You’ve already heard of Australia’s Modus Bearings, but have you paid attention to their astonishing team roster including Grant Taylor, John Rattray, Colin Kennedy, Andrew Brophy, Luke Croker, Sammy Winter, Chewy Cannon, and a slough of other talented rip riders? Along with the help of Adrian Syben and David Bush, they just released a short video spot with John Rattray. Them bearings roll longtime.
I’ve heard many pro skaters tout Roberto Aleman as one of the most underrated skaters of the decade. In his latest video part released by Fallen Footwear, it’s pretty obvious that he has certainly amplified his renowned hard-charging international style in new ways. Thanks for the motivation, Roberto!
FTCSF will be hosting a special event on Saturday July 21st in conjunction with the release of Jack Curtin’s new Pro Model shoe, The Capitol by Fallen Footwear. If you’re in the area, stop by FTC for free bubbly beverages and good vibes. If you’re not in the area, check here for photos afterwards. Live music set by Cellski!
Along with Dig A Pony owner Nicholas Musso, We Are Runts (WAAR) have been putting together a series of videos narrating the process of repurposing the “stuff” that reminds us of our youth; nostalgic items of naught. The project manifesto states, “As we get older, our natural accumulation of “stuff” is inevitable. Over time, an occasional claustrophobic freak out results in a cleansing that will thin the heap we’ve amassed, but regardless there always seems to be that stuff that never finds the bottom of a trashcan. Depending on what you do or did, this stuff could be clothing, cards, photos, stickers, skateboards, records or CDs, etc. One inevitable fate exists for them all…the dump, or someone else’s heap of stuff. Very rarely do these things stay with us throughout our life, and we often reminisce on times when we had them, could fit in them, or even when we had a purpose for them. It’s a shame to look back and wonder how much life and use was actually left in this “stuff”, or what a fresh eye could [have] made of them… The idea was to take them, regardless of condition, and define a new purpose for them, pool skewers and cruiser shapes… Enjoy.”
Une capsule c’est un petit montage comme ça en passant. Celle-ci a été filmée à Paris principalement fin 2011/début 2012.
The Magenters just sent me their latest video edit featuring a quick jaunt to Paname (Paris). I love these videos. This one includes Soy Panday, Jimmy Lannon, Leo Valls, Vivien Feil along with locals and visiting friends.
Filmed by Yoan Taillander, Jean Feil
Still photography: Jean Feil
Additional filming : Steve Brandi, Sylvain Robineau, Vivien Feil
In an industry inundated with Limited Edition everything, it’s cool to see a brand like Fallen exercise some restraint and keep the collaborations to a minimum. This means that when they do release the occasional collaborative product, it’s that much more special. In this case, we have James Hardy’s pro model shoe, The Rambler, mashed up with his sponsor and camping culture enthusiasts Poler. Check the video for the credentials and check your shops for the product. Being released Fall 2012.
You may recall that a while back I extolled Venture Trucks for their incredible history of supporting some of the most talented & iconic team riders in skateboarding. You can read the feature here.
Since that article and as a result of the dissolution of Street Corner Distribution, Venture has been brought into the fold at Deluxe, which is actually just a homecoming of sorts. After this partnership, Venture has made some rad changes- most notably [to me anyway] is the reintroduction of the 5.8 Wide Trucks. Because I ride a board in the 8.25-8.5 range, I have been bugging the folks at Venture periodically about the chances of them once again creating a wider truck- the same truck that guys like John Cardiel, Mike Carroll, and Gonz preferred in former times.
For anyone who shares my same sentiment, the true 5.8 Venture Wides are back. The stock bushings are pretty good, but I replaced them with a set of white Bones Medium bushings for slight awesomerness. Instead of believing me, I suggest you see them in action: in this video edit, Josh Matthews proves that they can grind, tre flip, and turn just like we remembered.
Pass the proverbial peace pipe and introduce yourself to Kelly D. Williams, a sweet-toothed family man that is stuck with a vocation in art direction, design, photography, and brand management. His work has bloodied the faces of organizations like 2K by Gingham, Altamont, Analog & Burton, Compatriot, éS, Juxtapoz, Los Logos, Nike, SLAP magazine, and his company Broadcast. When you have 4 hours of spare time, ask him about skateboarding or his soundless music project. Email the bastard: info@kellydwilliams.com or follow @kellypermanent
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