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THE EAST BAY GOT THAT MUCH COOLER

fongstarr — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:07:48 +0000

I heard little to no buzz about this new skatepark. Apparently someone got it in their mind that they wanted to build a new skate park in the big Rich since I don’t live there no more. Since skating has never been something I did as a kid, it was always a dream that I could go to a skatepark closer to home when I was in my early 20’s. 8 years later, they finally did it.

Pics courtesy of Dean on the Slap boards. It’s not the best but hey, it’s a park. All these park openings in the past week oddly happens when I am on the verge of retiring from skateboarding. Boy do I hate how I suck at something I so passionately like.

BART TOUR 2009

fongstarr — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:58:45 +0000

Roughneck Hardware is at it again on their infamous Bart Tour. They make the usual stops in the East Bay but later make there way to the SF Library and later to the Potrero Skate Park for a free BBQ and free giveaways at all stops. Check the videos below for last years recap:

IT’S SHOWTIME

fongstarr — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:35:38 +0000

Almighty Toons blessing his signature on his Montana x Mister Cartoon spray paint.

I can always count on Berl to be at the same spots as me. Dude stays heavy on the scene with his own unique eye on SF.

After the quickie at Upper Playground, I spent the rest of my days at FTC’s Blabac Photog show. Dude is a pretty large figure in the skate world, capturing the early days of Girl skateboards and pretty much acts as the key person in exposing all the skaters at DC Shoes.

Back when DC Shoes was something to talk about. Stevie Williams switch heel.

And newly acquired rider Nick Dompierre with a insane backside noseblunt.

Blabac all smiles. Give me your job homie!

CHILI BOWL CONTEST

fongstarr — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:16:12 +0000

This Saturday the Chili Bowl contest goes down at the Protrero Hills skatepark. This is strictly a SF creation in where there is a chili contest as well as a bowl/pool contest for the skaters. I didn’t go to last years and unfortunately can’t go to this years but heard it was one of the best contests ever. Check the video below for the experience.

IPATH NORCALIENTE TOUR

fongstarr — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:07:31 +0000

The iPath sqaud will be having a signing at Destination 1440 on the 24th.

Via Transworld:

The IPATH crew continues to tour, this time taking the van up to Northern California to hit some great spots and support shops in the area. Dubbed the Norcaliente Tour, this adventure begins on August 20 and comes on the heels of recent tours through the Midwest and Canada.

The crew on the Norcaliente tour represents a true mix of IPATH OG’s and new blood alike, including: Matt Rodriguez, Fred Gall, Nilton Neves, Matt Pailes, Ryan Lay, and Danny Dicola. In addition to the team, IPATH is bringing along filmer Thad Croskey and photographer Matt Price to document everything that goes down through video and pictures.

BLABAC PHOTO BOOK EXHIBITION @ FTC

fongstarr — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:11:30 +0000

As a half-ass pony boy photographer myself, I admire the people that have paved the way for all of us skate rats to see the latest photos in skate mags that we so elegantly dismiss as shitter reading material. Blabac has been one of the pioneers of skateboard photography and he is having his exhibit displayed next week at FTC. Don’t miss out.

THE WORST COLAB EVER @ DLXSF

fongstarr — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:17:08 +0000

Tomorrow DLXSF will be throwing a shin-dig for the Peter Ramondetta and Loward collabo. Make sure to stop by and get silly with it.

MANNY MANIA

fongstarr — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:52:22 +0000

Del tha Funkee Homosapien in the house.

A+ of the Souls Of Mischief crew in the house.

Karl Watson in the house.

Chico Brenes in the house.

MANNY MANIA THIS SATURDAY

fongstarr — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:33:37 +0000

VIA FTC:
Get your balance in check – Red Bull Manny Mania is back for its third year of two-wheeled trickery!

Started in 2007 as the first-ever pro manual contest, Red Bull Manny Mania swept the nation, flipping in and flipping out across the country and landing in the stacked final in New York City. Past winners of Red Bull Manny Mania include event brainchild Joey Brezinski and legend Ronnie Creager.

In 2009, skaters from all corners of the U.S. will get their chance to show off their best manual combos with the Red Bull Manny Mania AM Series, which hits 15 stops all summer long. redbullskateboarding.com)

Redbull Manny Mania Hits San Francisco on Saturday July 25th 2009 @ 12 PM!!
Waller @ Stanyon
for more info: FTC SF 415.626.0663

A BUTTERY ASS SPOT

fongstarr — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:11:19 +0000

As my skate skills disintegrate to oblivion, there still a couple of people (Big Philly Style and Dustin My Shoes) that still have it.

A buttery ass nose slide.

A buttery ass kickflip.

A buttery ass krooked grind.

A buttery ass ollie.

Later on my way to dinner, I crossed my way to the other side of the tracks and stopped by the Atlas photography show (well, I guess you can call 9 photos a photography show) that showcased the making of Mindfield.

I guess that means on both sides of the rainbow, there is a pot of gold. I could sure use the money right about now.

THE GOOD LUCK MOVEMENT TODAY!!!

fongstarr — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:23:17 +0000

@ the Potrero Del Sol Skatepark. All ages and all free.

ADIDAS SLAP SHOE RELEASE @ FTC

fongstarr — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:36:39 +0000

Finally, the underground cult favorite shoe is finally being released. (I have to admit, I am a SLAP Pal and am on the SLAP forum almost 70% of the time when I am on the web) Created by Slap and voted by the SLAP Pals as the final colorway to be made for us and skaters alike. I am super siked to snatch a pair of these at FTC’s shoe release party. Great shoe, great skate ~~mag~~ website and all under one of the best skate shops in SF.

After you grab your kicks, head on over to Milk for the after party.

3 YEARS IN THE FIELD @ ATLAS

fongstarr — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:10:05 +0000

With being one of the best skate videos last year, ATLAS is commemorating a photo show with Greg Hunt and Joe Brook on the making of Mindfield. Check out ATLAS for the festivities with free drinks and snacks….and the release of a limited edition Atlas and Alien Workshop deck and t-shirt.

GO SKATEBOARDING DAY IN POTRERO DEL SOL SKATEPARK

fongstarr — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:56:37 +0000

Unfortunately I’ll be hanging with my pops but if you got time, the DVS team will be at the Potrero Park tomorrow along with some BBQing. Slap wood and enjoy the nice weather!

WORLD PREMIERE

fongstarr — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:49:12 +0000

Went to three skate premieres all in one night. Nike’s Debacle, Transworld’s Right Foot Forward and Zoo York’s State of Mind.

Debacle, hands down the best Nike skate video to be made all at a whopping 20 minutes or so. Skits that weren’t as pointless as the last film (shattered glass was the theme) with great editing thanks to Jason Hernandez and great parts by all the AMs. Daryl Angel had probably the most solid part to me. Solid trick selection and smooth style without that robot thing going on. Crowd favorite goes to Theotis and Grant Taylor. Grant Taylor has sure come a long way since his little kids steez but the guy is flying like a bat out of hell. Second video was the Transworld video. Again not to spoil anything but Kellen James and Joey Brezinski both readlly had stand out parts. The things you can do with your skateboard nowadays just blows minds. 50-50, coffin grind to manuel. Yeah, that’s what I said….coffin grind.

After made my way to the MILK bar for the last premiere of the night. Free Miller Lites were flowin’ to help celebrate local Zoo York AM Matt Miller on his part in the State Of Mind video.

The Zoo video wasn’t without its problems and unfortunately wasn’t up to par with the others that I saw. There is just a different comparison to New York City gritty skating to that of the cleaner and larger tricks that happen here in gold coast. They started things right with their star skater Westgate going huge with his utterly ridiculous pop (why ollie down stuff when you can ollie up it) but it never got any better then that. Just sucks with such a great team that they aren’t really displayed in a proper manner.

Still, Zoo York (regardless if backed by Marc Ecko) isn’t for the kids and is for the people that know what’s up with skating in the city. It isn’t for the trying at heart and is for people that have a natural flow in just cruising down the streets knowing you can get broke off at any moment. I love it all….cause for the most part, I can’t do any of it.