Davis Torgerson

New Real am team rider.  Kid’s got great style and pop.

Touch screen skateboard game for iPhones

Illusion Labs just released this new skateboarding game for iPhones only that allows you to control the board and tricks with you fingers on the touch screen.  Just watch the video.

Only thing I’ll say before letting Illusion Labs tell you more about this, is either the guy playing the game has [...]

Epicly Later’d – Gino Iannucci part 1 – 3

Every fan of skateboarding is a fan of Gino (I sincerely hope).  Gino has almost become a mythical legend since you rarely see him, constantly hear about his greatness and style.  Well, Epicly Later’d somehow managed to reach Gino and get him to do this spotlight on him.  
Check it out here.
 

This is the photo [...]

Ypulse guest post – Reaching Youth In The Action Sports Worlds (I wrote)

 
Some of you may have read a longer, slightly less focused version of this, but Ypulse asked me to do a guest post on their site and here it is – Ypulse guest post – Reaching Youth In The Action Sports Worlds

Here is the short version of what Ypulse is:

Ypulse is a media platform for [...]

Andrew Langi

That boy good.  This is very much throw-away footage, but it’s still good.  Andrew has taken grace and making skating look easy to another level.  Enjoy.
 

 
via Curriculum.

ALien

Not only is the skating really good, but someone finally decided to edit the skating to the music.  Thank you!  I thought everyone was gonna start doing that 8 years ago, but it suddenly stopped.

via sirj skateboarding.

Highvalley Skatepark get 3 million Euro donation!

WOW!!!  First, let’s bask in the thought of having this near where we live and being able to skate it whenever we want.
See that tiny guy up top with his hands up in the air?  He’s can’t even skate right now.. he’s praising the gods for making this park a reality.
 
The big news is, you [...]

Jimmy Cao’s part in “What the Fuck Is A Bashinsky?”

This is a really good skate.  Jimmy’s got great style.  I wonder if these are the same producers of “The Don’t Give A Fuck About Us.”  Anyone?

Chima Ferguson

Here’s some new footage of Chima.  The first minute or so is the best.  This kid goes really fast and has mad pop.

Deathbowl To Download video premier in LA

This should be sweet.  Think I’m gonna take the Metro out to this one.  Gotta love mass transit, otherwise I’d stay right here in Long Beach.

 
Some related links below:
Deathbowl to Downtown – NYC skateboard history
Disposable – A History Of Skateboard Art
Sk8face documentary about the history of skateboard graphics

Bam’s or Bust Element Trailer

So Element is coming out with a new video called Bam’s or Bust, which is basically another video capturing the high voltage, fast paced, raging power cord driven reality of what goes on at Bam’s house.  
Two words, “Fuck yeah!”  I’m not sick of this madness yet at all.  Enjoy the trailer.
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“Grey Daze” Matix skate video

I’m so glad I found this video on sirj skateboarding.  I really wanted to post some good skating that would round off all the posts from the day and this video is super dope.  The skating is more than just good… it’s stylish and creative, fun to watch, and just refreshingly different from most of the [...]

Van Wastell – R.I.P. (1984-2008)

This is really sad and unexpected news.  I’m assuming this happened this weekend down in San Diego during the ASR trade show.  See below for details and a small tribute to the man.

UPDATE: From the Matix site:
“There are some things in life you can never prepare for. I received a call from DLX’s Jim Thiebaud yesterday, [...]

Marshall Heath

Could this kid possibly skate with any less effort?  I will rarely ever say this, but it might be nice if this kid actually tried a bit harder and was a tad bit less relaxed.. haha.  
I don’t know Marshall at all, but my experience with kids that skate like this, is that they end [...]

Town (skate) Park in Oakland – benefit, Hood Games, and other freshness

Very cool.  Especially if you’re in the Bay Area, you should do what you can to help.  If someone wants to pay for a train ticket and some food, I’m there.  Holla.
Keith “K Dub” Williams his friends from the Hood Games have spent the last ten months deconstructing ramps, moving and building Oakland, California’s skatepark “Town [...]

Thrasher “Bust or Bail” contest results & highlights

This is a great simple concept for a contest that is really aligned with the Thrasher brand.
People THROUGH DOWN!!  The video is well done too.  You get a good dose of reality right off the bat and then for the next minute or so… Then, you see how ridiculously good some people are when they’re [...]

Claude Levy – tre-flip, Paris

Good gawd that’s big!  I wanna see the footy.

via Soupe de lait.

Sk8ology skateboard/art show in Long Beach w/ Yours Truly, DJ Bacuzzi Luv

I DJ’d a really dope event this last Saturday in my own stomping ground of downtown Long Beach.  Sk8ology and ISM Community put the one-off original skateboard art show together.  Open bar, packed venue with good people, a good cause, and great music (of course).  Here are some photos of the night.

(over 100 original art [...]

“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” mini-skate vid

Not only are these guys really good at skating, they look like they’re having a lot of fun doing it.  Cool little video.

via Curiculum Mag.

FRAMED – Silent skate photo auction at ASR

Another good and relevant cause…
Grind For Life is hosting Framed, a photo show/silent auction during ASR which is September 4-6 in San Diego.  Check ‘em out at the link above.

Dyson’s leaked part from the new Stereo Skateboards’ video

Stereo Skateboards leaked a sneak peek at Dyson’s part from their new video.  Stereo just wouldn’t live up to it’s name if it didn’t have an outstanding music selection in their videos.
Dee Edwards – “Why Can’t There Be Love” is an all-time favorite of mine.  Sooo good.  You can get that song and a bunch [...]

DVS wins Transworld Skate & Create contest (their video as well as the other companies’ below)

Transworld did a really cool and creative contest between four skate teams.  Each 5-member team got 9 days in a warehouse to do whatever they wanted to.  The result was a lot of construction, skateboarding, creativity, and filming.  DVS was just announced the winner.  Below is their video.
DVS teamriders: Andrew Brophy, Keith Hufnagel, Zered Bassett, Daewon [...]

Keller James – Battle Commander of The Berrics skate part

Battle Commander of The Berrics is one of the greatest honors a skater can be given.  Keller kills it in this video.  He does a LOT of serious tricks.  I am not quite sure he’s Battle Commander status though.  I think his style needs to improve.  Nevertheless, this part is sick.  I also STRONGLY encourage [...]

Aquil Brathwaite

Good street skating and good street music.  Kid got that hood style skating.  Gotta love it.  Enjoy.

via Curriculum.

Tyler Surrey @ The Berrics

It’s difficult to say whether I like the skating, filming & editing, or the music more in this clip from the Berrics.  Good problems to have..
 

Peep the video here
via curiculummag.

Gou Miyagi (one of the coolest skate parts I have ever seen!)

This is one of the DOPEST skate parts I have EVER seen.  I wish every post on this blog was as innovative, unique, and progressive at this one.  Clearly, we stick to what’s really good, but this represents that .01% that really stand out.
This is the essence of what Art is about to me.  Whether [...]

Hip Hop Leaders World Conference for Peace – Aug. 16th @ UCLA’s Royce Hall

The Hip-Hop Leaders (HHL) Program is a year-round after-school college prep, technology prep, and mentoring program.  The program uses the excitement and relevance of the hip hop culture and now skateboarding to connect with at-risk youth, then motivate and enable them to pursue higher education and technology careers.
UniverSOUL Productions has been working very closely with the Hip Hop [...]

Zoo York – State of Mind (trailer)

Well… the video doesn’t show much.  The one or so tricks that each skater does are pretty good, but it doesn’t give you much insight to what the video is gonna be like.  It’s still worth a quick view.

via sirj.

Sk8Mafia @ The Berrics (outstanding!)

HOLY SHHHH!  Sk8Mafia DESTROYS The Berrics!  This video part is incredible.  Every single one of them absolutely kills it (Tyler Surrey, Jamie Palmore, Larelle Gray, Buttery Ass Donovan, Nick Tucker, Peter Smolik, Brandon Turner, Guy Mariano, Wes Kremer and Kellen James).  Dope styles and a ridiculous bag of tricks.  It’s overwhelming actually.  
Watch it here.

Laurent Gehin

Laurent’s style is so smooth and casual.. I love it.  Great part.

via curiculummag.

Filipe Ortiz – Flip Back 360 Carlsbad Gap

Like curiculummag, this is the first time I’ve seen this footage.  Sadly, I have a feeling it was never ridden away from.  Hopefully I’m wrong.  Either way, it’s insane.

Beautiful Losers x Nike Dunk High Pack

Beautiful Losers is finally hitting the big screen.  Some of you may have had the pleasure of viewing it as SXSW.  I’m very much looking forward to seeing this awesome film.
This film speaks very true to the lifestyle and culture this blog represents.
Beautiful Losers celebrates the spirit behind one of the most influential cultural movements [...]

David Gravette’s full part in Born Dead

Most skateboarding posts here are on some real good style street skating, but this kid is a freakin’ hesher and deserves the spotlight.  Kid goes big and fast.  Creature is making a solid comeback these days.  Enjoy.

via sirj.

Grant Jensen

This is a great skate part to a great song… and if I understand it right, Rob G is behind the camera.  Enjoy.

via sirj.

DVS x Skatelab shoe video

This video shows you the Skatelab, which is pretty much a museum of skateboarding and a skate park.  It also shows off DVS’s new shoe collabo with Skatelab, which I think was done really well and pays tribute to the lab.

via sirj.

*** Danny Way’s ‘08 X-games recovery. He’s a hero. ***

YOOOOOO….  This shhh is bananas!  I don’t have a TV, nor do I generally watch the X-Games, but you should definitely watch this!
Danny Way is a GOD!  This is nothing new to many of us, but it is absolutely insane and incomprehensible how he continues to get better and push the sport to new limits. [...]

“The Mystic” surf video trailer scored by Ubiquity Records

I’m about to hit my homey Scotty Coats up at Ubiquity to get a copy of this DVD.  Good surfing + good music = mo’ goodness.

via Raw art Weblog.
 
The Mystic is the latest release from Billygoat Productions directed by Bill Ballard. two and a half years in the making, it scores on [...]

New skate montage from Buffalo, NY

I like the pace and quality of this video.  That’s kinda been the pace today.  Woke up, stretched, surfed, worked, blogged, cooled out to Good Time Records’ Jonny – “Waxidermy Mix” and Notorious BIG – “Ready To Die [ O.G. Edition ]”, and about to go skate.  Feels like Suday and I can afford it after three 14 [...]

Easiest way to spot a poser when they’re not skating.

You can tell a skateboarder didn’t design this by the way Bruce is holding the deck by the trucks.  Easiest way to spot a poser when they’re not skating.  Truth.

William Phan’s part in “They Don’t Give A F*ck About Us”

Man.. I remember seeing this video a few years ago for the first (and last) time and falling in love with it right away.  There’s nothing more important to me in a skate video that clean style.  Add good music, some shots of the crew wylin’ out and having fun, and you got yourself something [...]

Place Skateboards “Chaos” video

Found some more good clean-style skating, this time at sirj skateboarding.
These clips are from the latest free Place Skateboards DVD that you can watch online free. 

 
Some more really good skating here:
*** Arto Saari, Steve Forstner, and Dylan Reider footage from Spain (MUST SEE) ***
Guy Mariano at the Berrics
Girl Skateboards – “Yanks on Planks” (video)
Chocolate Skateboards – “Easy Steady” (video-short)
Sasha Tushev
Eric Billups
Tom [...]

Koston is ridonkulous!

Koston is ridiculous!  You can almost feel that he can’t believe he hasn’t done the trick yet.  As absolutely insane of a trick it is, he knows he’s got that shhh.  I’d bet all the money I have that he not only stomped that trick, but that he did it as buttery as it could [...]

Justin Cefai – The Skateboard Mag video

Good GAWD, this part is soo good!
Big up my homey Bill for sending me this.  I don’t know how it got passed me.  Bill and I created and built the skate/snow department at this shop in Michigan called TWC, where later Justin worked as well.  We’ve all been good friends for a long time and [...]

Adidas “Celebrate Individuality” campaign

Wow.  If you have time, go over to Adidas skateboarding and check out their new “Celebrate Individuality” campaign.

I would say that Adidas currently has one of the coolest corporate campaigns out right now.  If you missed this website post below, do yourself a huge favor and check it out as well.
***Super cool Adidas website. Do not sleep [...]

Transworld “And Now’ Skateboard video premiere

You don’t want to miss this one if you’re a fan of skateboarding.

Active is premiering Transworld’s latest film starring: Kelly Hoyle, Sean Malto, Richie Jackson, Matt Miller, David Gravette, and Nick Trapasso. Wednesday, July 30th at 7pm - Active Santa Monica -1460 4th Street - Santa Monica, CA 90401 – 310.857.1360
via The Seshn.
 
Watch TONS of great skate videos here

Pix of the boards to be auctioned at Good Wood 2008 “Give Back”

3rd Ward of Good Wood 2008 “Give Back” just posted up pictures of the board to be auctioned at their party July 26th.  These boards are all one-of-a-kind designs by all different artists.  The boards will be auctioned off at $500 a pop and will benefit Stoked Mentoring, which mentors at-risk youth through action sports.  It’s a really [...]

New snow making technology, lower energy usage, at any temperature!

Relevant for three reasons…  Snowboarding, Energy (doing good), and ISRAEL.. haha.  I gotta big up Israel whenever I can.

“Tel Aviv, Israel – IDE Technologies (IDE), equally held by Israel Chemicals of the Israel Corporation and the Delek Group, is enlarging its core operations by introducing a unique refrigeration technology for producing man-made snow.”
It’s basically going [...]

Eero Anttila & a drawn out parallel between the Netherlands & Michigan

This kid is really good!  Really good.
 
Let me tell you about my experience with kids named Eero and kids from the Netherlands in general (I’ll try to make it short… try)
I worked for Rossignol Snowboards for 5 years and use to run their Mt. Hood program.  I got to know a lot of cool cats [...]

Good Wood 2008 “Give Back” custom skateboard art party/auction to support at-risk youth

Support this any way you can!  Post it on your blog, send it to friends, and if you can, go to the event!
My homey Miguel put me in touch today with Jerri, of alldaybuffet.   They have a super dope event for a great cause going on.  I’m gonna help them as much as I can [...]

Disposable – A History Of Skateboard Art

 

 
Disposable: A History of Skateboard Art
by Sean Cliver
Longtime skateboard artist Sean Cliver has authored a 244-page, full-color book, showcasing over 1000 skateboard graphics from the last 30 years. Alongside his own history, Sean has assembled a wealth of recollections and stories from prominent artists and skateboarders. such as , and many others.
The end result is a [...]