Pro Tec Pool Party Primed for Action

The practice sessions and qualifying rounds for Pro Tec’s 4th annual Pool Party have been absolutely hot and heated over the past two days…proving that today’s rounds of competition are sure to measure up to the hype and battles of years past. Unfortunately, due to an assortment of unfortunate injuries, Lance Mountain, Salba, Jeff Grosso and Duane Peters will not compete in the Masters’ competition. Nonetheless, the Combi Bowl at the the Vans skatepark in Orange, CA will host many of the world’s best bowl riders, young, old, seasoned and hungry to get down to business.

Although the afternoon and evening of competition will be a long one, be sure to catch the action at your leisure beginning at 1pm (PST) via live webcast on Skateboard.com.

Pool Party Competition Schedule
Saturday, May 17, 2008 (PST)

Girls - intro run and 15 minute jam
1:20pm - 1:40pm - Heat 1
2:00pm - 2:20pm - Heat 2

Masters - 20 minute jam, top 3 advance from each heat
2:40pm - 3:00pm - Heat 1
3:20pm - 3:40pm - Heat 2
4:00pm - 4:20pm - Heat 3

Pros - 20 minute jam, top 3 advance from each heat
4:40pm - 5:00pm - Heat 1
5:20pm - 5:40pm - Heat 2
6:00pm - 6:20pm - Heat 3

6:40pm - 7:00pm - Thrasher/Vans “Block$ for Buck$”
Longest Boardslide Contest

Masters Finals - 20 minute jam
7:20pm - 7:40pm

Pros Finals - 30 minute jam
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Awards
8:45pm

And The Nominees Are…

Transworld has posted the nominees for the 10th Annual TWS Awards. The envelopes are going to be opened on June 13th at the Avalon in Hollywood. The event will also include the premiere of the new TWS video, And Now, as well as a photo slide-show celebrating its ten year anniversary.

The Latest From The Berrics

Before heading out this weekend watch the latest from The Berrics. You’ve got new recruit Scott Pfaff blowing doors as well as the Dude, Dudes, Dude video party and some cutting room floor footage of the City Team. That’s what they left out? Enjoy.

New Lakai Site, Election Series

Lakai has launched a new webernet site with the centerpiece being a killer video highlighting the new ‘Election Series’. Man, that is good stuff. Oh, the voting begins on June 15th. I’m guessing it’s getting mad traffic right now as it’s moving a tad slow so be patient, it’s worth it.

Beauty And The Beast Begins!

The Girl crew showed up at Deluxe to grab some product, pack the vans and get out there. We’re sure this won’t be the last set of photos you see from this crew. Check the flyer here and wish you lived in the Northwest.

An Interview With Ed

We were recently sent a link to an interesting interview with legendary street skater, photographer and Toy Machine founder Ed Templeton. Ed is thrown a lot of non-traditional questions with topics ranging from pet names to company icon wrestling to blank boards. Click, load and read…

Mumble Minutes With Wilkins

Bob K is back with another quality episode of Mumble Minutes. The latest victim? The Skateboard Mag’s Editor, and SKATEDAILY.net favorite, Kevin Wilkins. Mr. Wilkins discusses everything from mastering 360 flips at 40, past magazine favorites, skate photographers and what’s the best thing about skating.

Bobby Worrest Laces Up with the Schmoo

eS, Krooked and Pitcrew have teamed up to provide you the first opportunity to acquire Bobby Worrest’s new shoe colorways this Saturday, May 17th. Drop by Pitcrew to meet Mr. Worrest in person and pick up a pair of these new kicks. Then join in the celebration of the release of this eS x Krooked x Bobby Worrest collaboration in Washington D.C. at the RockNroll Hotel on May 17th. It’s an open party to everyone. Just the way Bobby likes to get down!

Jake Brown Returns to the Mega Ramp

Just short of nine months after his perilous and miraculous 45 foot fall at last summer’s X Games, Jake Brown has made his return to the Mega ramp. Dave Carnie and crew caught up with him on Bob’s backyard structure for his first go since he became the sporting world’s newest face for “The Agony of Defeat” and dethroned Chris Miller for skateboarding’s long-standing “worst slam ever”. Count on Jake to be gunning for gold again this summer…he’s as tough as they come!

Deathwish Brings the Ink to Active

Fresh out of the gates with its new promo video, the newly formed Deathwish crew is definitely on a roll. If you’re in the area, catch up with the entire team and special guests for their first-ever signing at Active’s new storefront in Chino Hills, CA. No doubt there will be plenty of surprises, good times and photo ops that evening.

Pack Your Bags for Malmo

All of you bowl busters out there, it’s that time of year again when Lib Tech skateboards hosts its annual “Pack Your Bags and Suitcase” skate contest. The winner wins an all expense paid trip to compete at Quiksilver’s Bowlriders contest in Malmo, Sweden from June 12-15th. Roll on out to the skatepark in Port Angeles, WA on Monday, May 26th and get in the mix…you might just be the one packing your bags!

The Legend of Tim Brauch Set for a Documentary

On May 9, 1999 professional skateboarder Tim Brauch suddenly died of cardiac arrest at the young age of 25. To those who’d shared moments with him in his life, it was very apparent that his love and energy for skateboarding and beyond was truly infectious and affected so many, many others worldwide. Thanks to his family and friends, Pete Koff, Jai Tanju, Lance Dalgart, Aaron Jones and Ray Stevens II, a documentary on Tim’s legendary life is in the works.

Have a look at the trailer and see why Tim emerged as a role model for future generations of skaters everywhere.

Look for the film to be released in the spring of 2009. Never Forget.

New Recruits

A triple threat of red hot ams have been officially welcomed to new teams and progressive opportunities recently. If you don’t know of him yet, you soon will…Mike Anderson is the newest kid to throw down the gnar for the eS footwear squad. Elsewhere, Floridian Brian Delatorre is repping a new route with Think skateboards and Everen Stallion is locked in with the Mystery team.

Copenhagen Readies for CPH Pro 08

Copenhagen’s 2nd annual CPH Pro is set for June 27-29, 2008. In the throws of preparations, skater and master craftsman Brent Kronmueller and an able and dedicated crew of Danes have been busy giving the Copenhagen skatepark a rather impressive face lift with a whole new street course. Meanwhile, Danish beauty Camilla sat down to catch up with Berrics homies Steve Berra and Erik Ellington to gather their thoughts about the contest and their plans to attend. Jim Greco couldn’t be persuaded otherwise.

Be sure to hit up the DVS CPH Pro 08 mini site for all up-to-date info.

Seriously Dude…

This week DVS dropped the premiere of its new skate flick, Dudes, Dudes, Dudes at The Berrics amongst a group of dudes and a couple of gals, and now it’s available online at the film’s mini site for you to view for free! Extras are included too! Be extra patient to peep the goods though, the site is a bit stacked and jacked with heavy traffic. Technology is a mixed blessing huh?

What’s more, the footage is also offered as a free podcast so you can take it with you wherever you roll. Just subscribe to the DVS Skate Podcast and you’re good to go!

2008 PRO-TEC Pool Party, May 17th

The details of this years Pro-Tec Pool Party contest have been announced. Going down on May 17th with skaters Rune Glifberg, Bucky Lasek, Omar Hassan, Bob Burnquist, Benji Galloway, Chris Miller, Steve Caballero, Jeff Grosso, Lance Mountain, Steve Alba and many others it will be a can’t miss event. There is $90,000 on the line and skaters will be ripping the replica of the infamous Upland Combi at the remodeled Vans Park in Orange.

Luckily for you there will be a live webcast so all the action can be seen live from your monitor. The eight hours of coverage is powered by Skateboard.com and can be viewed at www.vans.com on Saturday, May 17 from 1:00 pm to 9 pm.

Bookmark on your machine and mark it on your calendar.

Shred Or Guy

The Hawk owned Shred Or Die video site has posted some lost footage of Guy Mariano in Italy circa 2005. Click, view or die. Your choice.

Matix Celebrates Ten Years With PROGRESS

As Matrix hits the ten years mark they are celebrating with a book entitled ‘THIS IS PROGRESS’. From the press release / advert:

Progress is manifested in many ways; Social, Political, Philosophical, Scientific, Artistic, Evolutionary…”This is Progress” will explore the concept of “Progress” through the eyes of the contributors who have heavily influenced our world: both in and outside of our industry. Matix gives a nod to its past and looks to explore the future, through Progress.

Contributors to this hardcover book include: Daewon Song, Marc Johnson, Rick McCrank, Rudy Johnson, Mikey LeBlanc, Reda, Anthony Acosta, Richie Knapp, Paul Park, Colin Kennedy and others. The publication is scheduled for a fall release.

Berkeley Considers New Skatepark

Utilized and enjoyed daily by a wide range of skaters, Northern California’s skateboard park in Berkeley is currently closed while undergoing a facelift due to cracks that have worsened in the last few years. If the much needed repairs don’t hold up to the heavy use over the next six months, city officials have considered a bond to rebuild the area with a new skatepark.

Random News and Happenings

The wild and crazy dudes that skate and run all things with SBC media up north in Canada have launched their new website. Coming out of Chicago, Affiliate skateboards is revamped with a small, yet skilled roster of riders to endorse and support its quality products. Jerry Hsu has added online and mail order retailing to his endorsement portfolio as the newest member recruited to the CCS team. Rolling up with big guns to take on Wallenberg’s Big 4 Jeremy Reeves came up a bit short and fractured two bones in his foot. A speedy recovery is in order to you Mr. Reeves. Chima Ferguson has left the city of Syndey, Australia to live abroad. Of course this means we’ll be witnessing plenty of his youthful madness in the months and years to come. While on Thrasher’s Skate Rock tour TNT and his gal Trixie got married amongst many friends in Reno. Congrats to the newlyweds!

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