The Hype Train

Typical Culture presents "The Hype Train" a D.I.Y. based skateboarding
film by Zack Dowdy. Taking it back to the basics with tents, concrete,
dirt, tools, and a group of 100% skateboarders dedicated to mashing all
the time. Based out of San Diego, Calif. Featuring Chris Gregson, Greg
Zamarripa, Luis Sedano, Chris Russell, Zack Dowdy, Brendan Keaveny,
Connor Getzlaff, Josh Stafford, Little Chris, and more. 

The Hype Train is a crew of skateboarders that managed to find each-other
in Southern California. When everyone (The Hype Train) is together and
the wheels start turning - everybody starts pushing their limits, going for
the thrill seek. Taking skateboarding back to the basics, trying things we
never even imagined. All because we push each other, and this vibe runs
deep in the Hype Train, making it impossible to see anything impossible.

Premiering January 24th 2013 - At La Paloma Theater - Encinitas, Calif.

Skating With Fire

Memory Screened: Tony Hawk

A great must-see video from Skateboarder Magazine of Tony Hawk talking about his favourite pro model boards.
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Mad Skate Tricks at 1000 FPS

Uncommon skateboarding tricks in super slow motion. Filmed at 1,000 frames per second with a Redlake N3 high speed camera. Since skateboarding trick names are defined by common usage and these tricks are not very common, some of them don't have well-established names. So here are my best guesses as to what they should be called:
Kyle McPherson -- nollie dolphin flip (AKA nollie forward flip)
Cameron Carmichael -- backside 180 casper flip (?) (or bs 180 hospital flip)
Jerrod Skorupski -- nollie heelflip bs body varial
David Case - nollie 360 shuv underflip (AKA nerd flip)
David Case - frontside shuv underflip (AKA kiwi flip)
Dustin Blauvelt - hardflip pretzel
Dustin Blauvelt - Merlin twist (switch front foot impossible fs 180)
Dustin Blauvelt - nollie heelflip indy grab Shane Anderson - early grab frontside 180 fingerflip (?)
Jovan Pierson - pressure hardflip (?)
Jovan Pierson - ?? I don't know what this is, I just call it a Jovan flip
Erick Schaefer - backside pop shuv underflip
Tim Hamp - Nollie pressure hardflip (?)

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Shadows by Joe Pease

The predatory Bird presents this fantastic short by Joe Pease presenting an entirely unique way of seeing skateboarding. The title supposedly is inspired by this essay on Peter Pan. I'm sure the big wigs and fat cats will get their greasy mits all over this concept before too long and rape it of all it's worth. Remember Joe did it first! 

Wall Ride

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Tom Schaar Pulling Off a 1080

Time to make history for the 12-years-old boy Tom Schaar.
On March 2012 he landed a 1080 for the first time ever in skateboarding history.
Enough said.

Acid Drops

All I can say is WOW!!
Director/Illustrator Matt Box has created an ongoing movie about different skateboarding styles, but has done it by animating hand-painted images!
Kick back and check out the first two installments!

Episode 1 - Jason Dill

Episode 2 - Dylan Rieder

Polar Skate C. Promo

Her's a nice little vid I stumbled across whilst avoiding work. A new one from Pontus Alv & co., it's nice to see the old fashioned film making techniques making a come back. Enjoy!

Haroshi - Aberricanise Me

This guys unbelievable talent in sculpture and carpentry is most inspiring. Just goes to show what a bit of determination and perseverance can achieve.

Rolling Back The Years

My good friends Lovenskate & French are showing their work at this exhibition starting tonight in East London. Swing by and show your support (details above)

'In Stock' & 'The Stockwell Winter Games' 4th Dec

'In Stock' & 'The Stockwell Winter Games' will be taking place on Sunday the 4th December starting at 1pm at Stockwell Bowels South London. Since the success of 'Out Of Stock', we have been busy organizing an event to better the last with the addition of the 'Stockwell Winter Games'. This new addition will be a test of nerve and character of those locals hardened enough to enter the competition. The Winter games will feature both BMX riders and Skateboarders (but no Scooterers or Roller Bladers I'm afraid) to include the majority of those that frequent the park. Events featured will include:

- The Hi-Jump: Competitors will face our height bar out of the sugar bowel. Last man standing wins!

- The Long Jump: Longest Ollie / Bunny Hop in 3 attempts wins!

- Fastest Lap: 3 attempts to set the fastest time round the set line.

- *ALL NEW* Timed run: 3 minute run around the park to show us what you got. Judges will rate your performance on skill / number of tricks / creativity.

- Best trick of the day: Best trick of the day in any event wins!

(Prizes supplied by DCshoecousa)

Any amateur skateboarder can enter so get down early to grab your place in the line up.

The day will continue on with 'In Stock' exhibition at The Queens Head Pub. This will start at 5pm there with the premiere of new DC flow rider Josh Jennings video edit (Nik Jones) and a mixture of old and new artwork, photography and film from the Stockwell locals. There will also be local bands and DJ's to entertain, many of whom you'll have seen down at the park....if you're local that is!

Skating The NYC Subway

"NYC Transit Rules of Conduct: It is a violation to- Stand on a skateboard Jump the turnstile or enter the system improperly , Move between end doors of a subway car whether or not train is in motion , Damage subway or bus property - that includes graffiti or scratches Filmed and edited by Colin Read" [VIA]

Italo Romano The Legless Skater

Thats right, Italo Romano shreds the DC Embassy park in Barcelona and he doesn't own a pair of legs....inspiring stuf!!!

The DC Embassy | Italo Romano from THE DC EMBASSY on Vimeo.

Upcoming Melbourne Exhibitions

One of Melbourne’s hidden gems is having a exhibition at backwoods on the 14th of October. Stencil artist Stabs, is stepping in off the street for his debut solo show ‘Lite works‘ at Backwoods Gallery in October. Lite works is an exploration of diverse mediums all with focus on the art of stencil making and it’s intended use of repetition. Stabs debut show aims to illustrate and inform those involved about the complexity of a simple line, it’s execution and the power of sincere emotion.

Opening night: 14th October 6-9pm
Closes: 30th October 2011
Backwoods Gallery
Upstairs (Rear of side alley)
25 Easey St, Collingwood
VIC 3066
info@backwoodsgallery.com



Three Sixty Project launches ONE x ONE x ONE, a traveling art exhibition developed in the aim of generating funds to fuel projects that benefit underdeveloped youth markets globally.
ONE x ONE x ONE pays homage to the creative talent we have in Australia, whilst raising funds for Skate Programs working with under-­privileged youth all over the world. 2011’s inaugural exhibition sees 55 skate deck artworks travel to Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast, showcasing a diverse range of works by some of Australia’s most prolific artists.

No Vacancy Gallery
34-40 Jane Bell Lane
Melbourne, 3000 (enter from Russell St)
Tel: (03) 9663 3798

Sam Bird Stockwell Edit

Chris Oliver-Theeve Trucks from Sam Bird |BIRDSBRAIN| on Vimeo.

Sam Bird- Film maker and assome skateboarder in his own right  has made this edit of Chris Oliver for Theeve Trucks. I ca honestly say I haven't seen Stockwell ripped this hard for, well...ever. Here are some more good vids from Sam showing an eclectic and inspired view of skateboarding in London:

Under Grey Skies from Sam Bird |BIRDSBRAIN| on Vimeo.

Burgess Hill (The Fox Spot) from Sam Bird |BIRDSBRAIN| on Vimeo.

Out Of Stock Private View Photos

Out Of Stock: A Skate Park Exhibition ran from the 18-23rd August and paid tribute to one of the finest classic skate parks in London. Featured in the show were over 35 local skateboarders from the pat 15 years or so. Consisting of photography, illustration, film and artwork, there was a broad spread of creative talent from established and up and coming skateboarding artists. There were around 200 people in attendance at the private view with many a familiar face coming down to celebrate with us. Here is a look back photos from the show courtesy of Nik Jones. |there is more to come from the folks that brought you Out Of Stock including a re launch of the website www.outofstockwell.co.uk and a BBQ & skate jam down at the park. Stay tuned for more of this...

DFace and the Ridiculous Pool

Shot with GoPro and 7D Go To This Link For More Pics and Complete Story ... Experimental and slightly mental. The D*Face spray paint skateboard interface. What better way to paint the pool then letting everyone get involved? With high-tech remotely controlled spray can apparatus mounted to the underside of skateboards...every line a skater took became the paint job of the pool....

Skate Flip GIF

Holy S**T!!

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Tron Premiere Skate Ramp

The idea is pretty gimmicky and a bit of a flash in a pan, but aesthetically, I was quite impressed by the concept of it! Taking it away from the hype of Tron and you could see some very cool skate installs being done around the world.

It works by equipping the skaters with ipods and programming them with a custom-built app to measure their air time and trigger graphics whilst in the air and on landing.
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