is basically no escaping the wrath of their heckling.
Did Video Kill the Contest Star?
July 16, 2005
Versus: Did Video Kill the Contest Star?
By Rob Brink
TransWorld Skateboarding September 2004
There aren't many things in this world that transcend classification. Skateboarding, although we'd love to think otherwise, is another one of those things full of labels and genres—and “types.” Within skateboarding, many can be classified and few cannot. There seems to be a very defining differences between the “Contest Pro” and the “Video Pro.” Of course, there are a few who walk the line quite well—Eric Koston, Rick McCrank and Tony Trujillo are a few that come to mind. And until this list gets denser, we have either the video pro, or the contest pro. Neither is necessarily a bad thing—it just is what it is. You decide who has it better—or which is the lesser of two evils.
Kid Am vs. Man Am
July 16, 2005
Versus: Kid Am vs. Man Am
By Rob Brink
TransWorld Skateboarding August 2005
Simple evolution—progression: Skateboarders are getting better and better at younger and younger ages. The proof is all around us: Nyjah Houston winning Tampa Am 2005 at ten years old, Ryan Sheckler being one of the youngest pros ever, and grom companies and scaled down board designs are now a staple in shops.
The result of this evolution has left us with a bundle of “kid ams.” While their on-board time may be limited, just like a three year-old on a computer, they pick the basics up quick. And before you know it, they're doing extraordinary things. For the sponsoring companies the kid ams are a sure bet—the public perception is still one of: “How can be so good being so little and at such a young age?!”
Tampa Pro 2005
July 14, 2005
Tampa Pro 2005
By Rob Brink and Blair Alley
TransWorld Skateboarding July 2005
Only flawless run in the finals: Dennis Busenitz.
Least likely to 540 on the street course, but did anyway: Billy Rohan.
Screw practicing and Motley Crüe/Puke during your run: Tony Trujillo.
Tampa Am 2005
July 14, 2005
Tampa Am 2005
By Rob Brink
TransWorld May 2005
History maker: Nyjah Huston.
Best kickflip backside 180 nosegrind revert: Aquil Brathwaite.
Tampa Pro 2004
July 14, 2005
Tampa Pro 2004
By Rob Brink
TransWorld Skateboarding August 2004
You can always count on SkatePark of Tampa's contests to be packed with sick skating and fun times. What made this year even better was the invitation for past winners to get a free ride to the semifinals without having to qualify—all past Tampa Pro royalty were present: Gershon Mosley, Mike Vallely, Eric Koston, Kyle Berard, Kerry Getz, and Tony Trujillo.
When Pink Cancels An Interview...
July 14, 2005
Since Pink recently proposed to her ex-motocross pro boyfriend Carey Hart, I thought it was the perfect time to break this piece out of the archives. Not published for obvious reasons of ruthlessness, hopefully resurrecting it will provide some entertainment.
Professional skateboarder, Tim O'Connor and I were asked to interview Pink for Stance magazine. We were excited for the opportunity but ultra bummed when she cancelled the day before our scheduled meeting in New York City.
Gareth Stehr
July 13, 2005
Gareth Stehr
By Rob Brink
TransWorld Skateboarding July 2004
Nearly two years ago, Gareth Stehr was invited by his sponsors (Tum Yeto) to leave Auckland, New Zealand and embark on a brief skateboarding holiday in the United States. Upon arriving on Tum Yeto's doorstep, he was greeted with “Oh damn, we forgot you were coming here, but you can stay at Josh Beagle's house.” A few weeks later, Gareth found himself with a new heap of friends, some major sponsors, and enough support to get him plenty of skate coverage and a work visa to reside in the US. Now that he's settled in San Diego, Gareth is enjoying himself and focusing on the important things in life: Thrift stores, skateboarding, and root beer.