The first in a new series of better knowing the skaters that pledge their allegiance to the Master Company.
Report by M. Sinclair: Hello Ed, I met this kid at the Benicia Skatepark yesterday. He told me I had a nice board, I was riding a J-Lay. He told me he loves Toy Machine and this is his third Toy Machine board. He has only been skating for a very short amount of time. Anti-Hero just didn't work for him since he has been trying to jump down stairs but Toy Machine is much better for him. His first board was a grey Toy Machine with the eye ball, his second was the Trapasso Chief and Austin is his third. He says our boards are stronger and he can tell that Toy Machine is good quality. Just thought I would share some random 9th graders insight with you and on a side note Tony Hawk snubbed him a few months back.
Posted August 30th, 2009 by Your benevolent overlord.
EXIT real world in Salem, Oregon is hosting a big skateboard event at the local Soap Box Derby track this Sunday. Make sure to check it out if you're in the area!
Mike Daher keeps it classic in Stereo's "A Visual Sound".
Also in video beeswax, Toy gets a woody over here, and Dekline does the same but over at this site.
Ed also has an interview for art world staple, Juxtapoz.
Posted August 28th, 2009 by This Was My First Video
Complete with action shots galore and "behind the scenes" snippets that may or may not bore you depending on your outlook on life. Leave your comments at the end, abuse is welcome, but praise is feasted on with great relish.
Josh Harmony firing up the shred-sled for some Hairy Larry action...
Watch the new Video-Drone while you are here, might as well.
Posted August 21st, 2009 by Try to understand but get underwhelmed...
Corey invaded TYHQ cycle shop and got a quick lesson on how to ride a motorcycle. He has never driven a clutch machine, car or motorcycle. After a couple accidental popped wheelie's and stalls Corey was cruising. Time to step up to the big boys bikes!!
MapleXO transformed Corey's broken board into a sweet pair of earrings and just recently got them signed by the Duffman himself. MapleXO is auctioning them off! All proceeds go to SKATEISTAN, an organization teaching tots to skate in Afghanistan.
Today we headed out to see what spots Tehachapi had which turned out to not be much. Then we went back to camp for the demo and signing. Gareth's moped broke down so he gets here tomorrow.