SBC SKATEBOARD MAGAZINE

I recently had the pleasure of doing this illustration for the nice folks at SBC Skateboard Magazine. It’s in the newest issue, for a story about female skateboarders. -Worful

Uptown Skate School - Timeout New York's Ultimate Gear Guide (2010)

Uptown Skate School's Jennifer Willis had a debut in Timeout New York in their ultimate gear guide. Uptown Skate School provides skateboarding lessons in New York City & New Jersey... check their site for more details if you're interested.

DQM - "Broken & Smoken" Decks (2010)

DQM posted pics of their new Spring 2010 deck series titled the "Broken & Smoken" last week. The wood comes from DLX and is either 7.75" (natural) or 8" (white).

We Updated Our Goods Page For Spring/Summer (2010)

Check out what's coming out of New York skateboard companies this season... we updated our NYSB Goods page this weekend. Boards were added for: 5Boro, Acapulco Gold, Funhouse, Hazel, Hopps, Naysayer, Open, Raised Fist, Seagle, Shut, Supreme, Wounded Knee and Zoo York. Wheels were added for: Prize Fighter Cutlery, 5Boro & Zoo York. What's your favorite?

PERRYVILLE PART THREE: DIRECTOR'S CUT

Here are David's stellar pictures from our Saturday in Perryville. I love David's photos, and I love that he can take a good photo whether it's with a Pentax K1000 or his phone. Thanks David! -Worful

PERRYVILLE PART THREE: END GAME

Well I guess it's really happening. David's really moving in a week. THESE ARE SAD TIMES. So I wasn't surprised when he wanted to go to Perryville one more time before he left. We all seemed lethargic or lazy or something, myself included, but we had a great time once we brushed the dirt off ourselves. Also some tasty burgers at Ewald's sure helped. David ripped it, Bobby ripped it, and Alex put on quite a fun show as well. He even took it to the Perryville streets! Jack, Jake, and I tried to document it all, and Jake was on point with his new Flip HD camera. The car ride home ripped the most, with farts. Thanks for the good times guys! -Worful

HELLO!!! YUM YUM DELICIOUS FOOD RESTAURANT PHONE CELLULAR CAMERA VIDEO NOW!!!

Here is a video Mike Stanfield posted on the Ezekiel skate blog of Derek and I skating the Venice beach ledges a week or so ago. In true beach bum fashion I was just "cruising" that day because of a sprained MCL but couldn't resist some risky back tails on the zip zinger I borrowed from Mike. Derek held it down as usual with his casual ledge sorcery.

I like this video because it captures some of the early-mid nineties nostalgia that escapes most youngsters these days (the gap continues to widen) with the Venice Beach backdrop and the grainy bubble vision footage that looks as if it were filmed by a passing tie-fighter. The Irony is that its filmed with a goddamn iphone with a $1000 fisheye taped to it. I also like it because it exemplifies Mikes oft-used titling style of stringing together adjectives contrary to the content of the video. If you know Mike he is an LA born-n-bred honky at heart but he is half-Chinese so I can never tell if hes trying to be funny or if it is just his "chinglish" coming out with these sorts of things.

I might also mention that Dan "the fan (of Pretty)" O' Sullivan asked me to post this video of dudes shredding Garvanza park in LA. I was bummed I had to sit this one out because of said knee at the time, but after seeing the edit i'm glad I did, because, I don't care if humans skate circles around me and make me look like a total buster mark-ass... but dogs?! Ain't no dog going to show me up with some shit like that. Fuck no.

Brooklyn Banks - Rehab Dates Announced (2010)

Steve R sent over an official notice from the New York City DOT which includes dates and plans for the Brooklyn Bridge's rehabilitation. March 31, 2010 begins with the placement of concrete barriers which is then followed up with some fencing set to start on April 2, 2010. Read the whole notice here or visit the NYC DOT project page.

perfect crease

brought back the classic 561 records logo from the summer of 05.
highest quality American Apparel tees as usual.
(available in mens small through 2xl and girls size small)
$15

new distressed logo.
printed on new acid washed American Apparel summer tees.
the softest, slim fitting tees we've ever had!
(available in mens size extra small through extra large)
$15

A Mighty Day with The Mighty Healthy Crew (2010)

Recently spotted this behind the scenes Mighty Healthy clip (created by Hypebeast.tv) on Boundless NY's blog.

NIKE SB MARCH QUICKSTRIKE!

green mind!
Nike SB Omar Salazar x Dinosaur Jr. $85
available friday at noon.
1 pair per customer. limited sizes.

Maloof Money Cup NY - Course Construction Day 1 Pics (2010)

 

We're still editing the video clip from yesterday. Until it's finished here are some pics from the day including Joe Maloof, Steve Rodriguez, Remy Stratton & Geoff Rowley.

Maloof Money Cup NY - Course Construction Begins (2010)

 

Yesterday we had the chance to interview Joe Maloof, Steve Rodriguez, Remy Stratton & Geoff Rowley about the new Maloof Money Cup course set to be built in Flushing Meadow Park (Queens, NY). We managed to learn how the contest came about, was designed and got some answers regarding contest details and post contest park info. Here are the interviews.

YESTERDAY'S NEWS

The Dolphin just landed last night from a month-long dip in Australia. Cannonball!!! I mean, melon grab. Photo courtesy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, February 21st, 1999.

Event Today 5PM - Volcom/5Boro Game of S.K.A.T.E. (2010)

More info here.

GOT TRICKS?

Anybody got anything for the rail in front of my apartment building? Because I sure don't. But I did look outside my window yesterday and found David and Bobby sizing it up. Guy's been claiming a front smith on it for awhile now, but they might beat him to it! -Worful

POPPIN' CHUBBY SHUVIES

A lot of people ask me "Worful, where do you get the inspiration for your pop shuvits?" Alright, nobody ever asks me that, BUT if they did I would tell them that none other than Donny Barley is who first sparked my interest in pop shuvits. He does them a particular way that is especially fun to watch. He's got quite a kick to his, and he pops them really high. For evidence check out this old clip that Bobby sent me of Donny and Tom Penny skating the Tampa park. Also let's take this opportunity to remember how effortlessly amazing Tom Penny was. He still rips, but it's not the same. -Worful

The Get By - Mini Documentary On New York Skateboarding (2010)

Quartersnacks added some posts to their site yesterday, one is about a HBO video extra titled "The Get By" for their How To Make It In America series. We don't say this much but it's a MUST WATCH.

randoms

a long overdue randoms...

561 friend austin rob sent me postcard from one of his many adventures... this time he is exploring the west coast of australia. life is good.

another couple of friends of the 561 got the travel bug and headed far east.
get inspired! hit the road! buy a plane ticket! go explore!
thanks to thomas for the pics








back on the home front we got a venture restock courtesy of spb freddy over at street corner
new hubbas
and some fresh new city decks.
561 slam logo decks back in full sizes
wheels got updated urethane.. longer lasting and better slim shapes
mr. lacy displayed up
rob aka doot's custom 3 wheel ride. check out that seat!
next generation got busy at the rio contest
omar salazar window
picked up a shirt for connors out west
561 facebook is up to 600 fans.. but 561 was the lucky number