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The UBF: Episode One was released today and I waited a good month or so for this short film. The online film is approx. 10min long and it focused mainly on Paul Machnau even though there were other Globe Team riders in the film. Pro-Skaters like Chris Haslam, Mark Appleyard, Jake Duncombe, and David Gonzalez. David Gonzalez only performs one trick in the entire film (which he doesn't even ), so I dont think he counts as an appearance but whatever he was there. Some Team Riders weren't  seen such as Rodney Mullen, Matt Mumford and Greg Lutzka.

Paul Machnau was taking care of business with the rails, but what stood out to me was the kickflip to lipslide, the hip gap to lipslide, and the huge gap he ollied at the end his first part of his episode. I guess Paul's favourite trick for this video were the Lipslides and the Bluntslides since he did them quite a bit. Even though this Episode was focused on Paul Machnau, Chris Haslam had some great tricks in this episode. Like the One-Foot Tail Grab and the (Ride-in?) 50-50 to wallride. And Mark Appleyard's Heelfip Body Varial and Heelflip 50-50 trasition trick was dope!

The Cinematography in the Black/White segments felt somewhat post-modern with a slightly vague but interesting and creative concept. There was smoother transitions and I found it to be captivating aside from the skateboarding. The Filming of the skateboarding itself was very well done. Good framed shots, camera angles and camera movement. There were some shots that were quite unique at to the positioning of the camera and the movement. I also liked how the was a part at the end that ties Chris Haslam's Episode to this one. It hooks you into anticipation for the next episode if you haven't already after watching this episode.

Originally Written by (my friend) Christopher Phouipouy on the UBF site.


Published On: 2/15/2007
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Synopsis: The Globe Team is on the run from a menace. It's hard to know it if this menace is the creation of their collective mindset or something even more darker and sinister. Will they make it out alive? Find out on Globe's 1st ever episodic short film series, as Paul Machnau, Chris Haslam, Jake Duncombe, Greg Lutzka, and Rodney Mullen become United By Fate.

Episode one goes online on February 15 2007.
Watch the Trailer @ the site http://www.unitedbyfate.tv/

Published On: 1/5/2007
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411 14-4, available November 21st! Art Director Bob Kronbauer sprinkles his creative dust and gives this issue a look and feel that stands out from the rest. Okay, who wished for the hamster?

Openers will get your heart racing and the adrenalin pumping, followed by an amazing Chaos that features Danny Garcia, Chris Haslam, Dennis Busenitz, Devine Calloway, and Kenny Anderson! These two parts alone will get you hyped to go out and skate!

Robert Lopez, from Puerto Rico, is one skate machine that doesn't have an off switch. Put anything in his way and he'll annihilate it. Big gaps? Crazy rails? It doesn't matter! Robert skates like angry Silverback gorilla with the power to bulldoze anything that stands in his path. 14-4 brings you a full part that's not suitable for the weak-willed.

The Planet Earth skate crew went on a trip to Greece for some homemade Gyros and Pita Bread, and instead came back with a full skate part featuring Nate Broussard, Steve Nesser, and Jon Newport. Get ready to smash some plates on your head!

What's young, Brazilian and rips? Why, it's Danny Cerezini of course! Currently holding it down in the OC, this up-and-coming Am is throwing it down all over the place, and making it look too easy while he's at it! This smooth part from Danny will sure open your eyes!

What's a synonym for Switchstance? Andre Genovesi! Recently added to the Hosoi Skates Pro roster, 411's got the debut pro part with the master of switch himself! This guy takes a licking and keeps on ticking! Also featuring Christian Hosoi, Daniel Cardone and Richard Mulder, you won't want to miss this!

Daewon Song, Daniel Castillo, Zered Bassett, Chico Brenes and Torey Pudwill spent two weeks touring Mexico and Costa Rica, eating some good authentic cuisine and shredding up some unique spots. Did you see that line up? Yeah, this Chupa Cabra Tour is on point!

To wrap everything up, 14-4 brings you Chico Brenes, the Nicaraguan-turned-SF-native whose ability to push should be a trick in S.K.A.T.E. Also featuring Mike Carroll, Daewon Song, Rick Howard, Danny Castillo, and Jeron Wilson, nobody comes with cleaner lines than this man, and 14-4's got a full part to back it.

14-4 did some last minute looking around and was able to snag these Special Features just in time for the holidays: The Pro-Tec Pool Party featuring Chris Miller, Omar Hassan and Jeff Grosso; the Vans Downtown Showdown featuring Josh Harmony, Rick McCrank, Corey Duffel and Nick Dompierre; and the Slam Trick Contest featuring Andre Genovesi, Chris Pfanner and Tony Magnusson (!) that went down in Ravenna, Italy.

In addition to the great articles, 411 14-4's features an interactive product guide as well as a magazine supplement with beautiful color photos and interviews with the featured skaters. Be sure to put 411 14-4 on the top of your Holiday wish list!

Watch the trailer here!
Download the iPod trailer here!




Published On: 11/8/2006
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Published On: 10/6/2006
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Click here for the latest results from the world cup tour.

Highest Air Results

Best Trick Results

Ladies Final Results

Street Final Overall Results

Battle of the Brands Results

WEST 49 CANADIAN OPEN
PRO INVITATIONAL RAIL RUMBLE RESULTS

TEAM CANADA
           
Chris Haslam (Richmond, BC) – TEAM CAPTAIN
Paul Machnau  (Vancouver, BC)
Ryan Decenzo (Delta, BC)
Galea Momolu  (Vancouver, BC)

TEAM WORLD

Greg Lutzka (USA) – TEAM CAPTAIN
Chad Bartie (AUS)
Diego Bucchieri (ARG)
Andre Genovesi (BRA)

ROUND ONE – COMPULSORIES:
Trick 1 – Backside Boardslide / Trick 2 Frontside Boardslide / Trick 3 – Five-0 / Trick 4 – Lipslide (2 points 1st attempt/1 point second attempt)

Round One Score:
TEAM CANADA: 45
TEAM WORLD: 37

ROUND TWO - “CALL SHOT”:
15-minute session (5 points per landed trick)

Round Two Score:
TEAM CANADAT: 70
TEAM WORLD: 67

THE FINALS - “ALL-IN”:
Teams wager points earned with each skater dropping once

Final Score:
TEAM CANADA: 311 ($4,000US)
TEAM WORLD: 308 ($1,000US)




Published On: 10/3/2006
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CANADIANS RULE IN WEST 49 CANADIAN OPEN PRESENTED BY XBOX QUALIFYING ACTION...Meanwhile Jake Brown Beats Out Skateboarding Legend For 'Highest Air' Title

Day two of the West 49 Canadian Open presented by Xbox at Hamilton's Copps Coliseum saw high-flying Jake Brown take first place in the KD Quarter Pipe Invitational 'Highest Air' competition while Canadians swept first place in their respective heats in qualifying in the Billabong Street Course competition. 

Jake Brown took first place over 43-year old Tony Magnuson and Buster Halterman who finished tied for second.  Copps Coliseum was buzzing during the competition, which also featured fan favourite Shaun White, as the professional skateboarders battled for every inch of air high above the KD Quarter Pipe. 

Meanwhile, Eric Mercier of Montreal and Chris Haslam, Ryan Decenzo and Paul Machnau, all from British Columbia, each finished first in their respective heats to advance to tomorrow's Billabong Street Course Semi Final action.

"Hamilton fans, along with the great field of pro skateboarders, have made today one of the most exciting days in the five-year history of the West 49 Canadian Open," said Mark Taylor, Vice President of Event Properties for IMG Canada.  "Jake Brown fought hard and won the Highest Air contest over some very tough competitors, and the fans were thrilled to see the Canadians do so well in the street competition.  We're looking forward to the fans coming out tomorrow to cheer the Canadian men on in the street finals."

The West 49 Canadian Open continues tomorrow with women's finals in the Billabong Street competition kicking the day off at 10:30 a.m. before the Canadians attempt to advance to tomorrow's men's finals at 3:30 p.m.  The Canadian men will be facing stiff competition from defending West 49 Champion Greg Lutzka as well as top pro Chad Bartie.  Fans are also reminded to be in their seats at 2:30 p.m. when the 'Best Trick' contest takes place at 2:30 on the KD Quarter Pipe.

Fans at home are also reminded that they are able to tune in to the event via the West 49 Canadian Open live webcast on Sympatico MSN at www.CanadianOpenSkateboard.com



Published On: 10/1/2006
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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 152nd 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 1st, 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

Error!

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 24th 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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Saturday, September 02, 2006
Skatespot: From Van to Slam and back Again

Calgary Slams

The circus rolled into Calgary last weekend. Slam, which moved from Vancouver to Cowtown, this year, hasn't weathered the move too well. Under new ownership  for the past 2 years, it's become more like a Rightguard ad and less like the homegrown contest that grew into a world-class event. Part of the of the problem is that it's no longer being managed by people who actually skate and have experience in the industry. Just the same it's always fun to see what unique course New LIne will come up with, and see your favourite locals skate with international pros. Last year's course was granite-enriched and pure-street-ish, this year more artifice with a mini-golf/cartoon flava - Peanuts doghouse, iced out gold-chain rail and an arcing Spiderman rail, plus a rolling My Humps ledge just for fun. Tech maestro Micky Pappa beat out Will Christafaro and some older and taller competition to win the Es Game of Skate. The comp overall was pretty fun, but not as many pros as in past years. Contest Results: 1. Greg Lutzka,  2. Chad Bartie, Australia;  VanCity's Ryan DeCenzo, Magnus Hanson and Nathan LaCoste, placed 3rd, 4th and 5th, 6th was Calgary's Ryan Oughton, 7. Dayne Brummet, 8. Sascha Daley, 9. Tony Trujillo, 10. Danny Fuenzalida; other good runs for Canucks were: 11. Scott DeCenzo, 12. Sheldon Meleshinski, 15. Chris Haslam, 16. Eric Mercier,  17. Jesse Langden, 19.Josh Evin (who also placed 10th in vert),  20.Greg Brewer,  21. Trevor Houlihan, 22. Josh Clark,  23. Micky Pappa and 25. Geoff Dermer, Vancouver. Men's Vert: 1. Rob Lorifice, 2. Sandro Dias, 3. Neal Hendrix. Girls' Street: 1. Lacey Baker,  2. Vanessa Torres,  3. Lauren Perkins. Canadian Kristen Zurwick came in 7th. Girls' Vert: 1. Karen Jones, 2. Holly Lyons, 3. Vanessa Torres  4. Amy Caron and Vancouver's Alison "Nugget" Matasi placed 5th.

East Infection

Spectrum's Prez Jim Barnum joined "East Coast Skate Militia" Richard Sarrazin, Steve Lange and Brent Jordan in skatepark and spot entrenched North Carolina's Outer Banks. Am Getting Paid goes down Sept. 23, 24 amd 25 at South-Parc skatepark in Montreal - check south-parc.com for more details. Bad news from Montreal - the Big O Pipe is in jeopardy. A soccer stadium is is plaaned for that site, which could mean the end of the Pipe's existence. Montreal skaters are organizing to try to save the classic spot: go to their website and sign their guest book to help Save the Big O pipe.

http://www.savethepipe.blogspot.com/

Back in the Van

The Underworld sponsored Fraser Heights Comp went down Aug 19. First place went to Ryan Decenzo, 2nd Dustin, Montie, 3rd Magnus Hanson. The Vancouver Skatepark Coalition voted in thier new Board. Congrats to Michelle Pezel (Prez), Jeff Chan (VP), Char Hunter (Treasurer) and Lee Ann Slade (Secretary). A main priority is getting Leeside built - soon and right. Check vspc.ca and antisocialshop.com for upcoming meetings. Summer End Skate Jam, put on by Underworld Skateshop is Sept. 3rd at the Downtown Plaza, with lots of cash prizes for best tricks. After party at Lucy Mae Browns. Coming up, the official opening of Quilchena Park is Sept. 9, with demos planned. Hope they fix the bad coping job before it goes down. Plus Matix and Supra's Greatful Shred Tour, with your shredologists: Marc Johnson, Daewon, McCrank, Biebel, Danny Garcia, Mikey Taylor, as well as Travis Stenger and Mike McDermott. Signing at Antisocial at 3pm Sept. 20, and The Source Skate Shop, Calgary, Sept. 24, 3 pm.Demo in Van at the Plaza (Georgia Viaduct) and Calgary at the Millenium Park; both demos at 5 pm.

D-Rock and Miss Kim

downspace@telus.net

 

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Updated On: 9/2/2006 at 9:06 PM

Saturday, September 02, 2006
Skatespot World Tour - Survivors’ Account

This summer, Skatespot mediasupernova toured all 4 major international cities, starting with Winnipeg - now international centre number one. Is too, you bullies, judging by its new Plaza at the Forks, maybe the best streetpark yet. A well-composed architectural landscape, it’s big, (stairs, rails, banks, granite ledges) and distinguished by details - 2 sculptures, one a fish-like steel cantilever next to a China Banks replica, one a steel/concrete ribbon we call “My Humps”, plus local skate-art displays. New Line creatively multiplied the banked-ledge-next-to-stair element from Vancouver’s plaza; the pool-like bowls include oververt clamshell and cradle. Thanks RJ/Kyle of New Line, to Mr. Burns’ (true fact) donation of $2 million (Excellent, Smithers) and to Sk8Skates for design input. Opening week saw Koston, Appleyard, Keegan Sauder, Geoff Dermer, Kris Foley and Jim Barnum show and shred. Not bad, prairie town.

Ah, Montreal, home of le street shred. This summer South Parc hosts hella comps – check south-parc.com. Don’t miss the hallowed Big-O fullpipe next to ’67 StadeOlympique. (photos at parfond.com).  Big-O rulers Marc Tison and Barry Walsh are writing a book - “Pipe Fiends” – send Big-O photos/stories to  HYPERLINK "mailto:marc.tison@gmail.com" marc.tison@gmail.com. Known for gnarly streetskating, Toronto also harbours Gymbo’s inner city indoor skatepark Shred Central. (check  HYPERLINK "http://www.shredcentral.com" shredcentral.com) Manzanita, Oregon - We surfed, but the Skatallica tour destroys Oregon’s bowls each summer – (grindline.com or dreamlandskateparks.com)

Finally, back in Van, Underworld hosted eS Game-of-Skate July 29, , Bowl Series wraps up (Whistler, Aug. long weekend), Leeside progresses (antisocialshop.com), and VSPC’s new Prez/Veep vote is Aug. 12 at antisocial.

D-Rock and Miss Kim
downspace@telus.net



Published On: 9/27/2006
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Wednesday September 20, 2006

‘RISE AGAINST’ HEADLINES DC SHOES LAUNCH PARTY AT WEST 49 CANADIAN OPEN

…Punk Rock Bands ‘Boys Night Out’, ‘Hostage Life’ and ‘Richmond Hill’ Round Out Lineup

The West 49 Canadian Open presented by Xbox will get off to a rockin’ start in two weeks with the DC Shoes Launch Party presented by MTV Overdrive featuring headlining act ‘Rise Against’.  The launch party, taking place at The Hamilton Convention Centre at 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, is an all ages event with a designated licensed area for those 19 or older.

Fellow punk rock acts ‘Boys Night Out’, ‘Hostage Life’ and ‘Richmond Hill’ will join Rise Against on the bill.  Tickets for the launch party are priced at $26 in advance and are available through Ticketmaster, or they can also be purchased at the door for $28.

“With the event moving to Hamilton this year, and the participation of snow and skate superstar Shaun White, we’re expecting this year’s West 49 Canadian Open to be a big hit,” said Mark Taylor, vice president of event properties for IMG Canada.  “It’s fitting to have the weekend of World Cup Skateboard competition kick off with a great launch party with Rise Against and some other great acts.”

With the release this past summer of their fourth album, “The Sufferer & The Witness”, the Chicago-based Rise Against has been redefining punk rock’s rules and captivating both fans and critics.

The West 49 Canadian Open presented by Xbox, one of the premier stops on the World Cup Skateboarding Tour, features the sports top skateboarders competing for $75,000 US in prize money in the Billabong Street Course, Rail Rumble, and the KD Invitational Quarter-Pipe competitions.

White, one of the biggest names in the world of Action Sports, will compete in the KD Quarter-Pipe Pro Invitational ‘Highest Air’ competition on Saturday, September 30 at 1p.m.  White took home gold medals in the snowboard halfpipe at both the 2006 Winter Olympics and Winter X Games and recently won two ESPY Awards for “Best Olympian” and “Favourite Male Action Sports Athlete.”

Tickets for both the concert and the competition are currently on sale for the West 49 Canadian Open through Ticketmaster by calling (905) 546-7666 in Hamilton or (905) 481-4444 outside of Hamilton, or by visiting www.canadianopenskateboard.com or www.ticketmaster.ca

In addition to the appearance by White, many of top names in the world of professional skateboarding are expected to attend including Canadian Pierre-Luc Gagnon, Ryan Sheckler, Eric Koston, Chris Haslam, Lyn-Z Adams and Lacey Baker.


Published On: 9/22/2006
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Chris Haslam is on Globe Shoes.


Check out his Introducing Globe video on their website.





Published On: 9/11/2006
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Skatespot: From Van to Slam and back Again

Calgary Slams

The circus rolled into Calgary last weekend. Slam, which moved from Vancouver to Cowtown, this year, hasn't weathered the move too well. Under new ownership  for the past 2 years, it's become more like a Rightguard ad and less like the homegrown contest that grew into a world-class event. Part of the of the problem is that it's no longer being managed by people who actually skate and have experience in the industry. Just the same it's always fun to see what unique course New LIne will come up with, and see your favourite locals skate with international pros. Last year's course was granite-enriched and pure-street-ish, this year more artifice with a mini-golf/cartoon flava - Peanuts doghouse, iced out gold-chain rail and an arcing Spiderman rail, plus a rolling My Humps ledge just for fun. Tech maestro Micky Pappa beat out Will Christafaro and some older and taller competition to win the Es Game of Skate. The comp overall was pretty fun, but not as many pros as in past years. Contest Results: 1. Greg Lutzka,  2. Chad Bartie, Australia;  VanCity's Ryan DeCenzo, Magnus Hanson and Nathan LaCoste, placed 3rd, 4th and 5th, 6th was Calgary's Ryan Oughton, 7. Dayne Brummet, 8. Sascha Daley, 9. Tony Trujillo, 10. Danny Fuenzalida; other good runs for Canucks were: 11. Scott DeCenzo, 12. Sheldon Meleshinski, 15. Chris Haslam, 16. Eric Mercier,  17. Jesse Langden, 19.Josh Evin (who also placed 10th in vert),  20.Greg Brewer,  21. Trevor Houlihan, 22. Josh Clark,  23. Micky Pappa and 25. Geoff Dermer, Vancouver. Men's Vert: 1. Rob Lorifice, 2. Sandro Dias, 3. Neal Hendrix. Girls' Street: 1. Lacey Baker,  2. Vanessa Torres,  3. Lauren Perkins. Canadian Kristen Zurwick came in 7th. Girls' Vert: 1. Karen Jones, 2. Holly Lyons, 3. Vanessa Torres  4. Amy Caron and Vancouver's Alison "Nugget" Matasi placed 5th.

East Infection

Spectrum's Prez Jim Barnum joined "East Coast Skate Militia" Richard Sarrazin, Steve Lange and Brent Jordan in skatepark and spot entrenched North Carolina's Outer Banks. Am Getting Paid goes down Sept. 23, 24 amd 25 at South-Parc skatepark in Montreal - check south-parc.com for more details. Bad news from Montreal - the Big O Pipe is in jeopardy. A soccer stadium is is plaaned for that site, which could mean the end of the Pipe's existence. Montreal skaters are organizing to try to save the classic spot: go to their website and sign their guest book to help Save the Big O pipe.

http://www.savethepipe.blogspot.com/

Back in the Van

The Underworld sponsored Fraser Heights Comp went down Aug 19. First place went to Ryan Decenzo, 2nd Dustin, Montie, 3rd Magnus Hanson. The Vancouver Skatepark Coalition voted in thier new Board. Congrats to Michelle Pezel (Prez), Jeff Chan (VP), Char Hunter (Treasurer) and Lee Ann Slade (Secretary). A main priority is getting Leeside built - soon and right. Check vspc.ca and antisocialshop.com for upcoming meetings. Summer End Skate Jam, put on by Underworld Skateshop is Sept. 3rd at the Downtown Plaza, with lots of cash prizes for best tricks. After party at Lucy Mae Browns. Coming up, the official opening of Quilchena Park is Sept. 9, with demos planned. Hope they fix the bad coping job before it goes down. Plus Matix and Supra's Greatful Shred Tour, with your shredologists: Marc Johnson, Daewon, McCrank, Biebel, Danny Garcia, Mikey Taylor, as well as Travis Stenger and Mike McDermott. Signing at Antisocial at 3pm Sept. 20, and The Source Skate Shop, Calgary, Sept. 24, 3 pm.Demo in Van at the Plaza (Georgia Viaduct) and Calgary at the Millenium Park; both demos at 5 pm.

D-Rock and Miss Kim

downspace@telus.net

 


Published On: 9/2/2006
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GREG LUTZKA WINS SECOND SLAM CITY MEN'S STREET TITLE IN THREE YEARS

CALGARY (Sunday, August 27th,2006) –– American professional Greg Lutzka, a 21- year-old X Games star from Huntington Beach, California, captured his second Slam City Jam men's Street title in three years by finishing first in front of a near capacity crowd at the Calgary Corral at Stampede Park.

Lutzka took home $15,000 in first-place prize money by scoring 94.50 points and edging out Chad Bartie of Australia, who finished second with 86.25 points and earned $9,000.

The Calgary crowd, which totalled more than 22,000 in cumulative attendance over six sessions and three days of men's and women's Street and Vert competition at Stampede Park, was wowed by impressive performances by a series of Canadian amateurs who qualified for the big show with their efforts in the DC Nationals and Es Game of Skate Friday.

Leading the way were Ryan DeCenzo of Delta, B.C. and Magnus Hanson of Surrey, B.C. Decenzo finished third with 85.00 points while Hanson was fourth with 82.25. Sascha Daley of Courtenay, B.C., the 19-year-old who won the DC Nationals amateur championships Friday, placed eighth in the men's Street competition.

More than 100 top skateboarders competed in the 13th Slam City Jam, held in Calgary for the first time after 12 years in Vancouver. Competitions included the DC Nationals, the Es Game of Skate, the Slam City men's and women's Vert and the Slam City men's and women's Street, along with a demonstration Friday night by international skateboarding icon Tony Hawk and his Grand Jam.

Results Summary
$100,000 USD Slam City Jam pro skateboard championships

Results from action Sunday in the finals of the $100,000 USD Slam City Jam North American skateboard championships at Stampede Park (points totals in parentheses):

Women's Street
Final results
(Highest points total wins)

1. Lacey Baker, U.S. (89.00 points);
2. Vanessa Torres, U.S. (83.50);
3. Lauren Perkins,U.S. (82.25);
4. Marissa Del Santo, U.S. (79.00);
5. Amy Caron, U.S. (74.50);
6. Rebecca Syracopoulos, U.S. (64.75);
7. Kristen Zurwick, Castlegar, B.C. (62.00);
8. Elizabeth Nitu, U.S. (60.25).

Women's Vert
Final results
(Lowest points total wins)

1. Karen Jones, Brazil (6);
2. Holly Lyons, U.S. (12);
3. Torres (18);
4. Caron (26);
5. Alison Nugget Matasi, Vancouver(28).

Men's Vert
Final results
(Highest points total wins)

1. Rob Lorifice, U.S. (90.25 points);
2. Sandro Dias, Brazil (88.50);
3. Neal Hendrix, U.S. (82.75);
4. Jean Postec, France (81.50);
5. Mike Frazier, U.S. (79.50);
6. Lincoln Ueda, Brazil (77.25);
7. Mike Crum, U.S. (72.25);
8. Anthony Hancock, Calgary (71.50);
9. Chris Cudlipp, U.S. (55.75);
10. Josh Evin, Nelson, B.C. (48.75).

Men's Street
Final results
(Highest points total wins)

1. Greg Lutzka, U.S. (94.50 points);
2. Chad Bartie, Australia (86.25);
3. Ryan DeCenzo, Delta, B.C. (85.00);
4. Magnus Hanson, Surrey, B.C. (82.25);
5. Nathan LaCoste, Vancouver (80.75);
6. Ryan Oughton, Calgary (80.00);
7. Dayne Brummet, U.S. (79.50);
8. Sascha Daley, Courtenay, B.C. (79.00);
9. Tony Trujillo, U.S. (78.75);
10. Danny Fuenzalida, Chile (76.75);
11. Scott DeCenzo, North Delta, B.C. (73.25);
12. Sheldon Meleshinski, Vancouver (73.00);
13. Chris Cudlipp, U.S. (77.25);
14. Ricardo Oliveira Porva, Brazil (77.00);
15. Chris Haslam, Richmond, B.C. (74.50);
16. Eric Mercier, Montreal (74.00);
17. Jesse Langden, Oakville, Ont. (74.00);
18. Pat Channita, U.S. (73.75);
19. Evin (68.00);
20.Greg Brewer, Vancouver (67.25);
21. Trevor Houlihan, Vancouver (66.75);
22. Josh Clark, Fredericton, N.B. (65.50);
23. Micky Pappa, Vancouver (64.75);
24. Jorge Comelli, U.S. (64.50);
25. Geoff Dermer, Vancouver (63.75);
26. Riley Boland, Calgary (63.75);
27. Colin Nogue, Vancouver (60.00);
28. Nate Roline, Edmonton (57.50);
29. Juan Manuel Garcia, Mexico (56.50);
30. Lamonzo Coleman, U.S.(52.25).


Published On: 8/28/2006
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As of 10a.m. Friday, August 18th, fans of skateboarding and new music will have three options to choose from for tickets that best fit their summer schedule and budget.

That’s because Slam City Jam evening SESSION Tickets go on sale Friday morning at all Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.ca or by phoning 403.777.0633.

Individual SESSION Tickets join Three-day SERIES Tickets and DAY Tickets among the options available to action sports fans living in Calgary or visiting Alberta for the $100,000 USD Slam City Jam North American Skateboard Championships, one of the world’s premiere skateboarding events and part of the World Cup of Skateboarding. More than 100 of the world’s top professional skateboarders will be competing for top honours in Street and Vert at Stampede Park, August 25-27, 2006.

“We still encourage our fans and their families to consider the best value and the best seating that comes with Three-day SERIES Tickets, but we’re proud to offer choices that fit time schedules, interests and budgets,” said Kleo Landucci, President of Slam City Jam. “Advance tickets are the way to go to reserve seats for Slam City and SERIES are the best of those, with savings of 20 % on the price of regular admission. But with the intimate venues we have at Stampede Park in the Calgary Corral and the Round Up Centre, there isn’t a bad seat in the house.”

Skaters such as Ryan Sheckler of the U.S. and Chris Haslam of Richmond, B.C. will be featured in the Slam City Street Championships. The event also includes the Slam City Vert Championships, the DC Nationals for up and coming amateurs, the Es Game of Skate and Tony Hawk’s Grand Jam. The music line up features Blackalicious, MC Supernatural, Scratch, Cadence Weapon and special surprise guests performing on the MuchMusic Stage.


Published On: 8/19/2006
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CALGARY (Tuesday, August 15, 2006) –– Sascha Daley of Vancouver will be doing double-time at the Slam City Jam North American Skateboard Championships, August 25-27 at Stampede Park.

In addition to defending his DC Nationals amateur title on Friday, August 25th, at the Calgary Corral, Daley will compete in the Slam City Street championships Saturday, August 26th.

“We believe that providing opportunities like this for top amateurs is a big part of Slam City Jam and we’re pleased to see Canadian talent like Sascha Daley benefiting from this kind of wild card entry, approved by World Cup of Skateboarding,” said Kleo Landucci, President of Slam City Jam. “We’re pleased to have the DC Nationals and Es Game of Skate connected to our event to ensure a strong connection to the core of skateboarding, but we’re especially pleased to offer such a direct entry to a skater of Sascha’s potential.”

Daley, 19, is a product of Courtenay, B.C. He moved to Vancouver two years ago, won the DC Nationals in 2005 and was named to the DC Canadian national team.

“Sascha’s motivation and true grit attitude make him stand out among other skaters,” said Sean Hayes, team manager for DC Canada and a five-year veteran of the national team program. “He will try a trick until he literally can’t walk anymore and then try again the next day until he gets it.”

Daley will be up against other winners from the DC Nationals series of 80 contests run across Canada, featuring over 2,500 participants. Local qualifiers were held June 24-25 and Regionals July 22-23.

In the main event, Daley will be up against more than 100 of the world’s top professional skateboarders, including names such as Ryan Sheckler and Nyjah Huston of the U.S. and Chris Haslam of Richmond, B.C.

Tickets for Slam City are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by phone (403) 777-0633. Check out http://www.slamcityjam.com/ for the latest event information.

Published On: 8/16/2006
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…Slam City Jam festival of skateboarding, music and lifestyle on tap for Friday, August 25 through Sunday, August 27, with more than 100 of the world’s top pros at Stampede Park

CALGARY (Friday, August 4th, 2006) – Single-day tickets for the Slam City Jam North American Skateboard Championships, a three-day festival of skateboarding, music and lifestyle to be held August 25-27 at Stampede Park, go on sale at all TicketMaster outlets on Friday, August 11th.

Groups of 20 or more single-day tickets can be purchased in advance at a 20% discount as early as this Friday, August 4th. Details regarding group sales and special discount offers can be found on the Slam City Jam website: www.slamcityjam.com.

Single-day tickets start at $21.50 for general admission for children under 12. Adult and youth general admission tickets are $27.00. Bronze tickets guaranteeing reserved seating in the Calgary Corral and access to see Tony Hawk’s Grand Jam, Friday, August 25th, are $24.00 for children and $30.00 for adults and youth.

“We’re still encouraging our fans to take advantage of our three-day SERIES Tickets, which offer a 20 per cent savings on regular admission and guaranteed access to see Tony Hawk perform on the Boom Boom Huck Jam in the Round-Up Centre, but we know lots of our fans can’t wait to get their hands on the single day performances of their choice,” said Kleo Landucci, President of Slam City Jam. “We wanted to remind our fans of their chance to buy SERIES Tickets now on line and over the phone and to reserve their single-day tickets beginning August 11th.”

Landucci noted there were still a limited number of Silver Slam SERIES Tickets available through www.ticketmaster.ca, but that all Grand Slam and Gold Slam SERIES Tickets had been sold out.

“We’re really pleased with the welcome we’ve received in Calgary this year and we’re excited to announce more of the big name entries this month,” said Landucci, who confirmed X Games star Ryan Sheckler of the U.S. yesterday and opened the summer countdown to Slam City by announcing popular Canadian skateboarder Chris Haslam of Richmond, B.C. on May 15th. “Having entries like Chris Haslam already confirmed is important for us and our fans. We’re also looking forward to announcing our music line up beginning next week.”

More than 100 hours of skateboarding, music and SK8 Expo programming are included in the cost of a three-day SERIES Ticket, which begin as low as $60.00 for Bronze Slam child. “There’s no better way for our fans to get the best seats at the best prices than with the three-day SERIES passes, but we’re very proud of our value pricing all the way around. We’ll be offering skateboarding, music and videos, plus our SK8 Expo and autograph signing sessions for the price of a movi.e and snacks and less than the price of most concerts, so we’re happy about being able to do that in our debut in Calgary, especially with a line up that also includes Tony Hawk and Eric Koston’s Es Game of Skate and the best Canadian amateurs in the DC Nationals.”

Three-day SERIES Tickets are available now on line and by phone at www.ticketmaster.ca and at 403.777.0633. The latest event information, including venue and seating charts, are available at www.slamcityjam.com, the official web site for Slam City fans.



Published On: 8/11/2006
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  ACTION SPORTS SUPERSTAR SHAUN WHITE TO COMPETE AT WEST 49 CANADIAN OPEN PRESENTED BY XBOX AT HAMILTON’S COPPS COLISEUM THIS FALL

Each fall, The West 49 Canadian Open presented by Xbox brings the world’s best professional skateboarders to Southern Ontario, and this year it will bring one of the biggest names in the world as Shaun White competes on the KD Quarter-Pipe in the ‘highest air’ competition when the event comes to Hamilton’s Copps Coliseum September 29-October 2.

Shaun White, the two-sport athlete (snowboarding and skateboarding) is quite simply the biggest name in the world of Action Sports. White took home gold medals in halfpipe at both the 2006 Winter Olympics and Winter X Games and recently won two ESPY Awards for “Best Olympian” and “Favourite Male Action Sports Athlete”.

Beginning this Saturday, August 5 at noon, fans will be able to purchase tickets to see White compete along with other fan favourites Bucky Lasek, Canadian Pierre-Luc Gagnon Ryan Sheckler, Chris Haslam, Eric Koston, Lacey Baker, Lyn-Z Adams and a full field of the best skateboarders in the world. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster by calling (905) 546-7666 in Hamilton or (905) 481-4444 outside of Hamilton, or by visiting www.canadianopenskateboard.com or www.ticketmaster.ca

New this year is a special Edge 102.1 ‘West 49 Canadian Open Edge Pass’ which includes weekend admission to the West 49 Canadian Open presented by Xbox, a limited edition West 49 CO t-shirt, exclusive access to a special autograph session on Friday, September 29th, and a slice of pizza all for $58.50 plus taxes. In addition, five lucky ‘Edge Pass’ holders will be randomly selected to win an exclusive back stage ‘meet and greet’ with Shaun White.

The annual professional skateboarding event, one of the premier stops on the World Cup Skateboarding Tour, features the sports top skateboarders competing for $75,000 US in prize money in the Billabong Street Course, Rail Rumble, and the KD Invitational Quarter-Pipe competitions. 

“The West 49 Canadian Open gets bigger and better each year, and having Shaun White compete, along with the move to a bigger venue at Copps Coliseum, takes the event to a whole new level,” said Mark Taylor, vice president of IMG Canada event properties. “I know that all of the skaters are excited to show off their stuff for the fans in Southern Ontario this fall.”



Published On: 8/10/2006
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chris haslam is an amazing skateboarder
watch the almost video then leave me a message that says yes he is
only after seeing almost may you say it!

Published On: 11/29/2004
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My Journal: 20/2/2005
By: bpost


just got back from another RDS sesh been there 4 times now and have met Paul Machnau, Gailea Momolu, Rob Sluggo Boyce, and Chris Haslam they were all so good

Published On: 2/20/2005
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