Skateboarding and more ….
Look what we found during this weekend’s eastern Oregon skate junket tucked away in the gorge, just slightly off the beaten path. It’s a mega-mini ramp along with some mini shreds. Working their way up to those switch 900’s just like Bob, check out Tucker, Sean and skateboarding’s equivalent of Frisch’s Big Boy after the turn. EPM “skate flugtag” Out!
Unlike the legendary Tantanoola Tiger, this Aussie cat is for real as well as this week’s Monday Cover skater. It’s RJ Barbaro, floating either a half-cab or frontside ollie-to-fakie during the West Linn stop of the 2010 Oregon Trifecta. RJ was on track to take the overall Trifecta title had it not been for a pre-contest injury at Tigard. Check out more pics of RJ tearing it up after the turn and hopefully, we’ll see him at next year’s event.
Congratulations RJ!
While doing some research on the old Skatercross skate park, we stumbled upon an awesome gallery of photos from skate-days-gone-by at Marina Del Rey. If you skated in the late 70’s/early 80’s, you know that Marina was one of the premier skate parks of the time and it attracted many of the heavy shredders. Over thirty-one years in the making courtesy of photographer David Scott, check out this week’s Foto-Friday in the gallery below. Also, be sure to check out larger versions of the photos featured in the banner after the turn. Can you name the skaters? EPM “now where’s my fly-away and gyros” Out!
Gallery: Marina Del Rey Photos Circa 1979
Yes, skate-radio-philes, it’s time for another episode of Callin’ on Colin. This week, Colin talks with long time community/skateboard activist and founder of Cal Skate skate shop, Howard Weiner. Get the lowdown on the “Sultan of Skate Goods” (30+ years and counting) at 2pm on PDX FM. Also, be sure to check out a few of Colin’s past shows featuring Awesome Dan, Gerric Ray, Ethan Bettencourt, Nate Ling and Mike Barnes after the turn. EPM “who listens to the radio” Out!
Today’s Live Show
Thirty-three years have passed since this photo hit the newsstands and it’s still rad to this day. Who is it, you ask? Why, it’s none other than Shreddi Repas grabbing some air at the long defunct Skatercross. In addition to having one of the most appropriate skateboarding names ever, Shreddi is the originator of the standup grind (50-50), backside air to axle stall, fakie carve grinds (switch grinds) as well as fakie 360 rock-n-roll board slides. Check out a larger version of the cover after the turn along with a Shreddi/TA story. EPM “getting all histrionic” Out!
How about it folks? Give it up for the Sorcery 118 crew and their masterful skate video creations. These dudes kill it on a daily basis and, fortunately, they capture it on tape so we can come along for the ride. We are so stoked on their creations that we placed a Sorcery 118 button in our left navigation bar. Welcome dudes! Be sure to check out a few of their recent video offerings after the turn. EPM “your launch pad for Northwest skate interweb destinations” Out!
Going all GSD on the banked wall at Tigard during the 2010 Oregon Trifecta is, Team Power Rider member and this week’s Monday Cover skater, Jeff Taylor. A true family man on a live-life-to-its-fullest plan, Jeff lets his skating do the talking. Check out some more pics of Jeff getting it done after the turn.
Congratulations Jeff!
Got a minute man? We sure hope so because it’s time again for Randy Katen’s Generation X live on KBGA FM Missoula. This week’s guest is none other than the man that played bass to D. Boon’s guitar and George Hurley’s drums in the Minutemen, Mike Watt. Be sure to click on the link below when the time is right. EPM “Jesus and Tequilla” Out!
Live Show: (interview with Mike Watt)
Photo Credit: Edward Colver
Dr. Krohn’s book review train is chugging down the tracks. Next stop, Spray Paint the Walls: The Story of Black Flag by Stevie Chick. All passengers please prepare for arrival after the turn. EPM “Pettibon Junction” Out!
Continue reading ‘Dr. K.’s Book Review: Spray Paint the Walls’
Hey kids! What time is it? It’s time for another Foto-Friday featuring some shredding post the Lincoln City Trifecta stop. Chris, Robert, Jason, Steve, Aaron and few other skaters keep the skate-fires-stoked, so to speak, as the Sun sets on another great day of skating in Lincoln City. Check out all the pics in the gallery and stay tuned for more 2010 Oregon Trifecta coverage. EPM “365 24/7” Out!
Gallery: Lincoln City Twilight Session
