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What's Up Posts Made 2/2009
Goombas
Posted by Rob on
Sat,
Feb
28,
6:59 PM
Bring A Sharpie
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
Feb
26,
3:22 PM
Kerry Getz, Fred Gall, Eric Koston, Brian Anderson, Rick McCrank, Mike Carroll, and Billy Rohan have all just registered for Tampa Pro. The Team Manager of the Year is also going to bring his crew. As usual, Tampa Pro is shaping up to be another barn burner. See you here if you get tickets in time. Oh, and don't forget about Ghostdeini at the Tampa Pro Party.
Why's My Cousin On The Flyer?
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
Feb
26,
9:52 AM
Neal Hendrix has heelflip frontside grabbed every single curved structure over 10 feet high on the planet. He takes a camera with him while doing that. During Tampa Pro, you can see his photos in the Snack Bar at the Photographs By Neal Hendrix Show during Tampa Pro. Hot pockets on me! Also on March 20th during Tampa Pro is another
Art After Dark show featuring our friends and local artists, Chad Cardoza and Chris Deacon. You know Deacon's work from
the Kiddie Course.
Frontside Grind Magazine Reporting For Duty
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
Feb
26,
8:44 AM
When Ryan sent this over to me, I was checking off all the confirmed stereotypes in my head as I looked at each photo. Charlie Crank found another amazing pool that's full on Pink Motel style, except it's in St. Pete. Check it: Trespassing in South St. Pete.
Behind The Desk Is Easier Than Behind The Lens
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Feb
25,
2:42 PM
Porpe recently went to one of them Kakalakas for a contest. He took my camera gear and a two-minute crash course in photography: Best Damn Shop Contest at Vertical Urge Skatepark. Looks like this one wasn't such a meat-fest this time.
On A Serious Note...
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Feb
25,
2:03 PM
My friends
Matt and Ed Selego recently learned their dad has a fatal disease. It's called ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. It's the same disease Steven Hawking has who got it when he was 21. Scientists don't know exactly what causes it yet. If you want to help or learn more about it, you can make a donation to research efforts.
At Least Someone's Still Taking Party Photos
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Feb
25,
10:40 AM
Matt Welch has some photos from Post-Soviett at Czar in Ybor City. On the third Thursday of every month, there's a free show at Czar with $1 sauce specials. Last Thursday was the first one.
Kyle Berard Won Both Tampa Am and Pro. Is Luan Next?
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
Feb
24,
5:07 PM
Mark Appleyard, David Gonzalez, Geoff Rowley, Rodrigo Tx, and Luan Oliveira have all just registered for Tampa Pro. Maybe they'll bring the new Flip video. It's about to be the 15th spring time barn burner in Tampa. See you here or see us on the live webcast.
Marketing Makes The Skateboard World Go 'Round
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
Feb
24,
8:26 AM
There are still sponsorship opportunities for all four Damn Am events, the Damn Am Awards, Tampa Am, and Copenhagen Pro in 2009...as well as Tampa Pro if you hurry. Send an email to Clem with questions.
You Can Ollie That High At Turtle Ditch?
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Feb
23,
8:57 PM
Dylan Perry is the first up in Thrasher's new
Sponsor Me video feature.
The sounds are Brian Schaefer on drums and Ed Selego on bass. Check his footage:
Win A Foundation Circus Series Deck
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Feb
23,
3:03 PM
Foundation sent over five decks and as usual, I made up some suspect options for you to think over in this Foundation This or That Giveaway. Top five get a deck.
By the way, Foundation has a new website.
Fuel TV x Tampa Pro x Collab x VIP xoxo
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Feb
23,
1:29 PM
Fuel TV and Nike SB are having a Tampa Pro Sweepstakes where two people will win a trip to Tampa Pro, VIP style. Everyone at Tampa Pro is equal and a VIP, but there are some extras you'll get like access to the chill out tent and some quality time with Brian Schaefer on the mic. Go to Fuel.tv to sign up. If you don't win, you can always see what you're missing on the live webcast.
Ridin' Nerdy
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Feb
23,
9:27 AM
It's time for numbers again! Woo! Check out click stats for the last month. Rodney Mullen remains the most clicked on skater profile, shoes are the products people click on the most, and Randy Tepper's hickey and his chick was the most viewed photo. One interesting one is that people are looking at Lacey Baker more than Jamie Thomas, Andrew Reynolds, Antwuan, Mike Carroll, and Koston. Get the full breakdown here: Click Stats For the Last 30 Days.
Fakie 360 Flip Body Varial?
Posted by Rob on
Sun,
Feb
22,
7:47 PM
There are only three games of SKATE left in the Battle of the Berrics. Maybe I should go out there for the industry invite only Final Showdown this Saturday. I could also steal my butteryasstee I ordered and never got. Yep, I think I'll do that. Watch for a photo or two right here.
I Never Met A 90 Year Old Vegan
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
Feb
20,
4:17 PM
Is this really coming back? Emerica has vegan stuff. Check the News Watcher Page for other random skateboardness.
The Camera Adds 10 Pounds, But Only To Body
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
Feb
20,
9:40 AM
It's been a busy week with no time for the website. Derewenko has time for his, though. He shot some photos of Dylan, Jereme, Body, and Lenoce:
President: Black. Wheels: White. Pee: Yellow
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Feb
16,
11:06 AM
Here are the results from the Pig Wheels Giveaway. There were some interesting results for questions 13 and 14.
A Hot Date At The Skatepark
Posted by Rob on
Sun,
Feb
15,
7:17 PM
Lots Of Dudes Brought Dates To The Skatepark Today
Posted by Rob on
Sat,
Feb
14,
5:05 PM
Check the Results Page for today's Valentine's Day Massacre results. Photos coming up on Monday. We finished up super early today so there's still plenty of time to
take your girl on a date.
Skate At 8, Fuel TV Version
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
Feb
13,
2:03 PM
Tonight at 8pm EST on Fuel TV is the Tampa Am December 2008 broadcast. We'll all be at Rock N Sports Bar in Ybor City watching it and celebrating Brian Schaefer's birthday. Come crash it. He won't know you're not friends.
Donate Used Shoes For A Free Session
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
Feb
13,
1:39 PM
Schaefer will be helping out the Indigo Skate Camp in Durban, South Africa and hosting the Skate Safari Jam on April 18th. He's going to put shoes on the feet of kids there that skate barefoot with old skateboards due to harsh conditions. Anything you can donate will help. He will be accompanied by Thomas Kring, who was forced to pay for Schaefer's plane ticket due to losing the wager of getting “ Dirty Bird” back to the States. Get the full details here.
Ironman, Tony Starks, Pretty Toney, Ghost Deini
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
Feb
12,
2:47 PM
On March 21st at the Tampa Pro 2009 Party in Ybor City at the Ritz, Ghostface and Raekwon are performing. Get tickets now before they sell out. All ages are welcome.
You Need Leopard Print Pads On This Roof
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Feb
11,
11:36 PM
I'm way behind on my reading of nerd sites. Just found this one that could be the best roof skate ever.
They're Finally Far Enough Away To Have A Special Club Night
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Feb
11,
8:10 PM
Transitions Art Gallery tycoon
Matt Welch was wearing
sweatpants today. Huh? Oh, it must be
90's Night at Czar.
60 Quick Hours In California
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Feb
11,
1:54 PM
Remember the post about the new etnies TF? I left for California on Sunday with six dollars in my pocket, had the time of my life involving skating and shoe nerdness, and came back with the same six dollars. Check it out: Sole Tech Media Day 2009.
Hope You Think Stereotypes Are Funny
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Feb
11,
9:28 AM
You know that curved thing back there in the other warehouse? We all rode our skateboards in it last weekend. Check out some photos, the full results, and several common things associated with being an old skateboarder: Florida Skaters Hall of Fame Bowl Day.
Peter Pants Is Never Growing Up
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Feb
11,
8:20 AM
Had to take a quick adventure to Cali Sunday morning and just returned. Photos from that and the frontside grind party last weekend in the Bowl are coming up soon after I get caught up. In the meantime, check out some crazy pants that came in yesterday. Skateboarding keeps getting weirder by the day.
Put It On Wax
Posted by Rob on
Sat,
Feb
07,
8:26 PM
If you're looking for some old vinyl, Vern Laird has some for sale on eBay.
Mmm, Bacon
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
Feb
06,
11:17 AM
Seen that Pig tool with the kingpin rethreader in the middle? They sent five of those along with five sets of wheels. You can win a set in this new Pig Wheels This or That Giveaway.
Skate At 8, Local Version
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
Feb
06,
10:21 AM
We're showing the Workshop video at 8pm tonight and 8pm tomorrow night in the
Snack Bar.
We also have Mind Field in stock now.
Lots Of Frontside Grinds Coming To North Tampa
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
Feb
05,
9:04 AM
What other things does the gub'ment build for its taxpayers that it considers so amazingly dangerous that to participate, it requires a legal document waiving your rights to sue along with additional rules for "safety" gear? Football tracks? Nope. Baseball courses? Nope. Tennis fields? Nope. Here are some updated photos of
the new danger in Tampa. Good luck. Don't kill yourself, kid.
Sales Pitch Alert
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
Feb
05,
8:37 AM
How bad would it hurt to get the old credit card with razor tail? Not as bad as spending fifty bucks. We have some new boards.
Foot In The ASS
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Feb
04,
4:43 PM
Check out the New Shoes Page for this week's drop.
Judging by activity in
the ASS, everyone already knows anyway. Don't over-order or we will have to cancel you. Go easy on us because it causes us a lot of
inventory work to do that. We thank you from the bottom of our ASS.
Too Much Time In The Cube Farm
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Feb
04,
10:49 AM
I continued yesterday's breakdown of all this skateboard information I have, but also tried to mix in the non-nerdy side of the brain: Skateboarding Turns My Left Brain Right. It's more age analysis of people buying things like trucks, jeans, and DVDs, along with photos I take as a hobby to offset the boring numbers.
Blowin' It
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Feb
04,
7:33 AM
Damn, Bristol is the latest member of the FSEC. It's just bid'niss.
Support Your Local Website
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
Feb
03,
7:13 PM
Someone made a short preview of Minefield. Looks like it ships in a few days, so check your local shop. If your local shop sucks, well, that's where we come in.
Clem's LA Chill Cam Dump
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
Feb
03,
11:54 AM
Clem has a chill cam dump for you: Extra Time In CA. He did Tony Hawk's radio show, some Fuel TV stuff, and ate some food that'll make you puke.
More Numbers Nerdness
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
Feb
03,
10:58 AM
There's this thing the nerds call "SQL" and they use it to get information out of a database. Unfortunately, I know more tricks with SQL than I do on a skateboard, so I looked at our little database here to get an insight into how old people are that buy decks and shoes. Basically, old ass dudes buy Powell and little kids buy Adio, as if you didn't already know. Interesting how older people buy Cons and kids buying Flip boards are a few years younger than most other top board companies. Maybe it's all the tykes on their team these days. The rest of the full details from using SQL on eight years worth of our register data are here: How Old Are The People Supporting The Sketchy Skateboard Industry?. Many of the companies don't exist anymore.
He Took Lots Of Pictures Of Himself. You Would Have, Too
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Feb
02,
4:34 PM
I've been friends with him for a couple decades now and I still don't understand how he pulls stuff like this off. Schaefer met up with Blair from Transworld who was legally at the Super Bowl shooting photos. He unloaded his camera for you here: Super Bowl Sneak III.
The Black And White Trick
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Feb
02,
3:01 PM
Dylan Perry photo. Check. Skate park photos. Check. Contest summary. Check. Yep, it's yet another article about a skateboard contest, this time by Derewenko: Gainesville Skatepark Contest.
I Chickened Out. Again.
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Feb
02,
8:23 AM
Chaz Ortiz was here yesterday. Gatorade sent him and the family to the Super Bowl. Schaefer was at the Super Bowl, too.
A suit, smooth talking, fake XGames credentials from five years ago, and strong confidence got him in. In other related roid rage news, Neal Hendrix was in a Super Bowl commercial.
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