skate board trend world: February 2011

Wakestock 10 - Toronto Canada

The Oakley Pool was without a doubt the sickest wake pool ever built! Three pools and multiple rail sets covering over 400 feet of real estate. The new addition of the giant 80 foot funbox between the 2nd and 3rd pools was where

the wakeskaters were throwing down huge stunts, with a new generation of skaters leading the charge. In a breakout performance, Stuart Shinn (left picture) claimed the Oakley Pool Jam Best Trick with a massive 360 Shuv over the funbox. Out of the best trick contest: Ryan Doyle kickflipped the gap, Manzari tried to ollie the massive stair gap, Matt Hooker landed a 3 shuv, George Daniels got a 3 shuv over the pyramid during the oakley photo shoot (first try), Kyle Hyams amazing back bigspin.

Shinn also threw down one of the best semi-finals runs in the Billabong Wakeskate Finals, including a flawless Backside 3, Cab 3, and Backside 180 to qualify into the top eight. Joining Shinn were Wakestock rookies Nick Taylor and Ben Horan who will battle established stars Brian Grubb, Aaron Rathy, Drew McGuckin, and Chase Gregory. Taylor took down Wakestock 2005 vice-champion Reed Hansen enroute to the finals. Taylor nailed a Frontside 3, Cab 3, Backside 180 and a kickflip.

At the finals, Grubb was flawless. In fact he didn’t fall all weekend and stuck the first toeside wake to wake frontside bigspin ever stomped in competition. Grubb’s performance easily earned him his fourth Wakestock title and belt.

OAKLEY POOL JAM – Best Wakeskate Trick
Stuart Shinn, USA: Oak Wakeskates

BILLABONG PRO WAKESKATE
1. Brian Grubb, USA: Malibu, Billabong, Red Bull, Reef
2. Nick Taylor, USA: Integrity, Nike, O’Neill
3. Aaron Rathy, CAN: Oakley, Hyperlite, Excel, Nautique
4. Ben Horan, USA: Oak Wakeskates, Nike

Obscura SST Wakeskate

Hey all,

Hope everyone had a great Easter!

The start of this holiday I received the Obscura SST wakeskate from Liquid Force. Even though this is my first couple of weeks back on the water after surgery in February I have still managed to shred this board.

I very much enjoy riding this board especially behind the boat, its perfect behind the boat as it is a Bi-level so the bottom deck is a continuous rocker giving it speed into the wake and a smooth ride.

The top deck of this wakeskate is concave shape like a skateboard so its good for the skate tricks. Because of it being split at the ends it gives a great pop. The SST is composite on the top deck and bottom deck so it will last longer on the rails than a wood wakeskate.

check out the pics

Thanks to Ultra Sport Europe and Liquid Force

EL MEJOR ENTRENAMIENTO PARA DEPORTES DE EQUILIBRIO COMO EL LONG,SURF,WAKE,SKATE…

Tablas básicas para principiantes en dos tamaños, adultos y peques.Tablas avanzadas para trucos de skate.Rollo o flotador.
Una bomba!!

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Are cheap complete skateboards any good?

The answer to this question really just depends on your preference. Some cheap complete skateboards are better suited for beginners at the sport while others are just great for even the most frequent skaters. There are two types of cheap complete skateboards: those that have just been discounted from normal price for one reason or another; and those that are simply made for the sole purpose of being affordable cheap complete skateboards.
Many times you can find cheap complete skateboards on sale made by major companies like Element, Almost, Plan B, Girl, Chocolate, Alien Workshop, Zero, and many others. These are normally just old models that used to be at regular price but haven't sold as many and therefore are discounted to a lower price to increase the retailers chances of getting it off their shelves to make room for shipments of new

products. These are probably the best cheap complete skateboards you can get because the only reason they have such low prices is because whoever's selling them is just desperate to get rid of them. There's nothing wrong with them, they're just older.
There are also cheap complete skateboards on sale that you can buy in stores around your town like Wal-Mart, Dick's Sporting Goods, MC Sports, and many more. These cheap complete skateboards are ideal for beginners because they usually come with trucks, wheels, and bearings that are too weak for the more advanced skaters. World Industries, Speed Demons, and Pig are a few of the top companies to produce some of the best cheap complete skateboards. Even though I think that these kinds are better for beginners, that doesn't mean they are exclusively for them. I have seen a few more advanced skaters around my area use these kinds of cheap complete skateboards and don't seem to mind the slower bearings or weaker trucks and wheels. It's just subjective, really. You may find that these are actually better for you than the discounted name brands I mentioned earlier.

My Favorite Sk8boarders

Chad Muska- Shorty's Skateboards

Eric Koston- Girl Skateboards

Jamie Thomas- Zero Skateboards

Rodney Mullen- Almost Skateboards

Kareem Campbell- City Star Skateboards

The 10 Best Companies That Create Skateboard Deck Designs

Creativity in skateboarding is endless because there is no governing body that declares what a skateboard should be in regards to parts and measurements. When the sport first started out, individuals focused mainly on the structure of a skateboard. But with the sport constantly growing in popularity, the overall design and image of a skateboard is crucial. There’s no such thing as a simple board anymore as design has been taken to the next level.

Most skateboard decks are constructed with a seven-ply cross-laminated layup of Canadian maple. But depending on an individual’s preference, other materials such as bamboo, Kevlar, carbon fiber and aluminum are also used. Ordinary decks are usually 7 to 10.5 inches wide, but vary depending on the type of skater. Vert skateboarders use a wide deck to provide stability while street skaters use a smaller version. The length of a skateboard deck is usually between 28 and 33 inches long.

With so many great companies out there in the world of skateboarding, its hard to determine which one has the best designs. The following is a list of 10 companies that have unique skateboard decks that are anything but ordinary.

#1. Alien Workshop Skateboard Decks

#2. Almost Skateboard Decks

#3. Baker Skateboard Decks

#4. Black Label Skateboard Decks

#5. Element Skateboard Decks

#6. Flip Skateboard Decks

#7. Girl Skateboard Decks

#8. Krooked Skateboard Decks

#9. Plan B Skateboard Decks

#10. Zero Skateboard Decks

Sources: A1 Skateboard Shop

Which company do you think makes the best skateboard deck designs? Are there any other companies you know of that should have been mentioned? Please note that this is not a top 10 list. Instead it highlights the work skateboarding companies have done!

If you're interested in finding more skateboard decks, head over to the A1 Skateboard Shop , where they have the latest models and designs.

Urgent Assistance

Urgent Assistance

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Through my investigation, I find out that he die along with his next of kin and the roll-over on the funds has also expire because the bank law stimulates that after Twelve years where the next of kin did not appear for the claim funds, the fund will transfer into bank treasury as unclaimed funds. In order to avert this negative development, I will like to seek for your permission as a foreigner to stand as the next of kin to Mr.Christian Eich so that the fruits of this old man's labour will not be use for financing government. The money will be paid into your account for us to share in the ratio of 50% for me and 50% for you and any expenses incurred in the course of the transaction will be made by both of us.

There is no risk involve in this project as my position in my bank and with the aid of my personal information I will be provided to make you the legal beneficiary and the legality of this project will correspond with local and international laws of inheritance.Upon your response, I shall then provide you with further information and modalities that will help you understand the transaction.You should observe utmost confidentiality, and rest assured that this project would be most profitable for both parties because I shall require your assistance to invest my share in your country.

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Set up of the Minute with Faisal

Boom! Check it out. Faisal wanted a new deck. So he stopped in and talked with Matt last night and grabbed this Lib T Rice with some union Contact Pro Binders. Pretty sick huh? It has the C2 BTX and the union binders are wicked light. Add some Vans focus boa boots to this set up, and he is going to be ripping down the mountain. Thanks for stopping in and letting us get you your new gear!

Set up of the Minute with Faisal

"Off The Lip" Jonathan Mono Skis In the store

Oh Yeah! Old school is in the house. Matty here is checking the tune on this Vintage "Off The Lip" Jonathan branded Mono Ski. It's got some sweet Tyrolia 480 binders on it painted a nice bright white. There was a time back in 85 when everyone in the shop had a monoski. I was only able to ski on one once at Whitetail. It is a completely different experience, and one I have only done once. It is more of a lifting phenomenon. Anyway, this thing is tuned and it is ready to hit the mountain. .

"Off The Lip" Jonathan Mono Skis In the store

Set up of the minute with Lorenzo

BOOM! An old school Powell re issue in the Ray "Bones" Rodriguez variety. Coming complete with Gullwing pro trucks and sector nine wheels. Lorenzo is going to be cruising is style making everyone jealous of his sweet ride. Enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it! Thanks!

Set up of the minute with Lorenzo

Ride a banana?

Yeah, you know you want this. A real "Skate Banana" from the minds at Mervin. I asked to order one and was told only for show display. Looks pretty rad. Even comes with some of those new Bent Metal Binders. New Lib Outerwear being shown behind it. "Ride the Rainbow". Great slogan. Let's see how that works out...