Quick Hits Archive: May 3 - May 9
May 25 2007 / Los Angeles, CAMay 9, 2007
X-Dance Screening Series Flyer
Published: 2:37 p.m. PT by Greg
So we may be a little biased since we're involved in it, but we also like the movies. Next week you will be able to catch a free screening of "Chasing the Lotus" in LA -- it's a great documentary about underground surf filmmakers Greg Weaver and Spyder Wills and features a ton of their footage. And if you get to show up, you will see Weaver in person and be able to ask him any question you'd like. That's pretty cool...
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CHSSC Street Coming to Simi Valley
Published: 2:51 a.m. PT by Greg
If you remember our coverage of the California Hugh School Skateboard Club (CHSSC), you will remember that it's the first high school skateboard club to be set up. It help its first event last month and it went over pretty well (check out our coverage here and here).
Just a heads up to any LA people, there will be an event coming up this weekend for Street at Skatelab in Simi -- should be very cool. Here's a little more info.
Tall Totem Pole Art Show Coverage
Published: 12:37 a.m. PT by Greg
Speaking of LA, there was a great art show last Friday that Adam, who runs our social network The 34th, went and covered in his blog. If you're a fan of the scene, you should check it out.
May 8, 2007
Trailer For Pro-tec Pool Party
Published: 12:51 a.m. PT by Me
The Pro-tec pool party is quickly approaching -- check out this trailer from Vans that shows highlights from 2006 featuring Steve Caballero, Bucky Lasek, Duane Peters and more...
And if you need more info, check out our story...
Lance Mountain On NikeSB
Published: 12:37 a.m. PT by Greg
Lance Mountain is joining the NikeSB team, according the Skateboard MAG.
He joins a team the lists P-Rod, Chet Childress, Todd Jordan and more...
Headlines: Poker, Slater, Chile and Fantasy Moto...
Published: 12:15 a.m. PT by Me
Tuesday is here, and with it comes a couple of headlines for you...
- Apparently Bluff Poker Magazine is profiling Kelly Slater... Couldn't find it on the Bluff website yet.
- After this month's Billabong Pro comes the Rip Curl Pro Search -- Here's some more info about the location in Chile.
- If you're into moto, and you're into fantasy, then check out fantasy motocross...
May 7, 2007
Nominees Announced For TW Skateboarding 9th Annual Skateboarding Awards
Published: 3:47 p.m. PT by Me
Who are the top skateboarders in the country? Transworld Skateboarding will announce the winners of its 9th Annual Skateboarding Awards on June 7 in L.A. Among the nominated are Mark Appleyard, Nick Dompierre and Jerry Hsu for Street, and Bob Burnquist, Colin McKay and Danny Way for Vert/ Mega Skater. Way is one of the 2005 winners who is being nominated again, along with Chris Cole, Readers' Choice Winner and nominee again, alongside Chris Haslam and Jerry Hsu. Nominations and winners (except for Readers' Choice) are based on votes from the pros, themselves.
Lance Mountain was named the recipient of the Legend Award, joining elite company including Mark Gonzales, Natas Kaupas, and Steve Caballero.
See the full press release here and see the nods below...
FULL NOMINATIONS
BEST ROOKIE
Jake Duncombe
Tommy Sandoval
Braydon Szafranski
BEST STREET SKATER
Mark Appleyard
Nick Dompierre
Jerry Hsu
BEST VERT/MEGA SKATER
Bob Burnquist
Colin McKay
Danny Way
BEST TEAM
Enjoi
Flip
Girl
BEST VIDEO
Bag Of Suck
Krooked Kronichles
A Time To Shine
BEST VIDEO PART
Dan Drehobl
Jerry Hsu
Nick Trapasso
READERS’ CHOICE
Chris Cole
Chris Haslam
Jerry Hsu
TWS LEGEND
Lance Mountain
Check it Out: 5th Annual Top Shop Team Skateboard Photos/Results Published: 2:27 p.m. PT by Me
We've got the results from the 5th Top Shop from 3rd Lair -- check them out below then see the photo gallerry RIGHT HERE!
If you want more, check out If you want more, check out Mike Munzenrider's story here..
2007 TOP SHOP - Final Results
1st - 3RD LAIR
2nd - LKNSK8 SHOP
3rd - TALENT SKATEPARK
4th - MB/WARP
5th - BAD BOYZ TOYZ
6th - CALSURF
7th - FAMILIA #1
8th - CHARMCITY
9th - BLANK SKATE SUPPLY
10th - PROGRESSIVE
11th - MODERN SKATE
12th - OLLIE & CO
13th - SIXTH AVENUE SKATEPARK
14th - 4 SEASONS
15th - TINY SKATESHOP
16th - THE HUT
17th - THE MIGHTY ROLL
18th - THE FL PROJECT
19th - ZOMBIE BOARDSHOP
20th - CREAM CITY
21st - SOUTHPORT RIGGING
22nd - PLUS SKATEBOARDING
23rd - SUBSECT
24th - SKY HIGH
25th - RCS INC
26th - UNDERLOUD
27th - TGM-THE GNAR MITTEN
28th - MIDWEST SKATESHOP
29th - FAMILIA LEGENDZ
30th - DWELLERS
31st - PRECISION
32nd - BIG HAPPY'S
33rd - NEXT GENERATION NE
34th - POWERHOUSE RIDE SHOP
35th - SKANK SKATES
36th - FREEFORM
37th - (T-MOB) THREDZ
38th - TEAM LIMBO
39th - SURFIN' BIRD
40th - FOD
41st - NEXT GENERATION
42nd - DAMAGE
43rd - YOUTH SHELTER
Photos/Results From the First Annual Pat Wachter Pro Bowl Published: 2:02 p.m. PT by Me
The inaugural Pat Wachter Pro Bowl was held in Alabaster, AL, a little over a week ago with special guest judge Christian Hosoi on hand to make it a real party. We've got photos and results for you, with thanks to RideSkateboards...
Check out the photo gallery HERE!
RESULTS
Masters Division
1. Lance Mountain, Arcadia, Calif., $500, 89.33
2. Steve Steadham, Las Vegas, $400, 87.33
3. Ray Fennessey, Lilburn, Ga., $300, 82.33
4. David "Malachi" Smith, $250, 80.66
5. Dave Duncan, Huntington Beach, Calif., $200, 80.33
6. David Ector, Jacksonville, Fla., $150, 80
7. Jimmy O'Brien, Atlanta, $100, 72.66
8. Scott Hughston, Madison, $100, 69.33
Pro Division
1. Benji Galloway, South Carolina., $1,000, 92.66
2. Tim Johnson, Jacksonville, Fla., $600, 90.33
3. Jimmy "The Greek" Marcus, Clearwater, Fla., $500, 90
4. Steve Reeves, Medford, Ore., $400, 89.66
5. Morgan Burgess, Lebanon, Ohio, $300, 87
6. Sergie Ventura, Virginia Beach, Va., $250, 86.66
7. Johnny Turgeson, Medford, Ore., $200, 83.66
8. Donovan Rice, Milwaukee, Wisc., $150, 82.33
9. Josh "Skreech" Sandoval, Fullerton, Calif., $100, 80.66
10. Joe Marrara, Jacksonville, Fla., $100, 78.33
Ladies Division
1.Cressey Rice, Phoenix, Ariz., $200, 86.33 points
2.Susie Strege, Davidsonville, Md., $150, 82.33
3.Jen Stranko, St. Mary's, Ga., $100, 77.66
4.Megan Mabry - Neptune, FL
5.Dana Burgess - Lebannon, OH
6.Ladonna Williams - Clarksville, TN
7.Courtney Payne - Bloomington, IN
NEWS FLASH! The Internet is Good For Skateboarding
Published: 2:16 a.m. PT by Me
In a story that will come to a surprise to absolutely no one under the age of 40, the LA Times reports that (gasp) you can find a lot of video of skateboarding on You Tube. Umm, yeah, okay, welcome to the year 2007. Make sure you have the dial-up modem plugged in.
Keene, Teeter Honored by USOC
Published: 1:24 a.m. PT by Me
Hey - remember when we told you that Bud Keene was nominated for coach of the year by the United States Olympic Committee? Yeah? Well, trust us, we did. Anyway, he won the honor last Thursday for leading the U.S. Snowboarding halfpipe program to a four-medal performance in Torino in 2006. Also honored was gold medal winner Hannah Teter, who was named 2006 SportsWoman of the Year.
Check it out...
Extreme Fundraising
Published: 12:19 a.m. PT by Me
Fundraising just isn't what it used to be. Nowadays, you have to skateboard across continents just to raise $59,000.
The story...
James Stewart Gets USA Today Coverage
Published: 12:02 a.m. PT by Me
Although people give him more than the usual coverage for being a dominant supercross and motocross because he's African-American, James Stewart is the real deal. He's won 12 out of 15 supercross events this year, and is now shifting gears to the motocross scene.
He's drawing comparisons to Tiger Woods. Only he's way more dominant than Tiger.
More...
May 6, 2007
Slater and Merrick Team Up to Shape Boards
Published: 12:06 a.m. PT by Me
It's no secret that Kelly Slater will only ride Al Merrick boards. And despite Jake Burton's recent purchase of Channel Island Surfboards, Merrick will continue to not just shape boards, but bring Slater in to help him with future designs and technologies for surfing. Pretty sweet!
Read more...
Daewon Song's New DVS Commercial
Published: 12:01 a.m. PT by Me
Check out this new commercial from DVS featuring some wicked sequences. It's called "Echo" -- no doubt you'll see why...
May 5, 2007
Dhers Takes the Gold at X Games AsiaPublished: 10:51 a.m. PT by Me
Daniel Dhers followed up his wins at the Dew Tour and LG Tour with a gold medal win at the X Games Asia in Shanghai yesterday. Kiattichai Wanitsakun of Thailand was a surprising second while Aussie Steven McCann was third. Men's Speed Climbing and Agressive In-Line Park were also decided. Click here to see how those turned out...
The games are over today with Skate Vert being the top contest to be decided...
DC Announces the "King Of" Series is Going Global
Published: 10:21 a.m. PT by Me
DC is rolling out its “King of...” skateboarding contests across the globe this summer. Lats year, the contest ran in New York, but this year, it will go from Los Angeles in June, to Barcelona in August and then to Sydney in October. Local skaters in each area will compete in a jam format contest for the skateboarding crown.
Read more here...
May 4, 2007
Everyone Loves a Published: 2:13 a.m. PT by Me
Q: Where are most of the world's top bowl skaters going to be on Saturday, May 12?
A: The Pro-Tec Pool Party in Orange, CA, of course...
Since most people won't be able to make it "pool-side," there is an option -- to watch it online via Vans.com. More than than 40 skaters are expected to show, including masters like Chris Miller (a double winner), Chris Cook, Steve Caballero and Steve Alba, along with current pros Bucky Lasek, Andy Macdonald, Rune Glifberg and many more. The Girls will be repped by Cara-Beth Burnside, Mimi Knoop and others.
If you don't catch the webcast, there's always Fuel TV in July...
Get the hook up here.
Kagy Starts Off Winning in AsiaPublished: 1:56 a.m. PT by Me
The 2007 X Games Asia are underway with speed climbing (whaaa?) and BMX Vert already complete. On the BMX side, Chad Kagy showed why he is one of the best with a gold medal peformance. No. 2 was Zackery Warden followed by Dennis McCoy.
More about day one here.
Everyone Loves Manny - Manny Mania
Published: 1:17 a.m. PT by Me
Get read for some sick skating this summer, kicking off with an event at Venice Beach on May 19. The Red Bull Manny Mania tour is going to hit eight cities across the US starting the 19ths and stretching through August 12, with a final pro contest in NYC.
This thing should be wild -- just check out these videos:
Here's a little more info for you...
Best BMXers on the Road For FOX Tour
Published: 12:38 a.m. PT by Me
Let's see -- what do Scotty Cranmer, Mike Aitken, Corey Bohan, Chase Hawk, Ruben Alcantara, Joe Rich, Brian Foster, TJ Lavin, Allan Cooke and Heath Pinter have in common?
If you know the names, then you know these are some hardcore BMX riders, and you can catch them all on tour this June with Pedal to the Metal: the Fox BMX Tour. The unique tour hits nine spots in NY and NJ over ten days and promises to be one crazy day after another...
More details here...
May 3, 2007
Look Ma! It's a SnowSkateBoard
Published: 7:02 p.m. PT by Me
I don't think this is the first time this has ever been invented or attempted, but it's funny nonethless. A high school student in the UK has invented the "multi-use extreme sports board" and won a little contest as a result. The 17-year-old took home £75 (that's about $150 to you and me) and probably a certificate.
The board can be used for either snowboarding or skateboarding thanks to the use of several attachments. However, since the guy has never snowboarded, I sort of question how well it may work on the slopes.
Mas, por favor.
X-Games Sked AnnouncedPublished: 6:58 p.m. PT by Me
Yeah, yeah, yeah -- we know this has been out for a little while. So sue us.
Anyway, the X-Games has announced its full schedule (which is subject to change, of course) for this summer (Aug. 2-5) in LA (never mind the fact that more than half of it takes place in Carson about 15 miles away from LA).
So much for our dislike of parentheses.
Here's what you need to know: Skateboard Big Air, the coolest event, is on Aug. 2. Skatebopard Vert finals, which is expected to feature Shaun White doing 65 attempts at a 1080.
Read the full story.
Tony Hawk, Guitars and War Save Activision
Published: 2:42 p.m. PT by Me
Maybe video game maker Activision didn't quite need to be saved, but the company is expected to post record-breaking revenue numbers of approximately $1.51 billion for the latest fiscal year, thanks to strong holiday sales of titles like Guitar Hero II, Call of Duty 3, and Tony Hawk's Project 8. On top of that, the company is expected to do more than $300 million in business in the first quarter of 2007 -- more than $100 million than the company itself expected.
The company still has some issues with stock back-dating (ahem, can you say $67 million issues?) and some reports to turn in to NASDAQ so it doesn't get delisted, but it looks as though those issues will be worked out...
The full story.
Everest Climber to be Buried Nine Years After Left to Die
Published: 1:02 a.m. PT by Me
The story isn't as harsh as the title sounds: The climber had to be left, or the entire group would have likely died. The problem, though (besides the climber dying), is that the climber who was left for dead stayed in that position for nine years. Now, one of the climbers who was forced to leave her is heading back to bury her.
Talk about extreme.
Read more.
Surfshop Included in 100 Places Every Woman Should Go Travel Guide
Published: 12:21 a.m. PT by Me
Paradise Surf Shop in Santa Cruz, geared primarily for the ladies, has been listed in an acclaimed author's travel list of the 100 Places Every Woman Should Go.
What's funny about this list is that as kids, we used to crank call that place all the time. Not the sharpest tools in the shed running that joint. We grew up though, and stopped calling them. About two weeks ago.
Read the full story.
Aussies Beware, There's Sharks in 'Dem Waters
Published: 12:02 a.m. PT by Me
Of course, that just means less swimmers in the water to avoid for the surfers.
More.
