June 6, 2006
This is Rune Glifberg's second etnies pro model shoe, the Forsvar. Its purpose is to raise awareness for Christiana, a one-of-a-kind society in Copenhagen, Denmark that is facing threats of government abolishment. If you haven't heard of Christiania yet, do a little reading. I'm excited about this one because its the first time I was given the opportunity to write a story for a shoebox. The Forsvar will be in stores soon, so check it out if you can.
June 5, 2006
Miss Anabel Suicide keeps me company via Instant Messenger during the long and hard days at work. Today, in the midst of me bitching her out for not stopping by the etnies party in April, and her gushing to me about her new found affinity for Ryan Sheckler and coming up with pet names for him, like "Shecky Poo," she managed to spew one of the finer quotes I've heard in a while:
I only go to the KCDC parties...
June 5, 2006
Ed and Leo showing some love
Donny Miller's art is pretty cool. However, I'm no art critic. I dunno what the fuck is what. But two things that make me believe Donny might be a genius:
June 3, 2006
A little known RobBrink.com factoid is that Heather Christensen brings more search engine hits to my site than anyone or anything. A lot of pervs out there in the world, and they all love the gingers. So here's a few random old photos of Heather and I from 2001, so that I can blatantly manipulate all those dudes out there who need a Heather fix. As you can see, Heather is tiny and adorable, while I just look flat-out retarded.
June 3, 2006
Despite three days in Costa Rica, there are no good photos of me and Timmy O from his wedding weekend. At least Shad got a us at the TWS awards. Me and Tim basically lived near one another and skated NJ together for fifteen years and now I see the dude like, twice a year if I'm lucky. Thanks Shad.
June 2, 2006
I could give you a play-by-play of the entire night, but really, you'll find about all the winners, gossip and tomfoolery soon enough. Fun times as always. Actually, the most important thing that happened at the 8th annual TransWorld awards was this quote. Remember it:
Skateboarding isn't a sport, it's a way of life. When you stop skateboarding, you stop living.
—Danny Way upon accepting his award for "Vert Skater of the Year."
Omar and Timmy O, with Dennis Busenitz in the shadows. (Despite winning an award, his name was spelled wrong on the video presentations/interludes all night long.)
June 1, 2006
This photo couldn't look any more "tabloid" if I tried.
So I'm sitting in the office at etnies today and there's like, people buzzin' around like mad. So I walk around to find out what all the fuss is about, only to discover that Joaquin Phoenix is in the company store gettin' some free shit. Why do all the rich people get everything for free? They are the ones who can totally afford it.
June 1, 2006
I don't remember this photo being taken, but it looks like Corryn, Eunjoo and I got up in Happy magazine for their etnies 20th Anniversary article. Yeah man, I'm so on the scene! Click below for the larger version, simply because I don't want me looking drunk and retarded blaring all over my home page and stuff.
May 31, 2006
Eric Fletcher
By Rob Brink
etnies.com May 2006
In this amateur-centric era of skateboarding, Eric Fletcher is one of the up-and coming elite and he's got a list of heavy hitter sponsors to prove it. Fletch has amazing board control. Whether its technical skating, transition or gnarly big stuff, he handles it mellow—with style and ease.
May 31, 2006
I believe that was printed on a Bouncing Souls CD back in the day. I kinda like it. What's that "urban slang" saying they use? "Much respect?" Yeah, that's it. Go for it Craig. I got your back, homey.