Skateboarding and more ….
The “skate tide” is shifting, so to speak, and this week’s Monday Cover skater, Pedro Barros, is one of the skaters leading the way. Pedro seems to find comfort in the rare air above the ramp as is evident during this year’s Portland Dew Tour stop. Unfortunately, Pedro dislocated his elbow during a practice run and was unable to compete in the finals. Luckily, we snapped a few pics during the qualifiers that will blow your mind. Check them out after the turn.
Congratulations Pedro!
Well, PLG took top honors at this year’s Portland stop of the 2009 Dew Tour and it’s our belief that the shirt had something to do with it. What’s this, PLG wearing a Dead Milkmen t-shirt or is he? Upon closer inspection, you realize that this is yet again another shoe company “borrowing” punk rock imagery for their own purposes. Sure hope Osiris flipped some dineros the Dead Milkmen’s way for the use of that logo. RIP Dave Blood and check out more pics of punk rock PLG after the turn.
That’s one rad 5-0 to fakie in the corner courtesy of this week’s Monday Cover skater, Lizzie Armanto, during the 2011 Dew Tour stop in Portland. Lizzie shreds the gnar and she makes it look effortless. Style matters. Check out a few more pics of Lizzie taking it to the concrete after the turn. Cheers on the top 25 finish at Bondi as well.
Congratulations Lizzie!
… would shred as sweet. Shakespeare anyone? This week’s Monday Cover, Zion O’Friel, the skater previously known as Michael, lofts a big ollie to tail smack in the Dew Tour bowl. Native to Northwest concrete, Zion is right at home when it comes to gnarly terrain. Check out more pics of Zion taking it to this little slice of utopian skate unity after the turn.
Congratulations Zion!
It’s time to start another volume of Monday Covers. Kicking off our sixth year is this week’s Monday Cover skater, Willis Kimbel with a dew-rific frontside ollie. Destroying any and all terrain is Willis’ m.o. Check out more Dew Tour bowl decimation courtesy of Mr. Kimbel after the turn.
Congratulations Willis!
A story Roald Dahl didn’t write. This story revolves around this week’s Monday Cover skater, Charlie Wilkins, and his adventures inside a portable concrete bowl poured by Wally Hollyday. The bowl was perfect and free of any Uumpa-Lumpas just the way Charlie likes it. Check out more pics of Charlie cashing in his golden skate ticket after the turn.
Congratulations Charlie!
Hoo haa, that’s one huge air into the pocket courtesy of Chris Miller during this year’s Portland stop of the Dew Tour. Maybe you would like to see more of Chris skating the world’s first portable concrete bowl? Well, you’re in luck; check out videos and results of the legend and pro finals after the turn along with a larger version of Chris’ atmospheric air. EPM “telemetry tracking engaged” Out!
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.
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.
Our friend Bettina is one of the featured artists at Portland City Hall’s First Thursday show. That’s today, August 2nd at Portland City Hall, 1221 SW 4th. Show time is 5-8pm. There’s free food and drink, a mini-ramp out front and some great art by great artists.
Artists include:
Also be sure to check out these related events:
Skate Film Fest at the Mission Theater, 1624 Glisan, Friday, August 3rd @ 9:30pm.
Skate Rock Show at the Mt. Tabor Legacy, 4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Saturday, August 4th @ 9 pm. Bands include: Clay Wheels – Yes, Father – Piss Boner – The Grindline Band – The Marginal Way Band
Thanks to AST Dew Tour, Adidas, Shrunken Heads Skate Shop and Ben Wixon.
Update: Check out some pics from the event over at Skate and Annoy and Antigravity Press.
