GvR!
by: Brink | Thursday, July 28, 2005
Don't forget to hit up the Goofy Vs. Regular site and vote for your favorite rider, talk some shit, or get the latest contest updates!
Caption This
by: Cropley | Thursday, July 28, 2005
- If your family pool is the back uncle Chuck's Ranchero, you might be a redneck.
Dog Doodie!
by: Brink | Wednesday, July 27, 2005
- Exhibit B
Very frequently, I walk from one building to another here at the etnies compound for meetings and such. This week, for some odd reason, I've had to evade multiple piles of dog feces while walking around because, contrary to popular belief, I don't like smelling like poop or having any sort of butt mud on my shoes.
After careful investigation and interrogation of many fellow etnies employees, I discovered one mound of poop belongs to Booger, a female mutt owned by ex moto pro-turned X Games announcer, Cameron Steele.
- Booger
Exhibit A shows the debris left behind by Booger, while the origin of Exhibit B has yet to be identified, however, a ruler has been included in the photo for scaling purposes.
What's the significance of all this? nothing really, poop is just funny and its been a slow news day.
- Exhibit A
Lunch Break Riff Raff!
by: Brink | Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Yesterday the etnies web crew got a tip from our secret sources that a Metal Mulisha sesh and some filming for Fuel was happening at a location not too far from our offices. So we grabbed our cameras and headed out. Some sick riding took place, we got dirt in our eyes and on our shoes and then we went for subs. Yes indeed, our lunchbreaks are funner than yours.
- The Lords of etnies.com (well, half of them) and some chicks that could care less...
- Todd Potter puttin' on a show
- More Potter!
- Dr. POON's office is across the way from a good sandwich place. Everyone loves Dr. Poon! If I had a back problem, I would love to be adjusted by Dr. Poon
Bikini Girl
by: Cropley | Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Get Bikini girl to the bottom of bubble world and win big. Is it a cute kitty? Maybe a dancing pink elephant? Who knows, it could be a free pair of etnies. There is only one way to find out, and that's to get to the bottom first!
Stefan Gets Skateboarder Cover!
by: Brink | Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Be sure to check out Stefan Janoski on the cover of the September issue of Skateboarder magazine.
In other etnies cover news, Chris Haslam is seen rocking the new Formula model on the cover of the September TransWorld. Inside the mag you'll see a note from the editor stating:
The reason people have pro models is because you demand them, which reminds us, where is Chris Haslam's shoe sponsor?
Skate Blog Comment Contest! Win Free etnies!
by: Brink | Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Need some new etnies? Don't we all? Well, we here at etnies.com are pretty amped on our new Blog section and the comments that people are leaving. So from now on, I, the skateboard editor will pick the three best comments every month and reward the author a free pair of etnies. Don't say we aren't generous. Could we make it any easier? Since it is near the end of July, I'll even let this one run through all of August so that you have an extra week to warm up. Now get your comment on!
One little warning. The winning comments will be selected from the Skate Blog only. Good luck.
Best Trick Winners
by: Brink | Tuesday, July 26, 2005
- Overview of the crowd and the winning back noseblunt!
Congrats to the winners of last weeks Best Trick event at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest.
1. Ryan Grilley—backside noseblunt round rail.
2. Mike Green—ollie five-flat-five to firecracker on second set.
3. Jake Hill—front 5-0 on round rail.
4. Dylan Witkin—smith grind on round rail.
5. Danny Green—frontside 180 over the rail.
- Stoked!
Congrats, Winners!
by: Brink | Monday, July 25, 2005
Congrats to Francisco from Portugal for being the first place winner of the Crazy Photo Contest and Ruben from Florida for landing in the top five. so far, these are the only two guys who claimed their prize. The rest of you were announced and notified by the email address you submitted to us and didn't write back yet. But if you don't want your shoes, that's cool. I'll keep em. I blow through my Artos like crazy. Best shoe everrrrrrr.
Rune in The Skateboard Mag
by: Brink | Monday, July 25, 2005
Check the coverage of the Protec pool contest and Rune Glifberg winning it in the September issue of The Skateboard Mag.
Best Trick Contest!
by: Brink | Friday, July 22, 2005
Here's a little sample of what went down last night at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest Best Trick Contest. Paul Rodriguez and EXPN.com were in the house to hype up next month's X Games. More coverage and photos to come on Monday! Apologies for not knowing the rider's names just yet. I was just on a renegade mission throughout the park to get photos and get home to bed.
- Hyped up contestants!
- Completely disregarding the youngest entrant walking up the stairs, homeboy busts a feeble down the round rail.
- etnies boy of the month!
- This dude slaughtered the rails. Back 5-0
- Kickflip--with ease.
- Front 5-0 by the rail slaughterer.
- This dude didn't land this backside heel but he came close enough and was stylish as hell.
- Front feebs.
- Paul Rodriguez stopped by to skate and sign some boards.
Why the Hell Not?
by: Brink | Thursday, July 21, 2005
News is slow today. This is just a random photo of a Rachel Perry's back, ass and tattoos. Why the hell not post it?
Blog Craze!
by: Brink | Thursday, July 21, 2005
etnies.com has switched up the site a bit. The News section has now morphed into the Blog section and you can read all the latest shizzzzle there--just like always. but now you can get interactive and comment your little life away. Why would you want too do that? Well because we like to hear what you have to say, we want you to be as much of a part of etnies as we are and most of all, its just plain fun! Be on the lookout for a Best Comment In The Blog contest, where you'll be able to win free etnies monthly!
Bastien Wins Again in Rotterdam!
by: Brink | Monday, July 18, 2005
Bastien won the Snickers World Championships of Skateboarding in Rotterdam.
Flip Demo Footy!
by: Brink | Friday, July 15, 2005
Check out this video Bastien, Arto and the Flip team at the Works Skatepark in the UK. Just your average demo I suppose.
The etnies Team Is Makin' Moves!
by: Brink | Thursday, July 14, 2005
This past weekend was quite a success for Bastien Salabanzi and Ryan Sheckler—they each won a contest! Bastien won the annual Mystic Cup WCS (World Cup of Skateboarding) event in Prague, Czech Republic and Ryan won the second stop of the Dew Series street event in Denver, Colorado This was actually Ryan’s secondnd win in a row in the Dew Series, which leaves him well on top for the overall purse of $75,000, which is awarded to the winner of the Series later in October. Last year, Bastien placed second in Prague (he should’ve won!), so that left him hungry to win it this year, which he did rather easily. Here's some photos and info on Ryan’s win and the series overall.
Arto Saari was also in Prague over the weekend, but he didn’t fare as well as Bastien. Surprising considering he’s been doing fairly well at contests lately: 14th at the etnies European Open in Poland earlier this year, and 12th at the World Championships in Germany two weeks ago. Before the Poland contest, Arto hadn’t entered a contest for three or four years, so hats off to him for doing well. Arto, along with Bastien, is on a Flip tour of Europe (for all the contests). They were in Prague for the contest this past weekend, before heading to England and Belgium this week for demos and autograph signings, and now they are in Rotterdam, Holland for yet another contest this weekend. After the contest, Arto’s headed back to Barcelona before coming back to the States at the end of the month.
Rune Glifberg was in Denver, CO over the weekend for the Dew Series Stop #2. He ended up getting 15th place, which was some bullshit if we’ve ever seen it. He made his run and ended up 15th out of 20 skaters? Have you ever seen Rune when he makes his run? Overall the vert contest had some dodgy judging. Pretty much everyone was upset about it. Rune wasn’t too bummed though.
Rune proceeded from Denver on Monday to meet up with the Boom Boom Huck Jam tour for a show on Monday night, before flying to Philadelphia on Tuesday morning for the Gravity Games event at FDR (Phillyside) skatepark, where he made the finals (he didn’t know what place he ended up and the results aren’t on the web for some reason), and then the next morning it was off to St. Louis to meet back up with the Huck Jam Tour…whew… Now all he has to do is finish off the tour and then its home to chill for a week or so before X Games.
Ronnie Creager flew out to Rotterdam the other day for the aforementioned contest this weekend. Ronnie, like Ryan and Rune, was at the Dew event in Denver, but didn’t end up placing very high. Ronnie’s definitely looking forward to this weekend’s contest, as he loves Holland… Also, be sure to check back within the next week or so as Ronnie’s page will be up in the Team section.
That’s all the team updates for now, check back next week for news on the contest in Holland this weekend.
More Bastien Prague Footy!
by: Brink | Thursday, July 14, 2005
TransWorld has posted some video of Bastien destroying the Mystic Cup in Prague.
Downhill Jam Game Back Up! Comments Anyone?
by: Brink | Wednesday, July 13, 2005
We temporarily took down the etnies Downhill Jam game to make some adjustments. Mainly because people we hacking into it and getting ridiculously high scores, but also to add some features. So in case you're itchin' to play some more, the time is now.
On a related interactivity note, if you haven't noticed, we decided to let our visitors be heard. Now you can comment, get wiseass or offer some intelligent thoughts on our posts. Have fun!
Bastien Wins Mystic Skate Cup!
by: Brink | Wednesday, July 13, 2005
- The headphoned cab flip master...
- Arto and Flip team manager, Ewan Bowman
Congrats to Bastien Salabanzi for making etnies proud and taking first in the Mystic World Cup in Prague last weekend.
More photos and video for from the contest.
- Victory!
Sheckler and Rune Invited to X Games!
by: Brink | Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Be sure to keep an eye out for Ryan Sheckler in Skateboard Street and Rune Glifberg in Skateboard Vert at the X Games in early August. As mentioned earlier this month, Bastien was also invited to compete in Skateboard Street. Congrats boys, and good luck!
Bastien on Tha Tap!
by: Brink | Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Bastien Salabanzi has made it into the infamous "I know of a dude who looks just like one of the dudes" section of Crailtap.
Sheckler Wins Second Dew Stop In Denver!
by: Brink | Tuesday, July 12, 2005
- Do you think Ryan was trying to look down the Telemundo chick's top?
Ryan Sheckler took first place in the Skatepark Final at the Right Guard Open on the Dew Action Sports Tour last week in Denver!
Ryan was consistent as hell, earning himself the highest scoring run and a spot in the first jam session. Shecky secured his win with a backside tail, kickflip front board, noseblunt and kickflip backlip on the flatbar. Yeah Ryan! Keep ripping.
Tony Hawk and Skateparks!
by: Brink | Tuesday, July 12, 2005
With its latest round of grant awards, the nonprofit Tony Hawk Foundation has exceeded one-million dollars in grants to communities building free public skateparks.
At its Spring meeting, the foundation's Board of Directors voted to award $87,334 to nineteen communities across the U.S. The Board favored applicants whose parks will be located in low-income areas with a high percentage of "at-risk" youth, who demonstrated a strong grassroots commitment to the project, who indicated significant fundraising achievements by local skateboarders and community groups, and whose proposed skatepark designs have a creative mix of street obstacles and transition or bowl terrain.
The application deadline for the next round of Tony Hawk Foundation skatepark grants is September 1, 2005. More information regarding deadlines and applicant criteria is available on the foundation's website.
A charitable, non-profit organization, the Tony Hawk Foundation was established in 2002 by its namesake, professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, to promote and provide funds for high-quality public skateparks throughout the United States—with an emphasis on the word “quality.” Since then, it has awarded $1,042,000 to 261 communities around the country. The foundation focuses on working with local officials and grassroots, community-based organizations that plan to hire designers and contractors with strong experience designing and building parks.
The Tony Hawk Foundation was established by a gift from Tony Hawk. Its directors raise additional funds through events, industry donations, and continuing contributions from Tony and other entities. In addition to skateparks, the foundation also makes donations to other children-related charities, as chosen by its Board of Directors. For more information or to make a donation, access the Foundation's website.
Dew Action Sports Tour on TV
by: Cropley | Friday, July 8, 2005
The second round of the five stop Dew Action Sports Tour started yesterday and the TV starts today with coverage on NBC Sports and the USA network. Check it.
Schedule:
All times are Eastern Standard Time.
As always, check your local listings.
- July 8 – 12:00-1:00AM USA network
- July 9 – 4:30-6:00 PM NBC Sports
- July 9 – 12:00-1:00AM USA network
- July 10– 1:00-3:00PM NBC Sports
Sneaker Pimps!
by: Brink | Thursday, July 7, 2005
If you're in the Los Angeles area this Friday, July 8, be sure to check out the opening night of Sneaker Pimps, the world's largest touring sneaker show!
Opening Night:
Friday, July 8, 8:00 p.m.
Rec Center Studio, Echo Park
1161 Logan Street
Los Angeles, California 90026
Live DGK skate session with Stevie Williams
Live DJs: Biz Markie, Mix Master Mike, DJ Am, DJ Trasha
Age 18 and up. $10 at the door. Early arrival is suggested, as we will reach capacity. The guest list closes early.
The first 100 people will receive a special Sneaker Pimps gift bag. Free product giveaways from Sneaker Pimps, Finish Line, Kid Robot and more.
Great Wall of Drama!
by: Brink | Thursday, July 7, 2005
- Totally in control!
This guy died trying to jump the Great Wall of China on his bike...
Being that Danny Way is probably more talented and smarter, we expect he'll be breaking records, not bones, this Saturday in China.
Good Luck Danny.
- Extreme!
Raisin' Hell At The G8!
by: Brink | Thursday, July 7, 2005
- Good thing our soles are grippy!
This is a protester who is most likely about to get beat down for pulling down the fence at the G8 Summit in Scotland. Notice the kicks...guess the etnies model shoe he's wearing and you win a free pat on the back.
July Skate Team Report
by: Brink | Wednesday, July 6, 2005
- Even pros like stickers
- Sheck and Fletch
It has been quite some time since the last update, so this is a lengthy one…the team has been up to a lot lately…
Arto Saari has been on a hectic mission lately. In early May, he went on an 11-day Quiksilver tour in Montreal and Toronto, that consisted of a bunch of demos and autograph signings. Straight from Toronto, he flew to Paris to meet up with the etnies riders Bastien Salabanzi, Ronnie Creager, Ryan Sheckler, Eric Fletcher, and Conhuir Lynn for the Teenage Tour Finals…a massive demo and autograph signing went down, with approximately 3,000 kids in attendance. After Paris, he made his way to Finland for about 10 days for a couple demos, one in Helsinki, and one in his hometown of Seinajoki. It was Arto’s first trip back home in close to two years! From Finland, he went directly to Krakow, Poland for the etnies European Open…this was Arto’s first contest in a few years, and he ended up placing 14th out of over 100 skaters.
- Conhuir is casual on a mini
From Poland, it was straight to Spain to skate in Barcelona and he also went on a trip down to Malaga to shoot photos and film. Last week, he made his way up to Munster, Germany to enter the World Championships, where he placed 12th in his second contest in a few years. Good to see Arto skating contests again, and doing well…congrats! He is currently with the Flip crew touring around Europe before ending up in Prague this weekend for the Mystic Cup contest, and then the following weekend in Rotterdam for the WSR ’05 contest. After the Rotterdam contest, it is time for a little break, so he’ll be taking a short vacation before flying back to the States on July 29. Whew…all of that in three months! Talk about hectic travel schedules…
- Fletch's 'fro
Bastien Salabanzi has been in Europe all summer as well. He flew out from California in early May for the Teenage Tour Finals, and afterward stayed in Paris for a while to visit with his family and friends…it had been a while. Since then, he has been taking some short trips (New York City, Barcelona to name a couple) skating, playing guitar, and hanging out with family. You can expect him in Prague this weekend for the Mystic Skate Cup (he got second last year, and really wants to win this contest ‘cuz of the good vibes and good fans always in attendance). After that, he will be headed back to the States to get ready for the X-Games. Oh yeah, while on the subject of Bastien, his debut pro model shoe is in stores now…have you tried them yet? If not, what the hell are you waiting for?
- Fanning out!
If you thought Arto’s travel schedule is hectic, wait until you hear about Rune Glifberg’s…Rune is currently on the Tony Hawk Boom Boom Huck Jam tour, which is 30 stops in two months all throughout the US. In between all these stops, he is finding time to enter Dew Series Contests in Louisville a few weeks back and Denver this weekend, skate in the Gravity Games last week (and next week for the FDR Skatepark portion) and fly out to Copenhagen last weekend for his daughter Tahlula’s first birthday (a two-day trip to Copenhagen). This isn’t all he has been up to, but even this is hectic enough! As mentioned, this weekend Rune will be in Denver for the second stop of the Dew Tour, before heading back out on the Boom Boom Huck Jam tour, and he’ll also be trying to find time to prepare for the X-Games…that’s the rest of his July.
- Rune's padded up
Ryan Sheckler has also been on a mission. He was in Paris in May for the Teenage Tour Finals mentioned above, before heading out to Finland for the etnies demos there. Since then, he entered the first stop of the Dew Action Sports Tour in Louisville, where he won (Congratulations Ryan!), he went out to Germany this past weekend for the World Championships and placed third (another Congratulations), and he is now in Denver for the second stop of the Dew Action Sports Tour…where he’ll go for back-to-back wins in the Dew Series…$100,000 is on the line for the series winner…looking good so far for Ryan. Next week, Ryan will be headed out to Philadelphia for the Gravity Games, and then he’ll be back home to continue working on some interviews he has started earlier this summer.
You can expect to find a team page for Ronnie Creager in the near future as well as hearing what he has been up to. Ronnie went on his first etnies trip in early May…yup, the Teenage Tour in Paris and then on to Finland (broken record, sorry!). The word disappoint did not come to mind whatsoever…Ronnie killed each demo and was usually the last one signing autographs. After Europe, Ronnie came back to the States to work on getting photos for etnies (first ad is due soon Ronnie!), entered the Dew Series contest in Louisville, golfed a little here and there (quite the golfer he is), and headed out to Germany this past weekend to place fourth in the World Championships. He qualified first, but when the finals came around he couldn’t seal the deal…no worries, Congratulations on a successful weekend Ronnie! This weekend, Ronnie will be in Denver for the second stop of the Dew Series.
- Ronnie and Arto getting ambushed
Stefan Janoski has been Stefan Janoski lately…on his own missions skating and traveling all the time…that’s what he loves to do! His schedule hasn’t been as hectic as most of the other guys, but he has been traveling quite a bit. He recently returned from a Habitat trip out to Europe to shoot photos and film, which we’ve heard went quite well. Before that he was on a couple trips in the States (one in the Northwest and another in the Midwest). Now he’ll be up in Sacto for a bit, before heading back out on the road again real soon.
That’s it for now…check back soon for more team info.
Shecklemania Is Out of Control
by: Brink | Wednesday, July 6, 2005
This just in from Ryan Sheckler's website:
OK WE NEED TO TALK! I'm so stoked that I have so many fans that support me .. but we need to talk. Now please listen up and help me fight the posers who are out there taking advantage of my fans. I DO NOT HAVE MYSPACE! I DO NOT HAVE IM. If you get IM from Ryan Sheckler or invited to Ryan Sheckler's Myspace YOU ARE TALKING TO AN IMPOSTER. I have heard some crazy stories about what these posers are saying and it bothers me that they are taking advantage of a situation. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!! DON'T FALL FOR THE GAMES THESE SICK PEOPLE ARE PLAYING!!
GvR Website is Live!
by: Brink | Wednesday, July 6, 2005
After months and months of slave labor, we finally got the etnies Goofy vs. Regular 2005 site up and running. So go check it out, vote for your favorite riders, talk some trash and be entertained.
"Why Grind When You Can Roll?"
by: Brink | Wednesday, July 6, 2005
This company makes wheelchairs, in-line skates, furniture and glider boards. Congrats, you freakin' morons.
Worse Than Trekkies?
by: Brink | Wednesday, July 6, 2005
- 2003 AIR GUITAR WORLD CHAMPION - David “C-Diddy” Jung
The U.S. Air Guitar championships are coming. This is an annual event where these grown men put away their Spock uniforms, Star Wars toys and Dungeons and Dragons dice to make complete fools of themselves yet again.
Here's an excerpt from the "official rules:"
Contestants perform for one minute to a song of their choice and are judged on a combination of technical prowess, stage presence and “airness.” “What we mean by that is really that elusive quality of transcending the imitation of an art form-ie: playing guitar-and creating a new art form-air guitar.”
- Yes, she's a loser.
Arto, Ronnie and Sheckler Footy
by: Brink | Wednesday, July 6, 2005
TransWorld has posted some video from Munster last weekend and the bulk of it is Arto, Ronnie and Sheckler. You know you're stoked!
Conhuir In TWS!
by: Brink | Wednesday, July 6, 2005
Check out etnies am, Conhuir Lynn in the August Am issue of TransWorld skateboarding.
Downhill Jam Game Temporarily Down
by: Sarah | Wednesday, July 6, 2005
Downhill Jam, etnies’ skate game, is temporarily down while we work on some upgrades. The good news is that it will be even better when it goes back up again. Don’t worry, it won’t take long…promise.
In the meantime, check out the rest of the Extra section for Wallpaper, the Photo Gallery and more. Oh, and don’t forget to check out the Online Store.
Sheckler and Creager Go German!
by: Brink | Tuesday, July 5, 2005
Congrats to Ryan Sheckler and Ronnie Creager for placing third and fourth in last weekend's 24th World Championship in Munster, Germany.
Goofy Vs. Regular Website Coming Soon!
by: Brink | Friday, July 1, 2005
- Bastien destroying everyone and everything at last year's GvR
The all new 2005 etnies Goofy Vs. Regular site will be up very very soon. Maybe as soon as next week. It'll be full of crap like rider bios, polls, info on the event, pictures from last year's event, quotes from the pros and much much more. So be on the lookout, and make your best effort to get to the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest from October 21-23 for this year's GvR event.