How to Do Pool Skating on a Skateboard
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Pool skating is the most difficult, intense and revered kind of skating in the skateboard world. The steep slopes of the sides, the speed of the concrete and the strange bumps and cracks make pool skating as tricky as it is thrilling. If you want to tear up an empty pool, follow these steps to do pool skating on a skateboard.
Difficulty: Challenging
Instructions
Step
1
Start with the right board, preferably one that is between 8 and 9 inches wide and has a 15-inch wheel base. Short decks are going to work better than long ones since you can maneuver more nimbly and also do a kickturn off of the lip of the pool. Most importantly, though, make sure you use a board that you know and feel comfortable with.
Step
2
Get your halfpipe and skatepark pool riding down. You can't jump into an empty pool, which is a dangerous and chaotic skating environment, until you've mastered the skatepark's pool and, before that, the half pipe. Get out there early in the morning when you won't get steamrolled if you happen to fall. Pay specific attention to your kickturns.
Step
3
Start in the pool. Dropping in to the pool from the ledge is madness, unless you're a seasoned pool skater or you're wearing body armor to skate. Start from the bottom of the pool and push hard to get partly up one side. Kickturn to get back down and do the same on the opposite side until you build some momentum. If you don't execute the kickturn correctly, just slide down on your knees (if you're wearing knee pads).
Step
4
Work on the transitions. Unlike miniramps or even skatepark pools, real pools have very fast, uncontrollable transitions. As you progress with your kickturns, make sure to work different kinds of transitions, preferably in different pools. Take a few hours or even a whole day to work on a given transition so that you master it before you move on to something more difficult or even just a little different.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
An Interview With Chet Childress
An Interview With Chet Childress
by Mike Sinclair on Wednesday, May 31, 2006
What's new with Mr. Childress?
Just got done off a two month trip around the US with Rhino. Workin' on some projects, just trying to stay busy and get my mind off my ex broad.......
What is the best place you have traveled too lately?
Can't blow out my spots dog. Everywhere is sweet. I just did that two month trip and there is shit everywhere to ride now. It seems every year it just gets better and better and I get older and more sore...
Have you learned anything in the past year?
I learn something everyday. I learned not to put all your time into one chick, I've learned more about responsibilty and a lot more about growing up. I'm enjoying the freedom to be myself and not worry about keeping up with all these cracker jacks.
What is up with the new Black Label video?
It's coming soon. Blam. Back in bliza.
Who is going to close the Black Label video?
Don't know. I think Elvis Presley might drop the last part.
Who do you usually skate with the most on Black Label?
I don't live anywhere close to the team so its random. I usually go out and skate with Harrison folk....
You seem to always be on the road with Preston and Rhino. Are those two your ideal travel buddies?
Yea man there just too cool. Meeting those guys have deffintly helped me get where I'm at. I mean working with your homies is the shit. It never seems like your working. We just skate, clown around, and get the job done. But for the record I'll travel with anyone. As long as they're cool and got no attitude I'm down. And for the record I'm not down for filmers and photo geeks that don't skate. Why would you want to just hang out all day with a damn camera and a bunch of skate rats? This year we need to ban some marks from this industry. If you ain't rippin' you ain't trippin' with my crew.......
Will we ever see an "Air Chet" from Nike?
Man thats up to the old Swoosh. I'm just trying to do my thing and if they see it marketable, cool. If not I'm not going to loose any sleep over it. But a Crook Force One would be hella tight........
What was that quarter pipe made out of in that one Nike ad you had where it was clear and had lights all over it?
Plexi glass. It was hella trippy because you couldn't see the surface you were riding up. I almost cut a flash back from them damn lights.......
Are you hyped that Creature is back?
I'm hyped my friends got jobs. Lets just say that............
Have you ever done a stale fish? (Chet has never been able to do a stale fish grab becasue of his "crooked arm")
Yea I've eaten some pretty stale pussy before. Some times I eat sushi, too.
When was the last time you got arrested?
Two times a couple years back. Because of some wack ass cops. Power trippin'. I'm on parole now dog, just livin'.
got in a fight?
I fight myself mentally everyday...
travel overseas?
Spain with the Swoosh. First class. Rags to ritches, bitches..
been pissed at a kid?
Well I'll say it like this. Somedays you just want to be the stealth guy trying to get a grind. You don't feel like bustin' out and all these kids want to see you backflip the curb or something. Lately I just want to be one of the kids again skating but then I love my job and thats part of the deal. But for the record I ain't no damn super hero kids I'm just some old dude trying to loose some weight..........
been hyped on a kid?
All the time. I like the kids that just shut up and skate evrything............
seen your kid?
Yes. He's blowin' up son.....
skated in a pro contest?
Been a while since I got some World Cup Points. It's not my deal. It's boring. Contests for me seem dead.......
thought about going back to school?
Uh hell no. Unless you got a class called Luda Crooks. Don't need school, I got a brain and I've traveled the world for the last 10 years for free. That should land me a job some where down the road....
Who are some of your favorite skaters?
Dennis Busenitz, Adam Alfaro, Mark Gonzales, Dan Drehobl, John Cardiel, Jason Adams, Phil Shao, and Tim Brauch.
Who all do you ride for?
Black Label, Indy, Sessions, Nike SB, and Spitfire gives me tires.....
What is next for Chet?
Filming for the Nike video and once thats over a big ass vacation......hella tropical.....mad chicks and a sick tan doggy........
Last Words...
Yea man. Do your own thing. Don't listen to any of these industry marks that think they got skateboarding dialed from their desk. I mean if these kooks arent skating how are they calling shots? I think they all need to sit down and think. I can't even ride a skateboard and I'm tellin' these kids what moves they need to bust. The only moves that need to be busted is getting all these kooks out of skateboarding. Makin' that shit fun again.
by Mike Sinclair on Wednesday, May 31, 2006
What's new with Mr. Childress?
Just got done off a two month trip around the US with Rhino. Workin' on some projects, just trying to stay busy and get my mind off my ex broad.......
What is the best place you have traveled too lately?
Can't blow out my spots dog. Everywhere is sweet. I just did that two month trip and there is shit everywhere to ride now. It seems every year it just gets better and better and I get older and more sore...
Have you learned anything in the past year?
I learn something everyday. I learned not to put all your time into one chick, I've learned more about responsibilty and a lot more about growing up. I'm enjoying the freedom to be myself and not worry about keeping up with all these cracker jacks.
What is up with the new Black Label video?
It's coming soon. Blam. Back in bliza.
Who is going to close the Black Label video?
Don't know. I think Elvis Presley might drop the last part.
Who do you usually skate with the most on Black Label?
I don't live anywhere close to the team so its random. I usually go out and skate with Harrison folk....
You seem to always be on the road with Preston and Rhino. Are those two your ideal travel buddies?
Yea man there just too cool. Meeting those guys have deffintly helped me get where I'm at. I mean working with your homies is the shit. It never seems like your working. We just skate, clown around, and get the job done. But for the record I'll travel with anyone. As long as they're cool and got no attitude I'm down. And for the record I'm not down for filmers and photo geeks that don't skate. Why would you want to just hang out all day with a damn camera and a bunch of skate rats? This year we need to ban some marks from this industry. If you ain't rippin' you ain't trippin' with my crew.......
Will we ever see an "Air Chet" from Nike?
Man thats up to the old Swoosh. I'm just trying to do my thing and if they see it marketable, cool. If not I'm not going to loose any sleep over it. But a Crook Force One would be hella tight........
What was that quarter pipe made out of in that one Nike ad you had where it was clear and had lights all over it?
Plexi glass. It was hella trippy because you couldn't see the surface you were riding up. I almost cut a flash back from them damn lights.......
Are you hyped that Creature is back?
I'm hyped my friends got jobs. Lets just say that............
Have you ever done a stale fish? (Chet has never been able to do a stale fish grab becasue of his "crooked arm")
Yea I've eaten some pretty stale pussy before. Some times I eat sushi, too.
When was the last time you got arrested?
Two times a couple years back. Because of some wack ass cops. Power trippin'. I'm on parole now dog, just livin'.
got in a fight?
I fight myself mentally everyday...
travel overseas?
Spain with the Swoosh. First class. Rags to ritches, bitches..
been pissed at a kid?
Well I'll say it like this. Somedays you just want to be the stealth guy trying to get a grind. You don't feel like bustin' out and all these kids want to see you backflip the curb or something. Lately I just want to be one of the kids again skating but then I love my job and thats part of the deal. But for the record I ain't no damn super hero kids I'm just some old dude trying to loose some weight..........
been hyped on a kid?
All the time. I like the kids that just shut up and skate evrything............
seen your kid?
Yes. He's blowin' up son.....
skated in a pro contest?
Been a while since I got some World Cup Points. It's not my deal. It's boring. Contests for me seem dead.......
thought about going back to school?
Uh hell no. Unless you got a class called Luda Crooks. Don't need school, I got a brain and I've traveled the world for the last 10 years for free. That should land me a job some where down the road....
Who are some of your favorite skaters?
Dennis Busenitz, Adam Alfaro, Mark Gonzales, Dan Drehobl, John Cardiel, Jason Adams, Phil Shao, and Tim Brauch.
Who all do you ride for?
Black Label, Indy, Sessions, Nike SB, and Spitfire gives me tires.....
What is next for Chet?
Filming for the Nike video and once thats over a big ass vacation......hella tropical.....mad chicks and a sick tan doggy........
Last Words...
Yea man. Do your own thing. Don't listen to any of these industry marks that think they got skateboarding dialed from their desk. I mean if these kooks arent skating how are they calling shots? I think they all need to sit down and think. I can't even ride a skateboard and I'm tellin' these kids what moves they need to bust. The only moves that need to be busted is getting all these kooks out of skateboarding. Makin' that shit fun again.
Richie Jackson the psychedelic skateboarder
Richie Jackson the psychedelic skateboarder
POSTED BY DAVID PESCOVITZ, JULY 21, 2008 12:35 PM | PERMALINK
Richie Jackson is a skateboarder from Australia who is deep into psychedelic consciousness. Dose Nation features a video of Jackson shredding and the following snippet from an interview with Jackson. He sounds like my kind of guy:
I believe in psychedelicism. Not just psychedelic music, but everything. A psychedelic experience is characterized as the unveiling of perceptions previously unknown -- the brain unfettered from its usual constraints. To me, it's all there is, and certainly all that's worth doing. I find no worth in that which doesn't surprise. Anomalies, irregularities, deviation from the common rule -- that is all I will ever care for.
Richie Jackson: Psychedelic Skater (DoseNation)
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#1 POSTED BY THINKPOSITIVE , JULY 21, 2008 1:08 PM
It seems surprising that he could have good balance and coordination while in a "psychedelic" state of mind.
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#2 POSTED BY ANONYMOUS , JULY 21, 2008 1:24 PM
why must psychedelic so frequently = the hippy version of such?!? Rust is psychedelic, so is pollution, heck, pretty much all urban decay is. and the reverse is also true, urban overload is very psychedelic. dark city is one of the few films to reveal just how psychedelic urban architecture can be. (totally off the subject of this guy, who i am quite sure is pretty damned cool regardless ;)
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#3 POSTED BY STUPIDJERK , JULY 21, 2008 1:38 PM
You are surprised perhaps only because you have not tried...such a state of mind really lends itself to some thrashing fun. Perhaps though, not for everyone...
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#4 POSTED BY IWOOD , JULY 21, 2008 1:41 PM
Yeah, my faceplant really opened my eyes to the machinery beneath the veil.
Take a look at this
#5 POSTED BY MINTPHRESH , JULY 21, 2008 1:47 PM
we used to shroomskate quite a bit back in the '70's. we were good, but this kid gots mad skillz!
Take a look at this
#6 POSTED BY ANONYMOUS , JULY 21, 2008 1:59 PM
Holy crap! Doug Henning can skate!
Take a look at this
#7 POSTED BY JOEL JOHNSON , JULY 21, 2008 2:20 PM
That picture reminds me of what I sometimes wish John Brownlee looked like.
Take a look at this
#8 POSTED BY CPT. TIM , JULY 21, 2008 2:56 PM
i love psychedelic drugs. but hate hippies. except for the ones in golden gate park, that sell me psychedelic drugs.
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#9 POSTED BY ERROR404 , JULY 21, 2008 3:43 PM
that was lush.
I would loe to see him in a skate park amongst all the store bought identikit plank riders, just wander in ask for a go on someones board and totally nail these moves.
This has to be done.
Take a look at this
#10 POSTED BY BUDDY66 , JULY 21, 2008 3:58 PM
Have hippies changed so much, Captain? Or are you being self-mocking, pretending hypocrisy? Most of the ones I knew were pretty harmless; I can't imagine any but the hateful hating them. Well, maybe landlords....
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#11 POSTED BY CPT. TIM , JULY 21, 2008 4:05 PM
mainly self mocking. that being said, the hippy scene is not my scene, but i don't hate them.
Take a look at this
#12 POSTED BY COWICIDE , JULY 21, 2008 4:12 PM
An amazingly creative and talented skater. He's a credit to his space.
Great video!!
Take a look at this
#13 POSTED BY COVERALLS , JULY 21, 2008 4:36 PM
this guy is great, his style is one of a kind. he is known widely as a master of the nosebonk and its many variations. really.
Take a look at this
#14 POSTED BY NETPOSER , JULY 21, 2008 4:49 PM
If you have any doubts whether he can skate or you want to see him rip check this out.
http://videos.skateperception.com/viewvideo/4849/
It's in the top 5 of videos for both ratings and views.
Take a look at this
#15 POSTED BY CVR , JULY 21, 2008 5:47 PM
All that post-Mark Gonzales / Natas Kaupas street skating is so incredibly difficult, but alas, so much less beautiful to watch than the skating (street and ramp) that preceded it. How many times can you watch a handrail boardslide before they all look the same. And each and every helmet-less one represents someone putting their entire cognitive function on the line for a 3-second rush. Brain damage: the ultimate psychedelic state ;).
As long as he's having fun and not defacing any architectural landmarks or knocking over us earthbound types, more power too him. I'll just be watching my old Duane Peters videos, thanks.
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#16 POSTED BY COWICIDE , JULY 21, 2008 6:55 PM
#15 posted by CVR:
All that post-Mark Gonzales / Natas Kaupas street skating is so incredibly difficult, but alas, so much less beautiful to watch than the skating (street and ramp) that preceded it. How many times can you watch a handrail boardslide before they all look the same.
CVR. I actaully have an affinity for vert as well, but did you actaully watch the video? If you actaully watched Richie in that video and didn't notice how creative this guy is.. then, I feel for ya...
While I agree that some street can get a bit boring to watch after a while... (like anything else on this planet) ... Richie's fresh style and creativity in that video was far more entertaining (and beautiful) than your standard street tricks AND vert while we are at it.
Take a look at this
#17 POSTED BY MDHATTER , JULY 21, 2008 6:57 PM
Hippies are fine, it's patchouli I can't stand.
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#18 POSTED BY COWICIDE , JULY 21, 2008 6:58 PM
I actually misspelled actually twice the same way, bizarre...
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#19 POSTED BY CVR , JULY 21, 2008 7:04 PM
@ Cowcide,
Yes, it is creative as well as difficult, you are right. I just don't find it beautiful. I knew I'd get some flack for not appreciating it. At least you were gentle.
Grumpily stuck in his ways,
CVR
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#20 POSTED BY BUDDY66 , JULY 21, 2008 7:15 PM
#18, I can misspell it 3 different ways; and I have.
Patchouli oil was the hippies' answer to tear gas.
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#21 POSTED BY MINTPHRESH , JULY 21, 2008 8:13 PM
just a whiff of the stuff causes me to become aroused! ahhh, scent memory! it was the hairy legs and pits that i had a lil trouble with. but, when in rome...
Take a look at this
#22 POSTED BY ANTINOUS , JULY 21, 2008 8:20 PM
It seems horribly wrong that he's not wearing a BB hoodie somewhere in there.
Take a look at this
#23 POSTED BY PETEZOMBIE , JULY 22, 2008 4:58 AM
He must have some pretty brutal bails with all those poles and bars that he just misses on his succesfull attempts.
Take a look at this
#24 POSTED BY HASSAN-I-SABBAH , JULY 22, 2008 9:06 AM
hahah meh!spent my birthday yesterday at my mate stevie,s half pipe/sewage pit with bands family and friends,lots of shrooms and brews and people playing Bigblacksabbathflag,n lots of psych punk nonsense!just came in checked this out and LOL!!ROLF!!YeeeFUkkin Ha!
P.S iam 43 and feeling very sore
`
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#25 POSTED BY KASELI , JULY 22, 2008 9:13 AM
CVR, watch new videos. Seriously, skateboarding is beyond just flip-in flip-out these days. Lakai's Fully Flared is incredible and would probably give you a new favorite skater. It also has a Guy Mariano part, who you probably remember. Bag of Suck is good too.
Theres a reason Richie Jackson looks unique. Its because of modern skaters who forced skateboarding to evolve from just doing a million bonelesses that Richie Jackson can do bonelesses and look fresh.
Take a look at this
#26 POSTED BY JRUCIFER , JULY 22, 2008 1:19 PM
This guy is the Rodney Mullen of a new generation. Completely original and a master of his own style. Kids who try to mimic him will just look silly.
POSTED BY DAVID PESCOVITZ, JULY 21, 2008 12:35 PM | PERMALINK
Richie Jackson is a skateboarder from Australia who is deep into psychedelic consciousness. Dose Nation features a video of Jackson shredding and the following snippet from an interview with Jackson. He sounds like my kind of guy:
I believe in psychedelicism. Not just psychedelic music, but everything. A psychedelic experience is characterized as the unveiling of perceptions previously unknown -- the brain unfettered from its usual constraints. To me, it's all there is, and certainly all that's worth doing. I find no worth in that which doesn't surprise. Anomalies, irregularities, deviation from the common rule -- that is all I will ever care for.
Richie Jackson: Psychedelic Skater (DoseNation)
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#1 POSTED BY THINKPOSITIVE , JULY 21, 2008 1:08 PM
It seems surprising that he could have good balance and coordination while in a "psychedelic" state of mind.
Take a look at this
#2 POSTED BY ANONYMOUS , JULY 21, 2008 1:24 PM
why must psychedelic so frequently = the hippy version of such?!? Rust is psychedelic, so is pollution, heck, pretty much all urban decay is. and the reverse is also true, urban overload is very psychedelic. dark city is one of the few films to reveal just how psychedelic urban architecture can be. (totally off the subject of this guy, who i am quite sure is pretty damned cool regardless ;)
Take a look at this
#3 POSTED BY STUPIDJERK , JULY 21, 2008 1:38 PM
You are surprised perhaps only because you have not tried...such a state of mind really lends itself to some thrashing fun. Perhaps though, not for everyone...
Take a look at this
#4 POSTED BY IWOOD , JULY 21, 2008 1:41 PM
Yeah, my faceplant really opened my eyes to the machinery beneath the veil.
Take a look at this
#5 POSTED BY MINTPHRESH , JULY 21, 2008 1:47 PM
we used to shroomskate quite a bit back in the '70's. we were good, but this kid gots mad skillz!
Take a look at this
#6 POSTED BY ANONYMOUS , JULY 21, 2008 1:59 PM
Holy crap! Doug Henning can skate!
Take a look at this
#7 POSTED BY JOEL JOHNSON , JULY 21, 2008 2:20 PM
That picture reminds me of what I sometimes wish John Brownlee looked like.
Take a look at this
#8 POSTED BY CPT. TIM , JULY 21, 2008 2:56 PM
i love psychedelic drugs. but hate hippies. except for the ones in golden gate park, that sell me psychedelic drugs.
Take a look at this
#9 POSTED BY ERROR404 , JULY 21, 2008 3:43 PM
that was lush.
I would loe to see him in a skate park amongst all the store bought identikit plank riders, just wander in ask for a go on someones board and totally nail these moves.
This has to be done.
Take a look at this
#10 POSTED BY BUDDY66 , JULY 21, 2008 3:58 PM
Have hippies changed so much, Captain? Or are you being self-mocking, pretending hypocrisy? Most of the ones I knew were pretty harmless; I can't imagine any but the hateful hating them. Well, maybe landlords....
Take a look at this
#11 POSTED BY CPT. TIM , JULY 21, 2008 4:05 PM
mainly self mocking. that being said, the hippy scene is not my scene, but i don't hate them.
Take a look at this
#12 POSTED BY COWICIDE , JULY 21, 2008 4:12 PM
An amazingly creative and talented skater. He's a credit to his space.
Great video!!
Take a look at this
#13 POSTED BY COVERALLS , JULY 21, 2008 4:36 PM
this guy is great, his style is one of a kind. he is known widely as a master of the nosebonk and its many variations. really.
Take a look at this
#14 POSTED BY NETPOSER , JULY 21, 2008 4:49 PM
If you have any doubts whether he can skate or you want to see him rip check this out.
http://videos.skateperception.com/viewvideo/4849/
It's in the top 5 of videos for both ratings and views.
Take a look at this
#15 POSTED BY CVR , JULY 21, 2008 5:47 PM
All that post-Mark Gonzales / Natas Kaupas street skating is so incredibly difficult, but alas, so much less beautiful to watch than the skating (street and ramp) that preceded it. How many times can you watch a handrail boardslide before they all look the same. And each and every helmet-less one represents someone putting their entire cognitive function on the line for a 3-second rush. Brain damage: the ultimate psychedelic state ;).
As long as he's having fun and not defacing any architectural landmarks or knocking over us earthbound types, more power too him. I'll just be watching my old Duane Peters videos, thanks.
Take a look at this
#16 POSTED BY COWICIDE , JULY 21, 2008 6:55 PM
#15 posted by CVR:
All that post-Mark Gonzales / Natas Kaupas street skating is so incredibly difficult, but alas, so much less beautiful to watch than the skating (street and ramp) that preceded it. How many times can you watch a handrail boardslide before they all look the same.
CVR. I actaully have an affinity for vert as well, but did you actaully watch the video? If you actaully watched Richie in that video and didn't notice how creative this guy is.. then, I feel for ya...
While I agree that some street can get a bit boring to watch after a while... (like anything else on this planet) ... Richie's fresh style and creativity in that video was far more entertaining (and beautiful) than your standard street tricks AND vert while we are at it.
Take a look at this
#17 POSTED BY MDHATTER , JULY 21, 2008 6:57 PM
Hippies are fine, it's patchouli I can't stand.
Take a look at this
#18 POSTED BY COWICIDE , JULY 21, 2008 6:58 PM
I actually misspelled actually twice the same way, bizarre...
Take a look at this
#19 POSTED BY CVR , JULY 21, 2008 7:04 PM
@ Cowcide,
Yes, it is creative as well as difficult, you are right. I just don't find it beautiful. I knew I'd get some flack for not appreciating it. At least you were gentle.
Grumpily stuck in his ways,
CVR
Take a look at this
#20 POSTED BY BUDDY66 , JULY 21, 2008 7:15 PM
#18, I can misspell it 3 different ways; and I have.
Patchouli oil was the hippies' answer to tear gas.
Take a look at this
#21 POSTED BY MINTPHRESH , JULY 21, 2008 8:13 PM
just a whiff of the stuff causes me to become aroused! ahhh, scent memory! it was the hairy legs and pits that i had a lil trouble with. but, when in rome...
Take a look at this
#22 POSTED BY ANTINOUS , JULY 21, 2008 8:20 PM
It seems horribly wrong that he's not wearing a BB hoodie somewhere in there.
Take a look at this
#23 POSTED BY PETEZOMBIE , JULY 22, 2008 4:58 AM
He must have some pretty brutal bails with all those poles and bars that he just misses on his succesfull attempts.
Take a look at this
#24 POSTED BY HASSAN-I-SABBAH , JULY 22, 2008 9:06 AM
hahah meh!spent my birthday yesterday at my mate stevie,s half pipe/sewage pit with bands family and friends,lots of shrooms and brews and people playing Bigblacksabbathflag,n lots of psych punk nonsense!just came in checked this out and LOL!!ROLF!!YeeeFUkkin Ha!
P.S iam 43 and feeling very sore
`
Take a look at this
#25 POSTED BY KASELI , JULY 22, 2008 9:13 AM
CVR, watch new videos. Seriously, skateboarding is beyond just flip-in flip-out these days. Lakai's Fully Flared is incredible and would probably give you a new favorite skater. It also has a Guy Mariano part, who you probably remember. Bag of Suck is good too.
Theres a reason Richie Jackson looks unique. Its because of modern skaters who forced skateboarding to evolve from just doing a million bonelesses that Richie Jackson can do bonelesses and look fresh.
Take a look at this
#26 POSTED BY JRUCIFER , JULY 22, 2008 1:19 PM
This guy is the Rodney Mullen of a new generation. Completely original and a master of his own style. Kids who try to mimic him will just look silly.
Louie Barletta Interview
Louie Barletta Interview
Louie Barletta literally fell onto the scene thanks to a scene video featuring the merry pranksters that are the Tilt Mode Army. Since his unique introduction, Louie has been bagging praise and making friends all around the globe.
With good times and an independent route, it wasn't long before Louie crossed paths with Crossfire. He turned up unannounced at our 2006 Southbank 7-Set Jam and got amongst it, which led to a day out in South East London on a filming mission for this very website.
The shots that you see on this page were from that very day. It was a good one, the sun was out, The Clash were on the stereo, the chicken was slightly spicy and most of all the kids were united!
Here's an interview answered late at night with adult entertainment cranked up in the background that was completed on March 6th 2007. Louie takes time out from his busy schedule of fun and hiding his salami to answer a few questions compiled by Zac and Ralph L-D.
All photos by Zac, apart from the beer stall here at Bloblands shot by Styley. Footage courtesy of Alan Christensen.
Full name please including all nicknames, middle names etc
Louie Sweet Lou, Dick Trickle, Hot Lou, Lou Dog, L-Diggs, L., Flat Bar-letta, Barletta...
Where did you grow up?
Northern California, we have winters.
Have you got any brothers and sisters?
Two brothers; one works in construction whilst the other flies with the Air Force.
What did your parents do for a living?
They sucked.
What were you like at school?
Quiet. I just read books and did my homework like a good boy.
Did you ever play spin the bottle?
Nah, I didn't care about girls much, just skating.
Were you the sort of kid that had green buggers dripping from his nose or were you a clean cut kid?
I was a thrift store kid.
What TV shows did you grow up with as a kid?
The A-team!
Were you ever influenced by Kermit the Frog in any way?
My aunt used to call me Kermit and my cousin Miss Piggy... She was fat, but I wasn't skinny or green so I never understood that one.
How did you lose your virginity?
I put my wee wee into a girl.
How many whales do you think you have speared over time?
(Laughs!) Too many Or actually... Not enough!!
The ocean can bring up some strange looking things can't it?
And boy have I seen my fair share! You never know what's lurking down near Davy Jones's locker.
I love eating seafood, are you a foody?
I've been known to sample...
What's your dish punk?!
Shell fish!!
Can you cook after all that traveling?
Hell no! The only cooking I do is cooking up schemes and ideas.
Where's the best country to whale?
Finland... The white whales!
How come you turned up at the Crossfire 7-Set jam at South Bank last year?
I wanted to win some money and buy some beer!!!!
What did you make of it as a first Crossfire event?
It was fun because it had a real carnival like atmosphere.
(laughs) You have been here before but what is your impression of London and the UK scene?
I think London is rad. Back in the day it wasn't a bust to skate downtown San Jose, so we would just skate from spot to spot... London reminds me of those good old days.
Any UK riders that you like skating with?
Rob, I know I'm going to blow his name mathewson (Matthiesen a.k.a. Robbleyard), his whole crew is sick... Fos is always a good time... Chris Avery! Stu Graham.
Have you seen much of England or just London?
Been around a bit but it's nothing to brag about though.
What have the skate spots been like compared to home?
They're rough and challenging which is way more fun because you get to skate to and from them.
OK IT'S WORST CASE SCENARIO TIME
SWIMMING THROUGH PIRANHAS
Difficulty rating 2.5/5
You are on a boat trip down the Amazon with Jake Phelps and Geoff Rowley. Two days into the trip, the boat develops engine trouble and begins to drift uncontrollably down the river. With a waterfall approaching, the captain tells the passengers the best chance for survival is to jump off the boat and swim or wade to the riverbank.
You anxiously look over the side of the boat and see a school of piranhas. You must jump. Do you:
a) Throw a large object into the centre of the school to disperse the fish.
b) Drop some raw meat over one side of the boat and lower yourself into the water on the opposite side.
c) Remove your clothes and throw them overboard ahead of yourself, then swim quickly to shore
d) Cover all bare skin with oil, then quickly swim ashore.
e) Throw Jake into the water as bait whilst Geoff and yourself survive and you pick Geoff for his experience with boar hunting for food.
f) Call the Enjoi team manager and tell him to archive all footage just in case.
I wouldn't have to do any of those! (Laughs) Haven't you seen any of our movies? Fucking Rambo or Arnold will come down in a helicopter, kill the commies that sabotaged the engine, dodge a spear thrown by a local, punch him out (because you can't kill natives, that is politically incorrect) and then rescue my American ass!!!!
Wrong Answer! The answer you were looking for Louie was b)
Piranhas are drawn to blood and flesh, so dropping meat over the side should distract them enough for you to get away. However, the fish may go into a feeding frenzy and bite and snap at anything while they feed, so jump on the other side of the boat.
Here's an expert tip: In piranha country, avoid approaching docks and piers where fish are cleaned; the blood and offal will attract the fish. So there...
Ok we are back into the questions... Do you get busted a lot?
I got busted last night for talking to this girls boobs....Her face didn't like me not paying attention to what it had to say. But them boobies were screaming at me!! (Laughs)
Ha! Who cuts your hair? Will you ever do something different than the bowl cut?
I cut it. I used to go to this Vietnamese place where you got a haircut and a neck massage for 5 dollars. But she cut my ear and I never went back... Now I just put on a truckers hat and cut around it... And no joke, the saying on it is "drunk man walking"
You mention in a past TWS interview that '...there is a saturation of conformity within the ranks of skateboarders', define that comment? What exactly is it?
Everybody is content with doing what everybody else does... like I have Gucci sunglass- Me too! I'm no different.
"Young Turks" by Rod Stewart-Explain?
I wanted to use a song by the Monkees but couldn't , so I had no choice...
Can you describe a typical day for me? Include music.
Ok, I wake up. Check to see if I'm alone in my bed. Either go in for a second helping or if nobody is there I get out of bed, check my email... Lately I start off my day with that song Danny Brady used in the Blueprint video. Then I'll go ride my bike to super taco and get a carne asada burrito. Go home, call up some people, see if any of my roommates are going skating.. If so I go out with them, if not ill just try to get a ride to the skatepark and just skate there.
Eat dinner, come home maybe ride my bike again and run errands. Skate to the bar, see if I get lucky, go home listen to the Smiths and either play hide the salami with my new friend that came home with me or check out stuff on e-bay, then pass out.... And repeat unless I'm hurt or it is raining ... In that case skip straight to hide the salami!
How has the daily routine changed since you got into the limelight?
Today I was with a friend who was taking his car to the mechanic. He said "Hey! You're that skater Louie right?" I said yes, my friend paid and then we went to eat spaghetti.
What was your worst job?
Demos.
And your last job?
Manager at a coffee shop. 7 years. Just quit recently. Didn't do it for the money, I just liked working there. I was the boss and all my roommates worked there. Best job ever, just scamming on hot business chicks.
Do you think it's important to do extra-curricular activities outside of skateboarding? If so, what do you do off your board?
No not necessarily, I do other stuff but mostly I just like to "think" about new tricks to try... I hang out with my friends and talk about skating or spots...
Have you grown up in San Jose all your life? Did you see the old Metrospective they did in 411vm of the area, with Simon Woodstock doing a barbecue?
For better or worse yeah, I was around during the BBQ days.. I just didn't know any of those guys. They were part of the cool guy crew. Only one of my friends was in it, and I don't think he even knew any of those guys.
People associate you to the Tilt Mode Army - How did it start, and how did you become a member?
It started when me, Marc Johnson, Jerry Hsu, Chris Avery and Matt Eversole got a house together. This was about 1999. Someone introduced us to the Capt'n and Tilt Mode was born right then and there! We just came together like voltron. Best of times, worst of times.
What was life like in the Pink house? Who was the best house mate? Who was the worst?
Two in the pink, one in the stink!
New film coming? Are you going to film a part?
Hell yeah. I'm hyped.
Critics said the Tilt Mode videos brought back the fun side of skating instead of the business side? Do you agree? Is it really all fun and games or is it hard work?
Nah, we were all filming for real videos so that was just whatever footy... I was still working at the coffee shop back then. It was all footy from my days off skating with my friends
Your debut video part had you falling all over the place - Did any of those spills hurt? Were you worried people might think you actually couldn't skate?
I didn't care. Seeing Marc Johnson and Jerry Hsu skating everyday, it really made me realize that I was not that good and I should just skate and have fun and not worry about grinding the biggest rail or doing the craziest block line... what for when you can just watch the masters do all that!
Bag of Suck was truly amazing. Your footage in particular was unique. What was your fave spot from that movie?
Finland, just because it was so laid back. I had a place there and just went out skating with my friends. No pressure.
You must have all been stoked with the full cut?
Yeah it turned out good. Jerry really came through which made us look like a legit company!!! (Laughs)
Is there another in the mix?
Nah, I think everyone wants to film another Tilt Mode... it sucked not being able to give marc or Ricky Esponosa or Matt Evs a part in the Enjoi movie, so we decided the next one is for the hommies! That's the way it should be anyway.
OK, we interrupt this interview for another worst case scenario question:
ALLIGATOR ATTACK
Level Of Difficulty 3.5/5
Yourself and Jerry Hsu are enjoying a picnic on the banks of a large pond. The pond is full of wildlife and as you eat your meal you see frogs, turtles and large fish moving in the water.
Just as you are about to have dessert, you are startled to discover that what you thought was a large turtle, sitting in the shallow water 50 feet away is actually an alligator. It climbs out of the pond and up the bank directly towards you. Do you and Jerry..:
a) Flap your arms and yell to scare it away
b) Punch the alligator under its bottom jaw
c) Get on the alligator's back and force its head down
d) Back away slowly
e) Call the fashion police and hope they turn up with Muska so he can wrestle it.
f) Call Dave Duncan and hope he can talk the alligator out of it on a megaphone.
Oh man, I'm going for f, because if he attacks he'll go for Duncan first, there is more meat on him....
Nope, i'm afraid the correct answer was c)
On land, your best hope of survival is to get on the alligator's back and place steady downward pressure on its neck and head. Once in this position, you may be able to clamp its jaws closed with your hands. Most of the animal's mouth strength is in closing its jaws, not opening them. If the alligator continues to attack, jab it in the eyes with your fingers.
You want an expert tip on this one?
Yeah why not!
OK, here we go. Feeding alligators may cause them to lose their fear of humans and become more aggressive. Most attacks occur after humans have fed them. That includes ones with megaphones!
A lot of your tricks are unique - Do you plan them out or are they spur of the moment affairs?
I'm a spur of the moment, go with the flow kind of guy... I hate when it is like "film me, I got this trick" I like it when it is someone else filming and I'm just there skating.
What do you like skating above all?
As harsh as it sounds - Manual pads. I love them. I suck at manuals though. Maybe mini ramps too.
You're often spotted riding quirky decks - Does the conventional shape of a skateboard need to change?
Sure. Life without change isn't a life worth living. That's why god created seasons. Besides the same old shape gets boring sometimes, so mix it up! Wonder what's around the corner.
Who inspires you in and outside of skateboarding? Who did you look up to as a kid?
I'm inspired by a lot of people for a lot of different reasons. God, Basquiat, Oscar Wilde, Hans von Luck, I'm all over the place when it comes to inspiration As a kid I really looked up to Ronald Regan. I don't know why. I think I just liked how he was hyped on space and I really liked star wars. We connected.
Are pro skaters good role models?
Yeah the ultimate! As a kid you're demoralized by the notion that a dream is just that, a dream. Something that won't ever become a reality... Pro skaters are the ultimate follow your dreams, dreams are possible to catch.
When are you having the op and coming back as a girl as stated in Slap?
Ha!!! I don't know!!! Not any time soon!! (Laughs)
Yep, we can't wait for the news!
Oh man.
Why is the gay question such a taboo in skateboarding?
I don't know. I didn't want to offend anyone, on either side of the fence... I think it is just as bad to ask who's G do you believe in?
Best groupie/tour story?
A kid giving me and Jerry a bottle of Bacardi...
Worst groupie/tour story?
What we did with her after we drank that bottle!
Did you go through the whole process of making your pro shoe on Duffs? How much of the shoe is Louie Barletta and explain the process.
Yeah, my new shoe "Sweet Lou" is all me and Russ Pope designing it. I love the shoe, it fits and feels so good. Definitely the ultimate cruiser shoes. I love skating in them! Sneak preview here.
If you had a pint and a packet of crisps at the pub- Which beer and which flavour crisps?
Kronenberg and Walkers Salt and Vinegar.
You travelled a bit for yourself this summer - What was it like? How often do you get to do things like that?
All the time. Carpe Diem! It was rad this summer. Me and my roommates in London for 3 weeks. A lot of Stella, a lot of Southbank, couldn't get much better.
OK it's the last of the worst case scenario questions and it's the big one!
THE DEADLY OCTOPUS
Level of difficulty 4/5
In search of underwater adventure you decide to a 2 week scuba trip to Australia's Great Barrier Reef with Matt Hensley, Jason Adams and Adam Alfaro.
Before your first dive your instructor warns you about several dangerous sea creatures due to your interest in whaling that includes sharks, urchins and the extremely poisonous southern blue ringed octopus.
Mentally filing away the information, you strap on your tank and regulator and being a half day dive. An hour into the dive you see a small pale coloured octopus, wedged into a crevice in the reef. Looking closely, you see no apparent blue rings and prepare to prod the creature gently so it will move and give you a better view.
The diver instructor grabs your arms and pulls you away.
After surfacing does he remind you that:
a) The rings are not visible when the octopus is as rest.
b) All octopi should be considered deadly.
c) The ink from the blue ringed octopus causes instant death.
d) The blue ringed octopus does not actually have rings on its body.
e) Matt Hensley is still a legend.
f) Jason Adams wears the trousers, even underwater.
g) Adam Alfaro is one of the most ripping Black Label rider who loves taking his teeth out but has a hot blue cheese fetish.
I'm going to say that all the above are are words to memorize and live by!
Correct answer, although the survival answer is actually a)
Though indeed small (less than 8 inches long) the blue ringed octopus is one of the deadliest creatures on earth. Its colourful rings are visible only when the creature is startled or under attack, otherwise it appears pale or camoflagues its body colour to match its surroundings.
You want the expert's tip on this last subject?
Yeah!
OK, here we go. The blue ringed octopus is not aggresive and does not attack humans except when handled, but the octopuses' bite injects a tetrodotoxin, a neuromuscular paralysing venom that causes instantaneous respiratory failure, paralysis, and blindless, and is often fatal.
ha!
OK Louie, time to wrap this up.
Thanks Zac, UK, Avery, everybody over the pond that let's me hang out with them! Mark Munson and the rest of the UK Duffs crew. Matt Law, I miss you, and thanks for everything!
Final word...
Um.... Bye bye.
Louie and the rest of the Enjoi team will be visiting the UK in April 2007, look out for them as they will be on a filming mission. Big thanks to Mark Munson at Duffs or hooking this interview up.
Louie Barletta literally fell onto the scene thanks to a scene video featuring the merry pranksters that are the Tilt Mode Army. Since his unique introduction, Louie has been bagging praise and making friends all around the globe.
With good times and an independent route, it wasn't long before Louie crossed paths with Crossfire. He turned up unannounced at our 2006 Southbank 7-Set Jam and got amongst it, which led to a day out in South East London on a filming mission for this very website.
The shots that you see on this page were from that very day. It was a good one, the sun was out, The Clash were on the stereo, the chicken was slightly spicy and most of all the kids were united!
Here's an interview answered late at night with adult entertainment cranked up in the background that was completed on March 6th 2007. Louie takes time out from his busy schedule of fun and hiding his salami to answer a few questions compiled by Zac and Ralph L-D.
All photos by Zac, apart from the beer stall here at Bloblands shot by Styley. Footage courtesy of Alan Christensen.
Full name please including all nicknames, middle names etc
Louie Sweet Lou, Dick Trickle, Hot Lou, Lou Dog, L-Diggs, L., Flat Bar-letta, Barletta...
Where did you grow up?
Northern California, we have winters.
Have you got any brothers and sisters?
Two brothers; one works in construction whilst the other flies with the Air Force.
What did your parents do for a living?
They sucked.
What were you like at school?
Quiet. I just read books and did my homework like a good boy.
Did you ever play spin the bottle?
Nah, I didn't care about girls much, just skating.
Were you the sort of kid that had green buggers dripping from his nose or were you a clean cut kid?
I was a thrift store kid.
What TV shows did you grow up with as a kid?
The A-team!
Were you ever influenced by Kermit the Frog in any way?
My aunt used to call me Kermit and my cousin Miss Piggy... She was fat, but I wasn't skinny or green so I never understood that one.
How did you lose your virginity?
I put my wee wee into a girl.
How many whales do you think you have speared over time?
(Laughs!) Too many Or actually... Not enough!!
The ocean can bring up some strange looking things can't it?
And boy have I seen my fair share! You never know what's lurking down near Davy Jones's locker.
I love eating seafood, are you a foody?
I've been known to sample...
What's your dish punk?!
Shell fish!!
Can you cook after all that traveling?
Hell no! The only cooking I do is cooking up schemes and ideas.
Where's the best country to whale?
Finland... The white whales!
How come you turned up at the Crossfire 7-Set jam at South Bank last year?
I wanted to win some money and buy some beer!!!!
What did you make of it as a first Crossfire event?
It was fun because it had a real carnival like atmosphere.
(laughs) You have been here before but what is your impression of London and the UK scene?
I think London is rad. Back in the day it wasn't a bust to skate downtown San Jose, so we would just skate from spot to spot... London reminds me of those good old days.
Any UK riders that you like skating with?
Rob, I know I'm going to blow his name mathewson (Matthiesen a.k.a. Robbleyard), his whole crew is sick... Fos is always a good time... Chris Avery! Stu Graham.
Have you seen much of England or just London?
Been around a bit but it's nothing to brag about though.
What have the skate spots been like compared to home?
They're rough and challenging which is way more fun because you get to skate to and from them.
OK IT'S WORST CASE SCENARIO TIME
SWIMMING THROUGH PIRANHAS
Difficulty rating 2.5/5
You are on a boat trip down the Amazon with Jake Phelps and Geoff Rowley. Two days into the trip, the boat develops engine trouble and begins to drift uncontrollably down the river. With a waterfall approaching, the captain tells the passengers the best chance for survival is to jump off the boat and swim or wade to the riverbank.
You anxiously look over the side of the boat and see a school of piranhas. You must jump. Do you:
a) Throw a large object into the centre of the school to disperse the fish.
b) Drop some raw meat over one side of the boat and lower yourself into the water on the opposite side.
c) Remove your clothes and throw them overboard ahead of yourself, then swim quickly to shore
d) Cover all bare skin with oil, then quickly swim ashore.
e) Throw Jake into the water as bait whilst Geoff and yourself survive and you pick Geoff for his experience with boar hunting for food.
f) Call the Enjoi team manager and tell him to archive all footage just in case.
I wouldn't have to do any of those! (Laughs) Haven't you seen any of our movies? Fucking Rambo or Arnold will come down in a helicopter, kill the commies that sabotaged the engine, dodge a spear thrown by a local, punch him out (because you can't kill natives, that is politically incorrect) and then rescue my American ass!!!!
Wrong Answer! The answer you were looking for Louie was b)
Piranhas are drawn to blood and flesh, so dropping meat over the side should distract them enough for you to get away. However, the fish may go into a feeding frenzy and bite and snap at anything while they feed, so jump on the other side of the boat.
Here's an expert tip: In piranha country, avoid approaching docks and piers where fish are cleaned; the blood and offal will attract the fish. So there...
Ok we are back into the questions... Do you get busted a lot?
I got busted last night for talking to this girls boobs....Her face didn't like me not paying attention to what it had to say. But them boobies were screaming at me!! (Laughs)
Ha! Who cuts your hair? Will you ever do something different than the bowl cut?
I cut it. I used to go to this Vietnamese place where you got a haircut and a neck massage for 5 dollars. But she cut my ear and I never went back... Now I just put on a truckers hat and cut around it... And no joke, the saying on it is "drunk man walking"
You mention in a past TWS interview that '...there is a saturation of conformity within the ranks of skateboarders', define that comment? What exactly is it?
Everybody is content with doing what everybody else does... like I have Gucci sunglass- Me too! I'm no different.
"Young Turks" by Rod Stewart-Explain?
I wanted to use a song by the Monkees but couldn't , so I had no choice...
Can you describe a typical day for me? Include music.
Ok, I wake up. Check to see if I'm alone in my bed. Either go in for a second helping or if nobody is there I get out of bed, check my email... Lately I start off my day with that song Danny Brady used in the Blueprint video. Then I'll go ride my bike to super taco and get a carne asada burrito. Go home, call up some people, see if any of my roommates are going skating.. If so I go out with them, if not ill just try to get a ride to the skatepark and just skate there.
Eat dinner, come home maybe ride my bike again and run errands. Skate to the bar, see if I get lucky, go home listen to the Smiths and either play hide the salami with my new friend that came home with me or check out stuff on e-bay, then pass out.... And repeat unless I'm hurt or it is raining ... In that case skip straight to hide the salami!
How has the daily routine changed since you got into the limelight?
Today I was with a friend who was taking his car to the mechanic. He said "Hey! You're that skater Louie right?" I said yes, my friend paid and then we went to eat spaghetti.
What was your worst job?
Demos.
And your last job?
Manager at a coffee shop. 7 years. Just quit recently. Didn't do it for the money, I just liked working there. I was the boss and all my roommates worked there. Best job ever, just scamming on hot business chicks.
Do you think it's important to do extra-curricular activities outside of skateboarding? If so, what do you do off your board?
No not necessarily, I do other stuff but mostly I just like to "think" about new tricks to try... I hang out with my friends and talk about skating or spots...
Have you grown up in San Jose all your life? Did you see the old Metrospective they did in 411vm of the area, with Simon Woodstock doing a barbecue?
For better or worse yeah, I was around during the BBQ days.. I just didn't know any of those guys. They were part of the cool guy crew. Only one of my friends was in it, and I don't think he even knew any of those guys.
People associate you to the Tilt Mode Army - How did it start, and how did you become a member?
It started when me, Marc Johnson, Jerry Hsu, Chris Avery and Matt Eversole got a house together. This was about 1999. Someone introduced us to the Capt'n and Tilt Mode was born right then and there! We just came together like voltron. Best of times, worst of times.
What was life like in the Pink house? Who was the best house mate? Who was the worst?
Two in the pink, one in the stink!
New film coming? Are you going to film a part?
Hell yeah. I'm hyped.
Critics said the Tilt Mode videos brought back the fun side of skating instead of the business side? Do you agree? Is it really all fun and games or is it hard work?
Nah, we were all filming for real videos so that was just whatever footy... I was still working at the coffee shop back then. It was all footy from my days off skating with my friends
Your debut video part had you falling all over the place - Did any of those spills hurt? Were you worried people might think you actually couldn't skate?
I didn't care. Seeing Marc Johnson and Jerry Hsu skating everyday, it really made me realize that I was not that good and I should just skate and have fun and not worry about grinding the biggest rail or doing the craziest block line... what for when you can just watch the masters do all that!
Bag of Suck was truly amazing. Your footage in particular was unique. What was your fave spot from that movie?
Finland, just because it was so laid back. I had a place there and just went out skating with my friends. No pressure.
You must have all been stoked with the full cut?
Yeah it turned out good. Jerry really came through which made us look like a legit company!!! (Laughs)
Is there another in the mix?
Nah, I think everyone wants to film another Tilt Mode... it sucked not being able to give marc or Ricky Esponosa or Matt Evs a part in the Enjoi movie, so we decided the next one is for the hommies! That's the way it should be anyway.
OK, we interrupt this interview for another worst case scenario question:
ALLIGATOR ATTACK
Level Of Difficulty 3.5/5
Yourself and Jerry Hsu are enjoying a picnic on the banks of a large pond. The pond is full of wildlife and as you eat your meal you see frogs, turtles and large fish moving in the water.
Just as you are about to have dessert, you are startled to discover that what you thought was a large turtle, sitting in the shallow water 50 feet away is actually an alligator. It climbs out of the pond and up the bank directly towards you. Do you and Jerry..:
a) Flap your arms and yell to scare it away
b) Punch the alligator under its bottom jaw
c) Get on the alligator's back and force its head down
d) Back away slowly
e) Call the fashion police and hope they turn up with Muska so he can wrestle it.
f) Call Dave Duncan and hope he can talk the alligator out of it on a megaphone.
Oh man, I'm going for f, because if he attacks he'll go for Duncan first, there is more meat on him....
Nope, i'm afraid the correct answer was c)
On land, your best hope of survival is to get on the alligator's back and place steady downward pressure on its neck and head. Once in this position, you may be able to clamp its jaws closed with your hands. Most of the animal's mouth strength is in closing its jaws, not opening them. If the alligator continues to attack, jab it in the eyes with your fingers.
You want an expert tip on this one?
Yeah why not!
OK, here we go. Feeding alligators may cause them to lose their fear of humans and become more aggressive. Most attacks occur after humans have fed them. That includes ones with megaphones!
A lot of your tricks are unique - Do you plan them out or are they spur of the moment affairs?
I'm a spur of the moment, go with the flow kind of guy... I hate when it is like "film me, I got this trick" I like it when it is someone else filming and I'm just there skating.
What do you like skating above all?
As harsh as it sounds - Manual pads. I love them. I suck at manuals though. Maybe mini ramps too.
You're often spotted riding quirky decks - Does the conventional shape of a skateboard need to change?
Sure. Life without change isn't a life worth living. That's why god created seasons. Besides the same old shape gets boring sometimes, so mix it up! Wonder what's around the corner.
Who inspires you in and outside of skateboarding? Who did you look up to as a kid?
I'm inspired by a lot of people for a lot of different reasons. God, Basquiat, Oscar Wilde, Hans von Luck, I'm all over the place when it comes to inspiration As a kid I really looked up to Ronald Regan. I don't know why. I think I just liked how he was hyped on space and I really liked star wars. We connected.
Are pro skaters good role models?
Yeah the ultimate! As a kid you're demoralized by the notion that a dream is just that, a dream. Something that won't ever become a reality... Pro skaters are the ultimate follow your dreams, dreams are possible to catch.
When are you having the op and coming back as a girl as stated in Slap?
Ha!!! I don't know!!! Not any time soon!! (Laughs)
Yep, we can't wait for the news!
Oh man.
Why is the gay question such a taboo in skateboarding?
I don't know. I didn't want to offend anyone, on either side of the fence... I think it is just as bad to ask who's G do you believe in?
Best groupie/tour story?
A kid giving me and Jerry a bottle of Bacardi...
Worst groupie/tour story?
What we did with her after we drank that bottle!
Did you go through the whole process of making your pro shoe on Duffs? How much of the shoe is Louie Barletta and explain the process.
Yeah, my new shoe "Sweet Lou" is all me and Russ Pope designing it. I love the shoe, it fits and feels so good. Definitely the ultimate cruiser shoes. I love skating in them! Sneak preview here.
If you had a pint and a packet of crisps at the pub- Which beer and which flavour crisps?
Kronenberg and Walkers Salt and Vinegar.
You travelled a bit for yourself this summer - What was it like? How often do you get to do things like that?
All the time. Carpe Diem! It was rad this summer. Me and my roommates in London for 3 weeks. A lot of Stella, a lot of Southbank, couldn't get much better.
OK it's the last of the worst case scenario questions and it's the big one!
THE DEADLY OCTOPUS
Level of difficulty 4/5
In search of underwater adventure you decide to a 2 week scuba trip to Australia's Great Barrier Reef with Matt Hensley, Jason Adams and Adam Alfaro.
Before your first dive your instructor warns you about several dangerous sea creatures due to your interest in whaling that includes sharks, urchins and the extremely poisonous southern blue ringed octopus.
Mentally filing away the information, you strap on your tank and regulator and being a half day dive. An hour into the dive you see a small pale coloured octopus, wedged into a crevice in the reef. Looking closely, you see no apparent blue rings and prepare to prod the creature gently so it will move and give you a better view.
The diver instructor grabs your arms and pulls you away.
After surfacing does he remind you that:
a) The rings are not visible when the octopus is as rest.
b) All octopi should be considered deadly.
c) The ink from the blue ringed octopus causes instant death.
d) The blue ringed octopus does not actually have rings on its body.
e) Matt Hensley is still a legend.
f) Jason Adams wears the trousers, even underwater.
g) Adam Alfaro is one of the most ripping Black Label rider who loves taking his teeth out but has a hot blue cheese fetish.
I'm going to say that all the above are are words to memorize and live by!
Correct answer, although the survival answer is actually a)
Though indeed small (less than 8 inches long) the blue ringed octopus is one of the deadliest creatures on earth. Its colourful rings are visible only when the creature is startled or under attack, otherwise it appears pale or camoflagues its body colour to match its surroundings.
You want the expert's tip on this last subject?
Yeah!
OK, here we go. The blue ringed octopus is not aggresive and does not attack humans except when handled, but the octopuses' bite injects a tetrodotoxin, a neuromuscular paralysing venom that causes instantaneous respiratory failure, paralysis, and blindless, and is often fatal.
ha!
OK Louie, time to wrap this up.
Thanks Zac, UK, Avery, everybody over the pond that let's me hang out with them! Mark Munson and the rest of the UK Duffs crew. Matt Law, I miss you, and thanks for everything!
Final word...
Um.... Bye bye.
Louie and the rest of the Enjoi team will be visiting the UK in April 2007, look out for them as they will be on a filming mission. Big thanks to Mark Munson at Duffs or hooking this interview up.
RONNIE CREAGER
RONNIE CREAGER
Sat, Nov 8, 2008NEWS
Goofy or Regular: Right foot forward, I think I heard somewhere that it is also called Natural when you skate that way.
Sponsors: Blind Skateboards, Ergophobia Clothing, Tensor Trucks, Happyskateboarding.com online skateshop
Size of Board You Ride: Currently I’m riding a Resin 8 board with full concave. The width is 7 5/8” by 31 1/4”. I’ll stick with a smaller board when I find myself doing a lot of flat ground and ledge tricks. I’m 5’ 8” and weigh 145lbs. I’m going to try and move up to a slightly longer and wider board. I like boards with concave so I can flip faster.
Wheel Size: 50mm works pretty good for me. I won’t go above 51mm or below 48mm.
Trucks: Tensor MID’s, I use to ride the Highs but I feel like I have more control with the lower trucks. I hear the Low’s are the way to go. I’ll try those next but need to find a board with a higher tail so it doesn’t hit so quickly when you ollie.
Favorite Food: If you find yourself wondering aimlessly around the grocery store in hopes to find a good little snack to munch on, ask a clerk where to find Hot Wasabi Peas. Yummy! I like making sandwiches. (bread, cheese, turkey, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, beet root, avocados, vegenaise, mustard)
Favorite Color: Grey’s, whites and blues.
Favorite Toothpaste: Arm & Hammer advance whitening & Close Up
Favorite Soap: The joke kind that turns your body green with using it.
3 Songs To Share: My songs change all the time but here’s 3 songs that I like for some weird reason. Grey Cell Green – Neds Atomic Dustbin, The Knife Song – Milk, (Don’t)Kill Yourself – The Spores.
2 Cool Skateboard Video: Level land & Lords of Dogtown
Favorite Show’s To Watch: I like to watch Fuel tv and The Golf Channel the most. When I find myself channel surfing I’ll stop and watch Poker, Animal Planet, America’s funniest home video’s, Discovery Channel.
Something People Don’t Know About You: I was adopted, My memory sucks.
Why Skateboarding: It takes me to my secret place where I can get lost and not have to worry.
How High Can You Ollie: I don’t like to ollie too high, it’s a long ways back down, just kidding. I’ve ollied 9 boards stacked on each other.
What Are Your Warm Up Tricks To Get Loose: I’ll start out by doing some kickflips and getting the timing down. Then nollie flips and 360 fickflips, After that I’ll try tricks I haven’t practiced in the last copy days and work on those till I make a couple of each… or give up!
3 Favorite Places to Shop: Electronic stores for sure! Next would be K-mart or Target.
Favorite Restaurant: Bennihana’s, Pita Jungle, Euro Cafe
Something Everybody Must Have: Besides the obvious (oxygen, water) I like what Rodney said.
Right Handed or Left Handed: I’m right handed but use my left hand for a lot of things… blinkers, wipers, getting out of the car, pulling stuff out of the refrigerator, caps lock, flushing the toilet, steady the pool cue, holding things while I write on them.
Script or Print Writing: My writing is horrible. I print everything. Everything messy.
Clean Up Yourself or Call a Maid: Myself.
Do You Believe in Aliens or Ghost’s: Every time I think about Ghost’s, I get chills and think of the couple things I’ve. As for Aliens…I really want to know what’s up with beings from other planets and all the strange cover ups.
Mac or PC: I use a Mac but thinking about getting a PC.
Boxers or Tighty Whities: Boxer briefs.
3 Movies We Should Rent: The Boondock Saints, Crank, Four Rooms, Unbreakable.
2 Cool Books Everybody Should Read: How about getting your favorite magazine subscriptions. I still have Rodney’s “the flying circus of physics WITH ANSWERS”! I’m no good at math
Favorite Cell Phone: The BlackBerry “bold, it’s awesome.
Favorite Place To Vacation: I can’t remember the last time I’ve been on a vacation. I think I would have to pick between Australia, Japan, Iceland, South Africa though.
What’s Your Current Ring Tone: The ring tone from the movie Crank. Get it!
Favorite Vegetable: All vegetables, but I like carrots, steamed and a little sweet.
What’s Your Favorite Snack: I finished 3 boxes of thin mint girl scout cookies in the past 4 days.
Share A Saying: There are some things you don’t want to get too good at. You’ll loose interest.
Make Up A Short Poem About Skateboarding:
Skate all day, skate for miles. A skateboard brings me many smiles! ☺
15 Comments For This Post
blake Says:
December 8th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
whats your favorite deck from blind
ronnie Says:
December 8th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
The Blind Eternal Life Decks. Shape: 7.6″ x 31.3″ or just a tiny bit shorter. I like all my graphics or the Blind logo decks.
alex Says:
December 26th, 2008 at 11:21 am
when was the last time you landed a hardflip late kickflip?
Isidro Says:
January 8th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Ronnie I’ve always been wondeing about this when will you retire from skateboardong because you’re good I want to know how long I’ll see you on a board?
kris Says:
January 20th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Creager is the man! I remember watching you skate Fullerton High back in the early 90’s back when anthony carney and james craig would be there too with other locals. Just flawless skating back then, and still shreddin! big ups Ronnie
Tracy Says:
January 27th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Hey Ronnie…
I just saw this and have to say that I have known you for almost 15 years now and what I admire the most is how you have been true to who you are. You are a great role model for others and I truly respect you. Congrats on a fabulous career…
Luv ya… Keep in touch
eric Says:
February 17th, 2009 at 8:52 am
ronnie theres a crank 2 comming out like this summer oh and you should stick with mac and one other thing can you put a tirck tip up on how to kickflip front board i break my board everytime i do one
Thomas Says:
February 22nd, 2009 at 10:17 am
I was reading ur thing in transworld so how can i get some free stickers?
noah Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
does blind have a video coming out soon cause i havn’t seen any good vids lately and i blind vid would set the mood for the summer.
noah Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
just kidding i lied. i just remebered the what if vid. but another question: park or street?
Luke Says:
May 7th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Ronnie, what are you allergic 2?
Zane Says:
May 8th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
Ronnie its Zane from Duners Diner. I just wanted to see if JFK park in Yuma was on the list? You have my e mail now let me know whats up.Your new footy is sick!Later
robyn miller Says:
May 8th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
this is kind of funny, i dont know if i should share it but i will. a while back i was in the orange county jail waiting to go to court, and i was talking to this guy and some way he said he grew up with you, and i was like no way thats my favorite skater. he said you were adopted and that you had a sister. it was just kind of funny i dont remember the guys name or anything, but i guess its a small world. i’m going to buy the blind video may 15th may 15th may 15th. happy skateboarding.
chileno Says:
July 8th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
eres un MAESTRO ronnie!
gracias por la inspiracion
kipp benk Says:
October 13th, 2009 at 9:21 am
your blind eternal life board is sick its the strongest board ive ever riden
Sat, Nov 8, 2008NEWS
Goofy or Regular: Right foot forward, I think I heard somewhere that it is also called Natural when you skate that way.
Sponsors: Blind Skateboards, Ergophobia Clothing, Tensor Trucks, Happyskateboarding.com online skateshop
Size of Board You Ride: Currently I’m riding a Resin 8 board with full concave. The width is 7 5/8” by 31 1/4”. I’ll stick with a smaller board when I find myself doing a lot of flat ground and ledge tricks. I’m 5’ 8” and weigh 145lbs. I’m going to try and move up to a slightly longer and wider board. I like boards with concave so I can flip faster.
Wheel Size: 50mm works pretty good for me. I won’t go above 51mm or below 48mm.
Trucks: Tensor MID’s, I use to ride the Highs but I feel like I have more control with the lower trucks. I hear the Low’s are the way to go. I’ll try those next but need to find a board with a higher tail so it doesn’t hit so quickly when you ollie.
Favorite Food: If you find yourself wondering aimlessly around the grocery store in hopes to find a good little snack to munch on, ask a clerk where to find Hot Wasabi Peas. Yummy! I like making sandwiches. (bread, cheese, turkey, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, beet root, avocados, vegenaise, mustard)
Favorite Color: Grey’s, whites and blues.
Favorite Toothpaste: Arm & Hammer advance whitening & Close Up
Favorite Soap: The joke kind that turns your body green with using it.
3 Songs To Share: My songs change all the time but here’s 3 songs that I like for some weird reason. Grey Cell Green – Neds Atomic Dustbin, The Knife Song – Milk, (Don’t)Kill Yourself – The Spores.
2 Cool Skateboard Video: Level land & Lords of Dogtown
Favorite Show’s To Watch: I like to watch Fuel tv and The Golf Channel the most. When I find myself channel surfing I’ll stop and watch Poker, Animal Planet, America’s funniest home video’s, Discovery Channel.
Something People Don’t Know About You: I was adopted, My memory sucks.
Why Skateboarding: It takes me to my secret place where I can get lost and not have to worry.
How High Can You Ollie: I don’t like to ollie too high, it’s a long ways back down, just kidding. I’ve ollied 9 boards stacked on each other.
What Are Your Warm Up Tricks To Get Loose: I’ll start out by doing some kickflips and getting the timing down. Then nollie flips and 360 fickflips, After that I’ll try tricks I haven’t practiced in the last copy days and work on those till I make a couple of each… or give up!
3 Favorite Places to Shop: Electronic stores for sure! Next would be K-mart or Target.
Favorite Restaurant: Bennihana’s, Pita Jungle, Euro Cafe
Something Everybody Must Have: Besides the obvious (oxygen, water) I like what Rodney said.
Right Handed or Left Handed: I’m right handed but use my left hand for a lot of things… blinkers, wipers, getting out of the car, pulling stuff out of the refrigerator, caps lock, flushing the toilet, steady the pool cue, holding things while I write on them.
Script or Print Writing: My writing is horrible. I print everything. Everything messy.
Clean Up Yourself or Call a Maid: Myself.
Do You Believe in Aliens or Ghost’s: Every time I think about Ghost’s, I get chills and think of the couple things I’ve. As for Aliens…I really want to know what’s up with beings from other planets and all the strange cover ups.
Mac or PC: I use a Mac but thinking about getting a PC.
Boxers or Tighty Whities: Boxer briefs.
3 Movies We Should Rent: The Boondock Saints, Crank, Four Rooms, Unbreakable.
2 Cool Books Everybody Should Read: How about getting your favorite magazine subscriptions. I still have Rodney’s “the flying circus of physics WITH ANSWERS”! I’m no good at math
Favorite Cell Phone: The BlackBerry “bold, it’s awesome.
Favorite Place To Vacation: I can’t remember the last time I’ve been on a vacation. I think I would have to pick between Australia, Japan, Iceland, South Africa though.
What’s Your Current Ring Tone: The ring tone from the movie Crank. Get it!
Favorite Vegetable: All vegetables, but I like carrots, steamed and a little sweet.
What’s Your Favorite Snack: I finished 3 boxes of thin mint girl scout cookies in the past 4 days.
Share A Saying: There are some things you don’t want to get too good at. You’ll loose interest.
Make Up A Short Poem About Skateboarding:
Skate all day, skate for miles. A skateboard brings me many smiles! ☺
15 Comments For This Post
blake Says:
December 8th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
whats your favorite deck from blind
ronnie Says:
December 8th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
The Blind Eternal Life Decks. Shape: 7.6″ x 31.3″ or just a tiny bit shorter. I like all my graphics or the Blind logo decks.
alex Says:
December 26th, 2008 at 11:21 am
when was the last time you landed a hardflip late kickflip?
Isidro Says:
January 8th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Ronnie I’ve always been wondeing about this when will you retire from skateboardong because you’re good I want to know how long I’ll see you on a board?
kris Says:
January 20th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Creager is the man! I remember watching you skate Fullerton High back in the early 90’s back when anthony carney and james craig would be there too with other locals. Just flawless skating back then, and still shreddin! big ups Ronnie
Tracy Says:
January 27th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Hey Ronnie…
I just saw this and have to say that I have known you for almost 15 years now and what I admire the most is how you have been true to who you are. You are a great role model for others and I truly respect you. Congrats on a fabulous career…
Luv ya… Keep in touch
eric Says:
February 17th, 2009 at 8:52 am
ronnie theres a crank 2 comming out like this summer oh and you should stick with mac and one other thing can you put a tirck tip up on how to kickflip front board i break my board everytime i do one
Thomas Says:
February 22nd, 2009 at 10:17 am
I was reading ur thing in transworld so how can i get some free stickers?
noah Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
does blind have a video coming out soon cause i havn’t seen any good vids lately and i blind vid would set the mood for the summer.
noah Says:
April 28th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
just kidding i lied. i just remebered the what if vid. but another question: park or street?
Luke Says:
May 7th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Ronnie, what are you allergic 2?
Zane Says:
May 8th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
Ronnie its Zane from Duners Diner. I just wanted to see if JFK park in Yuma was on the list? You have my e mail now let me know whats up.Your new footy is sick!Later
robyn miller Says:
May 8th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
this is kind of funny, i dont know if i should share it but i will. a while back i was in the orange county jail waiting to go to court, and i was talking to this guy and some way he said he grew up with you, and i was like no way thats my favorite skater. he said you were adopted and that you had a sister. it was just kind of funny i dont remember the guys name or anything, but i guess its a small world. i’m going to buy the blind video may 15th may 15th may 15th. happy skateboarding.
chileno Says:
July 8th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
eres un MAESTRO ronnie!
gracias por la inspiracion
kipp benk Says:
October 13th, 2009 at 9:21 am
your blind eternal life board is sick its the strongest board ive ever riden
Tony Alva Biography
Tony Alva Biography
Tony Alva was born in 1957, in Santa Monica California. In 1968, Alva got his first surfboard and skateboard and developed a passion for surfing, skateboarding and rock-n-roll. In 1972, he joined the legendary Z-Boys skateboard team along with Jay Adams and Stacy Peralta. Alva later went on to win the Men’s World Overall Professional Skateboard Championship in 1977.
In the 1980s, Tony formed the infamous "Alva Posse" and sponsors innovative skaters including: Christian Hosoi, Ray Barbee, Mark Gonzalez, Dave Duncan, Eddie Reategui, Chris Cook, John Thomas, Jeff Hartsel, Craig Johnson, John Gibson, Bill Danforth, Fred Smith III, and Jim Murphy.
In 1999, he was presented the X Games Life Time Achievement Award from Tony Hawk, and in 2000, he received the Legend Award from Transworld Skateboard Magazine.
Recently he was featured in the Sundance and Independent Spirit award-winning documentary “Dogtown and Z-Boys” (2002). Tony Alva was an authenticity consultant and stunt coordinator on the upcoming Sony feature film, "Lords Of Dogtown" (2005), based on his life with the Z-Boys.
The first skateboarder to successfully market himself as a brand name, Tony Alva continues to own and operate the innovative Alva Skateboard Company in Oceanside, California. Considered the originator of vertical skateboarding, Alva continues to develop new technology to advance the sport he loves. Staying true to his roots, Tony Alva surfs and skates pools almost everyday.
"Today, Tony still sneaks into unsuspecting people’s backyards to taste the illicit thrill of riding an empty pool." Stacy Peralta
1977 - World Overall Professional Skateboard Champion
1977 - Skateboarder of The Year
1977 - Sets World Record In The Barrel Jump
1999 - X Games Life Time Achievement Award Presented By Tony Hawk
2002 - Transworld Magazine Legend Award
2003 - I-D Magazine 100 Most Influential People In Fashion
-
Alva has been featured on several book covers including: Declaration of Independents, Dogtown -
The Legend of the Z-Boys and The Freshjive Maddog Chronicles. He has also
been profiled in several international publications including: Skateboarder, Transworld, People,
Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Spin, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Visionaire, Arena,
I-D etc.
-
In 1977, Tony Alva competed on ABC's Wide World of Sports for the World Professional Skateboarding Championship. Since his television debut, Alva has endorsed a variety of products on television including Vans, Mercedes Benz and the Fuel television network.
Tony Alva has appeared in several feature films including "Skateboard: The Movie That Defies Gravity" (1977), "Thrashin" (1986), and the award winning documentary "Dogtown and Z-Boys" (2002). Most recently, Alva was hired as the authenticity consultant and skateboarding choreographer for the upcoming Sony feature film "Lords of Dogtown" (June 2005).
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1957 - Born in Santa Monica California
1967 - Alva gets his first skateboard and surfboard
1973 - Joins Zephyr Team with Jay Adams and Stacy Peralta
1975 - Graduates from Santa Monica High School
1977 - Starts Alva Skateboard Company
1977- Wins Mens Overall World Professional Skateboard Championship
1977 - Voted Skateboarder of the Year in Skateboarder Magazine Reader Poll
1977 - Sets World Record In Barrel Jump
1978 - Skateboard the Movie Released- Alva Plays The Character Tony Bluetile
1983 - Forms Alva Posse Including: Christian Hosoi, Ray Barbee, Mark Gonzalez, Dave Duncan, Eddie Reategui, Chris Cook, John Thomas, Jeff Hartsel, Craig Johnson, John Gibson, Bill Danforth, Fred Smith III, and Jim Murphy.
1986 - Thrashin’ the Movie – Alva Plays a “Daggers” Gang Member
1989 - Daughter Avalon Victoria Alva born
1995 - Son Zephaniah Levi Alva born
1999 - X Games Lifetime Achievement Award
2002 - Transworld Skateboarding Magazine Legend Award
2002 - Dogtown And Z-Boys is released. Wins several awards including Sundance and Independent Spirit Awards
2003 - ID Magazine 100 Most Influential People in Fashion Award
2003 - Alva shoots commercial for Mercedes Benz in Barcelonna
2005 - Lords Of Dogtown Release
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Tony Alva was born in 1957, in Santa Monica California. In 1968, Alva got his first surfboard and skateboard and developed a passion for surfing, skateboarding and rock-n-roll. In 1972, he joined the legendary Z-Boys skateboard team along with Jay Adams and Stacy Peralta. Alva later went on to win the Men’s World Overall Professional Skateboard Championship in 1977.
In the 1980s, Tony formed the infamous "Alva Posse" and sponsors innovative skaters including: Christian Hosoi, Ray Barbee, Mark Gonzalez, Dave Duncan, Eddie Reategui, Chris Cook, John Thomas, Jeff Hartsel, Craig Johnson, John Gibson, Bill Danforth, Fred Smith III, and Jim Murphy.
In 1999, he was presented the X Games Life Time Achievement Award from Tony Hawk, and in 2000, he received the Legend Award from Transworld Skateboard Magazine.
Recently he was featured in the Sundance and Independent Spirit award-winning documentary “Dogtown and Z-Boys” (2002). Tony Alva was an authenticity consultant and stunt coordinator on the upcoming Sony feature film, "Lords Of Dogtown" (2005), based on his life with the Z-Boys.
The first skateboarder to successfully market himself as a brand name, Tony Alva continues to own and operate the innovative Alva Skateboard Company in Oceanside, California. Considered the originator of vertical skateboarding, Alva continues to develop new technology to advance the sport he loves. Staying true to his roots, Tony Alva surfs and skates pools almost everyday.
"Today, Tony still sneaks into unsuspecting people’s backyards to taste the illicit thrill of riding an empty pool." Stacy Peralta
1977 - World Overall Professional Skateboard Champion
1977 - Skateboarder of The Year
1977 - Sets World Record In The Barrel Jump
1999 - X Games Life Time Achievement Award Presented By Tony Hawk
2002 - Transworld Magazine Legend Award
2003 - I-D Magazine 100 Most Influential People In Fashion
-
Alva has been featured on several book covers including: Declaration of Independents, Dogtown -
The Legend of the Z-Boys and The Freshjive Maddog Chronicles. He has also
been profiled in several international publications including: Skateboarder, Transworld, People,
Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Spin, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Visionaire, Arena,
I-D etc.
-
In 1977, Tony Alva competed on ABC's Wide World of Sports for the World Professional Skateboarding Championship. Since his television debut, Alva has endorsed a variety of products on television including Vans, Mercedes Benz and the Fuel television network.
Tony Alva has appeared in several feature films including "Skateboard: The Movie That Defies Gravity" (1977), "Thrashin" (1986), and the award winning documentary "Dogtown and Z-Boys" (2002). Most recently, Alva was hired as the authenticity consultant and skateboarding choreographer for the upcoming Sony feature film "Lords of Dogtown" (June 2005).
-
1957 - Born in Santa Monica California
1967 - Alva gets his first skateboard and surfboard
1973 - Joins Zephyr Team with Jay Adams and Stacy Peralta
1975 - Graduates from Santa Monica High School
1977 - Starts Alva Skateboard Company
1977- Wins Mens Overall World Professional Skateboard Championship
1977 - Voted Skateboarder of the Year in Skateboarder Magazine Reader Poll
1977 - Sets World Record In Barrel Jump
1978 - Skateboard the Movie Released- Alva Plays The Character Tony Bluetile
1983 - Forms Alva Posse Including: Christian Hosoi, Ray Barbee, Mark Gonzalez, Dave Duncan, Eddie Reategui, Chris Cook, John Thomas, Jeff Hartsel, Craig Johnson, John Gibson, Bill Danforth, Fred Smith III, and Jim Murphy.
1986 - Thrashin’ the Movie – Alva Plays a “Daggers” Gang Member
1989 - Daughter Avalon Victoria Alva born
1995 - Son Zephaniah Levi Alva born
1999 - X Games Lifetime Achievement Award
2002 - Transworld Skateboarding Magazine Legend Award
2002 - Dogtown And Z-Boys is released. Wins several awards including Sundance and Independent Spirit Awards
2003 - ID Magazine 100 Most Influential People in Fashion Award
2003 - Alva shoots commercial for Mercedes Benz in Barcelonna
2005 - Lords Of Dogtown Release
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The Notable Films of 2010: Part Five
23 December 2009 10:10 AM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Hippie Hippie Shake
Opens: 2010
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Sienna Miller, Max Minghella, Emma Booth, Lee Ingleby
Director: Beeban Kidron
Summary: Follows the love story of Oz editor Richard Neville and Louise Ferrier. Neville and his cohorts launch the London edition of Oz amidst the 1960s counterculture and are subsequently put on trial for distributing a sexually explicit issue.
Analysis: One of the most troubled productions in Working Title's history, 'Hippie' began development back in 1998 but failed to get beyond script stage both in 1999 and in 2002 when "Elizabeth" helmer Shekhar Kapur was attached to direct. Filming finally got underway late 2007 with director Beeban Kidron in charge and shooting seemed to proceed without issue aside from feminist author Germaine Greer being vehemently unhappy about being depicted on film.
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- Garth Franklin
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The Notable Films of 2010: Part Five
23 December 2009 10:10 AM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Hippie Hippie Shake
Opens: 2010
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Sienna Miller, Max Minghella, Emma Booth, Lee Ingleby
Director: Beeban Kidron
Summary: Follows the love story of Oz editor Richard Neville and Louise Ferrier. Neville and his cohorts launch the London edition of Oz amidst the 1960s counterculture and are subsequently put on trial for distributing a sexually explicit issue.
Analysis: One of the most troubled productions in Working Title's history, 'Hippie' began development back in 1998 but failed to get beyond script stage both in 1999 and in 2002 when "Elizabeth" helmer Shekhar Kapur was attached to direct. Filming finally got underway late 2007 with director Beeban Kidron in charge and shooting seemed to proceed without issue aside from feminist author Germaine Greer being vehemently unhappy about being depicted on film.
Actually the film scored quite a bit of free press for a skinny dipping scene where full-frontal shots of actress Sienna Miller shooting the sequence »
- Garth Franklin
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69 Eyes Premiere 'Dead N Gone' Video
22 December 2009 9:31 AM, PST | FEARnet | See recent FEARnet news »
The latest video from Finnish vamp-rockers The 69 Eyes is Dead N Gone, directed once again by the band's go-to celeb director Bam Margera. The San Francisco-shot video promotes the new single from their smash album Back In Blood, one of the best dark-rock entries of 2009. It's pretty hard to top the sexy supremacy of their previous video Dead Girls are Easy, but these guys know how to rock the dark side, so you know it'll sound good. Flip it over, check it out and let us know what you think... While the visual storyline is a bit too emo for my liking (the song is about a bitter breakup, after all), you can't say frontman Jyrki69 and crew are anything less than supremely cool throughout... and at least you get to »
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Jackass 3 Will Be in Glorious 3-D
19 December 2009 6:59 PM, PST | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Paramount Pictures has officially announced Jackass 3 will be in 3-D. Currently in production, Jackass 3 includes the original team including Johnny Knoxville, Steve-o, Bam Margera and Preston Lacy. Here’s the official Paramount press release. “The third installment of Jackass from Paramount Pictures and MTV Films will hit theaters on October 15, 2010, this time in eye-popping 3D. Johnny Knoxville and the boys will begin shooting in late January with Dickhouse Production’s Jeff Tremaine at the helm and producing alongside Spike Jonze and Knoxville. The addition of 3D to the new film will raise the mayhem factor to new heights, promises star/producer Johnny Knoxville. “We’re going to take the [...] »
- Brian Corder
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New ‘Jackass 3′ Movie To Start Filming In January
2 December 2009 1:36 PM, PST | OnTheFlix | See recent OnTheFlix news »
New 'Jackass 3' movie to start filming in January. According to Variety, the crazy boys from Jackass are making a return to the big screen with a 3rd installment,and there's more. This crazy movie is going to be shot in 3D. They report that Paramount and MTV films have scheduled filming of "Jackass 3" to start on January 25,and they are looking to release it sometime in 2010. Apparently the "Jackass" movies have made the studios a lot of money. The first two films only cost about $16.5 million to make,combined,but raked in $164.1 million worldwide,combined. "Jackass 3" will star : Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Ryan Dunn, Steve-o, Jason "Wee Man" Acuña, Chris Pontius, Preston Lacy, Dave England, and Ehren McGhehey. »
- Andre@ontheflix
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Jackass 3-D: Why Not Go D-Box as Well?
20 November 2009 7:41 AM, PST | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
Somehow, we knew it was coming. With the ever-growing need to make everything and anything a 3D movie event, Hollywood is finally (and I use that lightly) taking things too far. According to our friends at Cinematical, a new Paramount Pictures release slate for 2010 has a listing for Jackass 3-D. Yes, you read that right -- not just a clever title, but an actual 3-dimensional sequel in the Jackass franchise, a chaotic follow-up to 2006's Jackass: Number Two. Things have been quite on the homefront for Johnny Knoxville and his gang of goons since releasing Number Two in '06, a movie that was made for around $12 million and grossed nearly $85 million worldwide. It seems like a no-brainer for Paramount, who is yet to comment on this story. Why wouldn't they want to make another cheap movie that grosses big, no matter the quality? And why not do it in 3-D? My »
- Neil Miller
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Brace Yourself for 'Jackass 3D'
19 November 2009 5:31 PM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
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The Paramount slate for 2010 in our inbox happens to list a "Jackass 3-D," with a release date to be determined. Johnny Knoxville and company don't seem too busy of late, and even with the eye-popping added dimension, this sounds like a relatively cheap production to give the go-ahead to. If Wikipedia is to be believed (I know), Bam Margera confirmed in a a much more recent interview for a Finnish newspaper that filming would begin this January around the world.
Read more at Cinematical. »
- Brent Lang
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Is Jackass 3 in 3D Arriving in 2010?
19 November 2009 3:09 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
It seems someone let the cat out of the bag a bit early. Thanks to William Goss spotting Jackass 3D on Paramount’s 2010 schedule, it seems the adventures of Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera and Steve-o are going to continue on movie screens….but this time we’re going to get them in 3D! While I thought the first Jackass movie was an amazing cinematic achievement, I didn’t think the second movie was worth anyone’s time and most of it played like a long deleted scene. Of course I’ll be the first one in line for a 3D Jackass movie…but after my recent experiences on a movie shooting in 3D, I’m not 100% sold this is really happening. My explanation after the jump:
While I cannot tell you where I was, I can use what I saw and learned on set to explain why this Jackass 3D movie might not happen. »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
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'Jackass 3-D' is Happening
19 November 2009 12:50 PM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
Back in 2007, our own Christopher Campbell (who's back on staff, baby!) told us that, back in 2006, a third Jackass film seemed like a sure thing in the wake of Jackass: Number Two. Steve-o told Howard Stern then that they'd begin shooting at the start of 2008...
Cut to 2009, and the Paramount slate for 2010 in our inbox happens to list a Jackass 3-D, with a release date to be determined. Johnny Knoxville and company don't seem too busy of late, and even with the eye-popping added dimension, this sounds like a relatively cheap production to give the go-ahead to. If Wikipedia is to be believed (I know), Bam Margera confirmed in a much more recent interview for a Finnish newspaper that filming would begin this January around the world.
Since there's really not all that much else to report on this yet, let me just assure you that my pals »
- William Goss
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Bam Margera owns MTV2 for the Holidays
14 November 2009 3:14 PM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Bam Margera owns MTV2 for the Holidays. Beginning November 16th through December 6th, MTV2 will celebrate the release of Bam Margera.s first book, .Serious As Dog Dirt. (MTV Books) with hours of special programming dedicated to all things Bam. .Serious As Dog Dirt. programming includes the December 5th cable premiere of .Bam Margera Presents: Where The #$&% Is Santa?. and several .Viva La Bam. marathons with new and exclusive commentary by Bam and Ryan Dunn airing on November 28th and December 5th. Once part of the defunct .Jackass. ensemble, Bam has annoyed his parents and continued his smallscreen reign of prank terror with over-the-top daredevil stunts. Now, Bam's book hits the stores on November 17th, .Serious As »
- April MacIntyre
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The 69 Eyes – Back In Blood (Musick Review)
27 August 2009 6:12 AM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
The Helsinki Vampires are indeed back again, however they are trading their sleaze glam and their "Dead Cool" Goth Rock image for a new gritty metal edge. This time around, the act pushes aside completely the notion of being a romantically inspired act and takes up the complete mantle of power stage rockers. When the act made their first big splash in 2005 when skating legend Bam Margera directed the “Lost Boys” video, they were billed by many music magazines as “The Saviors of Gothic Rock”, a title that has never sat well with yours truly, any more than I would say Manson was “Goth’s Salvation”. Neither act has really spent any length of time wanting to further the music scene that their respective record producers felt they should be pigeon holed into. Admittedly however, The 69 Eyes had a campy fun charm that hooked U.S. fans instantly and with »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Doctor Raven)
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Margera Desperate To Save Marriage
5 August 2009 5:11 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Jackass star Bam Margera has started taking antidepressants and seeing a counsellor in a desperate bid to save his crumbling marriage, according to reports.
The 29-year-old prankster is trying to salvage his relationship with partner Missy, which appeared to be over after he embarked on a four-day drinking binge ending in his hospitalisation last month.
He told reporters at the time, "I may be getting a divorce... booze helps."
But the daredevil is hoping to reconcile with his wife, and has agreed to attend couples counselling twice a week, reports TMZ.com.
Margera has also started to take Lexapro, a medication that treats emotional disorders, to control his mood swings after the star admitted his wife "thinks I have a split personality, like Jekyll and Hyde".
The couple married in February 2007. »
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Margera's Marriage On Rocks
21 July 2009 12:11 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Jackass prankster Bam Margera embarked on a four-day drinking binge that ended in his hospitalisation, because he's depressed about the state of his crumbling marriage.
The 29-year-old TV star sparked reports he had suffered an overdose on Sunday after his wife Melissa called emergency services to their home in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Margera admits he took prescription drug Ambien during what he called a "four-day bender".
Doctors released the star after flushing out his system and sent him to speak to a psychiatrist, reports TMZ.com.
He explains, "I may be getting a divorce... booze helps."
The couple married in February 2007. »
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Margera's Mother Blames Dehydration For Emergency Call
20 July 2009 12:06 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Jackass prankster Bam Margera's mother is blaming he son's dehydration for the emergency call that sparked reports he had suffered an overdose at the weekend (begs19Jul09).
Emergency services were called to the TV star's home in West Chester, Pennsylvania at around 1.30pm on Sunday.
TMZ.com reported the caller, whose identity is currently unknown, alerted paramedics that Margera had suffered a "possible overdose".
April Margera called into local radio station Wmmr on Monday, insisting her 29-year-old son had become "severely dehydrated" filming his new MTV show Nitro Circus.
The matriarch also blamed "basic partying" for the incident. »
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'Jackass' star Bam Margera hospitalised
20 July 2009 11:58 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Jackass star Bam Margera has reportedly been taken to hospital in Pennsylvania after paramedics responded to a call from his home. According to TMZ, the 29-year-old was transported by ambulance to a local medical centre at around 1.30pm yesterday after authorities received an emergency call that suggested a "possible overdose". However, speaking to Philadelphia-based radio station Wwmr, his mother April said: "No, no [it wasn't an overdose]. He's severely dehydrated and he's suffered some injuries with Nitro Circus. "They've just been hydrating him through the (more) »
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Margera Suffers Drug Overdose?
20 July 2009 9:06 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Jackass prankster Bam Margera has been hospitalised in Pennsylvania with a suspected drug overdose, according to online reports.
Website TMZ.com claims emergency services were called to the TV star's home in West Chester at around 1.30pm on Sunday.
The caller, whose identity is currently unknown, alerted paramedics that Margera had suffered a "possible overdose".
Further details about the incident or Margera's condition were unavailable as WENN went to press. »
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Bam Margera Hospitalized for Possible Overdose
20 July 2009 5:45 AM, PDT | Celebuzz.com | See recent Celebuzz news »
Bam Margera didn't have such a great weekend. TMZ reports that the Jackass star was whisked away to the hospital on Sunday by paramedics who rushed to his West Chester, Pennsylvania, home after receiving a 911 call about a "possible overdose." Apparently, Bam didn't learn much from his Jackass co-star Steve-o's experiences with drugs. Coming to Bam's rescue on the PR end of things is his mother, April Margera, who called in to Philly radio station Wmmr on Monday to downplay the whole "took too many drugs" aspect of the story. April told the radio station that her son had become "severely dehydrated" while »
- Celebuzz
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Bam Margera Hospitalized After Suspected Overdose
20 July 2009 2:43 AM, PDT | Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news »
Jackass star Bam Margera has been hospitalized after a suspected drug overdose. According to TMZ, Margera was rushed to a hospital in Pennsylvania on Sunday afternoon. State troopers and medical workers arrived to his home in West Chester, Pennsylvania at around 1:30 Pm yesterday, responding to a call for a “possible overdose.” Margera's wife and mother are denying the overdose claims. His wife Missy claims Bam is suffering from dehydration. Bam’s mother April is sticking to the same story. We hope it was just dehydration! Story developing… »
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69 Eyes 'Dead Girls Are Easy' Video Premieres Today!
17 July 2009 8:47 AM, PDT | FEARnet | See recent FEARnet news »
The naughty new video for Dead Girls Are Easy – the latest single from Finnish horror-rockers The 69 Eyes – makes its online debut today, appropriately enough on Playboy.com. Read below the fold to find out more about the project, and maybe even find out how to see the video for yourself… if you're old enough, that is… A long-time advocate of the "Helsinki Vampires" (and heartfelt promoter of Finnish goth-rock in general), Bam Margera once again stepped behind the camera to direct the band's latest visual opus, which heralds the first single from their upcoming album Back In Blood (due out September 15th). The video for their flamboyant horror-rock anthem is described as "a »
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Fango Musick Exclusive: Interview with Dope Stars, Inc.
14 April 2009 10:00 PM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
Founded in 2003, Italian glam-cyberrockers Dope Stars Inc. are an interesting band. They have the look, sound, and track record to entitle them to a plethora of rockstar attitudes. However, after interviewing them, I discovered that they’re just like us: fans of music and horror movies. Throughout this interview it’s clear that these influences have factored into the gradual development of the band. It’s also clear that they’re just average guys, working hard to make their dreams become flesh, and to make their music become art. A few weeks ago I reviewed their forthcoming Ep release of Criminal Intents/Morning Star for Fangoria Musick (read that here). When I got it from Metropolis Records I was blown away: it was like Industrial had mated with Glam Rock in some kind of weird Kirk-on-Spock porno! I immediately got in touch with Dsi, sent like twenty emails back and forth, »
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The Notable Films of 2010: Part Five
23 December 2009 10:10 AM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Hippie Hippie Shake
Opens: 2010
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Sienna Miller, Max Minghella, Emma Booth, Lee Ingleby
Director: Beeban Kidron
Summary: Follows the love story of Oz editor Richard Neville and Louise Ferrier. Neville and his cohorts launch the London edition of Oz amidst the 1960s counterculture and are subsequently put on trial for distributing a sexually explicit issue.
Analysis: One of the most troubled productions in Working Title's history, 'Hippie' began development back in 1998 but failed to get beyond script stage both in 1999 and in 2002 when "Elizabeth" helmer Shekhar Kapur was attached to direct. Filming finally got underway late 2007 with director Beeban Kidron in charge and shooting seemed to proceed without issue aside from feminist author Germaine Greer being vehemently unhappy about being depicted on film.
Actually the film scored quite a bit of free press for a skinny dipping scene where full-frontal shots of actress Sienna Miller shooting the sequence »
- Garth Franklin
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The Notable Films of 2010: Part Five
23 December 2009 10:10 AM, PST | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Hippie Hippie Shake
Opens: 2010
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Sienna Miller, Max Minghella, Emma Booth, Lee Ingleby
Director: Beeban Kidron
Summary: Follows the love story of Oz editor Richard Neville and Louise Ferrier. Neville and his cohorts launch the London edition of Oz amidst the 1960s counterculture and are subsequently put on trial for distributing a sexually explicit issue.
Analysis: One of the most troubled productions in Working Title's history, 'Hippie' began development back in 1998 but failed to get beyond script stage both in 1999 and in 2002 when "Elizabeth" helmer Shekhar Kapur was attached to direct. Filming finally got underway late 2007 with director Beeban Kidron in charge and shooting seemed to proceed without issue aside from feminist author Germaine Greer being vehemently unhappy about being depicted on film.
Actually the film scored quite a bit of free press for a skinny dipping scene where full-frontal shots of actress Sienna Miller shooting the sequence »
- Garth Franklin
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69 Eyes Premiere 'Dead N Gone' Video
22 December 2009 9:31 AM, PST | FEARnet | See recent FEARnet news »
The latest video from Finnish vamp-rockers The 69 Eyes is Dead N Gone, directed once again by the band's go-to celeb director Bam Margera. The San Francisco-shot video promotes the new single from their smash album Back In Blood, one of the best dark-rock entries of 2009. It's pretty hard to top the sexy supremacy of their previous video Dead Girls are Easy, but these guys know how to rock the dark side, so you know it'll sound good. Flip it over, check it out and let us know what you think... While the visual storyline is a bit too emo for my liking (the song is about a bitter breakup, after all), you can't say frontman Jyrki69 and crew are anything less than supremely cool throughout... and at least you get to »
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Jackass 3 Will Be in Glorious 3-D
19 December 2009 6:59 PM, PST | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Paramount Pictures has officially announced Jackass 3 will be in 3-D. Currently in production, Jackass 3 includes the original team including Johnny Knoxville, Steve-o, Bam Margera and Preston Lacy. Here’s the official Paramount press release. “The third installment of Jackass from Paramount Pictures and MTV Films will hit theaters on October 15, 2010, this time in eye-popping 3D. Johnny Knoxville and the boys will begin shooting in late January with Dickhouse Production’s Jeff Tremaine at the helm and producing alongside Spike Jonze and Knoxville. The addition of 3D to the new film will raise the mayhem factor to new heights, promises star/producer Johnny Knoxville. “We’re going to take the [...] »
- Brian Corder
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New ‘Jackass 3′ Movie To Start Filming In January
2 December 2009 1:36 PM, PST | OnTheFlix | See recent OnTheFlix news »
New 'Jackass 3' movie to start filming in January. According to Variety, the crazy boys from Jackass are making a return to the big screen with a 3rd installment,and there's more. This crazy movie is going to be shot in 3D. They report that Paramount and MTV films have scheduled filming of "Jackass 3" to start on January 25,and they are looking to release it sometime in 2010. Apparently the "Jackass" movies have made the studios a lot of money. The first two films only cost about $16.5 million to make,combined,but raked in $164.1 million worldwide,combined. "Jackass 3" will star : Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Ryan Dunn, Steve-o, Jason "Wee Man" Acuña, Chris Pontius, Preston Lacy, Dave England, and Ehren McGhehey. »
- Andre@ontheflix
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Jackass 3-D: Why Not Go D-Box as Well?
20 November 2009 7:41 AM, PST | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
Somehow, we knew it was coming. With the ever-growing need to make everything and anything a 3D movie event, Hollywood is finally (and I use that lightly) taking things too far. According to our friends at Cinematical, a new Paramount Pictures release slate for 2010 has a listing for Jackass 3-D. Yes, you read that right -- not just a clever title, but an actual 3-dimensional sequel in the Jackass franchise, a chaotic follow-up to 2006's Jackass: Number Two. Things have been quite on the homefront for Johnny Knoxville and his gang of goons since releasing Number Two in '06, a movie that was made for around $12 million and grossed nearly $85 million worldwide. It seems like a no-brainer for Paramount, who is yet to comment on this story. Why wouldn't they want to make another cheap movie that grosses big, no matter the quality? And why not do it in 3-D? My »
- Neil Miller
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Brace Yourself for 'Jackass 3D'
19 November 2009 5:31 PM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
By Cinematical
The Paramount slate for 2010 in our inbox happens to list a "Jackass 3-D," with a release date to be determined. Johnny Knoxville and company don't seem too busy of late, and even with the eye-popping added dimension, this sounds like a relatively cheap production to give the go-ahead to. If Wikipedia is to be believed (I know), Bam Margera confirmed in a a much more recent interview for a Finnish newspaper that filming would begin this January around the world.
Read more at Cinematical. »
- Brent Lang
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Is Jackass 3 in 3D Arriving in 2010?
19 November 2009 3:09 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
It seems someone let the cat out of the bag a bit early. Thanks to William Goss spotting Jackass 3D on Paramount’s 2010 schedule, it seems the adventures of Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera and Steve-o are going to continue on movie screens….but this time we’re going to get them in 3D! While I thought the first Jackass movie was an amazing cinematic achievement, I didn’t think the second movie was worth anyone’s time and most of it played like a long deleted scene. Of course I’ll be the first one in line for a 3D Jackass movie…but after my recent experiences on a movie shooting in 3D, I’m not 100% sold this is really happening. My explanation after the jump:
While I cannot tell you where I was, I can use what I saw and learned on set to explain why this Jackass 3D movie might not happen. »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
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'Jackass 3-D' is Happening
19 November 2009 12:50 PM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
Back in 2007, our own Christopher Campbell (who's back on staff, baby!) told us that, back in 2006, a third Jackass film seemed like a sure thing in the wake of Jackass: Number Two. Steve-o told Howard Stern then that they'd begin shooting at the start of 2008...
Cut to 2009, and the Paramount slate for 2010 in our inbox happens to list a Jackass 3-D, with a release date to be determined. Johnny Knoxville and company don't seem too busy of late, and even with the eye-popping added dimension, this sounds like a relatively cheap production to give the go-ahead to. If Wikipedia is to be believed (I know), Bam Margera confirmed in a much more recent interview for a Finnish newspaper that filming would begin this January around the world.
Since there's really not all that much else to report on this yet, let me just assure you that my pals »
- William Goss
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Bam Margera owns MTV2 for the Holidays
14 November 2009 3:14 PM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Bam Margera owns MTV2 for the Holidays. Beginning November 16th through December 6th, MTV2 will celebrate the release of Bam Margera.s first book, .Serious As Dog Dirt. (MTV Books) with hours of special programming dedicated to all things Bam. .Serious As Dog Dirt. programming includes the December 5th cable premiere of .Bam Margera Presents: Where The #$&% Is Santa?. and several .Viva La Bam. marathons with new and exclusive commentary by Bam and Ryan Dunn airing on November 28th and December 5th. Once part of the defunct .Jackass. ensemble, Bam has annoyed his parents and continued his smallscreen reign of prank terror with over-the-top daredevil stunts. Now, Bam's book hits the stores on November 17th, .Serious As »
- April MacIntyre
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The 69 Eyes – Back In Blood (Musick Review)
27 August 2009 6:12 AM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
The Helsinki Vampires are indeed back again, however they are trading their sleaze glam and their "Dead Cool" Goth Rock image for a new gritty metal edge. This time around, the act pushes aside completely the notion of being a romantically inspired act and takes up the complete mantle of power stage rockers. When the act made their first big splash in 2005 when skating legend Bam Margera directed the “Lost Boys” video, they were billed by many music magazines as “The Saviors of Gothic Rock”, a title that has never sat well with yours truly, any more than I would say Manson was “Goth’s Salvation”. Neither act has really spent any length of time wanting to further the music scene that their respective record producers felt they should be pigeon holed into. Admittedly however, The 69 Eyes had a campy fun charm that hooked U.S. fans instantly and with »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Doctor Raven)
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Margera Desperate To Save Marriage
5 August 2009 5:11 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Jackass star Bam Margera has started taking antidepressants and seeing a counsellor in a desperate bid to save his crumbling marriage, according to reports.
The 29-year-old prankster is trying to salvage his relationship with partner Missy, which appeared to be over after he embarked on a four-day drinking binge ending in his hospitalisation last month.
He told reporters at the time, "I may be getting a divorce... booze helps."
But the daredevil is hoping to reconcile with his wife, and has agreed to attend couples counselling twice a week, reports TMZ.com.
Margera has also started to take Lexapro, a medication that treats emotional disorders, to control his mood swings after the star admitted his wife "thinks I have a split personality, like Jekyll and Hyde".
The couple married in February 2007. »
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Margera's Marriage On Rocks
21 July 2009 12:11 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Jackass prankster Bam Margera embarked on a four-day drinking binge that ended in his hospitalisation, because he's depressed about the state of his crumbling marriage.
The 29-year-old TV star sparked reports he had suffered an overdose on Sunday after his wife Melissa called emergency services to their home in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Margera admits he took prescription drug Ambien during what he called a "four-day bender".
Doctors released the star after flushing out his system and sent him to speak to a psychiatrist, reports TMZ.com.
He explains, "I may be getting a divorce... booze helps."
The couple married in February 2007. »
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Margera's Mother Blames Dehydration For Emergency Call
20 July 2009 12:06 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Jackass prankster Bam Margera's mother is blaming he son's dehydration for the emergency call that sparked reports he had suffered an overdose at the weekend (begs19Jul09).
Emergency services were called to the TV star's home in West Chester, Pennsylvania at around 1.30pm on Sunday.
TMZ.com reported the caller, whose identity is currently unknown, alerted paramedics that Margera had suffered a "possible overdose".
April Margera called into local radio station Wmmr on Monday, insisting her 29-year-old son had become "severely dehydrated" filming his new MTV show Nitro Circus.
The matriarch also blamed "basic partying" for the incident. »
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'Jackass' star Bam Margera hospitalised
20 July 2009 11:58 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Jackass star Bam Margera has reportedly been taken to hospital in Pennsylvania after paramedics responded to a call from his home. According to TMZ, the 29-year-old was transported by ambulance to a local medical centre at around 1.30pm yesterday after authorities received an emergency call that suggested a "possible overdose". However, speaking to Philadelphia-based radio station Wwmr, his mother April said: "No, no [it wasn't an overdose]. He's severely dehydrated and he's suffered some injuries with Nitro Circus. "They've just been hydrating him through the (more) »
- By Lara Martin
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Margera Suffers Drug Overdose?
20 July 2009 9:06 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Jackass prankster Bam Margera has been hospitalised in Pennsylvania with a suspected drug overdose, according to online reports.
Website TMZ.com claims emergency services were called to the TV star's home in West Chester at around 1.30pm on Sunday.
The caller, whose identity is currently unknown, alerted paramedics that Margera had suffered a "possible overdose".
Further details about the incident or Margera's condition were unavailable as WENN went to press. »
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Bam Margera Hospitalized for Possible Overdose
20 July 2009 5:45 AM, PDT | Celebuzz.com | See recent Celebuzz news »
Bam Margera didn't have such a great weekend. TMZ reports that the Jackass star was whisked away to the hospital on Sunday by paramedics who rushed to his West Chester, Pennsylvania, home after receiving a 911 call about a "possible overdose." Apparently, Bam didn't learn much from his Jackass co-star Steve-o's experiences with drugs. Coming to Bam's rescue on the PR end of things is his mother, April Margera, who called in to Philly radio station Wmmr on Monday to downplay the whole "took too many drugs" aspect of the story. April told the radio station that her son had become "severely dehydrated" while »
- Celebuzz
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Bam Margera Hospitalized After Suspected Overdose
20 July 2009 2:43 AM, PDT | Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news »
Jackass star Bam Margera has been hospitalized after a suspected drug overdose. According to TMZ, Margera was rushed to a hospital in Pennsylvania on Sunday afternoon. State troopers and medical workers arrived to his home in West Chester, Pennsylvania at around 1:30 Pm yesterday, responding to a call for a “possible overdose.” Margera's wife and mother are denying the overdose claims. His wife Missy claims Bam is suffering from dehydration. Bam’s mother April is sticking to the same story. We hope it was just dehydration! Story developing… »
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69 Eyes 'Dead Girls Are Easy' Video Premieres Today!
17 July 2009 8:47 AM, PDT | FEARnet | See recent FEARnet news »
The naughty new video for Dead Girls Are Easy – the latest single from Finnish horror-rockers The 69 Eyes – makes its online debut today, appropriately enough on Playboy.com. Read below the fold to find out more about the project, and maybe even find out how to see the video for yourself… if you're old enough, that is… A long-time advocate of the "Helsinki Vampires" (and heartfelt promoter of Finnish goth-rock in general), Bam Margera once again stepped behind the camera to direct the band's latest visual opus, which heralds the first single from their upcoming album Back In Blood (due out September 15th). The video for their flamboyant horror-rock anthem is described as "a »
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Fango Musick Exclusive: Interview with Dope Stars, Inc.
14 April 2009 10:00 PM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
Founded in 2003, Italian glam-cyberrockers Dope Stars Inc. are an interesting band. They have the look, sound, and track record to entitle them to a plethora of rockstar attitudes. However, after interviewing them, I discovered that they’re just like us: fans of music and horror movies. Throughout this interview it’s clear that these influences have factored into the gradual development of the band. It’s also clear that they’re just average guys, working hard to make their dreams become flesh, and to make their music become art. A few weeks ago I reviewed their forthcoming Ep release of Criminal Intents/Morning Star for Fangoria Musick (read that here). When I got it from Metropolis Records I was blown away: it was like Industrial had mated with Glam Rock in some kind of weird Kirk-on-Spock porno! I immediately got in touch with Dsi, sent like twenty emails back and forth, »
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