Skateboard Art: History, Preservation, and Disposability

Sean Cliver, artist, skater and writer, recently organized the pop-culture influences into the new book "Disposable: A History of Skateboard Art." The 228-page volume includes full-color photos of decks complete with histories and anecdotes from the artists that designed them, including Steve Caballero *, Marc McKee and Ed Templeton *, and the skaters that used/ruined them, including Lance Mountain *, Jason Lee * and Tony Hawk *. (Full Article) Search *
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Andy Mac Zon Skateboard Sells On Amazon For $40 Complete

Andy Macdonald * and Amazon.com have announced the new Andy Mac Zon Skateboard, for sale only through Amazon.com and carrying a list price of $100, complete-- though it's currently being sold for $39.99. "I want to expose as many kids to skating as possible, whether they can afford a $100 skateboard or not." (Full Article) Search *
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A1 Skateboards - Online Shop

A1 Skateboards is an online store selling decks, trucks *, wheels *, ramps, rails, videos, complete skateboards, protective equipment, other skateboard goods, and clothing. Located in San Diego, California *. www.a1skateboards.com/?source=sbd Search * Related
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"Lords Of Dogtown" Skateboard Movie to Follow "Dogtown and Z-Boys"

Casting is partly complete for "Lords of Dogtown *," the fictional take on Stacy Peralta *'s"Dogtown and Z-Boys *". The film is to follow a group of surfers who were instrumental in starting the skateboard movement in Venice/Santa Monica (Dogtown) in the 1970s. The cast is to include Nikki Reed ("Thirteen"), Heath Ledger, Emile Hirsch ("The Girl Next Door") Victor Rasuk ("Raising Victor Vargas") and John Robinson ("Elephant"), who will reportedly play Stacy Peralta. (Full Article) Search *
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Juice Sound, Surf and Skateboard Magazine Turns 10

The magazine that calls itself "corporate skateboarding's worst nightmare" has completed its first decade of publication. "We're the last of the underground mags. Why? Because we skateboard and we care," says editor Murph. "Juice Magazine * is the only magazine that’s worth a sh*t and I support it completely." -Duane Peters *. (Full Article) Search *
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"Green" Skateboard Invented

e2e Materials of Ithica, New York *, has announced a biodegradable composite which is made completely of plant materials and which can, at least in concept, be used to make skateboards. The material is said to be ten times stronger and 25 percent lighter than current particleboards, and made from fibers of plants including bamboo, pineapple, and coconut. (Full Article) Search *
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Santa Cruz To Build $1.3M Skateboard Park With Full Loop

Construction has reportedly begun on the Mike Fox Skatepark *, a new 15,000 square foot facility along the San Lorenzo River. When complete, the park will sport a full pipe, a peanut shaped pool with pool coping and tile, and a street course. (Full Article) Search *
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Allstar Invitational Skateboard Contest, May 23 2003

Information about the SmartBomb Allstar Invitational, to take place at the Northridge Skatepark * in Los Angeles *, at 5pm on May 23rd, 2003 *. Skaters expected to attend include Chris Gentry *, Kareem Campbell *, Mike Crum *, Tas Pappas *, Mike Taylor *, Omar Hassan *, and Paul Rodriguez *. (extract: ...May 23rd, 2003. Apparently Smartbomb has invited skateboard celebrities Chris Gentry, Kareem Campbell, Mike Crum...Fabrizio Santos. Also expected are members of skateboard teams including Shorty's *, Guerilla Union, Val...that over two thousand dollars worth of complete skateboards will be raffled off at the...) (Full Article) Search *
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Skate park proposed for city of Rowlett, Texas

"The Herfurth Park pool has probably seen its last butterfly stroke and water aerobics class. City officials say it's time to fill it up with concrete and turn it over to the grinders. The Parks and Recreation Department has proposed creating a skateboard park on the site, complete with ramps, rails and half- and quarter-pipes." (Full Article) Search *
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Noggin Network Seeks Teen Skateboard Riders For Pilot

Noggin is working on the pilot episode of a new series aimed at giving a fresh approach to getting through teenage life. Casting for teen skateboarders hosts, preferably a co-ed group of friends, is currently occuring in Los Angeles *. Assuming the show goes into production, ten to twelve episodes are expected to be filmed. Casting of skateboarders is expected to be complete by Friday, January 9th 2004 *. (Full Article) Search *
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