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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. ocramps.com Search * Related
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3rd Lair Skatepark

"This park is indoor and includes a bowl, mini ramp, pro shop, street course and vert ramp *", "The Midwest's finest indoor skate park" since 1997. Info, proshop, team, photos, events. 1207 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota *, 55407. 612-724-4546. www.3rdlair.com Search * Related
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Strict Union

"East Coast Core shop since 1997." 1100 St. Peter's Avenue, Suite #2, Bathurst, NB, Canada *. 506-546-0994. www.strictunion.com Search * Related
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CosaNostra Skatepark

"2,000 square meter (21,500 square foot) skatepark *." Apparently since 1997. Some historic information about the park and more. Site is in French * and English *. 18, rue du Tir 77500, Chelles, France *. 01 64 72 14 04 www.cosanostraskatepark.net Search * Related
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Nike Skateboarding's First Video Premiers in Vancouver To Mixed Reactions

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." (extract: ...entering the skate/surf/snowboard market in 1997, sees it from another angle. "Nike doesn...) (Full Article) Search *
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X Games Travel To The Middle East

The region’s first ever ESPN * X Games took place December 7-9, 2005 *, employing a vert ramp * with a backdrop of Dubai Creek Park. "ESPN has been privileged to bring action sports all the way from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil * to Seoul, Korea *. We are very proud and excited to add the Middle East and Dubai to our elite list of hosts." (extract: ...first international X Games took place in 1997, ESPN has been privileged to bring action...) (Full Article) Search *
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Torres Wins Back-To-Back All Girl Skate Jam & Results

"Under the shadows of the Brooklyn Bridge, fifteen-year old Vanessa Torres * won her second All Girl Skate Jam * event, the All Girl Skate Jam presented by BC Footwear. The event took place Sunday, July 22nd at New York *'s South Street Seaport in conjunction with the Panasonic * Shockwave Core Tour. ..." (extract: ...All Girl Skate Jam was born in 1997. Originally an annual event, the popularity of...) (Full Article) Search *
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American Skateboard Politics, Dissected

Skateboarders, used to getting shooed away by shopkeepers, policemen and other representatives of the forces of civilization, are partial to the declarative bumper sticker: "Skateboarding is not a crime.' Now they might add a new proviso to that rallying cry: "It's not a huge liability risk either.' (extract: ...for them couldn't be built? In 1997, the unofficial skateboard capital of the world...) (Full Article) Search *
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Chet Thomas Joins Globe Apparel

Globe * International, manufacturer of the Globe and Gallaz * footwear and apparel brands, announced the addition of Chet Thomas * to the Globe apparel team. (extract: ...A-Team. After starting Darkstar * Wheels * in 1997 and pushing himself to the forefront of...) (Full Article) Search *
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Industria Skateboard Business Magazine To Launch In UK

Action Sports Media has announced the launch of Industria: Skateboard Business International. This magazine seeks to be a "unique business to business magazine dedicated to the international skateboard industry, encompassing retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and brands throughout the world." (extract: ...has also been working for BBC * since 1997. Email him at: chas@industriamag.com Habitat...) (Full Article) Search *
    (Categorized under 2004 Archive)

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