24th Dec: Merry Xmas!

28th Nov: A Cult Classic From Vans

One for fans of the 80s cult classic BMX film 'RAD'. Vans have released some very limited edition shoes in the colours of the 3 teams in the film and as a bonus each pair inckudes a free BMX pad set. The Syndicate Authentic shoe is going to be one of the most exclusive shoes this season.

23 Nov: Chilled to the Bone!

Ever been 'chilled to the bone'? well in these, It'd really show! Anti-Hero Hey Boney and Globe Skeleton are just two items in our large range of stylish and different gloves for the winter.

12th Nov: Alien Hoodies

Check out this new Alien Workshop Hoodie. The Veritas Sherpa Lined hoody definitely the only thing to wear if you are going to be defending Hoth against the evil Imperial Stormtroopers. ( OOPS! me thinks perhaps I watched too much Star Wars on tele at the weekend!)

9th Nov: A Very Satanic Xmas one and all!

If you like Slayer You'll love these we've some choice new decks from Plan B: a whole range of Slayer album themed skateboards featuring some of their best ever covers just in time to bring some Satanic mayhem to those boring Christian festivities!

9th Nov: At last! A Skating Event in Barrow.

Skating event in Barrow!

We're premiering the new ' Better than life ' DVD from Death Skateboards at the Canteen this coming Tuesday(13th). Kick off at 7:30. Can't skateboard inside but we'll have a life size projection running the new Tony Hawk game from EA games which should give plenty of ammusement. Hope we'll see some of you there!

8th Nov: Crap for Xmas!

Go mental this Xmas with these new decks and novelty wax from Skate Mental. The wax is great, the perfect tasteless stocking filler, the decks ain't bad either.

29th Oct: Its A Bummer!

We've just put these rather interesting 'Bummer' series of decks from Anti Hero up on the website.Can't make up my mind whether the series title is a play on the Hummer vehicle name or a reference to the war. Either way its still a damn fine deck.

Oct 25th : Holiday stock from Vans

Some of the new season's stock from Vans has hit the shelves while I've been away. below are just three examples to see some more click here, or if you've time and inclination to view the entire Vans range in stock then CLICK HERE!

Event Notification: 27/28 Oct

12th Oct: A Blast From The Past

The name Pete Dossett will be well known to many riders from earlier times. Now there's a Pete Dossett Guest Deck released by Death Skateboards. Check out this Deck! Its a real blast from the past.

10th Oct: Wheels! Wheels! Wheels!

Just been adding loads of new wheels by the likes of Spitfire, Hubba, & Alien Workshop! Now I can start adding all the trucks. (sighs theatrically!)

1st Oct: Gruesome Creature

Check out these latest Grisly offerings from Creature decks. The Metal Series decks  all feature full colour versions of the usual gruesome B-Movie inspired artwork for which Creature are justly famed.

27th Sept: Busy me!

No Blog entries recently. Been too busy puttin new decks on the site for you guys! Added shed loads of stock from the likes of Flip , Anti- Hero , Alien Workshop & Black Label to name but a few.

Coming soon! Creature Black Metal Decks and Loadsa Wheels!

20th Sept: Wolfstadt arrives at last!

It's here. The long anticipated Wolfstadt Video is now available from all good stores (Particularly Kates!). Will it live up to the Hype? 'Course it will. There's the Wolfstadt video itself, footage from Malmo, and a host (60mins worth) of extras which make this a great entry into the video market for the Harmony. Rumour is they're already working on a second vid which has much to live up to if it's to match this effort. Suffice to say Kate approves!

18th Sept: What do you get the guy with everything?

Check out this rather special gift set from Nixon. Numbers are seriously limited(Like we've only got THREE!) and when they're gone that's it.

Specification: BASIC CABLE KEYRING: STEEL CABLE, THROUGH DIE-CAST ICON LOGO WITH ENAMEL FILL. ENAMEL CUFFLINKS: ENAMEL FILLED, HIGH-POLISH METAL CUFFLINKS. MONEY CLIP: HIGH POLISHED, ETCHED LOGO.

11th Sept: Matix Autumn Range

The Autumn range of clothing and accessories from Matix Clothing has now arrived.

7th Sept Chad Muska Pro SHoe

Check out these sick shoes from Supra.  The Skytop Purple Camo Shoe, Chad Muska pro shoes available in sizes UK4 to 11 due 20th September

Suede and leather upper

Vulcanized gum rubber outsole

Extra heel protection molded into comfortable high memory polyurethane insole

Suprafoam midsole

Internal neoprene toe cap and vamp for toe protection

Elastic tongue straps and thin padding with ankle support

They rock! Trust me! I'm colour blind! (honest guv!) :)

5th Sept: Real Strikes Thrice

Three Strikes And you're out, out skateboarding that is! Real have just dropped these three pieces of blinding skate-art dedicated to Real's skaters Busenitz, Dompierre, and Ramondetta. Looks like for once Three Strikes might be a good thing to have next to your name!

4th Sept: Are you hard enough?

The Hells Angels have 'ridden Patch' for years. Now courtesy of Real skateboards here's your chance to emulate these Icons of American Culture.  The latest bad boys from Real are the Patch Holder series. 'Real' riders are already on them, Question is are you hard enough to join them?

31st Aug: Flip Trip

Flip have brought the sixties into the present to launch a range of Psychedelic decks featuring all the usual suspects; Rowley, Boulala, Saari, Penny and Co who all get the Blues on these decks.

30th Aug: Hayfever Alert!

We've just added these rather pleasant new Hayfever decks from  Alien Workshop. What can I say except that they're nothing to be sneezed at!

28th Aug: Kates Skates UK Exclusive -only 50 pairs in the UK

Eugene Black/Grey/Gum Limited Edition Shoe.

Kates Skates UK Exclusive skate shoes, limited to only 50 pairs in the UK - grab yours before it's too late!!!

Join the team in these technical Adio skate shoes. Action leather in a performance skate style, with toe and side perforations, reinforced stitching and Adio logo side detail. Full lace up front, skate style padded tongue with elastic keeper straps and padded collar. Soft fabric lining and full length polyurethane cushioned Eugene logo printed insole. Shock absorbing midsole. Grippy herringbone traction patterned outsole.

"4th Aug: I've Fallen for Autumn

Fresh Autumn clothing from Fallen has been arriving this week. Hoodies, Jeans, Tees, and of course shoes, if you want it then we've got it.

23 Aug: READ AND SIGN PETITION! Over 18's banned from London Bridge Plaza

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ AND SIGN PETITION! Over 18's banned from London Bridge Plaza

This is really fucking important so read it, sign the petition, and don't let happen. Stand up for your rights!

In an amazingly odd move the management of the new London bridge skatepark
have imposed a rule banning skateboarders over 18 from skating the park.

Sign the petition organised by Seth and Slam at...

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/892230000

Here's a quote from the parks management...

"In the case of Whites Grounds, we are not permitted to allow unaccompanied
adults on the site at any time as young people.
If a young person was to be assaulted or groomed during our supervised
sessions, we would be held accountable."

You also have the chance to write a comment on the petition so please keep
it articulate and sensible. This is a crazy rule that needs overturning so
get signing.

This rule at the London Bridge park is, to coin a phrase, political
correctness gone mad. "...unaccompanied adults"??? That's a bizarre twist on
things!

For a start the park is SUPERVISED, unlike many in the UK, and should serve
as deterrent enough to any improper behaviour.

One of the best things about skateboarding is that it is all inclusive and
trying to keep adults and children apart is unnecessary nannying that has
clearly been thought up by somebody with no real knowledge of skateboarding.

This rule fairly reeks of naive thinking that skateboarding is just
something that kids do. This attitude is something all skateboarders have to
battle against everyday and further highlights the misunderstanding that
many seem to have about the activity.

A grown man with a skateboard is not a potential paedophile and does not
need to "grow up".

The park is also frequented by a large number of sponsored and professional
skateboarders from both the UK and abroad on their visits to London. Most of
these are over 18 and banning them from the park is depriving younger kids
from skateboarding with respected peers that they look up to and can learn a
lot from. London is home to many sponsored and professional skaters. We have
very few public parks of a worthy standard and their presence at these few
decent skateparks is something that helps keep the scene alive.

Can you imagine David Beckham being denied access to playing on a public
football pitch? That's exactly what's happening here if the over 18
exclusion stays in place.

The management behind the London Bridge park need to seriously reconsider
their actions and consult other local councils responsible for public
skateparks in the UK. They'll clearly find that their rules are
unprecedented and completely unnecessary.

Thanks for your support,

Kevin Parrott
United Kingdom Skateboarding Association
www.ukskate.org.uk

 

22nd Aug: A quick freebie

Just a Quickie. OK!! So I know it's short notice but it's still worth a mention, after all, it's free which is always my favourite price.

22nd Aug: Southbank Jam Details

Crossfire Southbank Jam 2007 Update

Crossfire Southbank Jam in association with Globe Shoes has been officially scheduled for Saturday 15th September underneath the Queen Elizabeth Halls in London.

Confirmed guests include Paul Machnau, Adam Dyet, Gailea Momolu and Terell Robinson from the Darkstar Skateboards team, plus riders from The Harmony, Death, Blueprint, Heathen, Independent Trucks, Plan B, Creme, Casual, 50-50, Heroin, Karma, Spitfire Wheels, Creature, Landscape and Sponsors Globe Shoes own UK Team.

The after party will be held at Klub Kerrang! in the Crossfire Room from 10pm-late. Get tickets at www.aloud.com and search for Klub Kerrang! Tickets are @ £4 each.

21Aug: UKSSA Results

Just got this through, UKSSA (UK Skateboard Slalom Association) results from their Hayes bash. forthcoming events include the European Championships being held at Grenoble in September and the 2007 Seismic US Nationals which are running from 23rd-26th August

17th Aug: Broadwater Jam

North London on Saturday 8th September sees the Broadwater Farm Jam with a comp, jam and more.

Broadwater Farm Skatepark is throwing what is believed to be their first ever event so get down there and support them by enjoying some darn good BBQ food and chilling to their sound system. With numerous sponsors including both Death and Vans there should be some great prizes on offer.

Kick off is about 12noon continuing until late

Nearest Tube: Wood Green or BR Bruce Grove

16 Aug: Police unveil their latest weapon against crime

Police unveil their latest weapon against crime -

Bobbies on Bicycles Skateboards

Hampshire Police's latest initiative in the fight against crime is to pack beat officers off to join youths at a skate ramp. Police Community Support Officer Stephen Dean is hoping that his skateboarding skills will help him ride it out. The officer is taking part in a police force's latest initiative in the fight against crime.

Uniformed officers attend skateboarding workshops aimed at 12 to 16-year-olds, where they mix with the youngsters and get tuition from expert skaters. Hampshire Police tries to ensure at least one of a team of four constables, three community support officers and one sergeant are there for each session, held twice a week.

PCSO Dean, 22, in particular, is keen to get on board. "It's great for breaking down barriers," he said.
"It lets the youngsters see a more human side to the police. The kids see us down there skateboarding and see us as cool, rather than something they have to fear. All the kids recognise me now in the street and say hello, so I think it's given me more kudos."

Hampshire Police spokeswoman Nicola Collins said the scheme, a joint initiative with Gosport Borough Council, "lets police talk to young people in a positive situation".
She added that officers attend only if there is no more serious police business to deal with.
"If they get called up to go to another incident they will go off and deal with it rather than staying there and having fun skateboarding."
A similar scheme in which police organised other activities for children in the area apparently slashed crime by 28 per cent last year.

15th Aug: Vans Van Engelens shoe

Anthony Van Engelens first signature shoe, the AV Era, was tested and perfected by him, based on the original Era from 1976, only rebuilt to survive the punishment of modern street skating. It features a premium suede and canvas upper.

14th August: Santa Cruz Parody

To quote Strangenotes.com  "Basically, we did a parody of some of the most loved Old School graphics.". The original artwork done by legendary Surf/Skate Artist Jim Phillips Sr. has been  parodied by Jimbo Phillips Jr in this series of decks that will be a surfire hit. The Santa Cruz Parody decks are on sale now!

Check out the matchup of the original artwork (Left image) and the parody artwork shown below.

14th August: WE have a sale!

We have serious discounts on loads of WE clothing to see everything that's on offer click

Here!

13th August:Rip Curl Boardmasters A Triumph for Vans

The UK Vans team cleared up at another skate competition, this time the Newquay Boardmasters that took place this weekend. Members of the Vans team managed seven places out of the top ten.

The final results of the street competiton were as follows:

1 - Chris Oliver
2 - Ben Raemers
3 - Ross Mc Gouran
4 - Kris Vile
5 - Dan Wileman
6 - Dave Snaddon
7 - James Gardner
8 - Manhead
9 - Ben Grove
10 - Awadh Mohammed

9th Aug: Something for the weekend

Bored? Nothing to do? Well here's three suggestions. In Scotland we have the Fundee day in Dundee.(wonders who came up with that idea!). Meanwhile way down in the deep south Rip Curl(and others) are sponsoring the Boardmasters. Finally for those with seriously deep pockets there are the European Skateboarding Championships in Basel (that's in Switzerland for those of you who failed geography!) Whatever you fancy it looks like being one busy weekend.

8th Aug: Two special Deaths for Zarosh

Two outstanding decks from Death in the name of californian genius Zarosh. The Zarosh Black (pictured right) and the Zarosh Custom (Pictured left) are both quite unique like the man himself

8th Aug: Alex Duke/Death skateboards

You'll already know top Skateboard Artist Alex Duke's work from his efforts on behalf of Consolidated & Lost Souls but now he's teamed up with Death skateboards to produce some really special decks! Pritchard, Cates, Nicolson, Dainton, & Ronnie Calow all get the duke treatment with some amusingly grisly results.

Aug 7th: Birdhouse Black 6 Revolution

Birdhouse Skateboards presents Black 6 construction, the latest development in skateboarding technology to provide strength, pop and flick, while retaining the natural feel of seven-ply hard rock Canadian maple. All Black 6 decks come with a limited warranty to guarantee against defects in workmanship. The secret of the Black 6 construction is the namesake sixth black ply of maple that is thicker than a normal ply of deck construction to provide strength and stiffness at a very low increase in weight, add in the super stiff and strong UltraBond proprietary glue and you have a deck that pops and flicks like no other and keeps from going soggy long after other boards are done for. To offset the minimal weight increase of the slightly thickened Black 6 ply, the top rail of the boards are left square instead of rounded to make the board feel a quarter of an inch wider than a normal board of the same shape. Thus, less is more, making for a stronger, stiffer board with better pop and flick. Now available from Kates Skates . Try a Black 6 board today.

6th Aug: Back to School Special

It's that time again, BACK TO SKOOL Well at least you'll be going back in style with our specially selected range of shoes, accessories, backpacks & messenger bags to carry them in (also ideal for carrying all those school essentials, I-Pod , Mobile phone, magazines, etc).

3rd Aug: Autunm range from Supra

Just had the first examples of Supra's Autumn range through in the shape of some rather fine shoes and a couple of T-shirts pictured below.

3rd August: Jake Brown Wipeout

Check this video out. Ouch! Like is that an ad for helmets or what?

Jake Brown X Game Fall

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3rd August: Some stylish Backpacks

It's great when you can ride your board to the park but what if you live in one of those repressive towns that see skateboarders as more of a threat to society than Bin Laden? Well, here's a couple of stylish bags, one for the board, one for the beers? Seriously, SFR's Dual backpak will comfortably carry either a board or a set of in-lines and has a rather pretty design. Meanwhile the Quiksilver Special Art Olive Bag has some seriously garish artwork which I just couldn't resist sharing. Enjoy!

2nd Aug: Death News.

NEWSFLASH!
Death Skateboards have welcomed the legendary talent that is Andy Scott to their team.

30th July: DC Autumn Stock

The Autumn range from DC shoes have started to arrive including the fine Court Graffik SE in White/Timber and Black/White, and the Dyrdek 07 in Black/Gold all of which feature in the banner above.

30th July: A UK Exclusive for Kate's Skates

Pictured below is the

Classic Slip On Blue Atoll/Fandango Pink Skull Checkerboard Shoe-

UK Exclusive to Kates Skates

30th July: Vans World Championships results

Just thought I'd post the results for the  Vans World Championship of Skateboarding in Rotterdam, Holland. Arto Saari and Rune Glifberg triumphed amongst some of the world’s top pros and a bevy of gifted amateurs  to deliver a “one, two” for the Flip crew.

Final Results
Street

1. Arto Saari (FIN)
2. Ondrej Leskoviansky (SLO)
3. Dominik Dietrich (AUT)
4. Axel Cruysberghs (BEL)
5. David Gonzalez (COL)
6. Chris Pfanner, (SPA)
7. David Loy (USA)
8. Anthony Schultz (USA)
9. Freddy Austbo (NOR)
10. Tim Zom (NLD)

Best Trick
Curren Caples (USA)
360 Varial Mute Grab over the “Boat Gap”

Vert
1. Rune Glifberg (DNK)
2. Sandro Dias (BRA)
3. Neal Hendrix (USA)
4. Renton Millar (AUS)
5. Terence Bougdour (FRA)
6. Jürgen Horrwarth (DEU)
7. Trevor Ward (AUS)
8. Sam Beckett (GBR)
9. Nicky Guerrero (DNK)
10. Sascha Muller (DEU)

26th July: Almost a perfect six!

Got half a dozen new decks in from Almost today. Pics below. Nuff said?

24 July: Volcom Reduced

Just a little note to say WE'VE REDUCTIONS OF UP TO 40% ON SELECTED VOLCOM STOCK!!! Nuff said I think.

20th July: What do you get if you cross a skateboard with a mountainboard?

What do you get if you cross a skateboard with a mountain board? Probably the BE Unlimited.



The Be Unlimited is a totally different direction for all terrain boarding. This is aimed at freestyle and specifically grinding... ANYTHING... the board has a very low centre of gravity and the trucks are on top of the deck. The back foot is also on a kicktail to enable the tail to be used like a skateboard for kicking round and grinding. This board is unbelivable for doing tricks you would in the skatepark out in the woods. The totally smooth underside lets you ride over anything. Pop the front and the board just slides over the rocks and logs. This being a freestyle board you would assume it has no bearing in freeride but this is where it also works great. You grind over everything you meet and with the ability to shave speed and turn tightly using the kicktail it opens up more lines that you wouldn't think possible. This is not a conventional mountainboard and does not do everything as well as a standard style board but it is different and when the rider gets the hang of the board then anything is possible. The board will handle at speed over rough terrain it will ride boarderx etc but in freestyle it grinds EVERYTHING!!!

Are we there yet tour

ARE THEY HERE YET?

The answer is no but they'll be here soon, The Vans team on their ' Are we there yet? tour ' , that is. Meanwhile to whet your appetites here's a short video promo on our 'my Space ' site . Oh and there's a pretty picture with all the tour dates on here as well.

thin end of the wedge

THE THIN END OF THE WEDGE?

We've all read about bans on skateboardsing and skaters getting arrested. It's always somewhere in the good ole US of A: not any more! Darlington in County Durham has taken a leaf out of the yanks book and banned skaters!
Council explains skateboard ban saying that there were concerns about damage to the town centre.

Darlington Council passed a by-law in April making skateboarding illegal in its newly-revamped town centre.
A mobile skate park is being erected outside the town hall on Saturday to give youngsters the chance to lawfully practice their skills. The authority hopes that a one-day event will help explain the ban.
Chris McEwan, Darlington Council's cabinet member for children's services, said: "The Council is not against skateboarding but we are keen that young people can enjoy this activity in places where both they, and passers-by, are safe.
"We are very keen to hear from young people about what attracts them to the town centre and then we can work to provide a similar experience in other parts of the borough." Assuming he means to provide a similar experience by banning those attractions as well the author wishes him every failure!

It does worry me though that we're following the US lead by banning a fun healty sport presumably because it isn't regimented and conducted solely in stupidly expensive sports centres where the health and safety nazis can control us!

Ride Free!

11th July: Event Notification

The Date & Time 11:00hrs 22nd July 2007

The location : Clitheroe Lancs UK

The Event:

Ever fancied skateboard jousting? Well hey they've a castle & a skateboard comp! I guess that's about as close as it gets (if it gets any closer send me the video!). Sponsorship from Vans & Globe, Independent & Enuff should ensure some good prizes.

9th July: The Kid is Back!

Black label have announced Jason Adams return to their pro line up.

July 6th: closeout sale

35% off in closeout sale!

We're giving a 35% discount on the Lakai & DVS closeout shoes. Better hurry though, they're going fast.