Skateboard Investment In Brooklyn Banks, July 12th, 2003 (Posted 7/3/2003)

On July 12, 2003 *, New York City *'s 5boro * Skateboards will team up with Etnies *, Defex Clothing *, and a multitude of local skateboarders to "Clean Up" one of NYC's most highly acclaimed skate spots: the Brooklyn Banks *. Search *

The Skateboard, The City, and Socio-Spatial Censorship (Posted 4/29/2003)

Here Architect Iain Borden * discusses "skateboarding and socio-spatial censorship in the late twentieth century city" in his article "An Affirmation of Urban Life." Says Iain: "Cities are always places of contestation and contradiction, conflict and counter-cultural engagements. ... But of course cities are also places of power, and the contradiction between homogenization and fragmentation of urban space is continuously fought over, as urban managers of all kinds ... seek to dictate the character of social space. The urban practice of skateboarding is one such area which they seek to control." Search *

Skate Films at New York Underground Film Festival (Posted 3/7/2002)

This year’s NYUFF skateboard program mixes new independent work with two highly influential, hard-to-find classics from 1991 *. With the close of 2001 * bringing recession and war, Wheels * of Change looks at skateboarding’s reaction to similar circumstances a decade ago, as the sport went underground and reinvented itself on its own terms. The D.I.Y. style of skater-directed team videos from the early 90s laid the groundwork for today’s indie skate documentary and video directors. Also included are some short contemporary films that shed light on skate culture today. Search *

Skateboard Video Game Tony Hawk's Project 8 Released By Activision (Posted 12/8/2006)

On November 8th, 2006 the eighth game in the Tony Hawk Pro Skater * series hit stores. By all accounts the game presents a new approach to skateboard gaming, and includes Tony Hawk, Bob Burnquist *, Dustin Dollin *, Lyn-Z-Adams Hawkins, Christian Hosoi *, and many others. Search *

Eastern Skateboard Supply

Comprehensive American wholesale based in North Carolina *, the exclusive US distributor for Zero *, Mystery, Almost, Darkstar *, Enjoi *, Birdhouse *, Hook-ups, Toy Machine *, and other brands. Search * Related

Skateboard Big Air: ESPN X-Games Schedule Announced for August 2-5 2007 (Posted 5/3/2007)

The schedule for the 13th X-Games *, to take place August 2-5th 2007 at the Staples Center and Home Depot Center in Los Angeles *, has been announced. New this year are the placement of the Mega Ramp indoors, and medals for women's surfing, BMX freestyle * big air, and Moto X racing. Search *

Powell Team Update and Warehouse Sale, August 2003 (Posted 8/16/2003)

Powell Team * update mentioning Steve Caballero *, Jon Comer *, Rodney Jones *, Pat Channita *, Danny Wainwright *, Aaron Perko, Oliver Buchanan *, Jordan Hoffart *, and Tyler Hansen *. Powell has also announced a warehouse sale on blemished and discontinued decks, wheels *, and more, August 23rd, 2003 * 8a-2 pm. Search *

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