Vans Skateboard Shoes Go To Apparel Giant (Posted 4/28/2004)

Vans * agreed yesterday to be acquired by VF Corp., maker of Lee and Wrangler Jeans, in a $396 million deal which is "is part of a consolidation trend in the action sports industry". Search *

"Green" Skateboard Invented (Posted 4/30/2007)

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. Search *

Heckler Magazine's Website

Website of Heckler Magazine *, "one of the last independently owned, thinking and acting lifestyle magazines in the skateboard and snowboard industry." Interviews, photos, free ramp plans *, and much more. Search * Related

OC Ramps

Half pipes *, Quarter pipes *, Grind and FunBoxes for skateboarding, prebuilt or in kit form. Also clothing and more. Free Shipping in US, money back guarantee. In Orange County, California * "since 1997 *." Also provides skatepark * consulting service to the Orange County area. Site also known as skateboardramps.com and skateramps.com. Search * Related

Shortys Skateboards Presents: "Guilty" (Posted 12/5/2001)

Shortys new skateboard video, due in stores December 10th, 2001 *, features Jesse Silvey, Steve Olson *, Brandon Turner *, Chad Muska *, Toan Nguyen *, Sam Baptista *, and Peter Smolik *. Search *

Harold Hunter in the New York Times (Posted 2/25/2006)

Harold Hunter *, whose skateboarding prowess and outsize personality led him to modeling, movie roles, celebrity friendships and prominence in the downtown Manhattan scene, was found dead on Feb. 17 in the East Village housing project where he grew up. Search *

Shred America to Skateboard From Chicago To New York City (Posted 4/18/2008)

Two filmmakers from the Windy City are planning to skateboard from Chicago, Illinois *, to New York City *. They plan to make a documentary about the adventure and the hardships, drama, and triumphs it brings. Search *

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