Cmon' With The Get Down

Posted by D.B., Friday, February 03, 2012 12:52 PM

Tim O'Connor is one of skateboarding's more honest individuals. Tim's brutal honesty makes anything he says worth reading. In this case, it's his new Chromeball interview that covers a variety of topics. It goes all the way back to his first sponsor-me tape, to the current news of Rob Dyrdek buying Alien Workshop. There's also all the funny stuff in between, like breaking down Fred Gall's three careers within a career, or the story behind his Epicly Later'd where he wrecks an entire Thrasher. Tim also explains the invention of his Scoliosis grind. The whole thing ends with Tim sharing some wise words for the new kids starting out. With all that being said, you should just go read the whole thing now.

Skaters' Wearhouse

Posted by Rob, Friday, February 03, 2012 9:42 AM

We got "Nice Guys" on sale at 20% off the entire weekend. Ed Selego as far as I know coined the term "Nice Guy" to descirbe a collared shirt. Got a wedding to go to, first date, skateboard ticket in court? Yep, better put on a Nice Guy. Check out our fine selection of Nice Guys here that will instantly transform you from the skateboard scum of society we all love, to the innocent defendant or sharp dressed gentleman laying down coats over puddles meltin' female hearts. The good thing is it's only temporary with a Nice Guy. Oh, and if you want to keep it crusty, we also have sweatshirts 20% off all weekend.

Lemonade!

Posted by D.B., Thursday, February 02, 2012 3:48 PM

Traveling cross country in a van with just a skateboard and your friends should be a rite of passage for all skaters. Brad Cromer, Jake Donnelly, and a crew of others made the trek. They also documented the whole trip, turning it into a full video. Five weeks, 10 guys, one van, 3700 miles, and one crazy accident to end it all.

Tampa Pro Tickets on Sale Now

Posted by Rob, Thursday, February 02, 2012 12:45 PM

All the information about Tampa Pro is at skateparkoftampa.com/TampaPro. This year, we're going live online an hour early for interviews, weekend recaps, and banter with your favorite pros at 11am before things get going at noon. If you can't make it to Tampa, see you online for the live broadcast right here at skateparkoftampa.com.

While we're on the subject of Tampa Pro, let's take a look at the best skateboarding contest run of all time again from last year, Dennis Busenitz:

Clash of the Crews Photos

Posted by Rob, Thursday, February 02, 2012 8:41 AM

16 ripping crews came into town last weekend and put it down here for Clash of the Crews 2012. I've got a few photos for you here while HiDefJoe works on the edit. There's a truckload of footage to sift through.

Bowers' Banter

Posted by Rob, Wednesday, February 01, 2012 3:59 PM

Alex Bowers is back here with me slangin' inventory in Innetech and stitching words together on the keyboard to give you glorious descriptions of some of the new product he's setting up for the Shop. Here are a few recent samples:

Vans Stage 4 Shoes: The Stage 4 is a trendy, low-cut skate shoe made with premium suede and full grain leather uppers and minimal padded collars and tongues. The Stage 4 also uses Vans' Wafflecup technology, compression molded EVA sockliners, and stitchless toecaps.

Vans Old Skool '92 Pro Shoes: The Old Skool '92 Pro shoes maintain the vintage Old Skool look but come full force with brand new performance innovations, including extra shock-absorbing cushioning, and ultra sturdy reinforced uppers. Classic Vans waffle grip and vulcanized soles still hold their place with the Old Skool '92 because you wouldn't have it any other way.

Supra Lizard King Passion Shoes: Lizard King brings forth his first mid-top pro model shoe, the Passion, a desert boot inspired skate shoe. It has a moccasin style, cut-and-stitch detail on the heel panel to provide an elegant flair. A padded flap stitched to the inner collar with metal snaps that button down to the outer collar provide comfort and support, and protect against shark bites to the ankle. Its long, clean vamp allows an unobstructed skate wear area with premium suede uppers, padded collars and tongues, and exclusive SUPRAFOAM padded midsoles, when all combined, give longer lasting flick, comfort, and protection against high-impact landings like the ones Lizard King faces daily.

Supra Tom Penny Bandit Shoes: Tom Penny comes out swingin' with another one of his stylish pro models, the Bandit. Making a clean get away in any situation, the Bandit, a boot-inspired skate shoe, has mid-top height with padded collars and tongues to protect against shark bites to the ankle, suede upper materials for longer lasting flick, and SupraFoam midsoles that provide impact resistance to the entire foot on high-impact landings.

Nike SB P-Rod Straight Outta Long Sleeve Flannel Shirt: The P-Rod Straight Outta flannel is straight out of this world with 22% recycled polyester, 28% cotton, 3% spandex material, and 47% organic cotton, making this button-up shirt one for the Go Green Team. Pearlized logo buttons, pleated shoulder yokes, a chest pocket, and felled interior seams with extended cuff plackets also give steeze, while you give love to trees!

Nike SB SB Classic Dri-Fit Long Sleeve Woven Shirt: The SB Classic Dri-Fit woven shirt is a long sleeve button-up flannel with pearlized logo buttons, a pleated shoulder yoke, a left-breast chest pocket, felled interior seams, and extended cuff plackets. Steezy Nike SB woven labels with classic Nike SB direct embroideries and a back collar stabilizing button give this shirt an all around stylish look and a classic fit.

Creature Skateboards Trash Talk Limited Cruiser Deck: There were only 400 of the Trash Talk cruiser decks made. Make sure you grab this one before it is too late.

Sector Nine Joel Tudor Sig Complete: The Joel Tudor Signature cruiser is made with a 7-ply cold pressed maple deck with a rolling tray in the middle of the board. It comes completely hooked up with 149mm Independent trucks, 1 1/2 inch Low Pro Phillips hardware, 1/2 inch Sector Nine riser pads, Abec 5 PDP bearings, 61mm 78a Top Shelf Nineball wheels, and full grip ready to rip!

Nike SB The Mercenary 3-In-1 Snorkel Hooded Jacket: The Mercenary 3-In-1 Snorkel hooded jacket has a 100% water-resistant nylon twill outer shell with a 100% nylon taffeta lining, removable faux fur hood lining, interior media pockets, a waist securing drawstring, and an additional zip-out liner, that by itself, can serve as a zip-up track jacket to lend to a friend. A front zip-up closure with an additional loophole button-up closure, and four button-snap pockets, keep you and your belongings warm, dry, and secure in the chilliest of weather.

Nike SB SB Premium Backpack: The SB Premium backpack is a do-it-all bag with water resistant 600D polyester coating on the outer shell. It is also equipped with a wet/ dry separation compartment, separate shoe storage, an interior mesh pocket, board carrying straps, and padded curved shoulder straps with a stabilizing sternum strap. The SB Premium Backpack also earns you extra style points with its debossed SB branding.

Foot Fetish: Introducing Wit-E Beats

Posted by Rob, Wednesday, February 01, 2012 1:28 PM

Ever since I started skating 20+ years ago, it's always been three main interests for me: Skateboarding, hip hop, and shoes. Skateboarding has alway been the strongest for me, of course. Lots of friends have the same mix in different strengths. SPoT homie Wit-E Beats is strong on shoes, so every now and then, he's going to take you in for a closer look at new footwear here at SPoT. Here's his first post:

New from Nike SB this month comes a Dunk Low in pine green and black with atom red accents. This Dunk is reminiscent of the Deftone Dunk Highs from 2003. The colorway is pretty similar, but the materials are very different. This sneaker uses a nappy suede resembling the suede on the Tauntaun Dunks, and the black parts of the shoe and the pine green leather underneath has a wood grain texture to it. I really like the heel padding that Nike is now using inside the Dunk Lows...it makes them much more comfortable. These come with black laces for a more subtle look and an extra pair of red laces to match the red accents on the tongue and heel tags which make them pop and gives a Gucci vibe. There is white stitching on the swoosh and heel panels that seems out of place, but doesn't distract much from the overall aesthetic of the sneaker. This pair is available now at SPoT Skate Shop Ybor for $98.

Get more photos and a closer look: Pine Green Dunk Low Nike SB February 2012.

Another Day Another Struggle

Posted by D.B., Wednesday, February 01, 2012 9:00 AM

If you like Lucas Puig, and enjoy the tunes of Biggie Smalls, then you're gonna love this. Lucas is putting in work. Didn't he just drop a full part a few months ago?

Throwback Tuesdays

Posted by D.B., Tuesday, January 31, 2012 7:21 PM

Josh Stewart dug up some old contest footage of an eclectic group of skaters. There's Wade Speyer and John Cardiel shredding the old outdoor mini-ramp. Eric Koston and Andy Roy hold it down on the street course. While Rune Glifberg does one of the best vert lines I've ever seen.

West Coast Chill Cam Dump

Posted by Rob, Monday, January 30, 2012 3:21 PM

Clem's recent trek through the cool guy side of the country involved everything you'd expect. There were pro skaters, pro rappers, behind the scenes with high profile publications like Frontside Grind Magazine, and more: Agenda Long Beach, LA, and Zumiez 100k.