As Mr. Wong said in his post two days ago…”It’s an unfortunate reality that during most skate sessions someone is going to go down. Sometimes they go down pretty hard.” Well, sometimes it’s not the rider, but the board that gets the ‘short end of the straw‘- in this case, Sam Hell’s stick…snapped. (Dude shoulda been riding a Smash).
Sam Hell : Caveman drop > board break.
Q: And one more thing- who the hell is this guy..? (A: aZn ballz)
(photos : Lightner)
It’s an unfortunate reality that during most skate sessions someone is going to go down. Sometimes they go down pretty hard. Well yesterday, Mr. Lightner was the recipient of the short straw.
A little sore, but thankfully, no broken bones.
One a lighter note, we had an amazing session and Kyle brought out his camera arsenal and went to work (pre-obliteration of course)
Jake Reuter, boardslide over the stairs. First time done by anyone at Ridiculous.
Ed Templeton is easily one of the biggest influences in my creative life. Whether he is inventing tricks that have changed skateboarding forever, pulling out his bruised radballs in Welcome To Hell (0:28), painting or drawing intense shit, shooting stunning and captivating photos, or shredding your fucking face off via his skateboard- the dude is always on one…a fucking good one at that. He has EARNED every single one of his talents- he wasn’t just “blessed” with them; making Ed one hardcore, persevering motherfucker. Ed Templeton- I love you. You’re a true inspiration, no matter what you’re doing. Thank you.
(photo : Ed)
A few of us are taking a quick skate road trip up north this weekend. Should be at Santa Cruz Friday morning then off to San Jose in the evening and Saturday. Hope to have a full report when we get back.
(interview : schmitty)
First of all, congratulations on having your son William Dexter Jackson. How has having a son changed your life?
I don’t think of change.
Why did you have the baby in New Zealand?
To be patriotic.
What is your favorite word?
Backwards.
It was a big year for you, with the baby and two videos. Can you talk about how you got the inspiration to make each video?
Inspiration is a concept. The only thing I can think of for inspiration is Michelangelo. In an aesthetic way, he’s all that comes to mind. In a physical way, I don’t know… Skateboarding—I don’t know if it’s static or physical.
How was Gnar Gnar different from Gnaughty?
Just different names, I guess.
What turns you on?
The hype.
What turns you off?
Hypodermic needles.
Are you still determined to kickflip a bike?
Yes.
What’s it gonna take?
A few more people who don’t think I can do it and think that I’m basically full of shit.
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TOP THREES
Cars:
1. One that drives
2. One that kind of drives
3. One that’s in the shop being serviced
Spots:
1. Manny rips the spot
2. Mo gets pissed
3. Jack hammers the spot
Music:
1. Of course, Morrissey
2. And before that Elvis
3. And after that Johnny Holiday
Video parts?
That’s stupid
Movies?
I haven’t got any
All-time skaters?
1. Jay Adams
2. Glen Friedman
3. Jay Adams
What’s your favorite curse word?
Banana-flavored asshole.
(photo : Heywood)
