Skateboard Grab Bag: Skateboard Commuters, Zac Efron Skates, The Ripstik, Skateboarding and Camps (Posted 8/4/2008)

Coverage of skateboard commuting in Los Angeles *, Zac Efron with a skateboard, the popularity of the Ripstik, and skateboarding in summer camps. Search *

Skateboard Grab Bag: New Skateparks in USA, Canada, and UK (Posted 8/4/2008)

Several new skateparks * have been announced to be completed, in development, or in planning in the USA *, Canada *, and England *. Locations include Angmering, UK *; Northbrook, Canada, St. Lucie, Florida *; West Oakland, California *; Newport, Virginia *; Little Butte, Oregon *; Whitman, Massachusetts *; Nova Scotia, Pembroke, Portage, and Saint John, Canada. Search *

Skateboard News Grab Bag: Comet To Ithaca; Human-Powered Offroad "Skateboard" (Posted 10/19/2007)

Currently-California *-based company Comet Skateboards *, which is set to make a biodegradable "Green" skateboard with partner e2e Materials, is moving to Ithaca to be closer to its partner. Also, 22-year old Kiwi industrial designer Ben Thomsen won the top prize in the Designers Institute's national award for his skateboard-like device designed to move on grass under human power. Search *

Nike Skateboarding's First Video Premiers in Vancouver To Mixed Reactions (Posted 10/19/2007)

Nike * SB premiered their first skateboard movie in Vancouver, British Columbia *. "They're a big company that bought an image, which anyone with money can do," said Michelle Pezel of local skateshop Antisocial. Added Steve Guisinger of Consolidated Skateboards, "It's kind of like they're distracting these core shops, while they're hijacking the industry in the background." 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 *

Skateboard Park Rescued By Florida Family At Suggestion of Jen O'Brien (Posted 1/10/2005)

Daytona, Florida *'s Stone Edge Skate Park fell into such disrepair that many skateboarders had assumed it closed. And it was about to be bulldozed if not for the last-minute intercession of world champion skateboarder and Daytona Beach native Jen O'Brien *. Search *

Los Angeles Mission Receives 2000 Pairs Etnies Shoes (Posted 4/3/2004)

Friday, April 9, 2004 *, the Los Angeles * Mission plans to serve "nearly 3,000 hot meals to adults and children, wash and care for the feet of the homeless", and leave many with a new pair of Etnies * shoes to boot. Search *

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