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See his run at www.skateparkoftampa.com/

2008 Tampa Am Street Final Results

1-Ryan Decenzo

2-Ben Hatchell

3-Davis Torgerson

4-Felipe Gustavo

5-Vincent Alvarez

6-Chazz Ortiz

7-Chris Gregson

8-Shane O'Neill

9-Taylor Smith

10-Filipe Ortiz


2008 Tampa Am Best Trick Final Results

1-Vince Del Valle

2-David Gonzalez

3-David Bachinsky



Published On: 1/21/2008
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Q and A with Bruce Treby

20 Questions with Bruce Treby
 

Questions Asked By Vaughn Whynot

Answers by Bruce Treby

Photos by Scott McClellan

 

State Your Name, Age & current Location you are at?

Bruce Treby, 21, and I live in Little Harbour, NS

 

How’s she going?

Things are going great! I’m healthy, back in school and skating as much as I can when the weather is good. It’s been raining for almost a month straight now.

 

So Bruce when you were a kid, what made you start skaten?

I started skating when I was in grade 7 cause I seen a few older guys doing it and it looked fun. I tried it once and was hooked!

 



Who did you look up to when growing up (pros, People)?

I mostly looked up to the local guys but for pros I really like Deawon Song and Jamie Thomas

 

So who are your sponsors these days…and how did this happen, where you a video-tape kid or did they find you?

I ride for Homegrown Skateboards and Ipath Footwear.  Homegrown just kinda found me and I got hooked up with Ipath after “The Burning Whale Project” was released.

 

It must have been fun filming parts for the Homegrown Video. Do you have an interesting story from the whole time filming?

Yeah, I had a great time filming. I’d say the most interesting story from the whole thing is that I was working 6 days a week and filming only after work and on Sundays. It made it interesting, especially when we had to drive a few hours to some spots. All in all it was a great time!

 




Hey Treby, do you mind me calling you Treby; do you have any hobbies besides skating?

Everyone calls me Treby, even my girlfriend does too! When I’m not skating I’m usually snowboarding or causing trouble for someone.

 

What are you views on the harassment skater get from, police, bikers/bladders and local mouths? Have you ever encountered arguments or fight because of being a skater?

I’m so sick of getting razzed and harassed by the police and other “authority figures”. I mean sure their doing a job but this whole helmet law thing has gone too far. I can’t count the number of times I’ve been kicked out of spots as soon as I roll up. I haven’t gotten in a fight but there have been some close calls.

 

Do you still believe skaten is about roots or is it something else these days?

I like to think skating is about roots but every little kid always asks who you’re sponsored by or if you’re pro or am and how could they get sponsored. I think a lot of kids are skating for the wrong reasons these days.

 

So anything coming up these days with you (mags, videos, new product) or you keeping low?

I’ve been keeping it pretty low key this year. It was a pretty rough one for injuries.

 

I saw that footy of your bail….your a real trooper for getting back into the scene, I also heard you where more worried for your tattoo then your body, what was you thinking?

That was a rough little patch for me but I’m good to go now. Yeah I didn’t realize how serious it was until after the surgery but your right. I was worried bout my tattoo. I went back to the rail and cut the kink off to keep it for a trophy and decided to try it again and slammed on my face. Lost a tooth and knocked myself clean out. I didn’t know who anyone was or what happened for a good 10 or 15 minutes. Needless to say I’m not going back…lol

 

Here are a few simple questions, Fav AM this year?

Ryan Decenzo                                                                       

 

Fav Pro?

Jereme Rogers, He’s so well rounded on everything.

 

Last Skate Video you watched?

DVS skate more

 




Last Mag you read or book?

I haven’t had time for anything but school work….

 

Biggest Fear?

Not scared anymore. I already lost a tooth skating…might get one for Christmas though!

 

Trick you’re stoked on? Trick your trying to get down?

Pretty much anything on a rail. And I’ve been trying to get tre flips…..

 

Saying over used?

Do you think Skate Style is Important, and is this g-unit and/or emo getting out of hand?

 

Thanks for your time…hope to see you kick'in around the area around here. Any last words or props for anyone? P.S. Did you see the Hali-Park, She’s looking sexy.

Thanks to Jesse at Homegrown, Shayne and Mike at S & J for the Ipath gear, Brad Macdonald, Travis Francis, Scott Maclellan and everyone else I’ve forgotten you know who you are.



Published On: 12/7/2007
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SkateboardVillage News: Damn Am results
By: SkateboardVillage.com


 
1st – Scott DeCenzo
2nd – Chazz Ortiz
3rd – Ryan Decenzo
4th – Louie Lopez
5th – Luan De Oliveira
6th – Donovan Piscopo
7th – Kechaud Johnson
8th – Axel Cruysberghs
9th – Evan Smith
10th – Felipe Gustavo


For complete story, photos and video coverage of the event check out www.skateparkoftampa.com
 

Published On: 10/30/2007
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Vans Backyard party contest went down at South Parc on Sept. 21st
and by looks of video and photos it was a good ol fun time.

Results.
Riley Boland $3000
Alex Gavin $1000
Pat Tremblay $500
Casey Macdonald $300
Ryan Decenzo $200

For complete results and more videos go to Vans Backyard party website.




Published On: 10/2/2007
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Q and A with Bruce Treby

20 Questions with Bruce Treby
 

Questions Asked By Vaughn Whynot

Answers by Bruce Treby

Photos by Scott McClellan

 

State Your Name, Age & current Location you are at?

Bruce Treby, 21, and I live in Little Harbour, NS

 

How’s she going?

Things are going great! I’m healthy, back in school and skating as much as I can when the weather is good. It’s been raining for almost a month straight now.

 

So Bruce when you were a kid, what made you start skaten?

I started skating when I was in grade 7 cause I seen a few older guys doing it and it looked fun. I tried it once and was hooked!

 



Who did you look up to when growing up (pros, People)?

I mostly looked up to the local guys but for pros I really like Deawon Song and Jamie Thomas

 

So who are your sponsors these days…and how did this happen, where you a video-tape kid or did they find you?

I ride for Homegrown Skateboards and Ipath Footwear.  Homegrown just kinda found me and I got hooked up with Ipath after “The Burning Whale Project” was released.

 

It must have been fun filming parts for the Homegrown Video. Do you have an interesting story from the whole time filming?

Yeah, I had a great time filming. I’d say the most interesting story from the whole thing is that I was working 6 days a week and filming only after work and on Sundays. It made it interesting, especially when we had to drive a few hours to some spots. All in all it was a great time!

 




Hey Treby, do you mind me calling you Treby; do you have any hobbies besides skating?

Everyone calls me Treby, even my girlfriend does too! When I’m not skating I’m usually snowboarding or causing trouble for someone.

 

What are you views on the harassment skater get from, police, bikers/bladders and local mouths? Have you ever encountered arguments or fight because of being a skater?

I’m so sick of getting razzed and harassed by the police and other “authority figures”. I mean sure their doing a job but this whole helmet law thing has gone too far. I can’t count the number of times I’ve been kicked out of spots as soon as I roll up. I haven’t gotten in a fight but there have been some close calls.

 

Do you still believe skaten is about roots or is it something else these days?

I like to think skating is about roots but every little kid always asks who you’re sponsored by or if you’re pro or am and how could they get sponsored. I think a lot of kids are skating for the wrong reasons these days.

 

So anything coming up these days with you (mags, videos, new product) or you keeping low?

I’ve been keeping it pretty low key this year. It was a pretty rough one for injuries.

 

I saw that footy of your bail….your a real trooper for getting back into the scene, I also heard you where more worried for your tattoo then your body, what was you thinking?

That was a rough little patch for me but I’m good to go now. Yeah I didn’t realize how serious it was until after the surgery but your right. I was worried bout my tattoo. I went back to the rail and cut the kink off to keep it for a trophy and decided to try it again and slammed on my face. Lost a tooth and knocked myself clean out. I didn’t know who anyone was or what happened for a good 10 or 15 minutes. Needless to say I’m not going back…lol

 

Here are a few simple questions, Fav AM this year?

Ryan Decenzo                                                                       

 

Fav Pro?

Jereme Rogers, He’s so well rounded on everything.

 

Last Skate Video you watched?

DVS skate more

 




Last Mag you read or book?

I haven’t had time for anything but school work….

 

Biggest Fear?

Not scared anymore. I already lost a tooth skating…might get one for Christmas though!

 

Trick you’re stoked on? Trick your trying to get down?

Pretty much anything on a rail. And I’ve been trying to get tre flips…..

 

Saying over used?

Do you think Skate Style is Important, and is this g-unit and/or emo getting out of hand?

 

Thanks for your time…hope to see you kick'in around the area around here. Any last words or props for anyone? P.S. Did you see the Hali-Park, She’s looking sexy.

Thanks to Jesse at Homegrown, Shayne and Mike at S & J for the Ipath gear, Brad Macdonald, Travis Francis, Scott Maclellan and everyone else I’ve forgotten you know who you are.



Published On: 9/11/2007
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The first UNDERWORLD skate event of the summer went down this past weekend. The contest was a Game of Skate on ledges presented by ADDICT clothing. The contest was relocated from Granville Street to under the Cambie Bridge due to rain. Luckily enough the Vancouver scene is a tight community and all the heads showed up anyway. The qualifiers were very intense, and the skaters very consistent. The most outstanding game was Bradley Sheppard vs. Spencer Hamilton - they probably threw down 30 to 40 tricks first try (no joke), it was completely ridiculous. Bradley ended up beating Spencer and moved into the final round against Paul Trep and Magnus Hanson. The crowd was silenced while the final 3 skaters battled for the 300$ winner takes all offered by ADDICT clothing. Bradley Sheppard was the first out and then Paul Trep got beat out leaving Magnus Hanson as the big champ of the day. 

 

After the Game Of SKATE we had a Best Trick Contest on the elevated ledge brought by the SweatshopSkate Park.

 

 

Here’s some of the highlights of the best tricks:

Spencer Hamilton: Kick Flip bs nose grind big spin out

Ryan Bonnell heel flip bs lip

Paul Trep Fakie five – 0 360 shove it out

And the winners were:

Mike Vince Switch smith fs big spin out

Scott Decenzo fakie crook half cab flip out




Published On: 6/18/2007
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1st place - $10,000
Tommy sandolval
2nd place - $5,000
justine figueroa
3rd place - $3,000
sierra fellers
4th place - $2,000
kevin romar
5th place - $1,000
ryan decenzo
6th place - $500
billy marks
7th place
mike franklin
8th place
aldrin garcia
9th place
nick fiorini
10th place
jacob walder


Published On: 4/8/2007
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A little late on the update but for those of you who didn’t know the results of the Phoenix Am here they are:

ZERO Best Trick:
Sierra Fellers - Nollie Big Spin Lipslide

Finals Results:
1. Colin Provost (Element, Volcom, Emerica, Thunder, Spitfire)
2. Dustin Blauvelt (Desctructo, Ninja, Etnies (flow), Powell (flow), Bones)
3. Magnus Hanson (C1RCA footwear & apparel, Real, Momentum, Indy, The Circle)
4. Taylor Bingaman (adidas, Creature, Independent Truck Co.)
5. Nick Fiorini (Globe, Darkstar, Industrial, Royal Trucks)
6. Sean Malto (Girl, DC, Thunder, Spitfire, Escapist, Diamond)
7. Kurtis Colamonico (World Industries, Famous Stars and Stripes, Lexani Lifestyle, Bones Wheels, Venture Trucks, Furnace Skate Shop, Ink Works Tatoo)
8. David Gravette (Volcom, Creature, Independent, Bones Wheels + Bearings, Mob Grip, Brimley Shades, Spirit Skate Shop)
9. Scott Decenzo (C1RCA footwear & apparel, Plan B, Independent, Bones, Bones Wheels)
10. Alex Olson (Girl, Lakai, Quiksilver, Indy, Spitfire, Diamond)
11. Jordan Hoffart (Globe, Powell, Mada, Independent, Bones, Ogio flow)
12. Tanner Zelinsky (CONSOLIDATED, OSIRIS, DAF, SKATEWORKS, Krux)

Scoff Article
To read the full article hit up our website!


Published On: 4/2/2007
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SkateboardVillage News: Phoenix Am wrapped up
By: SkateboardVillage.com


Phoenix Am wrapped up this weekend.

Check out the Skateboard Mag website, they got a write up and video coverage of day 1 2 and 3 of the event.


Best Trick:
Sierra Fellers - Nollie Big Spin Lipslide

Finals Results:
1. Colin Provost (Element, Volcom, Emerica, Thunder, Spitfire)
2. Dustin Blauvelt (Desctructo, Ninja, Etnies (flow), Powell (flow), Bones)
3. Magnus Hanson (C1RCA footwear & apparel, Real, Momentum, Indy, The Circle)
4. Taylor Bingaman (adidas, Creature, Independent Truck Co.)
5. Nick Fiorini (Globe, Darkstar, Industrial, Royal Trucks)
6. Sean Malto (Girl, DC, Thunder, Spitfire, Escapist, Diamond)
7. Kurtis Colamonico (World Industries, Famous Stars and Stripes, Lexani Lifestyle, Bones Wheels, Venture Trucks, Furnace Skate Shop, Ink Works Tatoo)
8. David Gravette (Volcom, Creature, Independent, Bones Wheels + Bearings, Mob Grip, Brimley Shades, Spirit Skate Shop)
9. Scott Decenzo (C1RCA footwear & apparel, Plan B, Independent, Bones, Bones Wheels)
10. Alex Olson (Girl, Lakai, Quiksilver, Indy, Spitfire, Diamond)
11. Jordan Hoffart (Globe, Powell, Mada, Independent, Bones, Ogio flow)
12. Tanner Zelinsky (CONSOLIDATED, OSIRIS, DAF, SKATEWORKS, Krux)


Published On: 3/26/2007
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Thrasher Magazine has reported that someone from the Baker team backside flipped Wallenberg. On that same session Jeremy Reeves stomped a pop shove melon, go to Thrasher site to see the sequence .

http://www.thrashermagazine.com/


Kinda old news, but we just found this Darkstarr commercial of Ryan Decenzo. Peep it below:



Published On: 2/21/2007
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Ryan  Decenzo is now on Darkstar


Published On: 11/24/2006
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Welcome Home News: Scott Decenzo/News
By: Welcome_Home


Well we just finished scooters part A.K.A Scott Decenzo 's part for welcome home things are coming together smoothly. We are currently looking for a theater to rent so stay posted for the premiere dates and times as well as the poster to show your freinds. We want everyone to come out, trust me you wont be disapointed.These guys have worked really hard on their parts. Scott.D. part is something else, these two brother's really know how to put together a solid part. Also Scott Desenzo is now riding for the following,Plan B skateboards,Circa Footwear, Spy Optics,Independent Trucks, Bones Wheels, Rds Apparel.   His Older bro Ryan is now the new GLOBE SHOE am,also He is now riding Darkstar Wood also new am for them. Look out for new footie there,Might see him in some new QUICK SILVER apparel.And Thunder trucks, Spy optics. So Thanks to every one that checks in on the progress of the video and we will keep you posted.

Published On: 11/6/2006
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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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With Year 3 of ZooYork’s Am Getting Paid coming to a close, we are very proud to look back on such a special event with so many great skateboarders. Adding the extra day to the event helped make the contest run smooth and welcomed more amateurs to battle it out for the $15,000 U.S. total prize.
 
  
Friday was a very important night for the Underworld skate team, where they had their world premiere for Yesterday’s Future, a video that they have been working on for the last few years. The place was packed, the drinks were full and the skating was next level. For more info and to view the teaser go to www.yesterdaysfuturevideo.com 
 

Saturday was day 2 of the contest and displayed some of the best skateboarding all weekend. Magnus Hanson and Nick Merlino were having fun all day and were destroying all obstacles at South Parc. Jordan Hoffart and Keegan Sauder were some of the smoothest and most powerful skateboarders at the contest. Lastly, Chazz Ortiz blew the crowd away with his impressive skills, consistency, and courage… did we mention he is only 12 years old!
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Saturday night was the Am’s getting laid party and the Wu Tang’s legendary member Raekwon was headlining. With over 300 people trying to get in to this sold out private party the energy was at an all time high. People chanted the choruses while chef Raekwon ripped the lyrics.
 


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

 
 
 

 



Published On: 9/25/2006
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Welcome Home is a skateboard movie showcasing local and international talent.

Click on link to watch Welcome Home Teaser.



The riders that are working to Bring you this movie are Ryan Decenzo, Kawshawn Jackson , John Hanlon, Malcolm Watson, Scott Decenzo. Also featuring, Spencer Hamilton, Sasha Daley, Wade Des Armo , Peter Smolik, Paul Machnau, Pierre Luc Gagnon, Jordan Hoffart, William Marshal, Alian,Adam Taylor, Andrew Drury, Arturo Sanchez, Jermain Wright, Jim Grecco, Evan Hernandez, Martin Bernal, Saul Quintero, Stacey Gabriel, Travis Magee, Trever Sherrat, Tyler Surrey, Tommy Gudmonson, Sharuikken, Kevin Romar, Knox Godoy, Llamar Hemmings, Larrelle Gray, Rosie, Jo joe, Kellen James and many more. There will also be a Powell skateboards section staring Jordan Hoffart & William Marshall, a SK8 Mafia section and last but not least a Magnus Hanson section.


This movie is being brought to you by Jordan Mayfield & Clayton Larson, Circa footwear, Powell skateboards, RDS apparel, Coastal riders skateboard shop, SK8 Mafia skateboards, Independent trucks and SkateboardVillage.com. Stay posted for release, premiere dates and location.



Published On: 9/12/2006
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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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Today was qualifying rounds for the street and vert finals which are happening tomorrow. There were 5 heats on the streeet course and one on the vert ramp. Ryan Decenzo destroyed the street course with a flawless run and is the top street qualifier for tomorrow. Other notables on the street course were, Greg Lutzka, pulling a huge fakie flip down the big set in his run, Sascha Daley killing it with a full cab down the big set, Sheldon  Meleshinski ripping it with a backside 360 kickflip over one of the hips, Tony Trujulio maching around the course and then finishing his run by laying on his board and roling under the dog house, and Geoff Dermer nose manualling the skinny ledge with barely any speed.
 
 
Greg Lutzka, Fakie Flip
 
 
Between the 3rd and 4th heats, MC Supernatural layed down some sick freestyles and after the 5th heat, Blackalicious performed.
 
 
MC Supernatural
 
All in all it was an awesome day. Stay tuned for the final results tomorow night.
 
 


Published On: 8/26/2006
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