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2013 Vans Amtec Combi Contest Video.

SoCal Skateshop posted up some video from the 2013 Vans Amtec Combi Contest that was held this past weekend. The level of skateboarding progresses more and more each year with these young guns. Cory Juneau ended up 1st in the 14 and Under division, while Tristan Rennie took top honors in the 15 and Over… not only winning $2000, but also a trip to Brazil to skate the Red Bull contest at the Pedro Barros compound. Congrats to the little rippers for killing it and to Vans and all the others that made it all possible.

14 and Under Finals

15 and Over Finals

Product Rad-view:
S-One Duane Peters Lifer Helmet.

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s-one lifer helmet duane peters

I think it’s safe to say, no one wants to wear a helmet. They are generally uncomfortable, get super hot on your head, and definitely are negative cool guy points with the fashion police. That being said, sometimes you want to get gnarly like the vert dogs and going big usually means going down. The S-One Lifer Helmet is a classic style helmet that is comfortable (as a helmet gets), sits lower on your head and comes in either a soft terry cloth liner padding or the CPSC certified hard foam option. The Duane Peters Lifer Helmet is matte black with orange and white racing stripes so you will go faster. It also has Duane’s signature so everyone will know you are down with the Master of Disaster. If you are in need of some dome protection, check out the S-One Lifer Helmet… and remember to always buy from your local skateshop.

We had the Rennies test out the helmet and it works. Well, we haven’t heard from Bill in a few days, so hopefully it worked.

Tristan Rennie S-one Lifer Helmet
Bill and Tristan Rennie put the S-one Lifer Helmet to the test.

For more info on the S-One Lifer Helmet and the rest of the S-One line, visit www.s-one.com

Tim Brauch Memorial Contest Photos – 9/22/12.

We made the trek up to San Jose this past weekend for the 14th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Contest at Lake Cunningham. Stoked to see everyone up there and witness some insane shredding going down. Was denied a photo pass, so had to work with what I could.

Girls started off the day, but unfortunately I missed most of the heats. From what I saw, they were killing it! Lizzie Armanto, Julz and Allysha Bergado were at the top, and rightfully so.

A whole slew of ams were there and they were hungry. The level of skating in these Am heats was pretty impressive. Tiny kids spinning 5s, gnarly collisions and straight out ripping. Tristan Rennie, Griffin Chase and Bobo Kuamoo ended up in the top spots.

Griffin Chase

Kiko

Toby Gummeson

Masters… there is a reason they have that title and it’s pretty apparent when they start rolling.

Jeff Hedges

Eddie Elguera

Mark Partain. So stoked to get to see him skating. Pure style.

Hosoi

Cab board sliding into first place.

Pros ended up with 2 final heats with 2 Badlanders on top. Great to see Michael Brookman stay on and take it to first place.

Michael Brookman

Josh Rodriguez

Josh Stafford

Chris Russell

Daniel Cuervo

Brad McClain

Another great contest in the books. There was so much going, it’s hard to be everywhere at once. Thanks to everyone that makes it happen year after year.
Photos from the rest of the trip coming soon.

PROS
1. Michael Brookman
2. Josh Rodriquez
3. Sky Siljeg
4. Chris Russell
5. Daniel Curevo
6. Josh Mattson
7. Brad McClain
8. Nathaniel Linford
9. Jordan Richter
10. Chris Handerson
11. Josh Stafford
12. Cason Kirk
13. Jeromy Green
14. Demarcus James
15. Derek Scott
16. Andrew Langi
17. Brian Johnson
18. Ben Johnson
19. Tony Marie
20. Malakai Montes
21. Jojo Hfflington
22. Bryce Stark
23. Brandon Yarborough
24. Haden McKenna
25. Colton Woods
26. Bennett Harada
27. Gage Boan
28. Kevin Reynolds
29. Alec Beck
30. Jared Florovich
31. Bradley Bardeki
32. Issac Barrios
MASTERS
1. Steve Caballero
2. Mike McGill
3. Eddie Elguera
4. Christian Hosoi
5. Mark Partain
6. Jeff Hedges
7. Duane Peters
8. Jed Fuller
9. Chris Senn
9. Darin Jenkins
11. Matt Wilson
12. Roger Folsom
13. Chris Cook
13. Chuck Gillete
15. Mike Rogers
16. Rob Elhers
17. Tom Kilroy
18. Michael Parente
LADIES
1. Lizzie Armanto
2. Julie Kindstrand
3. Allysha Bergado
4. Justyce Tabor
5. Abby Zsarney
6. Arianna Carmona
7. Katherine Folsom
8. Amelia Brodka
9. Amee Jay Papalera
10. Evelyn Abad
11. Alex Harper
12. Bryce Wettstein
13. Sarah Thompson
14. Niki Noller
15. Patty Fung
16. Jordyn Baratt
17. Beverly Flood
18. Kayla Caballero
19. Cara Lawson
20. Katarina Arlid
21. Faydra Rose
22. Tarryn Ross
AMS
1. Tristan Rennie
2. Griffin Chase
3. Bobo Kuamoo
4. Shane Sullivan
5. Archer Braun
6. Kiko Francisco
7. Toby Gummeson
8. CJ Collins
9. Rad Pinckard
10. Adrian Dansey
11. Charlie Martin
12. Justin Rivera
13. Seth Sanders
14. Evan Wasser
15. Rowan Thunder
16. Evan Berle
17. Matt Wilcox
18. Max Jensen
19. Griffin Clingman
20. Travis Rivera
21. Donte Overton
21. Julian Torres
23. Evan Doherty
24. Koa Cortina
24. Trent Bowman
26. Lucas Sanders
27. Sammy Souza
28. Drayden Gardner
29. Galvin Alsop

Would Shop Best Trick and BBQ.

Last Saturday many gathered in Nick D’s backyard for a best trick throw down complete with a BBQ and live music.

The landlord, Nick D, inverted

Patrick Ryan, first place blaster

Riverside’s finest, Art Miranda, stale fish

Malditas Drogas and OKT went off

Maddog, smithers

Kevin Burke, ollie

Tristan Rennie, Indy

Julz, layin’ back

Best Trick Results
1. Patrick Ryan
2. Tristan Rennie
3. David Branom
4. Kevin Burke
5. Art Miranda
6. Danny Sandoval
7. MadDag
8. Johnny Abernathy
9. Sonny Rodriguez
10. Ryan
11. C.W.
12. Ms Jr.
13. Bill Rennie
14. Justin Gordan
15. Nathan Rennie

Ladies Results
1. Julz
2. Nicole Dodson
3. Pauline Branom
4. Victoria Serna

Thanks to Nick D and Would Shop for hosting a rad event!