More Goofy Vs. Regular '05 Footage
October 30, 2005
Goofy Vs Regular 2005
By Rob Brink
Here's some more footage from the Goofy Vs. Regular contest that I found...
Ryan Sheckler: Switch flip
Almighty Dollars
October 28, 2005
Almighty Dollars: Big corporations offer big-bucks contests.
By Rob Brink
TransWorld Business September 2003
Boasting the largest purse in skateboarding's history at 250,000 dollars, Boost Mobile hosted its Pro of Skateboarding contest from June 27 to 29 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Shop Kids
October 28, 2005
Shop Kids
By Rob Brink
TransWorld Business August 2005
Since the dawn of skateboard retail, shop sponsorships have been vital to skateboarding. Even the recent film Lords Of Dogtown—as mainstream as it is—revolves around the core belief that a skate shop and its team can accomplish amazing things. Ask almost any pro, ex pro, or amateur skateboarder who their first sponsor was, and they'll most likely tell you it was a local skate shop. In the last decade or so, shop videos like Coliseum's P.J. Ladd's Wonderful Horrible Life, FTC's Finally, or Sub Zero's Real Life have been wildly successful—even legendary.
Goofy Vs. Regular 2005 Footage
October 24, 2005
Goofy Vs. Regular 2005
By Rob Brink
Mr. Creager and me
As a goofy-footer and a life-long Ronnie Creager fan, it was a lovely weekend for me indeed. I mean, look at the first video. What more needs to be said about the guy? My apologies for the sketchy digicam video clips. I am a writer not a filmer. But at least you have something from the contest to watch right?
Gasbag: Real Men Ride 60s
October 21, 2005
Gasbag: Real men ride 60s—centimeters, that is.
By Rob Brink
TransWorld Skateboarding December 2005
One day, maybe three years ago, a kid cruised into the skate shop I managed in one of the most high-tech wheelchairs I've ever seen. Since he was obviously handicapped and not more than twelve years old, I couldn't believe how well he was navigating the tight arrangements of racks and tables. There was an older kid with him, walking perfectly fine and dandy—his brother I gathered.
Edmund Bacon R.I.P.
October 20, 2005
I had the pleasure of briefly interviewing Edmund Bacon, one of the men behind the design of Philadelphia's LOVE Park, in June of 2004 during a rally to save LOVE Park for skateboarders. Aside from unknowingly designing one of the greatest skateboarding landmarks of all time, Edmund appreciated, and was flattered by, the skater's new-found application for his creation and supported us 100 percent. Here is my entire interview with him from that day.
Limited-Edition Shoes
October 20, 2005
Limited Edition Shoes: Following footwear's hottest trend
By Rob Brink
TransWorld Skateboarding Business October 2003
Dunk-mania has catapulted the appeal of "limited edition" shoes to skateboard-shoe companies. Now the concept is bombarding the skateboard industry. Limited runs of styles and colorways for skateboard shoes is hardly a new concept, and while Dunks are selling for ridiculously high prices on eBay, most skate-shoe companies are doing limited shoes in their lines, too. As to whether it's safe to say interest in skateboard footwear is at an all-time high—it's all relative, isn't it?
Rubber, Canvas, and A Little Spit
October 20, 2005
Rubber, Canvas, and A Little Spit
By Rob Brink
TransWorld Skateboarding Business August 2002
"Less is more" is what I keep hearing. And it seems truer than ever in the world of skateboard footwear lately. I mean, how often do you hear complaints from kids about a skate shoe looking too tech, too b-ball, too dope, or whatever? And if they don't say it, you can see it in their faces or in the fact that the whole size run is still in inventory while all the simpler, less expensive shoes are flying out the door. What about when the reps come into shops or the retailers show up at trade shows? Nowadays, more often than not, people are wincing at the übertech, and companies and riders are embracing simplicity, history, and respect for consumers' wallets.
The Importance Of Being Art Director
October 20, 2005
The Importance Of Being Art Director
By Rob Brink
TransWorld Skateboarding Business November 2002
Ten years ago, an article about skateboard artists would likely have focused on names such as Mike Hill, Andy Jenkins, Marc McKee, Mark Gonzales, and Ed Templeton.
These individuals are today's household names in the world of skateboard art and still going strong.
Powerful Pro Shoes
October 20, 2005
Powerful Pro Shoes: What are some of the top-selling skate shoes of all time?
By Rob Brink
TransWorld Skateboarding Business January 2004
Within the realm of skateboard footwear, history has seen many pro-model shoes winced at and forgotten. Many have made their mark and sold just fine, and a few signature models have become famous, classic, and even legendary for a variety of reasons ranging from price, durability, marketing, color, design, style, and comfort to retail performance, luck, or the pro whose name is backing the shoe.