Est. 1990: Canada's premier skateboard magazine
Issue 100 of Concrete Skateboarding is out now on news stands. It’s a celebration of 20 years of Canadian skateboarding in print, with viewpoints of where we’ll be heading with the next generation of skateboarders. In all, we conducted 50 interviews with some of the most important people that changed skateboarding in Canada. A portion of the magazine was printed using newsprint stock, which represents how the magazine was printed in the early 1990s (although this time it shouldn’t turn your fingers black).
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KR3W is very proud to announce that one of Canada’s finest, Spencer Hamilton, has officially joined the ranks of the KR3W Am’s, along side Furby and Greg Myers. Spencer has not only been crushing it coast to coast on his Canadian hometown streets for a long time, he’s been killing it around the world as well. As you’ve probably noticed with his recent coverage and video parts, Spenny’s smooth style and solid pop make him a perfect addition to the KR3W. Congratulations Spencer, you’ve earned it!
Enter at West49.com for a chance to win a trip for two to the XGAMES in LA., August 2009. Winner will receive air & three nights accommodation, VIP passes to the XGames, spending money & gear.
There will be a Vancouver premier on the night of Thursday June 25th for the new Black Label God Save the Label video. It will be playing outside at China Creek skatepark after it gets dark so the vid will play at around 9:45pm. Brought to you by Black Label, Ultimate Skateboard Distribution and Antisocial. Watch the exclusive Sneak preview of the opening montage here.
Debacle, the Nike SB am video is now available to be downloaded for free from nike.com/nikeskateboarding/debacle. Featuring Justin Brock, Daryl Angel, David Clark, Grant Taylor, Shane O’Neill and Theotis Beasley.
The Slmon City Jam skate comp, hosted by Boardwalk Shop, is coming up in Campbell River, BC on Canada Day July 1st. Call 250-287-8698 for more info.
The Nelson Skate Jam is happening on July 10th presented by Tribute boardshop and NDYC. Contact Tribute for more info.
Skull Skates has been busy lately making big moves with their first ever skate team tour (more tour photos here), upcoming record launch parties and sealing the deal on a US distribution contract. Check out all the Skull Skates products and read about the latest news on www.skullskates.com
Check out the new Cliche Video Page featuring Europa, Bon Appetit, Freedom Fries, Hello JoJO, DeJa Vu, cle, and more …
The Toronto premiere of Globe’s United by Fate 5 will take place at The Bait Shop, 358 Dufferin St. at 9 pm on Friday June 26th. Chris Haslam and Ryan Decenzo will be there!
The Medicine Hat Beat the Heat skateboard competition will be taking place on Canada day July 1st at the Kin Coulee Skatepark. There is a $5,000 first prize as well as a bunch of other great prizes available from the contest sponsors. Visit www.medhatskate.com for more info
