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What's Up Posts Made 5/2007
Laser Graphics
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
31,
10:55 PM
This nerd/gadget website I regularly read did a post about a laser etch deck graphics process that can lay down a 1200dpi graphic on a board. It's only five hundred bucks. Not sure why the FUBU guy is on there.
Go Skateboarding Day 2007
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
31,
9:41 PM
After this flyer for
another skate through downtown adventure on Go Skateboarding Day crossed my desk, I went down to the 7 flat 11 double set next to blue 10 downtown and shot
some clearer photos of it. Luckily, we are all going to be in town on that day. I'm already looking forward to making fun of a cop putting me in cuffs. See you there. If you missed last year, check it out right here: Go Skateboarding Day 2006.
Art Show in Transitions
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
31,
4:52 PM
The most outdated method of getting daily news printed a story about an event here at Transitions Art Gallery tomorrow night:
Punk Artwork Rocks at Provacative Exhibition. There's free sauce, too. See you and the sauce there.
Joey Brezinski on the Party Team
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
31,
10:46 AM
Nice Nef Interviews Torey Pudwill
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
31,
9:55 AM
You know
Nice Nef? Check out this interview with Torey Pudwill he did. Nice Nef wants you to call him at 813 484 5700 to let him know what questions you want to ask the pros. Also ask him to send you those cell phone photos he has of all the modeling shoots he does.
Next one he does will be with Ryan Gallant.
Copenhagen Pro Street Course
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
31,
9:44 AM
The Copenhagen Pro 2007 is June 29th to July 1st. Here's an
 updated street course photo. See you and Camilla in Denmark.
FKD Giveaway Results
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
May
30,
10:57 AM
FKD Giveaway results were just as weird. Top five have been emailed and win a set of FKD bearings and wheels. DVS is hooking up the next giveaway. Check back later for that.
SPoT Giveaway Winners
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
May
30,
10:36 AM
Here are the results from the SPoT Giveaway. It's not easy predicting the results, which is how I ended up in 449th place. 90% of you picked two girls at once over one girl twice. The same percentage picked hot girls over rich girls and blondes over redheads. Nearly 80% of you picked being a filmer over a photographer. 62% picked Schaefer over Clements and nollie vs. switch was nearly exactly even. Thanks for taking the crazy quiz. Winners have been emailed.
Blurry Weekend
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
May
29,
11:50 AM
Serious chill and lurk sessions went down over this long weekend: Photos Help Me Remember a Blurry Weekend.
Manny Mania Photos and Results
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
May
29,
10:34 AM
Here are a few photos and results from Manny Mania that was here on Saturday.
Manny Mania
Posted by Rob on
Sat,
May
26,
4:59 PM
Durbin won the Manny Mania contest today. Photos and full results will be up next time I feel like working on the website, which could be a a few days at this point.
Czar Sundays
Posted by Rob on
Sat,
May
26,
2:10 PM
The Senator is going to need some new panties. Czar Bar in Ybor is now doing
Sunday nights. See you there.
Early Friday Night Snapshots
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
May
25,
10:37 PM
A planned Friday afternoon/night street spot photo mission turned into getting stuck at the Park for a few hours. Check out some SPoT locals: Early Friday Night Snapshots.
A Random Late Night Session
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
May
25,
12:59 AM
We just wrapped up a late night session here at the Park. All I had was the chill cam so here are some skechy videos, including Lacey Baker, who is going to take you out this Saturday in the Manny Mania: A Random Late Night Session at SPoT.
Deck Release Party
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
24,
10:52 AM
There's another
party here on June 8. Maybe the artist will draw what happened at the party this time.
Kyle Stone Photos
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
24,
10:24 AM
Kyle Stone sent over some photos. Check out
Durbin's backside 50-50 and
Dylan Perry's sequence.
Vans Syndicate Party
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
24,
10:02 AM
I missed the Vans Syndicate Party last night, but thanks to my advanced art skills and vast party experience, I was able to draw what most likely went down instead of having to waste time putting up a bunch more party photos:
Heavy Metal Parking Lot: Vans Syndicate Party.
Double Stack Cash Attack Video
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
May
23,
5:19 PM
Thrasher and Globe put together a video from the Globe Double Stack Cash Attack in Australia earlier this year.
On the regular screen, this Friday on Fuel TV is the airing of Tampa Pro 2007 at 8pm. See you on the couch.
Sunday in Venice Beach, CA
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
May
23,
3:49 PM
Tired of these chill shots yet? Here's more from our last day in Cali: Sunday in Venice Beach.
Creature Premiere Photos
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
May
23,
10:56 AM
While I was out of my mind in Venice Beach this weekend, Jorge, Blaze, and Angel held it down at the Creature premiere last Friday. They got some photos and highlights for you: Creature Premiere at SPoT.
Dakine Giveaway Results
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
May
22,
3:21 PM
Here are the results from the Dakine Giveaway. Top four got a Dakine bag. 75% of you would rather sack it on a rail than make out with The Senator. I guess the other 25% are really scared of rails.
Vans Syndicate Party
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
May
22,
1:13 PM
Come party for free with us here at SPoT on Wednesday at the
Vans Syndicate Party. Get here before 8pm so I remember that I hung out with you. See you here.
Who's Hot So We Can Look Cool?
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
May
22,
1:10 PM
Here’s an excerpt from a sketchy skateboard industry email that crossed my path. It’s from someone at a place that does large skateboarding events trying to get the scoop and make themselves appear legit. Funny but not funny. Their questions were:
1) Are you seeing any new trend in street tricks for this year?
2) Is there anyone who is just blowing you away on street?
3) Are the girls doing anything new/different on street that we should keep an eye on?
4) Of the usual crowd of street guys, is there anyone standing out for you this year?
5) How do you think Nyjah is going to stack up this year against the field (if he receives an invite)?
Stir up the hype.
Barak's Puerto Rico Trip
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
May
22,
1:06 PM
Barak recently took a sketchy skateboard industry business trip to Puerto Rico and sent over these photos of feet and man cleavage: Board Retailers Summit 4 in Puerto Rico. 
Red Bull Manny Mania Story
Posted by Rob on
Sun,
May
20,
6:32 PM
Wow, actual skateboarding. Check out skate photos and the full story: Red Bull Manny Mania - Venice Beach.
Venice Beach Lurk Out Day Three
Posted by Rob on
Sun,
May
20,
5:35 PM
Had enough of Venice Beach weirdos yet? Well, I got more for you. Silver Ball Guy is the VB Senator and Joan Rivers discusses a Sheckler family threesome: Venice Beach Lurk Out Day Three.
Manny Mania Results
Posted by Rob on
Sat,
May
19,
7:04 PM
Who do you think won the Manny Mania contest today?
Check full results here. Coverage will be up tomorrow. I'm going to enjoy the madness of Venice Beach now.
Live Webcast
Posted by Rob on
Sat,
May
19,
2:54 PM
The live webcast just started and
Jim Grosser is behind one of the cameras. We're getting the contest started in about an hour.
Venice Beach Lurk Out Part Two
Posted by Rob on
Sat,
May
19,
11:10 AM
It was a fun day of skating and chilling in Venice Beach yesteday. Check it out: Venice Beach Lurk Out Part Two.
Venice Beach Lurk Out Day One
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
May
18,
2:36 PM
Venice Beach is completely dead and pretty creepy at night. We got here a little after 10pm last night. Check out some random photos from here: Venice Beach Lurk Out.
There's nothing going on today. Tomorrow is the Contest and it will be on live webcast at 411vm.com.
One Question Interview: Rob Washburn
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
May
18,
2:30 PM
Today's One Question Interview is with
Rob Washburn from Bones. I was hoping for a more perverted answer to his question. Rob, what’s a great alternative use for a set of Bones Ceramics? Answer: Bones Swiss Ceramics should only be used for skating hard and fast. If I ever catch any of you punks out there using them for anything other then skateboarding......BEWARE..!!!
$30,000 For Some Manuals
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
17,
10:40 AM
Someone is going to get ten grand for a flip in flip out banger. This weekend there's a $30,000 manual contest in
Venice Beach, CA. It's the Red Bull Manny Mania in association with SPoTlight Productions. If you're not there, you can check full coverage and other weird photos right here. Schaefer, Clem, and I are on our way there today.
One Question Interview: Ron Whaley
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
17,
10:09 AM
Today's One Question Interview is with Ronald Whaley. Ron, how do you know when it's time to stop jumping down stuff? Answer: When your daughter goes bigger.
Skatepark of Tampa Business Team
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
17,
9:59 AM
Over the years we have gotten to know some cool non-skateboarder suit types that help us with all the complex things in keeping a business on point, including my former boss from the CPA firm I used to work at. They are now on the Skatepark of Tampa Business Team.
Regarize It
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
May
16,
1:59 PM
Sales pitch alert: Sick shirt.
FKD Giveaway
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
May
16,
1:48 PM
The FKD box arrived. There are five sets of wheels and bearing combos in there to give away on this FKD This or That Giveaway. Good luck. You have until May 28 on that one also.
Kiddie Course Carnage
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
May
16,
9:40 AM
Clements, Jorge, and I did not have a case of the Mondays this week because we spent all day boozing it up at the beach. Then, last night there was a fun kiddie course session. Check some imagery: Art From Cans and Kiddie Course Carnage.
One Question Interview: Active Erica
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
May
16,
9:35 AM
Today's One Question Interview is with
Active Erica. The sketchy skateboard industry is made up of nearly 100% marketing to influence how you kiddies spend your allowance. Erica works in Marketing at Active. Erica, what skill do you think is most important in getting you ahead in a career in the sketchy skateboard industry?
Answer: There are many skills that would help people who aspire to get ahead of the sketchiness in the skateboarding industry. I think being able to read minds, possess telekinesis or, have a vast knowledge of martial arts would definitely help someone get to where they want to be, no doubt. Those are my three strongest skills and look at me today!
SPoT Giveaway
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
May
15,
5:20 PM
You can win a box of SPoT stuff including wheels, bearings, wax, and other stuff in this Skatepark of Tampa Giveaway. Good luck. You have until Monday, May 28, 2007.
One Question Interview
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
May
15,
8:57 AM
There's an FKD giveaway coming up on the site hooked up by Mark Wiehl, the marketing guy for Plan B, FKD, and Silver. Here's a One Question Interview with Mark.
Mark, how come it always seems to be the marketing people at a skateboard company that party harder than any other department?
Answer: Ha... this is a funny question. We have a few straight edge guys within the company and I'm one of them, so I guess we are the exception to the rule. Besides, I like to be totally sober when I'm getting lap dances at the strip club or when I'm hanging out with a couple of "escorts" because I want to remember it. I don't mind buying drinks for them!
Luckily, Riff (our filmer) has done enough partying to make up for our lack of it.
Mother's Day at SPoT
Posted by Rob on
Sun,
May
13,
6:05 PM
The hot moms were at SPoT today. I wonder if that was for Mother's Day. I skated with Robbie and Drunk Aarron. Check out some Park photos: Mother's Day at SPoT.
Captain Corporate's Coverage Patrol
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
10,
5:03 PM
I got a data entry headache from doing April's Captain Corporate Coverage Patrol. Daewon is the media champ and Mike Burnett is the photographer champ. New to the CCCP this month are Marisa Del Santo,
Tim Thomas,
Jake Johnson,
Steve Reeves,
Evan Collisson,
Barry Walsh,
Marc Tisson,
Jon Miner,
Johnny Tang,
Lloyd Vines,
Ryan Danettele,
and Dan Heassler. Welcome to the sketchy skateboard industry. Now I'm only three months behind instead of four. I need a clone.
Manny Mania Obstacle
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
10,
2:56 PM
Check out the
Red Bull Manny Mania obstacle for the contest in Venice Beach next weekend. That's a SPoTlight Productions event so watch for full coverage right here, including photos of all the extra sketchy people that lurk Venice Beach on the daily.
Some of the skaters confirmed for the event include Kenny Anderson, Chris Roberts, Chico Brenes, Rob Welsh, Daniel Castillo, and Joey Brezinski. It's going to be a barn burner on two wheels. See you there.
Breakfast in Bed
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
10,
1:21 PM
Camilla is popping up
all over the place.
Dakine Giveaway
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
10,
9:34 AM
Dakine sent four bags over. You can win one in this Dakine This or That Giveaway. You have until May 21. Good luck.
Schaefer in Copenhagen
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
10,
8:54 AM
Schaefer is in Copenhagen rebuilding the street course and getting breakfast in bed from Camilla. He sent over this batch of photos: Schaefer in Copenhagen.
Ray Underhill Beneift Auction
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
10,
8:34 AM
Ray Underhill, a former pro for Powell from the 80's now working in our sketchy skateboard industry, has cancer. An auction of all kinds of skate stuff donated by pros and industry types is being held. Check out the details:
One Question Interview: Neal Hendrix
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
10,
7:20 AM
Today's One Question Interview is with vert champ Neal Hendrix. Neal has been to every Tampa Pro since we started doing it 13 years ago.
Neal, why don’t one of you vert guys become the Corey Duffel of vert skating to increase its popularity?
Answer:
Helmets jack up a cool hairdo, and vert dudes have tree trunk muscle legs that would bust out of some TAP's like the Incredible Hulk.
Skate News
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
May
09,
2:12 PM
A month's worth of sketchy skateboard industry news has just been posted at The Skateboard Industry.com. I wish I could bite the hand that feeds me and make fun of everything, but I have to keep it chill and generic. Pretty boring stuff.
Lea Will Be Here On May 23
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
May
09,
11:04 AM
There's a
party in Transitions on May 23. Whatever. There's always a party. But this one is going to be good because
the Vans rep will be there. Still waiting for the rep to go on sale because I'm buying.
Skateboard Business and Skateboard Pleasure
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
May
09,
10:36 AM
Check some photos of feet, friends, skate spots, and the sketchy skateboard industry: Skateboard Business and Skateboard Pleasure
One Question Interview
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
May
09,
9:28 AM
The One Question Interview for today is with Element Team Manager
Ryan Dewitt. Dewitt babysits some of the best skateboarders in the world.
Dewitt, who on the Element team would you first pick to sit next to on a long plane ride?
Answer:
Hmm...Let me think....
Tosh...? No way, the guy is as big as gorilla, will definitely put on a HUGE buzz, and will embarrass me in some way for sure.
Brent....? We can barely get him on a plane.
Nyjah...? I don’t really play those PSP things.
Muska...? He’ll be in first class.
Mike V...? He’ll just talk the whole time and tell stories about Tony Hawk and Bam and stuff.
Darrell...? Haven’t flown with him yet, but he’d probably be bumping some hip hop on his I pod that I would have absolutely no idea about.
Tave...? He’ll miss the flight, no doubt, and have to fly by himself.
Bam...? He doesn’t go anywhere with us.
Dallas...? He always fly's in and meets us from some weird place like Iowa or Minnesota or something.
Vanessa...? Talk about a buzz and embarrassment. Now there's two things I can count on. And although she is probably, no wait, she actually is the most annoying person I know, we always sit together. I think she’s scared to sit next to anybody else and basically makes me sit with her...So I’m pretty much stuck with her and her foul mouth.
But, without a doubt, Brent Atchley. He’ll tell you stories about Burnside like, “then Toothless Kenny got into a fight with Crumbsnatcher over a hot dog and Kenny already had a black eye from the night before...” Stuff like that. The guy is a hysterical. I don’t know how or where he comes up with the stuff he does, but I can surely listen to it for hours.
Shop Cam Pic of the Day
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
May
08,
6:00 PM
It's been a while since we had a
new Shop Cam Pic of the Day.
One Question Interview
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
May
08,
1:54 PM
Being on the Captain Corporate side of things, I talk to a lot of people in the sketchy skateboard industry all the time, especially when stuff like contest registration is going on. So, I'm starting this thing called One Question Interviews. Whenever I talk to someone of interest, I'll do a One Question Interview with them and post it here in the What's Up. It could either be a pro or someone on the bid'niss side like me. First one up is
Seamus Deegan. When I first met him I thought he was Tony Manfre. Seamus is the Zoo York Team Manager. Seamus, who at Zoo goes through the most boards in a month? Answer: It's a tie, both Lamare and Donny tear through boards not necessarily breaking them but always loving a freshy. On the opposite end Zered probably keeps his boards the longest.
If you ever meet Seamus, his name is pronounced "shaymus."
Schaefer To Copenhagen
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
May
07,
1:36 PM
Schaefer just left for Copenhagen today to swing hammers on the street course to get it up to par for the Copenhagen Pro that's going down on June 29 - July 1. Or, maybe he's just going to see
Camilla.
That photo of Schaefer sailing in the trash can is from Tampa Am 2003's Contest After-Party. That is still one of the craziest parties I've ever been to.
This Week in Tampa
Posted by Rob on
Sun,
May
06,
2:04 PM
A quick trip to Orlando with Dodge to skate and of course random photos of nightlife and general stuff around the Park: This Week in Tampa.
News Watcher
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
May
03,
8:41 AM
It's going to be a while before you hear from me. Check the News Watcher Page or read the hate. Somehow the trife isn't working on the News Watcher, so just go directly there to check it. Don't forget Epic, Burnout, and Brink, too.
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