Among other colossal things that are happening in the industry right now, is CA Ramp Works's Mini Mega Ramp. Stealing the limelight at this year's ASR trade show, riders like Bob Burnquist, Adam and Dylan Taylor, Christian Hosoi, Lincoln Ueda, demoed the 30' foot roll-in to 25' foot gap!
Click here for complete coverage of this year's ASR Mini- Mega Event.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
WORLD'S LARGEST SKATEBOARD- New Record!!
When your working with Rob Dyrdek, can you expect anything less than BIG?
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Above Left: Dug Ketterman gets shelter under the World's Largest Skateboard- 36'10" and 8'6" wide.
Above Right: Board Graphic by Dyrdek
Photos complimentary- californiaskateparks.com
Rob Dyrdek teamed up with Joe Ciaglia, and the CA Skateparks crew to accomplish a new record for the World's Largest Skateboard. The skateboard scales in at 36'10" and 8'6" wide, which surpasses Foundation's -Guinness Book of World Record- "World's Biggest Skateboard", which measured in at 10'long 4'wide 3'tall.
Dug Ketterman, graphic designer for CA Skateparks says, "It is exact to scale, and even carves like a real board." For complete coverage visit californiaskateparks.com.
CA Skateparks is an industry leader for skatepark design and construction, and have been sought out for its avant-garde approach and reliable fieldwork, by such pros as Danny Way and Ryan Sheckler.
To see where you can roll up to some of their skateparks, check out californiaskateparks.com and sitedesigngroup.com.
Left: Fantasy Factory: Rob Dyrdek's custom sk8park
Middle: Mega Ramp Indoors Far Right: LG Action Sports Motor Cross Tour
Photos_California Skateparks/ CA Ramp Works
Soon you will be able to visit CArampworks.com for up to date coverage of riders and spectator events concerning the Mini/Mega Ramps.
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Above Left: Dug Ketterman gets shelter under the World's Largest Skateboard- 36'10" and 8'6" wide.
Above Right: Board Graphic by Dyrdek
Photos complimentary- californiaskateparks.com
Rob Dyrdek teamed up with Joe Ciaglia, and the CA Skateparks crew to accomplish a new record for the World's Largest Skateboard. The skateboard scales in at 36'10" and 8'6" wide, which surpasses Foundation's -Guinness Book of World Record- "World's Biggest Skateboard", which measured in at 10'long 4'wide 3'tall.
Dug Ketterman, graphic designer for CA Skateparks says, "It is exact to scale, and even carves like a real board." For complete coverage visit californiaskateparks.com.
CA Skateparks is an industry leader for skatepark design and construction, and have been sought out for its avant-garde approach and reliable fieldwork, by such pros as Danny Way and Ryan Sheckler.
To see where you can roll up to some of their skateparks, check out californiaskateparks.com and sitedesigngroup.com.
Left: Fantasy Factory: Rob Dyrdek's custom sk8park
Middle: Mega Ramp Indoors Far Right: LG Action Sports Motor Cross Tour
Photos_California Skateparks/ CA Ramp Works
Soon you will be able to visit CArampworks.com for up to date coverage of riders and spectator events concerning the Mini/Mega Ramps.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Investing Today 101: "Sk8boarding is Affordable"
In this article, I am looking at the roots of skateboarding's nature, and why I think it will thrive in tough economic times.... and probably will actually grow in popularity
Local grom- Andrew: New grip job sticks
1. ROOTS- Skateboarding was born from the low-income bracket and broken homes of American youth. Therefore it has
proved to be an affordable sport even when families don't have a lot to spend...I'd say this is pretty relevant to the times
approaching.
2. There is a NEED- for an affordable alternative activity among the middle class family who is being forced to downsize.
3. Built From the Bottom Up- Skateboarding built itself up with little investment backing. Naturally, I think the owners of core
skateboarding companies will also figure out how to adapt back to this without sinking.
4. A Creature of Adaptation- as the environment changes so does a skateboarder's mind. He or she can skateboard on
virtually anything.
5. Creative and Ingenuitive by Nature- Corporations tried to capitalize on skateboarding's popularity and ingenuity, not the
other way around.
6. VIRTUALLY a FREE sport- Free City Skateparks- with more and more cities finding a need for public sk8parks, kids or parents won't have to travel very far to find a place to skateboard. Not to mention, as family spending downsizes, so do those member fees and private lessons.
7. Eco-Friendly Transportation- Sure it may take a little while longer, but you can also transport it on the bus or transit
system easier than a bicycle, or hell, put the skateboard on the bicycle until you reach your destination.
8. All Ages- The board and wheels come in all shapes and sizes, making it easy for young and old to learn or get back into it:)
9. Government Spending Specuation- Many contractors will benefit from Obama's stimulus money for public works projects. Companies who build skateparks have contractor liscences and will be able to bid on new construction and public work projects; so while they may not be sk8board parks, it will be work; therefore helping to keep employees and open new jobs.
10. It's a Tight- Skateboarders and its companies maintain a very tight community, despite the huge growth.... strength in numbers.
Local grom- Andrew: New grip job sticks
1. ROOTS- Skateboarding was born from the low-income bracket and broken homes of American youth. Therefore it has
proved to be an affordable sport even when families don't have a lot to spend...I'd say this is pretty relevant to the times
approaching.
2. There is a NEED- for an affordable alternative activity among the middle class family who is being forced to downsize.
3. Built From the Bottom Up- Skateboarding built itself up with little investment backing. Naturally, I think the owners of core
skateboarding companies will also figure out how to adapt back to this without sinking.
4. A Creature of Adaptation- as the environment changes so does a skateboarder's mind. He or she can skateboard on
virtually anything.
5. Creative and Ingenuitive by Nature- Corporations tried to capitalize on skateboarding's popularity and ingenuity, not the
other way around.
6. VIRTUALLY a FREE sport- Free City Skateparks- with more and more cities finding a need for public sk8parks, kids or parents won't have to travel very far to find a place to skateboard. Not to mention, as family spending downsizes, so do those member fees and private lessons.
7. Eco-Friendly Transportation- Sure it may take a little while longer, but you can also transport it on the bus or transit
system easier than a bicycle, or hell, put the skateboard on the bicycle until you reach your destination.
8. All Ages- The board and wheels come in all shapes and sizes, making it easy for young and old to learn or get back into it:)
9. Government Spending Specuation- Many contractors will benefit from Obama's stimulus money for public works projects. Companies who build skateparks have contractor liscences and will be able to bid on new construction and public work projects; so while they may not be sk8board parks, it will be work; therefore helping to keep employees and open new jobs.
10. It's a Tight- Skateboarders and its companies maintain a very tight community, despite the huge growth.... strength in numbers.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Survival of the Fittest
As January opens a new year, so do the bi-annual Surf Expo and Action Sports Retail Trade shows bring in a new season for the Surf and Skateboarding industries. It's no news that these industries are feeling heavily, the effects of the economy, and watching as the gloom of the old brick and mortar retail stores close their doors. So, I wonder (as I did not attend), what will the air of these trade shows tell this year. Good times ahead are characterized by buyers walking in and out of appointments, beer gardens flowing, models walking the aisles, groms knocking on doors with hopes of new sponsorship, big after parties, video premieres, and free posters and stickers smothering the youth as their big eyes take in the awe of the life they aspire to have around them. Unfortunately, the story I heard was.... not many people were there to buy. I have yet to here about this weekend's ASR. I imagine most of the action was behind closed doors, as people discussed the future of the industry.
Local Sk8ers (L to R): Donald, Darien, and Andrew- ready to cruise the Int'l Spdwy Blvd- Donald, Darien, and Andrew
Background- R.I.P. Ducer Cruzer Skateshop
The question that looms- What will the skate and surf industry capitalize on next? Is their a new niche to be sought out?
The youth, the lifestyle, and the creative, laid back mentality of this industry will probably remain the same, but there are big challenges ahead in order for it to survive as a promising livelihood, with American families cutting back on spending.
Then, there is that www. wholeworldofweb2.0/shop. com. What type of role will it play in the industries survival?
I predict like most businesses, companies will cut budgets A LOT to save jobs. Will it be the pro teams, the tours, the magazine ads, the company snowboarding trips, team houses on the North Shore....
Personally, I think the foundational values of our country and relevant to this article, the surf and skate industry, is being reevaluated by its leaders and founders, and a new direction will be sought out. In the mean time,
the Darwinian Theory will come into play; that this is a natural evolution of the surf and skate industry to shake out the "weaker" links.
Hmm...will they be the core companies or the conglomerates who just hopped on the bandwagon to capitalize on "cool"...
Anyway, just something for you fellow skater citizens to think about.
Local Sk8ers (L to R): Donald, Darien, and Andrew- ready to cruise the Int'l Spdwy Blvd- Donald, Darien, and Andrew
Background- R.I.P. Ducer Cruzer Skateshop
The question that looms- What will the skate and surf industry capitalize on next? Is their a new niche to be sought out?
The youth, the lifestyle, and the creative, laid back mentality of this industry will probably remain the same, but there are big challenges ahead in order for it to survive as a promising livelihood, with American families cutting back on spending.
Then, there is that www. wholeworldofweb2.0/shop. com. What type of role will it play in the industries survival?
I predict like most businesses, companies will cut budgets A LOT to save jobs. Will it be the pro teams, the tours, the magazine ads, the company snowboarding trips, team houses on the North Shore....
Personally, I think the foundational values of our country and relevant to this article, the surf and skate industry, is being reevaluated by its leaders and founders, and a new direction will be sought out. In the mean time,
the Darwinian Theory will come into play; that this is a natural evolution of the surf and skate industry to shake out the "weaker" links.
Hmm...will they be the core companies or the conglomerates who just hopped on the bandwagon to capitalize on "cool"...
Anyway, just something for you fellow skater citizens to think about.
Monday, January 19, 2009
New Sk8 scene to Check OUT!
Louisville Skate scene is covered by Skater Wes, so check it out on dirtcitylouiville.blogspot.com... or just click the link in the side bar..
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