May 12th, 2008 by admin
We have something a little different for you this week. Brad Krohn was kind enough to send us an excellent book review for the book Dub – Soundscapes and Shattered Songs in Jamaican Reggae, by Michael Veal, Wesleyan University Press, 2007. Check out all of Brad’s literary thoughts after the turn.
May 12th, 2008 by admin
We’re not sure if this week’s Monday Cover skater, Shawn Reinert, ever came back to earth? When we took this pic, he was still gaining altitude. That’s one big frontside air in one killer bowl. Viva la Pier Park.
Congratulations Shawn!
May 9th, 2008 by admin
Earlier this week, we posted about riding the back of the cradle at Battle Ground. Well, yesterday, Johnny Turgesen showed us his line on the cradle back. Sick, sick, sick. Yep, completely ill. Check out the full sequence below.
May 8th, 2008 by admin
The Airspeed crew is making good progress at Gabriel Park. A couple of sections are poured and the snake is starting to take shape. One of the many cool features is the snake tail that rises out of the middle half of the run. It’s both creative and functional. This park is going to be fun. Skater design/build skateparks rule! See all the naked skatepark photos after the turn.
May 7th, 2008 by admin
Sometimes the little things get lost in an expansive park like Battle Ground. For example, the lines on the back side of the cradle or what we will call the hood. So without further delay, check out Jack, Brad, Grover and MC sharing some hood love.
May 6th, 2008 by admin
On this YouTube Tuesday, we offer you a couple of interesting new artists along with a super top secret link to one of our favorite bands. Satiate your uncontrollable urge after the turn. EPM out!
May 5th, 2008 by admin
This week’s Monday Cover skater, Willis Kimball, immerses himself in art during Cal Skate’s street jam. Check out this styling frontside feeble on the banked tile ramp. Truly a study in motion. See the full frame photo after the turn.
Congratulations Willis!
May 4th, 2008 by admin
Here it is, this week’s official Foto-Friday. Check out over fifty photos of all the shredding during the Cal Skate Street Jam. Let’s hope this is an annual event. Enjoy.
May 2nd, 2008 by admin
The gents down at Cal Skates took it to the streets. As part of the 6th Avenue Street Fair, Paul, Damon and Tyler made some sick ramps for folks to skate during the festivities. We have a load of pics to look through and promise to get them up by this weekend. In the meantime, enjoy a few pics of the Cal Skate crew shreddin’ after the turn.
May 2nd, 2008 by admin
In addition to skating, we spent some time hanging out in Jerome, a small town just south of Sedona. There isn’t a skatepark but there is a wicked downhill through the town and this 27 stair just waiting for action. Click on the pic for a larger view.
Once a booming mining town and now a thriving art community, Jerome is great place to chill. EPM out!
May 1st, 2008 by admin
When you mash-up Oregon and Arizona, what do you get? Orezona, of course. Old Man Army’s Orezona(a.k.a. Andy) met us at the Tempe park for an early afternoon session. Thanks Andy and the rest of the O.M.A crew for all the hospitality while we were in Arizona. It was much appreciated.
Let’s hope Andy doesn’t move to Kentucky. Why? Well, then we would have to call him Orezonatucky. Check out Orezona getting his skate on after the turn.
Apr 30th, 2008 by admin
If you have been to Sedona, AZ, you might be familiar with the vortices. It turns out that Sedona has a nice little skatepark as well. It was a quick stop and the only other skater in the park was Jessica from Spokane, WA. Small world. See the pics after the turn.
Apr 29th, 2008 by admin
It seems Grover’s Flyout Fever has infected the youth of Goodyear as well. Check out Luis, Martin, Seth, Dilan and Ryan as they launch into the Arizona twilight. Hopefully they will be taking these moves back into the transition in the near future. See all the pics after the turn.
Apr 28th, 2008 by admin
This week’s Monday Cover skater, Bill D’Angelo, is a card carrying member of the Old Man Army skate crew. Check out this rad frontside double trucker in the peanut bowl at Goodyear skatepark. See more photos of Bill after the turn.
Congratulations Bill!
Apr 27th, 2008 by admin
We’re on a mission to warmer climates, specifically Arizona. The temperatures were just shy of 100°F today in Phoenix. So we opted for an early evening session at Goodyear Skatepark.
This park is fun and the closest thing we’ve found to Northwest ‘crete stylings. Click on the above pic for a large view. Check out a few more snaps of the park after the turn.
Apr 25th, 2008 by admin
Yep, it’s true. The first person to correctly guess the name of this skater wins an EPM ‘Naut t-shirt. So put your Sherlock hat on and get to guessing.
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