Style is critical! And I’m not talking about some fashionista bullshit, nor am I speaking of any other showy display of Vanity. What I’m interested in is the particular way an individual does a thing that reflects Flow, Finesse, and Liquidity—and more specifically, how that fits into the act of skateboarding. Let’s just say that I …
As many of you already know, the San Francisco/Bay Area downhill scene is going off right now and Comet Skateboards and their riders have definitely been an ongoing component to that growth. In this latest video release, the Comet homies keep on rollin’ and offer up some ripping skateboarding along with some fresh editing styles. Enjoy …
“Has it been a whole year?? Our one year anniversary Slide Jam and Shop Party is here! It has been a exciting year and we are looking forward to 2012 by throwing this event for the XBS Familia to get together and celebrate!” Today is the day—we’ll be there—you should too! Xtreme Boardshop in Glendora …
The day of the 2012 Golden Gate Part Race began and ran its course much like any other Saturday spent in San Francisco with the Sunset Sliders; we woke up late, had some laughs over breakfast, and proceeded to shred until darkness ensued. That’s just how we roll. The following is a photographic and …
2012 is going to be a big event-season that, for many, will require a bunch of travelling. This means dealing with long-distances, overpriced airport food, and carrying around large bags of shred equipment. That said, one of the most important things you will have to deal with is finding a place to crash while you’re …
In this second installment we, the Sunset Sliders, bring to you a stellar story of growth, gains, gnarboots and of course girth. In this Northern California update, the segundo piso of skateboarding style, we introduce the incorporated city of Sunset Sliders, California. With the recent explosion of talent in and around the Bay Area, …
The stage is set—a place many call the “American Riviera”—a place rich in history; and more importantly for us, skateboarding history. The Santa Barbara area has been a skateboarding mecca for over thirty-five years. Arguably, some of the first longboard skateboards were made right here back in the 1970s by Tom Sims of Sims Skateboards. Not …
The homies over at Divine Urethane have just launched their new website as well as their premier video starring rad dog rippers Kody “no-play” Noble and James West. “Prepare yourself for the Apocalypse!” . . . if your still alive after the dust settles, also make sure to check out our Wheelbase Product Review …
The OSO is a performance freeride board and is a featured addition to California Bonzing Company‘s growing line of performance skateboards. The OSO is a top-mount deck featuring symmetrical shaping. It is constructed of stiff, 9-ply maple with a deep and flowing concave throughout. The OSO also features healthy wheelwells and a double sided, collaboration graphic by San …
I’ll be a monkey’s uncle—lookee here—It’s one of dem dar veedeos! Ha ha! Grab yourself a cold sarsaparrila and check out this SkateHouseMedia video featuring the recent San Pedro Shred! Hoowee! Make sure to also check out the full event article here: The 2012 San Pedro Shred!
There have already been a few cool edits which have spouted since the San Pedro Shred!, but Doug E. Freshness of the Sunset Sliders always comes correct with style and debonair, and this short and sweet-tea vid is no exception. Peep it, remember all the good times we had, and if we didn’t make …
We organized this challenge as a vehicle to bring a large swath of the skateboarding community together who otherwise may have never connected. We worked hand-in-hand with our friends at Comet Skateboards, Divine Wheels, and Caliber Trucks in order to bring you this experiment in community building. The above brands are from opposite coasts, and …
Our homie John Kreutter sent us this new video a few days ago while we were out skating—by the time we got back to the office we ended up forgetting to post it. Boo! That said, a lot of other people did post it and this video is getting some major love on the …
Here’s a very smooth edit from Adam Colton and the Orangatang crew, featuring Kyle Chin and Ethan Cochard getting down to the nitty-gritty of beautiful San Francisco on the new Balut wheel. Great skating, awesome edit—watch now and get stoked!
Having been in the downhill scene for some years now I’ve seen many faces come and go. It’s been interesting watching the scene grow and the numerous skaters who have influenced the progression of our sport. One thing has remained a constant, and that’s the pairing up of skaters and friends that push each other …
Damn son! The Deville Skateboards crew comin’ in hot with a very rad edit featuring our recent San Pedro Shred! slide jam event. Stoked! We can’t wait till next year!
Specs: Wheelbase: 27” Nose: 3” from front truck mount holes Tail: 3″ from back truck mount holes Length: 39 1/4″ Width at widest point: 10 1/16″ Width at tail: 7 15/16″ Rocker: 0.5” Concave: 0.75” Thickness: 9-Ply Graphics by Antonella Eva Morelli Limited Edition: A one-time run of 100 decks Components: Caliber “Forty-four” trucks (silver), Divine …
Downhill and Florida—words that the average skater would not think to use in the same sentence. In a state where the majority of the elevation is at sea level—some even below—most would be surprised to find a sanctioned downhill race with over 150 competitors from all over the US as well as 4 different countries. …