history of Vans.
Sneaker Freaker has posted a cool interview with Steve Van Doren and the history of Vans. Definitely worth a read.
http://www.sneakerfreaker.com/feature/history-of-vans/
2008 GVR Bowl Jam.
I ditched work last Friday and made my way down to the 2008 Goofy vs. Regular contest at Etnies in Lake Forest. Some of the most insane riding I have ever witnessed, everyone was killing it! Here are a few photos.
Julie Kindstrand, 5-0 on her way to first place.
Hosoi is back! FS Smith on his way to first place.
DP doing what he does best.
Nolan Johnson
Ben Raybourn
Tim Johnson going HUGE!
Nolan Munroe
So, I was trying to frame Tim Johnson between Rion and Ben and coincidentally got someone else between Tim’s legs. The best part of the photo is what Raybourn has written on his grip tape.
You can check the rest of the photos here: http://discussion.socalskateparks.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=643
All-in-all a super fun day. Time to skate!
balls in solvang.
a few more randoms from Solvang.
K
B
Capt. Balls
are you serious?
burger bowl 9/25/08.
Awesome little session with Russ, Scott and Chris at Burger’s. This bowl is crazy! tight and fast! 2 lights, 2 deathboxes, stairs and a love seat…obstacles in every pocket. Only got a few pics because I was having a blast! Thanks Russ for hooking it up and thanks to Lyle and Becky for having us over.
Scott
over the deathbox
Chris
Russ got a couple of me
Don’t ask me how I made it over the loveseat…i have no clue. i was stoked, after i started breathing again.
over the stairs
pocket pistols.
I was checking out Pocket Pistols Podomatic site and came across this really cool vid about the lost art of screenprinting skateboards and the screenprinting process. Keeping it alive!
Then I scrolled down and noticed they used one of the photos I took of Aaron Court. I guess I should’ve put my name on it…
solvang 9/20/08.
Chris, Dale and I headed north yesterday for a shredfest/b-day bbq at Solvang. Stopped in Santa Barbara to pick up Mr. Lightner and when we arrived we were greeted by Colin, Jeff, Steve, Matty, Toby, John and others. This was the first time for a few of us at this park and it took a while to get used to, but was super fun. Skated for a while then sat down for some BBQ and “Barley Pops” as Colin calls them.
Heavily medicated, Dale decides we should take one more victory lap before we hit the road. This final roll thru ended with Dale’s frontside air bail to padless knees and the local Sheriff kicking us out for no pads.
All in all an amazing day of skate, food, brews and friends. Fucking Lamb of God, Dude!
Matt
Chris
Colin
Jeff
Dale
Steve
Colin got a shot of me not grinding
Douche Bags
Kyle shot a bunch of vid so watch for that soon.
THEOriginal.
TheoStyle, got himself a little art show Friday, September 26. I hope there’s boxed wine.
Washington Street 9/6/08
Went down to WSVT yesterday morning to try and get a few runs in before the crowd rolled in. It wasn’t long before the place was going off…and im sure it only got hotter. The SMA crew was in effect and Skip was out there BBQing some hot dogs. Not only is this place super hard to skate, it’s not easy to take pictures at either…but enough of my excuses…
New section of the bowl closed in.
Overview.
Bennett
Raney
Jerry Gurney. FS Smith over the loveseat.
