"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 *

Marc Johnson: What The Pros Are Rockin'

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Dogtown Skateboard Shop May Become Landmark (Posted 4/25/2007)

The building which housed original Zephyr Surfboard Productions shop, which sponsored the Z-boys/Dogtown skateboarding team in the mid-70's, is being considered for protective landmark status in the town of Santa Monica, California *. 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 *

Skate Warehouse

Completes, decks, trucks *, wheels *, shows, clothing, videos, backpacks, clothing and accessories. From San Luis Obispo. Search * Related

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 *

Simplewood

"A growing UK * skate team." Profiles, images, vidoes, trick tips *, uk skatespot map, more. Search * Related

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