Source: http://nedsurfshots.blogspot.com/2012/03/next-day.html
Monday, June 4, 2012
Street League 2012: Nyjah Huston Wins Kansas City... Again
The 2012 Street League season kicked off in Kansas City this past weekend as it did last year-- with skateboard technician Nyjah Huston taking home $150,000. Huston's ability to land difficult and technical tricks consistently makes him almost unbeatable in the current Street League format.
"It was a hard one tonight, that's for sure!" said Nyjah. "I definitely had to work for it. I love the challenge, though, and to skate with these guys is great."
Street League rookie Bastien Salabanzi provided some much needed excitement on the big section, giving Huston a run for his money. But in the end Salabanzi was unable to land the tricks when it counted most.
Now in its third season, Street League's instant scoring allowed for the possibility of pressure-packed moments, but very few times did the skateboarders deliver. Big names like Sean Malto, Ryan Sheckler, Chris Cole, and Paul Rodriguez had their opportunities but were unable to land tricks with consistency.
Improvements to the format, broadcast, and scoring of Street League raised the spectator experience of skateboarding to an all-time high. However, Street league was created with the hope of appealing to more than just skateboard fans. It was designed to reach a household audience including some who have never set foot on a skateboard. Does this competitive format, which is modeled after team sports appeal to the mainstream? Most likely not.
Unfortunately, there's no way to appreciate and understand just how impressive the level of skateboarding is unless you actually skate. Even high quality cameras in slow motion don't convey the level of difficulty.
In the meantime, skateboarders can appreciate Street League for what it is-- amazing skateboarding from today's best street skaters. Nyjah Huston also took home the Monster Energy Best Trick Award worth $15,000 for his Big Spin Frontside Hurricane Grind.
Complete Results.
1. Nyjah Huston 51.5
2. Bastien Salabanzi 47.8
3. Chaz Ortiz 44.2
4. Paul Rodriguez 42.5
5. Chris Cole 39.8
6. Ryan Sheckler 29.7
7. Sean Malto 14.6
Photo: Aaron Smith from Skateboarder Magazine
Source: http://www.grindtv.com/skate/blog/33662/street+league+2012+nyjah+huston+wins+kansas+city+again/
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Method Skateboards: Perfect Day
Method Skateboards: Perfect Day
From: Heather Hendricks
"Method Skateboards San Francisco Longboard session. 5 spots in one afternoon....its our Method. Ripping up the streets of San Francisco on a perfect day." Method Skateboards is a new California-based company that makes awesome hard-carving longboards, all of which include patent pending Zero Camber and Negative Camber trucks that feature a dramatically increased pivot angle designed for tighter turning.
Source: http://www.grindtv.com/skate/video/method_skateboards_perfect_day/
Ferris Birthday Surprise
I got a late call from my friend Andrew to go for a bodysurf. It was his birthday and as he is a piscie's he said he need some saltwater on him that day. It was slightly better (maybe a 2 out of 10) than we thought it would be, so he went for a surf and I took a couple of photos. Happy Birthday old fart.
Source: http://nedsurfshots.blogspot.com/2012/03/ferris-birthday-surprise.html
An afternoon at Windells
An afternoon at Windells
From: saga outerwear
The Saga team visited Windells Camp in Welches, OR for an afternoon session in outdoor park. Can't complain about a private park and clear skies in Oregon. Riders: John Morgan Frankie Richardson Nick Peterson Track: Venus in Furs- The Velvet Underground
Source: http://www.grindtv.com/skate/video/an_afternoon_at_windells/
Kilian Martin's Altered Route
Spanish skater Kilian Martin refers to his style of skateboarding as "art on wheels" and it's tough to argue when he's releasing videos like the clip below, Altered Route, filmed by Brett Novak. Kilian has followed in the path laid out by freestyle pioneer Rodney Mullen, mixing incredibly inventive, unique, and technical tricks with obstacles and flow you'd find in street skating. This clip features some of Kilian's latest work, set in the eerie backdrop of an abondoned waterpark near Palm Springs. Enjoy.
Source: http://www.grindtv.com/skate/blog/33760/kilian+martins+altered+route/
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Weekly Grind 05-09-2012
Gabriel Medina heads into the Billabong Pro Rio hitting his stride, as the 18-year-old (despite a slow start to the CT season) is on a record pace to the top.
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