Inspiration

To Play in the Ocean














by Kerry Down














by Justin Reynolds

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Smithsonian Event Explores Native American Skater Culture

Punky, up-tempo music issues forth at a museum-appropriate volume, and the Smithsonian's Native Skate Jam begins. The skaters -- some in skinny jeans, some in Vans or Chucks, some in Native Skates T-shirts -- politely take turns. One leans down and discreetly applies a sticker to the otherwise unblemished surface of the half-pipe.

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Sk8 Movie Nite at the Steynberg Gallery

June 27, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm
The Steynberg Gallery
1531 Monterey Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
Contact Info: 805-772-7517
fundraiser Organized By: Jack Smith
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NOT OVER THE HILL YET

Jonny Miller, Jono Hicks, and Scott Kam (left to right) are pushing for a new skate park in San Luis Obispo; one of the biggest challenges has been in organizing the skaters who will use it.
PHOTOS BY STEVE E. MILLER
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DOG NEWS

Just a shout out, a reminder about this years BULLDOG jam, on the last weekend of this month,the 27th, los oso sk8 park during the day, with barbeque and prizes, lots of old school bros from all over the place.That night Toyland will host the after party with 4 live bands,
( the Dirty Pink Slips,The REEF Riders, and special guests) Skating into the night...
Don't miss this one, Wes Humpstin will be there in his usuall form, special guest( WENTZLE RUMLE) all the way from boston, lots of good times.
Sunday late morning we will be running cones, yes, some slalom.. lots of the bro's requested we do a race. so, it's on.. hybrd style ,single or duel lane ??? Wentzle needs some to duct those wheels, and Miller will working on Tecn. Hope you can make it up..
Jonny
P.s. free camping at the ranch as allways.contact miller 4 rsvp.805-234-4310

ALSO,

SKATING WITH A CONSIENCE

175-foot long mini Mega Ramp with a mind-blowing 30-foot drop from an 18-foot vertical ramp (the equivalent of a three-story building), and the first-ever rail contest over a 20-foot gap with $40,000 in prize winnings, one of the biggest purses ever offered in Sonoma County!

Some of the world’s top skate legends will be present for demos, judging, and Meet and Greets, including Steve Caballero and Christian Hosoi on Friday June 12, plus Thrasher magazine skater of the year and X-Games Gold medalist Bob Burnquist, Danny Way, Andy MacDonald, and Buster Halterman. Also expected are Adam Taylor, Jake Brown, Lincoln Ueda, Rob Loriface, PLG and Omar Hasssan. The Eco Cup skate zone is surrounded by majestic redwoods and blue skies - close to the 101 Freeway but also a world away.

Adding to the excitement are the action sports-friendly headline bands including legendary punk/reggae/activist bands Dead Kennedys and Bad Brains with Pepper and Rebelution. Also performing over the weekend are Hightower, Tall Black Girls, Zepparella, Egypt Central, Whiskey Thieves, American Drag and Radioactive as MC. Approximately 10 of the world’s top skaters are expected to compete in the Best Trick and Best Jump categories, and prize money will be awarded to each competitor. The Eco Cup trophy will be created out of recycled and repurposed mixed media, and the steel and plywood-constructed Zone will be reused indefinitely after this one-time event.

The mini Mega Ramp and rail is reserved for the guest skaters, but Festival attendees of all ages are invited to bring their boards and “drop in” at the skate zone as participants, competitors, or spectators. The Rude Boyz Present Eco-Cup skate zone is being sponsored by Comcast and Verizon, and will be open daily Noon to 8:30pm June 12, 13, and 14. Entrance to the skate zone is included with paid admission at the front gate. Limited $30 pre-sale tickets are available now ($40 at the gate). This year, kids 6 and under are FREE and kids age 7-12 are $10.

SURFER+ARTIST

Essentially Rootamental is about creating a fluid lifestyle and expression with nature and community.

Hanging Five is a movie about art and surfing that looks at why the surf culture supports and creates art. It comes to us from the filmmaker who brought us Riding The Wave, which is a great look at capitalism in surfing.