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.