Happy Halloween!
by: Brink | Monday, October 31, 2005
- Freaks!
etnies would like to wish you a very Happy Halloween. Go out, eat candy, raise hell and have fun. Here's some monster factoids to help you celebrate. Leave a comment and let us know how it went and what you did. Send us pix of hot chicks in their costumes...
Blind's "What If?" Double Set!
by: Brink | Thursday, October 27, 2005
Coming November 10, Blind is releasing a new Double Set version of What If?, complete with Video Days, Tim and Henry's Pack of Lies, and all the Blind parts to appear in all of the classic World videos (Creager's got a part in all of 'em.) So add it to your wish list!
More GvR Photos!
by: Brink | Thursday, October 27, 2005
- Elissa signs for a fan!
You should totally check out the updated GvR Photo Gallery.
Post GvR Team Report!
by: Brink | Thursday, October 27, 2005
- Creager and Cole won guitars!
The second-annual etnies GvR contest went down this weekend (as I’m sure you read all about here on the etnies site), and what a contest it was! I’ll spare more and more details about the event, but congratulations to the goofy-footed etnies riders (Ronnie Creager, Kyle Leeper, and Eric Fletcher), since Goofy won, and also congrats to Arto Saari and Ryan Sheckler for their kick-ass results (Arto got third and Ryan fourth for the Regular team)! Ronnie deserves some congrats to since he was the MVP for the Goofys! Conhuir Lynn and etnies Canada rider Nathan LaCoste were also in attendance on Saturday, but didn’t qualify for the team format contest on Sunday and went street skating instead.
Now that the hectic weekend is over, here is what the team will be up to…
- FS Flip. he landed it too...
Arto is in Huntington Beach skating everyday. This weekend, however, he is headed up to Northern California for a Quiksilver photo shoot. After that, it’s right back down to Southern California for a night, before heading out on an etnies trip to Arizona to shoot photos and film (Ronnie, Ryan, Kyle, Conhuir, and Nathan will all be on this trip as well).
Bastien Salabanzi is in France at the moment…this past Monday, October 24, he received his new work VISA (work papers for the US), so he is set to come back, but not until November 14, however, just in time for the Flip US tour (more details about that in the future). While he was waiting for the VISA, he stayed busy skating in Paris and visiting with his family. He’ll be doing the same until he returns in November.
- Ronnie behind the lens
Ronnie took a couple days to chill since he had a hectic weekend of skating at the GvR contest. He basically skated three full days straight, enough to wear out even a 14-year old. Next week he’ll be headed out to Phoenix to prepare for the rest of the etnies team’s arrival…everyone’s staying at his house, so preparation is necessary!
Ryan is busy skating everyday trying to finish off a Thrasher interview and also working on getting a photo for his shoe release ad…yup, the shoe comes out early next year, so save your cash!
- Sheck signs for the ladies
Kyle Leeper is getting ready to head up to Sacramento to shoot photos for TransWorld, and to do some filming as well. He flies down to Phoenix on November 6, straight from Sacramento, to meet up with the crew. We are working on his Team Page and etnies interview right now, sit tight.
Rune Glifberg just got back from Manchester, England where he skated in the LG Championships contest. He qualified second, but when it came to finals, he ended up in fourth either way, congratulations Rune! He is now back in San Diego, and looking forward to some time to chill at home. He did so much over the summer and fall, that he needs a break from all the traveling.
Stefan Janoski is in Las Vegas at the moment, fresh off his trip to Spain. He’ll be back in Sacramento in a few days awaiting Kyle and the TransWorld boys, so he can finish off his TransWorld interview. He’ll be in Sacto for a while before heading out on another mission real soon. Check the new Skateboarder for a Habitat tour article with Stefan.
- Conhuir!
Conhuir Lynn is still in the States. He’ll be here for the next month or so, shooting photos and filming, going to AZ, and just being Conhuir Lynn (you’d have to know him to get that one). He’ll be skating in the Damn Am Finals this weekend at Volcom in Costa Mesa, CA. See you next time!
More GvR Footage!
by: Brink | Thursday, October 27, 2005
- Creager and Cole
Thrasher has some great coverage and clips, including Sheckler and Creager montages. TransWorld just put a video up today as well. And in case you didn't see it earlier this week, here's some more footage.
3rd Annual Grind For Life Benefit!
by: Brink | Wednesday, October 26, 2005
On Nov 19th, 2005 the third annual Grind for Life Benefit and Awards Ceremony, featuring skateboard demos, best pros in the world, live band, raffles, silent auctions, food and more will be taking place at the YMCA Oelsner Skatepark in West Palm Beach. Help us at etnies (and many others) support the cause. Thanks.
Sheck Gets 4th! Stats Updated!
by: Brink | Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Check Ryan's Team Page for new stats! Also, much congrats to Ryan for placing fouth in last weekend's GvR contest! Kickflip back lips, switch flips down the 11, frontside flips over the barrier--Ryan flat-out killed it!
Color Party and Mag Launch In NYC!
by: Brink | Wednesday, October 26, 2005
If you are in NYC on Oct. 28, come celebrate the newest issue of Color Magazine at Luke & Leroy (21 7th Ave. South) with etnies and crew! There will be DJs, "refreshments" and video premieres of the highly-anticipated Babysteps and Modern Love skate videos. Admission is $5; party is from 11 pm - 4 am. See you there!
Alis "Who Cares" DVD
by: Brink | Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Featuring:
Petr Horvat
Mischa Gundmann
Nicky Guerrero
Noberto Mena
Willow
Foppa Forsberg
Flex O´Connor
Eero Anttila
Thanks to the amazing people at Eastpak, etnies, Streetmachine and Kingpin magazine for believing and supporting this project!
GvR Street Results! GOOFY WINS!
by: Brink | Tuesday, October 25, 2005
- Creager BS 180
Goofy
- Jereme Rogers
- Nyjah Huston
- Ronnie Creager – MVP
- Darrell Stanton
- Nilton Neves
- Dennis Busenitz
- Paul Rodiriguez
- Pat Chanita
- Mark Appleyard
- Angel Ramirez
- Matt Allen
- Dylan Reider
- Colt Cannon
- Corey Duffel
- Tony Tave
- Malcom Watson
Regular
- Chris Cole – MVP
- Bryan Herman
- Arto Saari
- Ryan Sheckler
- Ernie Torres
- Carlos de Andrade
- Chris Cudlipp
- Tommy Sandoval
- Sierra Fellers
- Ron Bertino
- Kurtis Colomonico
- Andre Genovisi
- Tony Cervantes
- Braydon Szafranski
- Jon Goemann
- Erik Hamamoto
Lots more coverage at SPOT.
GvR Photo Gallery Updated!
by: Brink | Monday, October 24, 2005
We added some more photos to the GvR Gallery.
Some GvR Footy! Can You Say "Creager?"
by: Brink | Monday, October 24, 2005
- Another photo of another textbook frontside flip by Mr. Creager
Check out some Ronnie Creager and Goofy Vs. Regular contest footy.
Goofy Stomps Regular! Creager Wins MVP!
by: Brink | Sunday, October 23, 2005
- Mr. Creager FS Flip!
That's right. All those whiny little regular-footed maggots can shut their little pieholes for another year because Team Goofy stomped their asses today at the etnies GvR contest.
Congrats to Jereme Rogers for winning first place, Ronnie Creager for winning Team Goofy MVP and to all the Goofy-footers who made it happen. Further congrats go to Chris Cole for winning the Regular-footed MVP award and his 18th guitar. Stay tuned in the coming days for more highlights, tons of photos, and much more.
Street Qualifier Results!
by: Brink | Saturday, October 22, 2005
- Conhuir is tired...
Here's the outcome of today's qualifiers...Keep in mind, five skaters for each team are prequalified and will also be skating tomorrow in the finals. You’ll know them as soon as we do! The top ten from each of these list makes the cut for finals.
Regular
1 Carlos de Andrade
2 Kurtis Colamonico
3 Chris Cudlipp
4 Tommy Sandoval
5 Sierra Fellers
6 Ron Bertino
7 Ernie Torres
8 Andre Genovesi
9 Tony Cervantes
10 Braydon Szabranski
11 Jon Groemann
12 Erik Hamamoto
13 Austen Seaholm
14 L-Train
15 Roberto dos
16 Brian Hansen
17 Chany Jeanguenin
18 Marquis Preston
19 Jim Greco
20 Lynn Conhuir
21 Fabrizio Santos
22 Neal Mims
Goofy
1 Nyjah Huston
2 Dylan Rieder
3 Nilton Neves
4 Pat Channita
5 Matt Allen
6 Dennis Busenitz
7 Tony Tave
8 Angel Ramirez
9 Rodrigo Tx Teixeira
10 Corey Duffel
11 Jim Gagne
12 Malcolm Watson
13 Jeremy Wray
14 Nathan LaCoste
15 Edward Devera
16 Mike Santarossa
17 Pat Duffy
18 Rodolfo Ramos
19 Kyle Leeper
20 Charles Chaves
21 Anthony Scalamere
GvR Bowl Contest Results!
by: Brink | Saturday, October 22, 2005
Here's what went down in the bowl Last night! Congrats to all the winners and everyone who came out and killed the 'crete!
Masters
1. Pat Ngoho
2. Mike Smith
3. Dave Reul
4. Jeff Grosso
5. Chris Cooksie Cook
6. Nick Henderson
7. Brian Mank (tie)
7. Jim Gray (tie)
9. Mike Rogers (tie)
9. Marty Jimenez (tie)
11. Ricky Barnes (tie)
11. Jon-Jon Bryan (tie)
13. Jimmy Acosta
Pro
- Benji Galloway
- Jimmy “The Greek” Marcus
- Omar Hassan
- Josh Sandoval
- Will Powers
- Bruno Passos
- Darin Jenkins
- Steven Reeves
- Lance Lieshet
- Eric Britto
Girls
- April Woolcock
- Nicole Zuck
- Annie Sullivan
- Mandy Esch
- Holly Lyons
- Heidi Fitzgerald
We love Skatepark of Tampa!
Push, the etnies Girl Jam Results From GvR!
by: Brink | Saturday, October 22, 2005
Here's how the final Push, the etnies Girl Jam held during the etnies GvR of Skateboarding ended up. Congrats to all the ladies for ripping hard.
- Evelien Bouilliart (photo via the Skatepark of Tampa)
Final Results
- Vanessa Torres
- Amy Caron
- Elissa Steamer (etnies)
- Evelien Bouilliart (etnies)
- Lauren Perkins (etnies)
- Lacey Baker
- Jessie Van Roechoudt (etnies)
- Kenna Gallagher (etnies)
GvR Weekend Starts Tomorrow!
by: Brink | Thursday, October 20, 2005
Sorry to all those who won't be here...
etnies Presents: SPACEJUNK Art Opening
by: Brink | Monday, October 17, 2005
etnies Presents: SPACEJUNK Art Opening:
Thursday, October 20, 2005: 7pm-11pm
Sole Technology R&D Building
26921 Fuerte Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Enjoy food, drinks, live music and artwork by featured European artists:
Nicolas Thomas
Long before Nicolas ever picked up a paintbrush, he was riding a skateboard and snowboard. He is most known for his use of vivid color, numerous materials and various techniques. His ubiquitous use of fine lines in his paintings gives his figures a fragmented look, as if trapped within an imaginary world.
Léonard Accorsi
From drawings to abstract paintings, the work of this impassioned artist is the result of a tragic-comic view of the world. Léo possesses a unique vision that is represented in his work; black yet not dark, opinionated yet unbiased, the work of this snowboarder is an open door into the imagination of daily life.
Gallery hours:
Friday, Oct. 21–Saturday, Oct. 22: 10am-7pm (during etnies GvR contest)
Sunday, Oct. 23: 10am-3pm
Monday, Oct. 24: 10am-5pm
Exhibition continuing October 21st-24th with live painting demonstrations and artist meet and greet.
About SPACEJUNK:
Based out of Grenoble, France, Spacejunk is the only European gallery dedicated exclusively to the art of Board Culture. As a non-profit organization, Spacejunk bridges board sports and art together through internationally showcasing artists’ work to promote interest, discovery and education.
Sheckler Is Athlete of the Year!
by: Brink | Monday, October 17, 2005
- Back tail.
- Happy Sheck
One hell of a big congrats goes out to Ryan Sheckler for winning the overall Skateboard Park event of the Dew Action Sports Tour (which you already knew) and then being named the Dew's Athlete of the Year, flooring all the other Moto, BMX and Skate dudes in the series. Ryan is also the youngest athlete everrrrr to win the Dew Tour. Congrats Ryan, enjoy the ridiculous amount of cash and the truck you won!
A Quick Dew Wrapup!
by: Brink | Monday, October 17, 2005
In other Orlando Dew Tour news, Sheckler ended up third and Creager was right behind him in fourth place for the Park event. Rune took fifth in Vert. Unless you can go out there and do better, none of this is to be frowned upon. Congrats boys! You've done etnies well!
GvR Pit Crew Contest Winners!
by: Brink | Friday, October 14, 2005
Mucho congrats to Raul of Ramondville, TX and Andy of Crouse, North Carolina for winning the GVR '05 Pit Crew contest. Raul will be Pit Crewing for the Goofy squad while Andy will be helpin' out the Regulars. Good Luck boys, see you in a week!
Blind Leading The Blind
by: Brink | Friday, October 14, 2005
- Ronnie at the B-Ball Hall of Fame.
The Blind team just got home from their Blind Leading The Blind tour. Check out the recap and some Creager stuff on their site.
etnies GvR Street Fair!
by: Brink | Friday, October 14, 2005
etnies will have a booth at the GvR Street Fair and you can expect Raffles, a chance to Step Up to the Wheel of Tricks, free stuff, tomfoolery and so much more! Don't forget to drop by.
Rune's Birthday, Dew Tour, Team Report, More!
by: Brink | Thursday, October 13, 2005
Again, Happy Birthday to Rune Glifberg, who celebrated another year on this planet we call Earth last Friday, October 7th. Arto came over and celebrated, as well as a bunch of Rune’s friends, and of course his family. Check out the cake! Rune just made the trek out to Orlando, Florida for the final Dew Series contest of the year. This is your last chance to move up in the rankings and win more money…Rune is currently in 8th place overall, and could definitely move up. Next week we’ll have updates on how he does. Good luck Rune!
Ryan Sheckler and Ronnie Creager are also headed out to Orlando for the Dew contest. Ryan, as you may know, already won the street series, and locked up $75,000 and a new Toyota truck; but he has a chance to win a bonus $25,000 if he finishes with the highest points between skate, BMX, and moto. I think he’ll pull it off, good luck Ryan! Either way, congrats on winning the street series! Ronnie is currently in 11th place overall, but like Rune, can also move up in the overall standings with a good result over the weekend. He could potentially move up as high as 4th, which would give him a nice chunk of change for the series. Good luck to Ronnie as well!
Arto Saari is in Arizona filming and shooting photos. He’ll be out there for a bit before coming back next week for the etnies GvR contest…more updates on GvR and who from the team will be in attendance next week…stay tuned.
Bastien Salabanzi is in France anxiously awaiting renewal of his work documents for the States. Every three years, non-Americans have to renew their work documents so they can work (skate) here in the States. Hopefully he’ll get it soon, ‘cuz the Goofy vs. Regular contest is in two weekends, and he is the defending champ!
Kyle Leeper and Stefan Janoski are in Spain filming and shooting photos with TransWorld. They went out there a week ago; Kyle is coming back next week in time for the GvR contest, and Stefan will be staying a little longer to finish work on his interview. Keep your eyes peeled for an article in an upcoming issue, and look for Kyle’s team page here on the etnies site to be posted sometime very soon. Some of the photos from this trip will probably be up on Kyle’s page as well.
Conhuir Lynn has been back in Ireland since the etnies East Coast Canadia tour. He is flying out to California next Thursday to stay for a month. He is anxious as the weather is starting to turn sour in Belfast.
Check back next week as results from this weekend’s Dew Series contest will be posted, news about the GvR contest will be posted, and a bunch of other shit.
Dew Tour Finals This Weekend!
by: Brink | Thursday, October 13, 2005
Can Sheckler take the title? Oh wait, he already did! This ones just for fun. Good luck to Rune, Ronnie and Ryan as they head to Orlando for the final stop of the Dew Action Sports Tour
THAW Gallery Updated!
by: Brink | Thursday, October 13, 2005
We've added some new screen shots to the THAW gallery!
Mini Sheckler Interview In TransWorld!
by: Brink | Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Check out the new TransWorld Skateboarding for a mini Sheckler interview in the THAW special advertising section.
Quiksilver Promo DVD!
by: Brink | Wednesday, October 12, 2005
If you can get your hands on the new Quik promo DVD, you'll see lots 'o footy from Arto, Bastien, Stefan, Kyle, Eric Fletcher and more!
GvR Is Fast Approaching
by: Brink | Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Check out the site, plan your trip to the contest, talk some shit--whatevs!
etnies / THAW Giveaway!
by: Brink | Wednesday, October 12, 2005
- Sheck is in the game!
etnies and THAW are celebrating the coming of Tony Hawk's American Wasteland by giving away a few free copies of the game and some free etnies to go with it. Believe the hype. Handle it here.
Sheckler Interview List!
by: Brink | Wednesday, October 12, 2005
This site has a bunch of Sheckler links on it. Some you know, some you might not. Enjoi.
Julian Furones Sugar Cover!
by: Brink | Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Check out etnies euro rider Julian Furones on the cover of Sugar magazine in stores now!
More Mag Nonsense...
by: Brink | Monday, October 10, 2005
Pick up the new Skateboard Mag for a teeny picture of Sheckler kissing a lucky lady in a Volcom Tour Story. You might also notice a full-page photo of Adam Dyet backside noseblunting a large rail. Check the shoes...
Guy Is Back!
by: Brink | Monday, October 10, 2005
No, Guy Mariano doesn't ride for etnies, but since we are about skateboarding here, we thought we'd let you know that you should pick up the new Thrasher and read Guy's article. Skateboarders everywhere should thank the heavens that he's back on the scene. There's lots to learn from him. And the photos aren't too shabby either.
Kyle Leeper Top 5!
by: Brink | Monday, October 10, 2005
Here's some Kyle Leeper goodness from TransWorld to hold you over till we get some more!
Sheckler Tears Away!
by: Brink | Monday, October 10, 2005
This Sheck interview was posted by a fan in our Blog once, just thought I would share it with the rest of you in case you missed it.
etnies European Open In Lido di Ostia!
by: Brink | Friday, October 7, 2005
It is done! The last stop of the etnies European Open series went off--except that the weather gods were hating on us.
Thomas Weber, a young German fella took first place in the qualifiers.
The award for the Best Trick went straight to Daniel Cardone from Italy, who frontside flipped himself far above the high wallride.
Sunday started with pouring rain and since and with no end in sight, the decision was made to take the results of the qualification as the final result. Even more unfortunately, the Girls Jam had to be cancelled as well. Sorry ladies. We owe you one.
All in all, it was another great etnies European Open in Rome with an amazing crowd, good skating, great atmosphere, and we have to thank the staff of The Spot Skatepark in Rome for all their support to make this contest such a great success. Congrats to the winner. See you next year!
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Results:
- Thomas Weber, GER
- Tommy Brandele, GER
- Chris Pfanner, AUS
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Best Trick:
- Daniel Cardone, ITA ( éS), HUGE Frontside Flip above the wallride.
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Overall Winner of the etnies European Open Series 2005:
- Chris Pfanner, AUS ( Men)
- Sabrina Göggel, GER ( Girls)
Happy Birthday Rune!
by: Brink | Friday, October 7, 2005
etnies would like to wish Rune Glifberg a happy and healthy birthday, today, October 7, 2005. Yeah Rune! Check back soon for pictures from his birthday bash.
Nerds Wear etnies Too!
by: Brink | Friday, October 7, 2005
Check out this video game madness and the dude with his head in a machine wearing some etnies.
Sheckler Dew Interview
by: Brink | Friday, October 7, 2005
In case you have't seen it..., Sheck has an interview at the Dew.
Random Old Photo gallery!
by: Brink | Wednesday, October 5, 2005
I was cleaning out my hard drive last week and I found all these random etnies-related photos I took before I was the cool guy editor here.
Dirty Jerz!
by: Brink | Wednesday, October 5, 2005
Yes, etnies loves NJ too. Check out this art show at Division East if you're in the area!
Retro Craze 2002! This Is Me Photo Gallery!
by: Brink | Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Many moons ago, etnies hosted a touring art show which featured custom painted shoes by artists like Ed Templeton, Andy Howell, Dave Kinsey and more. These photos were taken at the NYC This is Me party/art show back in '02. Enjoi.
etnies Crew In October Slap! Silas Interview On Slap.com!
by: Brink | Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Be sure to grab the October issue of Slap for a Texas tour article featuring Rune, Arto, Conhuir and etnies Team Manager Mark Holder.
Look deeper in the issue and you'll see an interview with etnies flowster Silas Baxter-Neal, which you can also see here.
West 49's Halifax Photo Gallery!
by: Brink | Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Stop by the West 49 site for their update on the etnies/West 49 Canada extravaganza!
Sheckler Snags Second At West 49 Canadian Open!
by: Brink | Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Congrats to Ryan Sheckler for nabbing second place at the West 49 Canadian Open. Something else that might get you pretty stoked, etnies won the #1 brand/tea, in the Battle of the Brands! I have to say, we think its pretty friggin' sweet knowing so many of you out there have so much etnies pride! Thanks to all, keep the love coming! etnies loves you too!!!
Updates On The GvR Site!
by: Brink | Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Weve been putting a ton of new riders, news, band info and more on the Goofy Vs. Regular site. Go there now!
Some Old Thrasher Sheckler Stuff
by: Brink | Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Quite and old Sheckler piece from Thrasher
Christmas 2004 Photo Gallery Added!
by: Brink | Monday, October 3, 2005
Before I was livin' large as the etnies.com editor, I used to just lurk around skate events. I took these photos back in December of 2004 at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest holiday shoe giveaway.
Sheckler Craze On Young Star!
by: Brink | Monday, October 3, 2005
In case you need one, two, three or four Sheckler stories to read.
etnies/Stereo Hollywood Boombox Contest Giveaway!
by: Brink | Sunday, October 2, 2005
Wanna feel Hollywood? Want some free etnies? Here’s your chance to get your little mitts on a custom-painted etnies/Stereo collaboration ghetto blaster and some new kicks to boot!
This boombox was custom painted by Jason Searcy and given to Hollywood’s finest as a gift from the Stereo Sound Agents Jason Lee and Chris Pastras. In addition to the boombox, you’ll also win a custom-crafted mixtape compiled by Jason and Chris, as well as a pair of the Stereo Callicut and Stereo Lo Cut 3 etnies! All this stuff this just for filling out a teeny little form? You gotta be kidding me!