Gator’s in prison now for doing some very bad things, but before he became a convict, he was a legend in the vert world:
If you haven’t already seen “Stoked: The Rise and Fall of Gator,” you need to stop what you’re doing and get it now. Watch all of the DVD extras, too.
If you’re from Louisiana, you have to know about the wall in Baton Rouge (or the Bank One walls to be more accurate). These brick transitions are legendary… I know I’ve personally skated them for well over a decade and a half, but some of us are a little worried that the days that the walls remain skateable could be limited… although the walls themselves are still very ridable, it seems the bank has torn down the planters that surround them, and are doing some sort of construction work. We’re hoping that the transitions we all know and love remain intact, but we can’t be too sure… so to be safe, we’re giving you a homework assignment. For this assignment, you need two things:
1. A camera.
2. A board.
We want to create a compilation video of any and everyone skating the hell out of the wall… so send us whatever you can! We can take mni DV, 8mm, VHS, DVD, AVI, MPG, QuickTime, MP4, etc etc… just SEND US YOUR TRICKS!!!
If you have some footage on tape, bring it to the shop (or mail it to Small Time Skates: 108 N. Oak St, Hammond, LA, 70401), or email me your footage at “vectornerd “at” gmail dot com. We basically want to compile the definitive tribute to one of the most unique skate obstacles in Louisiana, and we want you to be a part of it. If you have any questions, feel free to call the shop at 985.345.8504.
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Next month, get ready for Terry’s very own Flatland VooDoo Jam! Me, Kerry, Jilted and a few others went to the last one, and it kicked ass… you ca basically check out every top flatland bike head in the comfort of New Orleans… you can bet we’ll be there again this year.
Also, check this out… Terry presents the Flatland Nightclub Tour:
Terry’s sick in the head…
This is a weekly event for a bunch of us… just beers, bros and bails. Life is good.
Our good friend Todd T from Tza and Bradles just gave us word that the new Nonvisual promo is up on the web and ready for your consumption… check out the promo by clicking right here. Really sick footy from one of the most core people I know in New Orlean’s family of skaters. Good work Todd, thanks for sharing another great piece with us. I can’t wait for the full length vid…
…is a very good skateboarder that a few of us have been fans of for several years. Check him out:
Jayme rocks.
By the way: Jayme’s not sponsored by the shop or anything, he’s just down with the cause.
Me, Josh Ew Uh and Dead Gregory rode out to Skate Spot in Lafayette last night for a session that I’ve been feeling sore from all day… they have a great park, but the centerpiece is a masonite masterpiece that made me very, very happy. Thanks to Jason and his crew for making us feel right at home… and Donnie, I tried calling you several times.
Anyway, Jason had some stuff to share from the big Gumbo Jam bowl contest from a couple weeks ago… here’s a pic of 3rd placer Ryan Paukratz with a proper frontside:
And here’s a quick clip of the winner, Chaz Pineda, killing the bowl like only he can:
Thanks again to Jason and the Skate Spot… I need to go take some Tylenol now…