Monthly Archive for August, 2009

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A Day in the Life….

Published on August 16, 2009 in Skate Spots. 4 Comments

Owen Nieder @ Pier Park

Each year about this time, Portland becomes the epicenter of planetary skateboarding activity. The attraction is anchored around the annual Oregon Trifecta followed by the Dew Tour, not to mention all the great skateparks and a city that embraces skateboarding. That brings us to Owen Nieder, a skater that takes full advantage of the skate surroundings while visiting our fine city. One of his favorite spots to skate is Pier Park. Check out Owen sampling one of Portland’s skatepark gems after the turn.

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Signal to Noise

Published on August 14, 2009 in General. 6 Comments

Bucky Lasek - Bean Thruster @ 2009 Dew Tour, Portland, OR

Free Tibet is all signal, everything else is just noise. OK, Bucky’s bean thruster is sick as well. Check out a full frame version of Bucky Lasek’s bean thruster for Tibetan freedom after the turn.

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Raw Power

Published on August 13, 2009 in General and Skate Spots. 12 Comments

Power Rider - Mark Scott @ Pier Park

Like Iggy Pop says “Can you feeeeeeeel it!” It’s raw power or rather Captain Power Rider, Mark Scott. So what is a Power Rider? Well, check out all the photos after the turn for a few pointers. EPM “Raw power, it’s much too much” Out!

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Don’t Mess with Texas

Published on August 11, 2009 in General. 8 Comments

Embassy Skateboards @ Pier Park

Representing the fine state of Texas at this weekend’s Bifecta, was the crew from Embassy Skateboards. The Embassy roster reads like a veritable who’s-who in Texas skateboarding. Maybe you’ve heard of John Gibson, Ken Fillion, Todd Prince, Tory Chason and Lee Leal? If not, well, maybe this iconic pic by Bryce Knights might ring a bell. One of the great things about Texas skaters is that they let their skating do the talking. So without further delay, check out Priscilla, Ken and Gary getting it done after the turn. EPM “Phillips 66” Out!

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Mountain Tunnels

Published on August 10, 2009 in Monday Covers and Skate Spots. 12 Comments

Monday Cover Vol. 3 Issue 39 - Lance Mountain

Anyone recognize this week’s Monday Cover skater? Anyone? Anyone? Well for those not in the know, it’s the one-and-only Lance Mountain having his way with the door at Pier Park. What can we say other than thanks for skating and being such a positive influence all these years. Check out a few more pics of Lance shredding Pier Park after the turn.

Congratulations Lance!

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Put This In Your Pipe….

Published on August 10, 2009 in General and Skate Spots. 3 Comments

Oregon Bifecta 2009 - Pier Park Winners

Alright, let’s hear it for Pier Park and the skating that went down yesterday. It seemed like there was a 360 degree stoke going down for all in attendance. What can we say but viva Pier Park as an annual stop for the Oregon Tri sometime Bi-Fecta. Enough gushing already, here’s your creme de la creme in each division: Ladies – Julie Kindstrand, Masters – Lance Mountain, Pros – Benji Galloway. Check out the pics after the turn and stay tuned for more detailed coverage in the coming days, weeks, months, etc…. You know the exercise.

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Knock Down, Drag Out

Published on August 9, 2009 in Skate Spots. 4 Comments

Knock Down Drag Out - Oregon Bifecta 2009

Yesterday’s Tigard stop of the 2009 Oregon Bifecta was not for the faint of heart. The skaters were going for it and sometimes the results were no bueno. Check out some of the hits and misses after the turn.

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Tango with a T-Rex

Published on August 8, 2009 in Skate Spots. 3 Comments

Oregon Bifecta 2009 - Tigard Results

Well, the first stop of this year’s Oregon Tri gone Bifecta is in the books and here is your list of best in show. It goes something like this: Ladies – Julie Kindstrand, Masters – Buck Smith, and Pros – Kevin Kowalski. The pro finals were off the hook and the skating was about as good as it gets. Also of note was the Master’s final with Buck and none other than Mr. Lance Mountain dooling it out for top honors. Check out a few pics of Kevin and Buck as they pay their respects to Tigard’s T-Rex after the turn. See you tomorrow and stay tuned.

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Pier Pressure

Published on August 7, 2009 in Foto-Friday and Skate Spots. 3 Comments

Foto-Friday for August 7, 2009 - Pier Park

Time is running out for those that want to get some practice runs in prior to Sunday’s vert blow-out at Pier Park. It’s going to be a barn burner. Check out KC, MC, Troy, Jeff, Shawn, Chris, Ryan, Grover and more as they dial-in their moves in the gallery. EPM “charging batteries and taking no prisoners” Out!

Tune-Up Sessions @ Pier Park

Brasil Está Na Casa

Published on August 7, 2009 in Skate Spots. 7 Comments

Brasil Está Na Casa - Oregon Bifecta Goes International

Pardon our Portuguese but we thought it fitting since a few skaters have made the journey from Brazil to skate in this year’s Oregon Bifecta. Not only did they come to skate, they brought some mad skills as well. This skater, who’s name sounded like Murilo(any help with a name correction is appreciated), was catching some serious air in the square bowl at Pier Park. It’s always a pleasure to see such young talent and to know that the “vert” torch will continue to burn, so to speak. Check out more pics of Murilo along with a short clip about vert skating in Brazil after the turn.

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