Download The New Spring etnies Catalog!
by: Brink | Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Now you can download the new etnies Spring '06 catalog!
Gettin' On A Plane!
by: Brink | Monday, January 30, 2006
- Nathan is having a wonderful time here...trust me.
Yes, Tampa Am '06 was a wonderful time. Kids ripped and fun was had. We're all en route to the airport back now, but expect a full report tomorrow. In the meantime, here's a quickie photo of etnies Canada and Stereo rider, Nathan LaCoste.
Arto Trick Tip!
by: Brink | Friday, January 27, 2006
Check out the March issue of TransWorld for a backside flip trick tip with Mr. Saari.
I Don't Know What This Is...
by: Brink | Friday, January 27, 2006
- So punk right now!
Just a weird chick with rainbow-colored bangs on a skateboard holding a microphone. I found it on the web somewhere. Let's play a game: What's this chick thinking right now? Post a comment and make us laugh.
GvR, Rune and Conhuir In The Skateboard Mag!
by: Brink | Thursday, January 26, 2006
Peep the new issue of The Skateboard Mag for a sweet sequence of Conhuir Lynn and a tre flip, Rune gracing the contents page with some secret indoor ramp-type shit, as well as a large and in charge Goofy vs. Regular article.
Some ASR Recappage!
by: Brink | Wednesday, January 25, 2006
- etnies team signing!
- TW Biz editor, Cullen, experiencing some cleave!
There were 20th anniversary parties, autograph signings by the etnies team, handrail contests, new pros added, secret shoes floating around, hot chicks, new products, free stuff and much much more. If you missed it, try weaseling your way in this coming September. The photo gallery has more for you if these photos aren't enough.
- Older-than-you etnies logos
- enjoi etnies: Louie and Arto
- Sheck and Brian Schaefer
- Fishnets!
- Elissa gets down!
- Clyde Singleton asked Arto to sign his iPod
- Ed was there
- So was Leo
- Leeper's foot is almost out of the cast...for now, he's keeping it mellow
- Skateboarders + beer + hotels = mayhem. in this case the elevator got blitzed with mashed up granola bars...
Tampa Am!
by: Brink | Wednesday, January 25, 2006
- Fletcher and Sheckler
Tomorrow, Conhuir Lynn, Nathan LaCoste, Eric Fletcher, team manager Mark Holder and I are heading down to Skatepark of Tampa for the Tampa Am '06 contest. The skating will be sick. Fun will be had. You will be informed. Stay tuned.
- Conhuir!
Sheckler And Pierre Get Their Coverage On!
by: Brink | Tuesday, January 24, 2006
- PAS!
Check out the January issue of For The Krew magazine if you can. You might not be able to find it so easily if you aren't from Florida though. However, you'll find some Sheckler coverage and an interview with etnies' owner/founder/president/skate legend Pierre Andre Senizergues. Good stuff fo' sure.
Also, the March issue of Skateboarder magazine has a Sheckler Hollywood Horror Story that you might be into checking out
ASR Photo Gallery!
by: Brink | Monday, January 23, 2006
- Custom Arto Saari table art!
etnies was at ASR in San Diego celebrating our 20th anniversary this weekend. Wanna see what went down? Plenty of photos of Sheckler, Arto, Rune, Elissa, Kyle, chicks, sneakers and more!
New Pro? Believe It!
by: Brink | Sunday, January 22, 2006
- Mr. Boulala
etnies would like to take this moment to proudly introduce the newest addition to our family—a man eclectic and talented enough to be added to an already well-rounded and diverse roster. A man who surfaced on the scene in the mid-90s and following in the footsteps of Tom Penny, elevated switch stance skateboarding to a new level. A man that takes on some of the most unskateable and unlikely terrain—and makes it look effortless and fun. A man who’s produced some of the most unique and entertaining video parts in skateboarding’s history. He gives new meaning to the term “flair”—leopard print is no match for him. A man who doesn’t quite ride for Baker, but is elite enough to continually be granted parts in their videos. A man who almost ollied 25 stairs in Flip’s Sorry and if it wasn’t for the reality of inertia and gravity, he might have actually landed it. He’s a man who’ll take etnies to realms it’s never seen before. He could be like every other pro if he wanted to—instead, he chooses to be Ali Boulala and we’re delighted to welcome him to the team.
“What do you get when you think of Ali? Absolute carnage and mayhem at all times—so be aware—rock and roll!”
—Arto Saari
Stay tuned to etnies.com for Ali news, interview, bio, stats, photos, team page and more.
Heading To ASR!
by: Brink | Saturday, January 21, 2006
- Tomfoolery!
I'll be heading down to ASR for yet another weekend full of trade show high jinx and to kick off the beginning of a year's worth of etnies 20th anniversary parties. Rumor has it a few etnies pros will be in attendance. Maybe I'll see ya there. If not, expect a full report, photos and maybe even some video after the weekend!
Sheck Volcom Sequence!
by: Brink | Thursday, January 19, 2006
Hit up Volcom's site for a Sheckler sequence!
Rune Glifberg Mini Interview
by: Brink | Thursday, January 19, 2006
We caught up with Rune Glifberg this week and decided to ask him a few questions for etnies.com...
What are you top five favorite songs of the moment?
- Any song by Ghostface Killah
- Bjork: Hyper Ballad
- Lil' Kim: Durty
- Mark Mothersbaugh: Ping Island/ Lightning Strike Rescue Op
- Magtens Korridorer: Nordhavn Station
Happy New Year! 2006 is finally here. Do you have any New Year's resolutions you'd like to share?
Same as last year, Skate and have fun.
The etnies team has added some new talent, both am and pro, in the last few months, how do you feel about the current lineup?
The team is sick right now, and I'm super psyched to be a part of it!
What's the last trick you learned?
Switch carve grind in pools. Its basic, but so much fun.
You had some injuries earlier this year around the time of the X Games? What happened? Are you back to 100% now?
I slammed and broke my ribs doing a backside 360 over the 45 foot mega jump that we had on the Boom Boom Huck Jam tour last summer. I had to skate the X Games a week later in pure agony and ended up getting some crazy NFL jock-style pain medicine injection straight into my ribcage right before the contest. Needless to say that it was a pretty unhealthy thing to do, but as they say "the show must go on, jocko." Right now I'm almost healed up but it still hurts pretty bad when I slam on the left of my body. God damn injuries!
Bored?
by: Brink | Wednesday, January 18, 2006
A dear friend sent this little skateboarding brain teaser to me...always love another excuse to kill time...
etnies Tour in Concrete Powder Mag!
by: Brink | Tuesday, January 17, 2006
- This would be Ronnie Creager executing a half cab noseslide 270 nollie heelflip out. In a demo. Try it one day and see how far you get...
You might wanna try really hard to get your hands on the latest issue of Concrete Powder mag 'cuz 6 pages worth of etnies Canadian tour coverage are in there. Arto, Ronnie, Conhuir, Nathan and Rune...for your viewing pleasure.
I Cracked The etnies Vault!
by: Brink | Monday, January 16, 2006
- Remember Sal's part in the "Questionable" video?
In preparation for some 20th anniversary etnies celebrating, there's some serious work going into finding some old and rare etnies product from back in the day. Last Friday, I snuck into the top secret storage vault at the etnies headquarters and snagged some spy camera photos! More to come...
- Its always fun to clown the big guys...these stickers are a decade or so old...
Sheck's New Shoe and Logo Contest Update!
by: Brink | Wednesday, January 11, 2006
- The Sheckler
Seen it yet? Own it yet? Ryan Sheckler's shoe is available now!
Also, Sheck's site has some updates on his logo contest. Head on over to Ryan's website for all the info.
Check Out The New Spring '06 etnies Stuff!
by: Brink | Wednesday, January 11, 2006
- The Sheckler!
We got all the new Spring etnies footwear, clothing and accessories online for '06. Check 'em out! A downloadable PDF Spring catalog will be available soon. Stay tuned!
ME (my etnies)
by: Brink | Tuesday, January 10, 2006
- Check out my new Callicut bro!!
Now you can totally design your very own etnies and order them right to your door dude! Killer!
Check out the pair I just designed in about two minutes! I'm naming them the etnies.com editor special edition Brinky Callicut! Order it now! In case you want your very own etnies with my name on it, here's the code! 116926.
Or better yet, just design your own! You can pick from tons of color combos and even put your own name or phrase on the side! This way, no one has the same etnies as you! It'll be like having your own pro model Callicut! We hope you are as excited about this as we are. Have fun and enjoi your new etnies!
Some Random Skatepark Happenings!
by: Brink | Tuesday, January 10, 2006
- Lauren Perkins handles a news guy
Last Friday at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest, some media came down to do some sort of news reporting on skateboarding and the park. Some of us were lucky enough to skate padless for a bit and etnies Girl rider, Lauren Perkins was there, doing some interviews and getting filmed for television. In case you didn't know, the girl can skate pretty darn good.
In other skatepark news, check out this little man on a Saturday afternoon.
20 Years Young!
by: Brink | Monday, January 9, 2006
- 20 years young...
etnies was born in France in 1986 to meet the footwear needs of skateboarders and that very same passion and commitment to skateboarding has led to many innovations over the last 20 years. As the first skateboarder owned and operated footwear brand, accomplishments span from creating the first-ever pro model skate shoe, the Natas, to the development of the first and only biomechanics lab that creates technology that enhances rider performance and reduces skateboard injuries, the Sole Technology Institute. etnies is driven by skateboarding and has given back to the skateboarding community since its inception through building the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest, supporting skateparks all over the world, organizing and hosting contests and supporting the finest amateur and professional team riders.
“It is hard to believe that etnies is already 20 years young,” said Pierre Andre Senizergues, CEO/Owner/Skateboarder for etnies. “As a skateboarder, it is great to see how etnies has been a pioneer and innovator of the action sports community over these two decades."
Stay tuned to etnies.com throughout 2006 for plenty of surprises as we'll be celebrating all year long!
TWS '06 Buyer's Guide!
by: Brink | Friday, January 6, 2006
Check out the new TransWorld Skateboarding Buyer's Guide for 2006. More products than you could ever imagine, including etnies, and interviews with Arto and Stefan!
Sheck Makes SI's Top 10!
by: Brink | Thursday, January 5, 2006
Congrats to etnies / Almost pro, Ryan Sheckler for being chosen as one of Sports Illustrated's Top 10 Crowd Pleasers of 2005! Please ignore the moronic text about facial hair written by the "journalists" over at Sports Illustrated. Forgive them, they know not what they do.
Win An Afternoon With Ryan Sheckler!
by: Brink | Wednesday, January 4, 2006
- An afternoon with Sheck huh? Priceless.
Ryan Sheckler is looking for a personal logo and he wants you to draw it! Here's a chance at your 15 minutes of fame and some free stuff from etnies, Almost and a weekend with Ryan himself! Head on over to Ryan's website for all the info.