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What's Up Posts Made 6/2009
CPH is Known as the Happiest Place on Earth, Except For This One Guy
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
Jun
30,
1:31 PM
How do you explain to someone that you're instantly unmarketable and done with any chances of any kind of legit career in skateboarding if you try to claim "pro skateboarder" status with nothing to back it up? I had a hard time doing that this weekend while regulating who can and can't enter Copenhagen Pro.
I almost got knocked out while I was sitting in the hotel lobby. Some guy was super pissed that I didn't let his rider in the Pro Contest. The hotel staff tried to calm him down but he just kept on yelling at me. He said, "Just take the $150 and let him enter the Contest!!" If only it were as simple as money. Here's the full story along with some photos and video: Copenhagen Pro 2009 Weekend. Thanks to all the nice people of Copenhagen along with DVS for another super fun year of great skating and lots of new and old friends.
Still In Traveling Zombie Mode
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Jun
29,
5:51 PM
Colin Clark has footage of Torey Pudwill going Viking mad on the street course during the Copenhagen Pro Finals. I'm still in the middle of flying home. Plenty more coming up tomorrow.
Yep, It's Torey
Posted by Rob on
Sun,
Jun
28,
1:41 PM
Torey won Best Trick and Copenhagen Pro 2009. Full coverage coming up after my long flight home on Monday. Check the SPoT Facebook page for video footage of Torey winning Best Trick.
Wow, Torey
Posted by Rob on
Sun,
Jun
28,
12:42 PM
Torey Pudwill just blew the damn doors off this place in the Copenhagen Pro Finals. Results coming up soon. You can catch Best Trick on the live webcast starting right now.
Torey's Got It
Posted by Rob on
Sun,
Jun
28,
7:27 AM
Today is the Copenhagen Pro Torey Pudwill vs Eric Koston Finals. There's some video footage from Colin Clark on the SPoT Facebook Page of both of them in the Street Qualifiers yesterday. Things get going bright and early at 4pm today.
Copenhagen Madness
Posted by Rob on
Sat,
Jun
27,
3:36 PM
Here's a small sample of the ruckus going down in Copenhagen right now: Torey
blew it out in the Street Qualifiers and after my favorite vert skater skated the Street Contest, he went on to destroy in the Vert Demo. I've never watched anyone skate and thought, "He should probably put a helmet on." Finally, people are diving through fire making this weekend a literal barn burner.
Torey Pudwill Showing Them Who's Pro
Posted by Rob on
Sat,
Jun
27,
2:09 PM
Top 12 from the Copenhagen Pro 2009 Qualifiers make the cut to Sunday.
Moving Pictures From CPH
Posted by Rob on
Sat,
Jun
27,
1:34 PM
Colin Clark did a montage from yesterday at CPH Pro. Street Qualifiers are almost done here. Then the vert demo and some crazy band starts.
CPH Pro Starts Now
Posted by Rob on
Sat,
Jun
27,
10:05 AM
Here's the Skater List. They're divided up into heats of four skaters and each gets an eight minute jam.
Anger Management
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
Jun
26,
1:40 PM
Carnivals, Skate Spots, and Viking BBQs
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
Jun
26,
11:51 AM
Check out a few photos from our first day in Copenhagen.
FSEC = Former SPoT Employee Club
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
Jun
26,
9:46 AM
FSEC Member Steve Buggica has been pointing the lens with moving pictures and has one minute of SPoT footage for you.
Clean Skateboarding and Dirty Beers in Copenhagen, Denmark
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
Jun
26,
5:42 AM
I'm in Copenhagen, Denmark with the full SPoTlight Productions crew minus Clem who stayed home to hold the fort down at SPoT. We spent our first day trying our best to stay awake from an all nighter flight. Check out some footage from the city and some of the parks and skate spots here: Copenhagen Day One: City Lurk Out. It's bad chill cam footage and even worse skating. Give us a break, we're all 80. Much better skating coming this weekend. Guy Mariano and Koston are here. Hopefully Mike Mo is, too.
Rob
Organika Deck Giveaway II
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
24,
11:18 AM
Organika hooked up another five decks to give out for this new Organika quiz. You have until July 6 on this one.
All Wizards Wear Hoodies, Even in Summer
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
24,
10:37 AM
Wizard Smoke put this Neff Hoodie on sale this week for $27.95. As usual, you have until Monday before it goes back to regular price.
Foot Fetish Alert
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
24,
10:29 AM
Some of you have us on speed dial because of this shoe: Nike SB - Dunk Low Premium QS Shoe - Nightshade/ Dark Slate. No need to call the Shop, the release date is June 30th and you will only be able to buy them in the Shop, not by clicking a mouse. Check out tons of other new shoes on the New Shoes Page.
Free Moat Water With Booth
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
24,
10:11 AM
We would like to welcome Osiris, Organika, Gold, L&K, DGK, and Expedition to The Moat Show on August 18 and 19.
Airwalk Was the Shoe Sponsor Back Then
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
Jun
23,
2:52 PM
Josh Stewart has some Tampa Am 90's footage on his site. That was when we used to have the white picket death fence. There's plenty of other news on the Skate News Page.
Replicating Street Spots Like Shoe Companies Do To Each Other's Shoes
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
Jun
23,
2:00 PM
The NYC brick banks, Pier 7 in SF, 3 up/down in SF, the Barcelona crazy bank manny pad thing, the corner ledge in LA, the UCI six stair rail, and Rincon are all replicated on the Maloof Money Cup 2009 Street Course.
Looks Like a Fantastic Excuse to Party
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
Jun
23,
1:58 PM
How Should The Photographer and Skater Split The Loot?
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Jun
22,
5:03 PM
In the days leading up to the Rotterdam Grand Prix on July 18 - 19, there's a $10,000 Skate Photography contest. You have to apply to enter and if you're accepted you get free lodging, dinner, film processing, and a rental van to cart your crew around town in as you hunt for the perfect spot for the perfect ten large photo. Check out the details here.
Thanks For Not Joining Us, Officer Doofy
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Jun
22,
2:13 PM
After meeting at the Bro Bowl at noon for Go Skateboarding Day, everyone agreed to skate from there, through Ybor City, and on to SPoT where there was an afternoon of free skating, food, and drinks for everyone who joined us.
It's Not Just Street Skaters That Wear Make-Up
Posted by Rob on
Sat,
Jun
20,
5:09 PM
Furlong is the latest to get the make-up treatment for The Daily Habit on Fuel TV. He'll be on Monday's show at 6pm EST and 9pm EST.
Finally, a Weekend in Tampa
Posted by Rob on
Sat,
Jun
20,
11:27 AM
Here's a chill cam dump from the last few days involving the Zoo York Premiere, Street Dreams, and an Ybor art show: A Random Week Around SPoT and Tampa. Best quote from Street Dreams: "You're 24 and on flow!"
Actual Moving Pictures
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
Jun
18,
1:52 PM
There's a few minutes of video footage from the School's Out Jam Contest on the SPoT Facebook page filmed by Steak. Billy Birk, winner of the Sponsored Division, did a Guy Mariano late style frontside big spin over the pyramid. Ripping.
Nice To Moat You
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
Jun
18,
11:42 AM
Toy Machine, Foundation, Ruckus, and Pig have joined our trade show in August, The Moat Show.
SHOUTING ORDERS
Posted by OFFICER DOOFY on
Thu,
Jun
18,
9:10 AM
ATTENTION FUTURE SKATEBOARD CRIMINALS! OFFICER DOOFY HERE REPORTING FOR DUTY. I HAVE SEIZED THIS WEBSITE. WE ARE PREPARED TO STRIKE BY LAND AND BY AIR.
WHOEVER ORGANIZED THIS GO SKATEBOARDING DAY MEETING AT THE BRO BOWL AND $5,000 BEST TRICK CONTEST AT BLUE TEN IS GOING DOWN ON SUNDAY. SEE YOU THERE!!!
Watch Up
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
Jun
18,
7:19 AM
We Only Invest In Good Times
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
17,
11:31 PM
No, SkateDaily.net, that Active thing is not our doing.
Moat Fetish
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
17,
2:15 PM
We'd like to welcome more shoe companies and two new board companies to The Moat Show. Some serious barn burning bid'niss dealing is going to go down at this first ever Skatepark of Tampa and SPoTlight Productions Trade Show.
No Aspirations Beyond Toilets and Foot Fetishes
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
17,
1:38 PM
Josh Stewart was hired by the four capital letters during the Manny Mania and Back to the Banks weekend and put together this footage which includes skating and interviews. After hiring chief skate nerds Adam Salo and Josh Brooks over there, the X has been coming through with some pretty good web content lately. Maybe it's time for me to start acting like a professional and do the same for this site? Ha, yeah right. More news and content from around the web is on the Skate News and News Watcher Page.
Text Message of the Week
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
17,
1:22 PM
Congrats to Ed Selego and his new little pusher.
Why Is Jesus Rich? Because Jesus Saves.
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
17,
1:17 PM
You can be rich, too. Check this list out and save a ton of loot on all the stuff we have on sale.
The Sketchy Skateboard Industry Needs A Moat
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
Jun
16,
9:47 AM
When we run out of booth space, there's always moat space. We would like to welcome Sk8mafia, Hook-Ups, JSLV, Baker, Momentum, and Fury to The Moat Show on August 18 and 19.
Wizard's Wand Waved
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Jun
15,
5:42 PM
Wizard's got another "nice guy" for you on this week's Wizard's Weekly WTF Deal. It's a Zoo York button up for nearly 40% off.
Public Service Announcement
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Jun
15,
4:18 PM
When it comes to skateboarding, anything voted on by people on the internet should not ever be taken seriously. Thank you.
Maybe 100 Cases Of Beer Isn't Enough
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Jun
15,
1:15 PM
We would like to welcome Elwood, Creation, Upful, 5Boro, and Satori to The Moat Show.
Foot Fetish
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Jun
15,
11:09 AM
School's Out Jam Photos And Results
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Jun
15,
10:35 AM
I was out of town for the Contest this weekend so Derewenko shot photos and Ryan wrote the captions: School’s Out Jam All Ages Contest 2009.
Join The Commentary
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Jun
15,
9:36 AM
Have you checked out the Skatepark of Tampa Facebook Page? Thanks for being a fan.
Popcorn And Skate Videos
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Jun
15,
9:11 AM
Thanks for coming if you were at last night's Debacle premiere. I avoided the party tornado that I'm sure brewed into a long night and involved some broken glass.
They Like NASCAR In Europe?
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
Jun
12,
3:34 PM
SPoTlight Productions is waving the checkered flag in Rotterdam for the Rotterdam Grand Prix of Skateboarding in Rotterdam, Holland on July 18 - 19, 2009. More details are coming soon. Things got super loose two years ago in Rotterdam when we were there as spectators. We're still hoping for nekkid ladies, but the entire event will be run pretty differently at the same top quality and caliber of skating that you're used to seeing at SPoTlight events. See you there.
Sit In The Front Row With Your Ten Gallon Hat
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
Jun
12,
3:19 PM
Ryan Dodge and I were at the Centro Ybor Theaters this morning doing a test run of the Debacle premiere to make sure things work for Sunday night's showing. We were behind the scenes with the creepy movie theater employees. Here's a chill cam dump from there: Centro Ybor Theater Creep for the Debacle Premiere.
No Blunt Nosegrabs In This One
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
Jun
12,
3:00 PM
There's this $50,000 bowl jam that SPoTlight Productions and Coverse are doing. There's an invite list and you don't get on it by sending someone an email asking to be on it. So, if you're not on it, maybe next time. Space and time are limited. You can find the details and the invite list here: Coastal Carnage Presented by Cons, Red Bull, and The Skateboard Mag, Huntington Beach, California: July 24 - 26, 2009.
I Like Pools With Chlorine In Them, Not Moat Water
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
Jun
12,
12:35 PM
When Derewenko told me he found this pool with only knee high water in it, my first thought was, "Let's fill it with water the rest of the way and go for a swim!" Pools are not my thing, but this one is shallow and looks pretty damn good. Before the ditch digging started, I bolted straight for the comfort of the plain old street course at SPoT: Polar Opposites: From The Pool To The Park.
Derewenko recently did an article for FTK about Ybor City spots. He scanned it in and put it on his website if you haven't seen it yet.
Let's Hope For A Grand Total Of More Than None
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
Jun
11,
4:36 PM
Element is now sponsoring lessons at SPoT. They're also sponsoring your allowance by knocking 10% off all Element goods for the next week and a half.
We May Have To Raise The Drawbridge Soon
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
Jun
11,
2:23 PM
We would like to welcome Mystery, Fallen, Zero, Girl, Chocolate, Fourstar, and adidas to The Moat Show. Atomic Tattoos is providing free ink and Asahi Beer threw in 100 cases, yes 100. And yes, free, not $8 and not slapped out of your hand by some suckurity meathead. What's next? Mons Venus throwing in 50 nekkid women? Wait and see. The moat will be flowing yellow that day. Join us at The Moat Show on Tuesday, August 18 – Wednesday, August 19, 2009.
Just Because The Shoe Fits Doesn't Mean Wear It
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
Jun
11,
10:50 AM
Like any store or shop, companies we buy stuff from have sales contests with our employees where they can win trips, skate stuff, shoes, etc. Last month Gravis had a sales contest. I usually don't give out numbers details, but here are the totals sold by employee for the Gravis sales contest:
George, none.
Wizard Smoke, none.
Ternell, none.
Christa, none.
Kelly, none.
Brandon, none.
Josh, none.
Grand total, none. Wow. Just one of many "skate" shoe companies that apparently need to step it up with the marketing and proper design.
Messageboard Thugs Knew The Whole Time
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
10,
5:34 PM
Big news on the Skate News Page.
I Wonder What Cap'n Doofy's Vote Is
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
10,
1:57 PM
Priority Male
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
10,
11:44 AM
If you want to get a daily email summary of things posted here in the What's Up column, you can now do that.
Popularity Contest Results
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
10,
10:03 AM
It's been a while since a web site statistics dump showing traffic, top skaters, articles, photos, and products clicked. Not much has changed. Rodney Mullen remains by far the most clicked on skater profile on the site.
We Are Running Out Of Free Moat Water Soon
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
10,
7:32 AM
We would like to welcome the following companies to The Moat Show:
Coming In Last With The Coverage
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
Jun
09,
6:22 PM
They Can Get Away With Using "8"
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
Jun
09,
3:35 PM
You can find direct links to the Sk8Mafia Am video parts on this new Skate News page I'm trying to maintain. I didn't watch the whole thing yet, only Wes Kremer's part since he's one of my favorite ams these days. Plus, I should be working on those Manny Mania photos, not browsing the webs. That's a gap to frontside nosegrind and a switch frontside 360 over that rail down there. Ripping.
Euro Street Dreams
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
Jun
09,
1:16 PM
Do they dream of the streets over there or do they dream of ice, cold beer, coffee cups with handles, dollar bills, and mini-vans? I don't know. As many times as I've been there, I don't think I have them quite figured out. SPoTlight Productions will be there again in a couple weeks for Copenhagen Pro 2009 and in July for AmsterDamn Am. See you there. Hit me up for registration.
Your Footage Wrecks Your Street Dreams, Not Me
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
Jun
09,
11:22 AM
Yes, we know about that one movie about us. No, we had nothing to do with the script or anything. Dyrdek showed it to us way back in 2006 and we just let him and his crew in the building to film. Schaefer, Clements, and I were running AmsterDamn Am on the only weekend Dyrdek's crew was able to come and film. Apparently there are some interesting substitutes playing our roles on the movie. It's hitting theaters here in Tampa in a few days. This guy says it's good. Buy me some popcorn and I'll see you there.
On The Seventh Day, He Had A Video Premiere
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
Jun
09,
9:12 AM
This Sunday night is the premiere of Nike SB's new am video, Debacle. It's the first full HD skate video and it's all footage from the last 12 months. See it on the big screen for free in Ybor at Muvico Centro Ybor with us at 8pm.
Chris Ortiz, I Love You, Man
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Jun
08,
9:01 PM
Here are photos from the Back to the Banks 2009. I am drained and will do the Red Bull Manny Mania stuff in the morning. Just so you know, I'm good friends with Chris Ortiz, so that's why I like to make him a target of my banter sometimes.
Public Service Announcement
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Jun
08,
2:11 PM
Just because this Krew Tank Top is $19.95 this week for Wizard's Weekly WTF Deal doesn't mean you need to be wearing it while you're filming skateboarding stunts. Save it for the beach or mellow skate days. Thank you.
Moat Water For Life
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Jun
08,
9:59 AM
 We would like to welcome Nike SB and Grind for Life to The Moat Show in August. Let's light the Moat on fire for this bid'niss barn burner. After we write all our orders, though, duh. See you here.
Organika Quiz Results
Posted by Rob on
Mon,
Jun
08,
9:20 AM
Here are the Organika Quiz Results. Top five won an Organika deck and have been emailed already.
A Tweet From 30,000 Feet
Posted by Rob on
Sun,
Jun
07,
9:33 PM
I'm on
my first flight with in-flight wireless nerding out on the way back home to Tampa. Yesterday at Back to the Banks,
Chris Blake did switch front bluntslide on the 10 stair. Today I was only able to spend a couple hours at Manny Mania before having to get on this plane home. Full coverage of both events coming up tomorrow.
Free Moat Water With Booth
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
Jun
05,
5:44 PM
We would like to welcome Dekline to The Moat Show. It's going to be a bid'niss barn burner.
ATMs Are The Only Machines Paying
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
Jun
05,
3:05 PM
Here's a chill cam dump from Vegas: Maloof Money Cup Launch Party 2009.
Jump! Officer Doofy Will Catch You
Posted by Rob on
Fri,
Jun
05,
1:34 PM
Whoever's organizing these Go Skateboarding Day things each year sure has some serious sponsorship backing. This flyer for Go Skateboarding Day at the Blue 10 just got forwarded to me today. See you and Officer Doofy there. Meet at the Bro Bowl at noon.
Put On Sunglasses Before You Click Here
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
Jun
04,
8:35 PM
Greetings from
Vegas.
The Brittany Spears Of Skateboarding
Posted by Rob on
Thu,
Jun
04,
5:08 AM
Bar Food
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
03,
8:12 PM
Earlier this week, someone named Fries signed up for AmsterDamn Am. There are plenty of interesting names so, whatever. Then today someone named
Beer sent ripping footage and got a spot. Wow. See you at AmsterDamn Am with ketchup and mustard. That's on July 24 - 26. Registration is going on now.
Viking Barn Burner Coming: June 26 - 28
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
03,
4:29 PM
The completely redone Copenhagen Pro Street 2009 street course looks amazing. See you there in Copenhagen, Denmark on June 26 - 28, 2009.
Battering Rams, Siege Towers, And Skateboarding
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
03,
12:11 PM
 We would like to welcome Ergo and The Hundreds to a spot in The Moat Show. Hit up Clements to get more information about getting a booth.
A Croc Of Short
Posted by Rob on
Wed,
Jun
03,
9:46 AM
This week's Wizard Weekly WTF deal are these Nike SB SB Croc Shorts. Some people refer to these types of shorts as "lap dance pants." Now they cost less than a lap dance. Enjoy.
Damn Am Story And More Photos
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
Jun
02,
8:54 PM
Photos, video, and a full story have been added: Damn Am at Minneapolis 2009. I'm in a rush to get off this keyboard. I'll type at you more later.
Don't Touch Me Mother F...
Posted by Rob on
Tue,
Jun
02,
10:15 AM
During the last Booze Cruise, we all bombed the Skypoint parking garage downtown where I live.
Here is the silly fallout from that. You're all welcome back for a repeat on the next Booze Cruise. Make sure no one touches you. We'll announce the dates soon.
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