Skate Spot (published monthly in the Nerve Magazine) (thenervemagazine.com)

Shreditorial: Fall Out

Protest the Hippie

The motley skate crue at Protest Skateboards are premiering their new video “Never Give Up” on Friday November 17 at 9:30 pm at Coastal Riders in Surrey BC ( 10310 152^nd Street, off Hwy #1). There’ll be a Vancouver premiere as well, location TBA, check calstreets.com for updates. Like a modern-day A-Team run by Murdock, Protest is the brainchild of friendly sasquatch Hippie Mike Faux. Catch the stylish stylishness of Jeff Cole, charisma of Jon “J. Lee” Irvine, mathematical precision of Cisco Gooding, feminine wiles of Carrie Williams and the mystery of Brad Danyluk. Highlights include a great many tricks featuring skateboards, plus Hippie busting out his custom 2x4 deck for some kickflip roof gaps and a 10-stair early grab. Video runs a half hour and comes with a bonus tour DVD. Buy it and protest everything.

Share the Rad

Jeff Cole organized Douglas Park Community Centre’s “Share the Wealth” Skate Jam and Protest demo for all the groms. All Nerve readers must buy something from each sponsor tomorrow: Protest, RVCA, Momentum, Boardroom, Vestal, Pacific Boarder, Thriller, and especially Downspace. Otherwise you’ll have bad luck for seven years.

VanCity Downtown Plaza

Underworld hosted the End of Summer Skate Jam to end summer with a bang, hand out prizes and commiserate over the start of rainy season. As usual, Underworld put on a good event to support the skate community. The comp went down at Van’s Downtown Plaza, which is currently only a temporary park. The Vancouver Skatepark Coalition is lobbying the City to make this park permanent, but needs help from skaters. To make this a reality, there has to be less garbage at the site, as far as the City ‘s concerned. It’s something to keep in mind – since we all need more parks and spots, not less. So remember to throw out your crap so we can all enjoy the plaza for a long time to come.

Almost Secret

If you bought the Almost “Cheese and Crackers” DVD, you’re in luck. Jay at Westbeach tells us there are 2 hidden bonuses. Go to the Main Menu, to the upper left icon and press left left up. Alternately, go to the lower right icon and press right right down. You may be rewarded with big wood and some fat blunts. It’s like Super Mario. If it doesn’t work, blame Jay.

This and That

"Thatmagazine", which has been floating around in small format for about 3 years, has grown – into a full-sized skateshop, that is. Drop by 12 E.Cordova St in Gastown, Vancouver and check out various local brands such as Vancity Skateboards, Lowsea Loc Skimboards, Thatmagazine, Powdered Donut Bearings, and Strike Three Clothing . The opening is set for November 1^st, Release party coming up too. If you’re cold and lonely, Dan Cummer’s got new Maniac shirts and hoodies and Jay Pay ‘s on Co-Op radio 102.7fm.

Calgary

If you’re in Calgary you might check out the Group Seven shop’s hardwood miniramp. They’re at 2115 4th Street or call ‘em at 403.229.3117. We forgot to mention last month that D-Rock won Slam City, specifically the high score on Ms. Pac-Man, and won a shirt from a little company called Big Swell who you should support cuz they’re nice.

Rainful Wet Tour

Daewon, Marc Johnson, McCrank, Danny Garcia, Brandon Biebel, Jeron Wilson, Mike Taylor, and Van Wastell were in town on the Matix Grateful Shred tour, for a demo at the Plaza, but were rained out. They still showed up for a signing at antisocial, along with a bunch of groms. Rain sucks.

Eastside

 Zoo York's AM Getting Paid went down Sept. 22nd to 24th 2006 at South Parc skatepark in Montreal . In it’s third year, the event’s a 3-day Am comp put on by Zoo York and Underworld skate shop. Dan Cordeiro and Dan Vezina were behind the street course design (Vez was the brains behind the Tazmahal park in Montreal in the 90s). Check the site for more details: www.south-parc.com. Also coming up is the premierefor Underworld’s latest video, check dates across Canada at: http://yesterdaysfuturevideo.com

Now that monsoon season is about to hit, it’s good to do a little research on your local indoor skatespots. This month we want to mention Adrift Skateshop in Toronto, run by ex-VanCity’s very own Lyndsey Westfall. The shop is at 751 Queen St. West, and is home to some small skate obstacles, lots of fun consumer items and a lot of heart. http://adriftskateshop.com or http://myspace.com/adriftskateshop

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A.N.T.I.S.L.A.M’s Last Man Standing was actually won by John Baker who beat Seb in a confusing overtime scenario.

Leeside

Sept 24^th was the hiphop, breakin’ and skatin’ show at Leeside to raise awareness and fundraise to make the tunnel an official skate, bmx and graf site. Performers included Curtis Clearsky, Rapsure Risin, 49th Peril, Brigee K, In:Stead, Su Commandante, Buzy B and Rupinder Singh. Thanks to antisocial for covering insurance costs, and everyone who came out.   Check http://leeside.ca/ or http://leematasi.spekt.net/ to donate to the park, which is in memory of Lee Matasi, the skateboarder and artist who was shot last year. On another note, Momentum Wheels has released a memorial wheel for Lee: the 'I Heart Lee Matasi' 53mm Momentum Wheel. 100% of the proceeds go to Leeside and it’s available at antisocialshop.com and darkflavour.com. Speaking of dark flavour, Matt Smed came up with Leeside Blend coffee and wants you to know all the profits go to the Leeside project. Now you can push, roll, sweat and piss Leeside - that’s what Lee used to do.

-D-Rock and Miss Kim. Email us at downspace@telus.net .

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Sunday was the final day of the event and it was time to seperate the men from the boys. Micky Papa was leading throughout the whole semi finals with tricks such as kickflip backside smiths and switch treflips down the stairs. But when the finals came around it was Ryan Decenzo hailing from Vancouver, Canada that took first place position and the hefty cheque home. He had flawless runs all weekend, mixing techness with smoothness on a consistent basis run after run. Taking 2nd and 3rd place respectively were local Antoine Asselin, and Detroit’s Dustin Blauvelt. It would be impossible to name other notables over the weekend since the skating was at such a high level.

Proceeding the contest, Solo Mobile held the best trick on four obstacles. Nick Merlino and Dustin Blauvelt were the only hitting the big rail. With a bunch of skateboarders all busting out and getting paid it was Manny Santiago who took home the most money with a huge bag of tricks. Am Getting Paid is an international amateur skateboard event held every year and its mission is to continue to support and promote young amateur skateboarders to the rest of the world. We would like to thank all the skateboarders, sponsors, and parents. For more info and to check out the teaser for this weekends festivities please visit www.amgettingpaid.com, the full length DVD will release in January.

1 - Ryan Decenzo - usd $6000
2 - Antoine Asselin - usd $3000
3 - Dustin Blauvelt - usd $1500
4 - Ben Hatchell
5 - Magnus Hanson
6 - Chazz Ortiz
7 - Collin Hale
8 - Jordan Hoffart
9 - Will Cristofaro
10 - Nick Merlino
11 - Thomas Parent
12 - Matt Berger
13 - Keegan Sauder
14 - Micky Papa
15 - Manny Santiago

Big thank you to all the AM Getting Paid sponsors

 

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Independent Trucks, DC Shoes, Kr3w Clothing, Plan B Skateboards, Lakai Footwear and CASA are proud to present:

Summers End Skate Jam- The Plaza – Sunday, Sept 3^rd

There’s no better way to wrap up the Summer than to have every one come together for a best trick contest at the and kick it in the sun one last time.

With 5 obstacles and a chance to win $400 cash at each location, this is definitely a chance to raise the bar and walk away with a fat pocket.

We’ll have dj’s and a Mc hyping up the event all day to get the crowd pumped and support our sponsors.

There will be a lot of coverage involved with the Summers End Skate Jam and this competition promises to be one to be remembered.

This will be an all day affair with sunny weather, good people, and some amazing talent.

A perfect way to have fun and support skateboarding!

In the evening after the contest we will host an after party “Summer end Party Jam” at:

Lucy Mae Brown, 862 Richards Street -featuring DJ Kurtcorners and DJ Seko. Doors 10pm until 2pm.

Come early for food, Give away from all the sponsor, F

Schedule of the day:

·        2pm contest start

·        12pm registration

·        10pm After Party at Lucy Mae Brown

This will be will be our last contest of the summer in . We want to thanks all our sponsors for the support and the skaters for showing up to each event.

Also special thanks to the City of Vancouver.

Please fax the registration (see attachment) at 604-899-5419 or go directly to Underworld

The fee is $15 in advance and $20 the day of.

AM Getting Paid registration are now accepted at:   www.amgettingpaid.com 

Zoo 's AM Getting Paid is now in its third year and still focuses
on showcasing the very best in skateboarding on a scale no other
amateur event can offer. This pro free event will happen again
September 22nd to 24th 2006 at South Parc in ).  This
year’s prize purse is the biggest ever, reaching a whopping $15 000
U.S. dollars!
 

This event is brought to you by Zoo York and Underworld skate shop,
presented by ÉS footwear, Solo Mobile, SBC skateboard magazine,
and Blind skateboards.
 

In collaboration with Von Zipper eyewear, Vestal watches, Independent Truck CO, Puzzle Video, Expose magazine, Momentum Wheels, Dakine backpack, South-Parc, Pro-Tec helmets and protection, New Era, 411 video, Diamond hardware and Transworld Skateboarding.
 

For three action packed days, we will bring together some of the
hottest international amateur skateboarding talents under one roof.
 

Event main sponsor Solo Mobile will present the Best Trick Contest.
"The Best Trick is one of the most exciting parts of the contest and
gives skaters a last chance to get some of the $3000USD reserved for
this overtime period. The cash will be handed out by the event
promoter for every single banger that goes down.

Zoo York's Am Getting Paid is returns to Soth Parc for this years Contest.

We want to give a big thank you to Dan Cordeiro and Dan
Vezina for all the help in organization so far and the awesome street
course design they have planned.
 

South Parc is located at 8100 Taschereau. For more information call 450-672-4884 or visit www.south-parc.com

 

Zoo AM Getting Paid's registration fee is $100 CND which includes
entry for the contest and best trick contest, a 1 year subscription to
Transworld magazine and a for the first 100 pre-registered riders a
Dakine backpack.

 

More info will be posted on the website regarding all the After Party and the Video Premiere of Yesterday’s Future Friday September 22^nd.
Also stay tuned for all the details for this year's Zoo York's Am Getting Laid after party, Saturday September 23rd.  It is going to be nuts!
 

“The contest is the weekend before the "West 49 Open" in  This is a great opportunity for skate companies to come into and promote their pro and amateur teams simultaneously. There is opportunity to organize demos and/or in store signings in between the two contests in different cities.  Or you can simply get footage and film for your upcoming videos. and definitely have some of the best street spots in North America.
 

The Zoo York's AM Getting Paid contest is meant to support and
stimulate the growth of future professional skateboarders as well as
promote the skateboard industry.

 

Last year's Zoo York AM Getting Paid DVD is available! Contact us to get a copy www.amgettingpaid.com

 

We hope to see you there.

Peace out

 

www.underworld-shop.com           Online Skate Shop

www.amgettingpaid.com               International amateur skateboard contest

www.underattacktour.com            Follow the tour online

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"Never appearing in Montreal, it was a no brainer for this legendary MC to play our after-party. Also recently added to the Saturday night lineup, Montreal's up and coming mash-up DJ's,Team Canada.

  Born in Staten Island, NY, and raised in the park hill projects, Raekwon is presently one of the most popular Wu-Tang Clan members in the game. Raekwon may not have achieved the solo stardom of his fellow Wu-Tang Clan mates Method Man or Ol' Dirty Bastard, but along with Genius/GZA and frequent partner Ghostface Killah, he's done some of the most inventive, critically acclaimed work outside the confines of the group. Also nicknamed the Chef (because he's "cookin' up some marvelous sh*t to get your mouth watering"), Raekwon joined the Staten Island, NY-based Wu-Tang collective in the early '90s and played an important role on their groundbreaking late-1993 debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).

  Following his 1994 debut single, "Heaven and Hell," his own solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, appeared in 1995; while it didn't sell on the level of Method Man's Tical, singles like "Ice Cream" and "Criminology" earned him a strong reputation in the hip-hop underground. Moreover, the album received near-unanimous critical praise for its evocative, image-rich storytelling and cinematic Mafia obsession.

The " Zoo York’s Am Getting Paid" is an international skateboard contest in its 3rd year running.  Held on September 22nd through the 24th, this years total purse is at a whopping $15,000 USD.  This years contest is scheduled to be the biggest Eastern amateur contest to date with over 200 riders participating from around the world.

The " Zoo York’s Am Getting Laid" after-party is on Saturday, September 23rd, doors open at 10pm.

This will be a weekend not to miss!

The tickets are available at: Underworld, Off the Hook, Universe, Empire, South Parc, Juste pour Rire, Clubzone.com and Admission

$25 in advance

Cell. 778-772-1448

Here’s the schedule on the event: 

 

 Registration are now accepted at:   www.amgettingpaid.com  

Zoo York's AM Getting Paid is now in its third year and still focuses on showcasing the very best in skateboarding on a scale no other amateur event can offer. This pro free event will happen again September 22nd to 24th 2006 at South Parc in Montreal (Quebec).  This year’s prize purse is the biggest ever, reaching a whopping $15 000 U.S. dollars!

This event is brought to you by Zoo York and Underworld skate shop, presented by ÉS footwear, Solo Mobile, SBC skateboard magazine, and Blind skateboards.

For three action packed days, we will bring together some of the hottest international amateur skateboarding talents under one roof.

Event main sponsor Solo Mobile will present the Best Trick Contest. "The Best Trick is one of the most exciting parts of the contest and gives skaters a last chance to get some of the $3000USD reserved for this overtime period. The cash will be handed out by the event promoter for every single banger that goes down.

Zoo York's Am Getting Paid is returns to South Parc for this year’s contest. We want to give a big thank you to Dan Cordeiro and Dan Vezina for all the help in organization so far and the awesome street course design they have planned.

Zoo York AM Getting Paid's registration fee is $100 CND which includes entry for the contest and best trick contest, a 1 year subscription to Transworld magazine and a for the first 100 pre-registered riders a Dakine backpack.

More info will be posted on the website regarding all the After Party and the Video Premiere of Yesterday’s Future Friday September 22^nd.

Also stay tuned for all the details for this year's Zoo York's Am Getting Laid after party, Saturday September 23rd.  It is going to be nuts! 

“The contest is the weekend before the "West 49 Open" in Toronto.  This is a great opportunity for skate companies to come into Eastern Canada and promote their pro and amateur teams simultaneously. There is opportunity to organize demos and/or in store signings in between the two contests in different cities.  Or you can simply get footage and film for your upcoming videos. Montreal and Toronto definitely have some of the best street spots in North America, 

The Zoo York's AM Getting Paid contest is meant to support and stimulate the growth of future professional skateboarders as well as promote the skateboard industry.

Last year's Zoo York AM Getting Paid DVD is available! Contact us to get a copy www.amgettingpaid.com 

www.underworld-shop.com          Online Skate Shop

www.amgettingpaid.com              International amateur skateboard contest

www.underattacktour.com           Follow the tour online

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eS FOOTWEAR & UNDERWORLD
PRESENT…

eS GAME OF SKATE-ALL AGES

Saturday July 29 at Granville Street 1:30PM

(register at 12:30pm, outside of Underworld 860 Granville)
Switch 540 big flip…It sounds impossible, doesn’t it? Not when it comes to a Game of SKATE, where anything goes! It’s that time of year again, boys and girls, so get your flat ground skills polished and get ready to take people out of the éS Game of SKATE or be knocked out yourself!

Last year's competitions brought ripping skaters out in swarms, and this year is expected to be even crazier, as hundreds of skaters compete for Canadian éS Game Of SKATE supremacy. On Saturday, July 29 on Granville St (yup Granville will be closed down!) in front of Underworld (860 Granville St) at 1:30pm (register at 12pm). Maximum 40; people e-mail david@timebomb.bc.ca  to enter or sign up at Underworld or fax the registration attached with this email at 604-899-5419..

In case of rain the contest will be moved under the Cambie Bridge at the Basketball Courts.

Got a quad flip in your bag of tricks, or maybe a three flip rewind? Get it ready, because the winner of each stop earns cold hard cash and gear from éS Footwear, Underworld and Solo Mobile and an all expense paid trip to  the éS Game Of SKATE finals at Slam City Jam in Calgary. The winner of the éS Game Of SKATE Canadian Finals in Calgary the wins a trip to sunny California for the éS Game of SKATE Finals, at the ASR trade show, held at the San Diego Convention Center on September 9, 2006. The éS Game of SKATE is presented by Timebomb Trading Inc, Solo Mobile (www.solomobile.ca ) and Underworld.(www.underworld-shop.com)

Be sure to check out www.gameofskate.com or www.esfootwear.com  for rules and more information.
All ages - Limited place – 40 skater max – the contest is free – NO CHARGE

For more info please contact:
Underworld

604-899-8949

You can fax your registration form at 604-899-5419

More event to come:

AM Getting Paid registration are now accepted at:

www.amgettingpaid.com

Zoo York's AM Getting Paid is now in its third year and still focuses

on showcasing the very best in skateboarding on a scale no other

amateur event can offer. This pro free event will happen again

September 22nd to 24th 2006 at South Parc in Montreal (Quebec).  This

year’s prize purse is the biggest ever, reaching a whopping $15 000

U.S. dollars!

This event is brought to you by Zoo York and Underworld skate shop,

presented by ÉS footwear, Solo Mobile, SBC skateboard magazine,

and Blind skateboards.

In collaboration with Von Zipper eyewear, Vestal watches, Independent

Truck CO, Puzzle video, Expose magazine, Momentum wheels, Dakine back

pack, South-Parc, Pro-Tec helmets and protection, New Era, 411 video, Diamond hardware and Transworld Skateboarding.

For three action packed days, we will bring together some of the

hottest international amateur skateboarding talents under one roof.

Event main sponsor Solo Mobile will present the Best Trick Contest.

"The Best Trick is one of the most exciting parts of the contest and

gives skaters a last chance to get some of the $3000USD reserved for

this overtime period. The cash will be handed out by the event

promoter for every single banger that goes down.

Zoo York's Am Getting Paid is returns to South Parc for this year’s

contest. We want to give a big thank you to Dan Cordeiro and Dan

Vezina for all the help in organization so far and the awesome street

course design they have planned.

South Parc is located at 8100 Taschereau. For more information call 450-672-4884 or visit www.south-parc.com

Zoo York AM Getting Paid's registration fee is $100 CND which includes

entry for the contest and best trick contest, a 1 year subscription to

Transworld magazine and a for the first 100 pre-registered riders a

Dakine backpack.

More info will be posted on the website regarding all the After Party and the Video Premiere of Yesterday’s Future Friday September 22nd.

Also stay tuned for all the details for this year's Zoo York's Am Getting Laid after party, Saturday September 23rd.  It is going to be nuts!

“The contest is the weekend before the "West 49 Open" in Toronto.  This is a great opportunity for skate companies to come into Eastern Canada and promote their pro and amateur teams simultaneously. There is opportunity to organize demos and/or in store signings in between the two contests in different cities.  Or you can simply get footage and film for your upcoming videos. Montreal and Toronto definitely have some of the best street spots in North America,

The Zoo York's AM Getting Paid contest is meant to support and

stimulate the growth of future professional skateboarders as well as

promote the skateboard industry.

Last year's Zoo York AM Getting Paid DVD is available! Contact us to get a copy www.amgettingpaid.com

We hope to see you there.

Peace out

www.underworld-shop.com          Online Skate Shop

www.amgettingpaid.com              International amateur skateboard contest

www.underattacktour.com           Follow the tour online

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