Flip Skateboards
The guys over at Flip Skateboards have been keeping busy by nabbing medals at X Games 14 (congrats to Bob Burnquist for winning this years’ Big Air competition and to Rune Gilfberg for winning the Men’s Superpark competition), killing at the Quiksilver Bowlriders (congrats to Rune taking first place for the second straight year), and hanging out at the Puzzled Tour.
In addition to housing some of the most amazing and talented skaters in the world, Flip also has some great gear under its belt. Be sure to make your way over to to their site to checkout the latest.
Cliche Sakteboards
The newly released Cliche Skateboards Fall ‘08/Winter ‘09 Catalog features a grip of new printer tees, special tees and shirts, sweats, pants, jackets, caps, beanies, accessories, hardware, and decks. Sizes range from S to XL for shirts, 28-36 for pants, and 7-7.5 for hats.
Check out the full catalog at ClicheSkateboards.com
Science Skateboards
Science Skateboards has released six new decks boasting artwork from Jethro Haynes, Stevie Gee, Jon Burgerman, Ilovedust, MrGauky, and Koa. Each board is made with 100% Canadian Maple plywood pressed in California for a new, lighter construction.
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Win Custom Mini-Munnys @ Brand New Intention
What’s better than getting your hands on exclusive, extremely limited t-shirts designed by Bucky Lastard? Usually, the answer to this question is an easy one: NOTHING. However, Brand New Intention has teamed up with Lastard to give you the chance to win custom mini-munnys when you purchase one (or more!) of these great t-shirts.
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Fallen Footwear Relief Sweater
Fallen Footwear’s Fall 2008 line showcases more great wear from your favorite independent footwear company. In addition to the usual suspects, the new lineup features a philanthropic AIDS relief sweater. $5 from every relief sweater sold will support the fight against childhood AIDS.
It’s your turn to take a stance.
Flourish Pro Series by Blueprint Skateboards
Blueprint Skateboards has released the Flourish Pro Series today which includes five boards ranging in size from 7.5″ to 8.25″. Although the new series takes a slight departure from the more vibrant, pop-art designs we’ve grown accustomed to, the detail-oriented filigree work is impeccable.
Be sure to hit up your local skate store in the coming weeks to check ‘em out up close and person.
Slave Skateboard Decks
If you haven’t had a chance to check out Black Box Distribution’s latest venture, now’s your chance. The brainchild of professional skateboarder Jamie Thomas, Black Box delivers a ghostly slew of retro-grunge decks, wheels, t-shirts, hoodies, and hats to be distributed on a limited basis.
Check out the full catalog at WorldWideSlave.com
Karen Jones Wins Women's Vert Title at X Games 14
Karen Jones out-shined defending champion Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins to take gold in the Women’s Skateboarding Vert contest at X Games 14.
“This is the thing I wanted the most,” Jones said. “It’s so stupid and I’m not supposed to like contests and care about it. I just sucked last year and the year before so I got obsessive about doing good on it.”
Jones edged out her competition by using a series of smaller technical tricks including a varial mute, a finger flip, and a lolli-pop shuv-it rather than depending on larger, more signature moves.
Congrats!
Ray Underhill
Ray Underhill passed away on August 1, 2008 due to complications relating to his Chordoma cancer. An asset to the skateboard community, Ray turned pro in 1987 and was subsequently featured in the Bones Brigade videos ‘The Search For Animal Chin’ (1987) and ‘Ban This’ (1989).
He will be missed by many.
Share your condolences with Ray’s family and friends at RayUnderhill.com.
Stereo Sound Agency Summer Catalog
Stereo Sound Agency has made it possible to grab some of their vintage decks this summer by reissuing popular styles from back in the day.
Founded in 1992 by pro skateboarders and longtime friends Jason Lee and Chris Pastras, Stereo revolutionized skateboard graphics by incorporating street art, 50’s and 60’s design, Jazz album art, and ideas pulled from vintage men’s magazines into their designs. Their innovative approach to skating was quickly accepted by the skateboard community.
After a three-year hiatus (’00-’03) Lee and Pastras joined forces again and relaunched Stereo under Giant Distribution. Armed with a new team of skateboarders and influential artists, musicians, actors and individuals, they quickly gained momentum. In 2006, Stereo parted ways with Giant Distribution due to a natural progression toward establishing themselves independently. Since, Stereo Sound Agency has reemerged as some of the most naturally gifted and innovative skateboarders on the scene.
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