UW Game Of S.K.A.T.E.

Congrats to Andre Tsougrianis for taking 1st place and Micky Papa for taking 2cnd. Battle was a good one. Thanks Underworld!

Autism speaks

A fantastic article from The Truth out Chillawack. The local paper did a story on their daughter Cypris and the fundraising initiatives they are doing for Austism Speaks Foundation. Read more http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/theprogress/community/128702403.html.

Hedspin, Hana, Cherchez & Ricky Mars

Dragon and ThirtyTwo sponsors this lil party. More on the FB event https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168603763217603.

Skatetalk Bob apology video

Skatetalk Bob’s sarcasm wasn't understood by most viewers, so Bob and Patrick O’Dell decided to make an apology video. Found out what disease Skatetalk Bob has had since he was a little kid. Maybe now the viewers understand why Bob sometimes says the things he says. http://altamontapparel.com/articles/2011/08/27/skatetalk-bob-apology-video/

Thursdays (and Tuesdays) with Theotis Beasley: Review 24

Trey Owens from Omaha, NE is getting his sponsor me footy reviewed by Theotis Beasley and Garrett Hill. One of the best sponsor me tapes we’ve had so far. Looks like Trey “be getting a box”! http://altamontapparel.com/articles/2011/08/29/sponsor-me-review-24-with-theotis/

Malto takes Street League

etnies’ rider Sean Malto won the overall title of Street League Champion last weekend at the final stop of the series in Newark, N.J. Malto beat out three-peat winner and 2010 Champion, Nyjah Huston, to win the overall championship title, take home $200,000, the SLS ring and watch.

“I am thrilled about winning the 2011 street league championship. To be up against the top ten guys of the series and to win after my injury is just an amazing feeling,” said 2011 Street League Champion, Sean Malto. Watch the highlights here http://skateboarding.transworld.net/1000144191/features/2011-street-league-championship-video/.

Emerica Presents: Hangin with Helder

Check it out Emerica Skate video with Emerica Europe Team Rider Helder Lima

http://emerica.com/video/hangin-with-helder/

Rock The Bells LA

This past weekend, LRG at the Los Angeles Rock The Bells. The LRG booth was the place to be. Our good friends Freddie Gibbs, Blu and Exile came through to autograph limited tee shirts and cards. Also in attendance, was LRG Artist Driven member Augor, creating custom artwork. Our photo booth was there for everyone to help capture the memories with LRG chainsaws and giant pandas. We appreciate everyone that came through and look forward to San Francisco this weekend. Stay tuned for more coverage.

Andrew Reynolds - Classic Footage

A throw back day with Altamont, Emerica & INSTANCE rider Andrew Reynolds with a “Classic” viewing of his part from the old Birdhouse The End Video http://altamontapparel.com/articles/2011/08/24/classics-with-andrew-reynolds/.

Baker x Deathwish Demo Video

Watch the footage of Altamont riders for the Baker x Deathwish Demo that went down for Pitcrew Skateshop http://altamontapparel.com/articles/2011/08/24/baker-deathwish-demo-pitcrew/

LRG x Pose-One Ironlak paints

LRG, along with Pose-One, recently collaborated with Ironlak Paints to produce a limited-edition spray can.

Naturally, the cans come in a rich kelly green, which will give your piece the extra pop it needs. The can is detailed with a play on the classicgiraffe logo, as well as a green cap and matching lids. See more http://vimeo.com/27743210

INSTANCE x Kid Creature

Calvin Saxton, a.k.a. Kid Creature, is a 11 year old kid with a huge love for life. His early childhood was hampered by severe allergies and asthma. Calvin used to plead that his parent let him surf because he actually felt much better and healthier when he was in the water. He’s been in the water ever since, becoming an avid surfer, which helps tremendously in those bouts with asthma.

He started drawing, which soon became his signature style of art that eventually made its way onto t-shirts. His art is pure, true and captures the essence of a kid with a huge imagination and a gift of expression. Cal has always had a big heart for kids who struggle for any reason with specific empathy for anyone who labors to breath. Cal donates 10% of the profit on all of his Kid Creature sales to help fight against cystic fibrosis. So when you purchase the Stance x Kid Creature sock, or a shirt on the KidCreature.net site, you are helping the fight for breath that many kids are struggling with every day. Cal called in the following quote, “I dig the guys from Stance because they let an 11 year old go wild on some socks with no rules and they understand my twisted imagination!” Wild indeed, couldn’t have said it better ourselves. From head to hand, uninterrupted by any artistic standard, Kid Creature is an inspiration to us all. Kid Creature socks along with the entire Fall 2012 collection available now at finer retail locations nationwide.

Thursdays (and Tuesdays) with Theotis Beasley: Review 23

The sponsor me review last Tuesday with Skatetalk Bob got a ton of comments, since Bob “wasn’t having it”. Here is another review with Bob http://altamontapparel.com/articles/2011/08/24/sponsor-me-review-23-with-theotis

Perseverance

Opening night reception of PERSERVERANCE presented by RVCA and The Seventh Letter, featuring work by REVOK, RIME and ROID. The exhibition is open through September 10th at Known Gallery, 441 N Fairfax, LA, CA. Click here http://vimeo.com/28113899.

VA Sport

Former Toronto FC Captain Maicon Santos stopped by RVCA Toronto showroom before the CONCACAF Champions League match. He be brought his new teammate, Bruno Guarda of FC Dallas to browse through RVCA's VA SPORT collection. Photos by Eamon Varney.

Thursdays (and Tuesdays) with Theotis Beasley

This week Theotis Beasley is reviewing sponsor me footy with the one and only Skatetalk Bob from The Berrics. The first one of this week is Daniel Cross from Sweden. Watch review 22 http://altamontapparel.com/articles/2011/08/22/sponsor-me-review-22-with-theotis/.

"Welcome to My Hood" Lil Wayne ft. Sean Malto

Check it out Lil Weezy and etnies's Sean Malto skating together at Malto’s TF in Kansas City
http://etnies.com/blog/2011/8/23/welcome-to-my-hood-lil-wayne-ft-sean-malto/

Omit introduces Jimmy Carlin

Check out Jimmy’s Introducing ad. Big, awkward varial heel over the wall!! Beast! Stay tuned for team updates.

Lil Debbie

Lil Debbie stopped by the RVCA shop the other day, always such a blast. Lovin’ these looks on her!!

KNOW?SHOW party re-cap

Here's some photos of the KNOW?SHOW parties. To see the Wednesday night's FB event with Broken Toyz check http://tinyurl.com/3eluvxw. Friday's FB event page is http://on.fb.me/py9neX.

Altamont's Sebo Walker Bangin

Check it out Altamont Flow Rider Sebo Walker on The Berrics Bangin. http://altamontapparel.com/articles/2011/08/22/sebo-walker-bangin/

Fu*ked Up on Color

Here's some great footage from the Altamont Fu*ked Up show at Fortune Sound Club last month http://www.vimeo.com/26971488.

UW Game of S.K.A.T.E.

LRG and etnies present the UW Game Of S.K.A.T.E. Check it out on Granville St this year https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=249300038419207.

etnies skatepark of Lake Forest expansion party

Last Saturday etnies and the City of Lake Forest celebrated the completion of the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest expansion project with more than five hundred skate fans and local community members who came out to show their support. Ryan Sheckler, Sean Malto, Devine Calloway, Kyle Leeper, Willow, Ryan Pearce and Alex Midler joined etnies owner Pierre-Andre Senizergues and the Mayor of Lake Forest to replant a tree at the park to celebrate the completion of the largest free skatepark in the nation before putting on a skate demo the fans won’t soon forget.

The $1,000,000 and 22,000 square foot expansion project, funded by the City of Lake Forest, brought lots of new trannies and street features including a mini bowl, street run, flow course, backyard style pool, upgrades to existing park features and barbeque area for skate camps and events.

The etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest was a first in skateboarding – In 2003 it was the first time a skatepark was created through a public/private partnership. It was Pierre-Andre Senizergues’ vision to raise awareness for cities to understand the importance of skateparks in their communities, and from that this public/private partnership was formed. etnies partnered with the City of Lake Forest to create this skatepark that currently has more than 1,200 skateboarders ride it each week. The etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest model shows that skateparks can be a major benefit to communities all over the world.

GWAR for Altamont

Altamont Apparel is proud to be the first brand to ever collaborate with GWAR. For more than 25 years, the heavy metal band has been touring the world with it's its massive sci-fi/horror inspired costumes, obscene lyrics and graphic, politically-themed stage performances.

Our Fall 2011 collection offers three GWAR T-shirts: Gig, Pit and Scumdogs. All three graphics are from the early days of the band, and have never been available on a T-shirt before.Last December Altamont creative mastermind FOS interviewed GWAR lead singer Oderus Urungus in Pomona, CA, as the band came through on their "Bloody Pit of Horror" tour to promote their latest album.

See the interview at:
http://altamontapparel.com/articles/2011/08/18/gwar-for-altamont/

Vimeo/YouTube:
http://vimeo.com/altamont/gwarforaltamont
http://youtu.be/TadupB48nRU

Battle For Granville Vimeo

Link to the official edit from the battle for Granville (presented by etnies & Dragon) http://vimeo.com/27998180 and here's an article on Lest Most http://leastmost.com/features/battle-for-granville/.

I scream

The ice cream woman is coming!

Battle for Granville

It was a Granville Street takeover. Thanks to Blaise for the amazing day!

Gone Skating

Last week, it was announced that éS is going on hiatus at the end of Spring 2012.This is a painful decision for everyone involved, and judging from the overwhelming amount of email, Facebook and Twitter support we've received in the last week, our fans, retailers and supporters are bummed as well.

éS has been providing skateboard-specific footwear since 1995. The goal was to make the best shoes we could to support the needs of skateboarders. We're extremely proud of our legacy in footwear and apparel design. We are proud of our riders, videos, tours and the positive and progressive effect we've had on skateboarding.

From now into Spring 2012, business continues for us. We will continue working with our team riders and everyone associated with the brand through this transition.

You may see a bit less from us in the magazines and online, but we will continue to support the thing we love the most, skateboarding, the best we can. éSskateboarding.com will be honoring the brand's history through it's timeline, product archives and retrospective content in the coming months.

éS began for the love of skateboarding. 16 years later, we still love skateboarding just as much, if not more than ever before. Wear your éS with pride and know that we appreciate everyone who has worn down our rubber, kickflipped through our suede and enjoyed time on a skateboard with us. And remember, if you love something; support it before it's too late.

Gone Skating.

Thank you,
éS
http://esskateboarding.com/blog/2011/08/19/gone-skating-a-message-from-es/

etnies Plus Holiday 11

We present the line-up of the upcoming Etnies Plus Holiday 2011 Collection. As usual the brand offers a range of subtle silhouettes, inspired by classic footwear, featuring premium materials and minimalist branding. The new range includes several low tops, a high top sneaker and a boot, each coming in a series of colorways later this year. See more on High Snob http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/08/18/etnies-plus-holiday-2011-footwear-collection/.