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Gonzales, Templeton Contribute To Skateboard Book "From The Deep End"

Some skateboarders' unique perspectives are captured in a new literary anthology, Life and Limb: Skateboarders Write From the Deep End. "We wanted things that came from the voice of a person who skateboards," explained one of the book's editors. (Full Article) Search *
    (Categorized under 2004 Archive, Mark Gonzales)

Pierre Luc Gagnon on Skateboarding

Pierre Luc Gagnon * is a name you've been hearing about in association with skateboarding. This Canadian upstart now living in Carlsbad talks about the sport and industry. (Full Article) Search *
    (Categorized under 2002 Archive, Pierre Luc Gagnon)

Skateboarding: The Sport, Explained

What are those crazy wheeled boards, anyway? This article tries to explains what skateboarding is to the uninitiated. "You might feel as if you're flying or riding the perfect wave. Maybe you just love the feel of the wind and speed. What are we talking about? Skateboarding through the streets, sidewalks, parks and ramps of America." (Full Article) Search *
    (Categorized under 2002 Archive, Skateboarding)

Toyota, The Skateboard, A Fairey, and A Frisbie

Toyota has signed deals with Studio 411, the Dew Action Sports tour, and Shepard Fairey *'s Studio Number One to promote Toyota tucks and create advertising and promotional materials. (Full Article) Search *
    (Categorized under Shepard Fairey, 2005 Archive)

The Skateboard and One Illinois Skate Team

Nathan Kipnis, an award-winning architect of environmentally responsible buildings, is in jeans and plaid shirt. He has his skateboard out, preparing to demonstrate how to do a kickflip. (Full Article) Search *
    (Categorized under 2005 Archive)

Slam City Jam Skateboard Event in Calgary, August 2006

After 12 years in Vancouver *, Slam City Jam * has announced that their next event will occur in Calgary *, August 25-27, 2006. Organizers expect that more than 150 of the world’s top professional skateboarders will be there to compete for over $100,000 in prize money. The Slam City Jam is an annual event that has been in operation since 1994 *, and appears as a scenario in the video game "Tony Hawk *'s Underground". (Full Article) Search *
    (Categorized under 2006 Archive, Slam City Jam)

Skateboard Park Rescued By Florida Family At Suggestion of Jen O'Brien

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 *. (Full Article) Search *
    (Categorized under 2005 Archive)

"Skatepeordy" Skateboard Game Show To Debut At ASR Trade Show

San Diego *-- A new game show, "Skatepeordy", is set to debut at this years ASR Trade Show in San Diego September 5th and 6th, 2003 *. The show will test competing retailers teamed with "top athletes and industry leaders" on their knowledge of skateboard history, and is to be hosted by Sal Barbier *, with assistance from Kevin Wilkens (Transworld), Mike Burnet (Thrasher), and Jordan Richter (Premise). (Full Article) Search *
    (Categorized under 2003 Archive)

Skateboard Ban Onboard European Airplanes Effective February

According to a report on today's Eupolitix.com, skateboards are considered by the EU as a "blunt instrument capable of causing injury" and will be banned from the passenger compartments of flights in Europe *. (Full Article) Search *
    (Categorized under 2004 Archive)

Pierre Luc Gagnon's Technical Wizardry Amazes Canada

"While Gagnon is a flying star, there is little attitude in this skateboarder. The five-foot-10, 155-pounder projects an aura of quiet confidence on the ground, yet there is no cockiness. And even up in the air, he is all business." (Full Article) Search *
    (Categorized under 2002 Archive, Pierre Luc Gagnon)

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