Rune's 20th Footy!
by: Brink | Thursday, August 31, 2006
Check out this footage from the Copenhagen Rune Glifberg 20th anniversary in skateboarding party!
Sheck Dew Tour Video On Volcom!
by: Brink | Thursday, August 31, 2006
- FS feebs! sick kicks!
Volcom hookin' up some Sheck coverage!
Aaron Is Sick!
by: Brink | Wednesday, August 30, 2006
- First wheelchair backflip everrrrr!
Aaron Fotheringham is absolutely ripping, absolutely pionerring, absolutely talented and absolutely inspirational. Watch the video of him on his Colours site Don't think he doesn't have an etnies package of gear coming his way...
Another Email of the Week!
by: Brink | Wednesday, August 30, 2006
- This is me when I get 6 billion "free sticker" emails a day
I liked this email:
Hey, you guys have to know this by now, but what the hell, I'm gonna say it again. You're just pretty damn awesome. I don't mean to sound like a suck-up, but everything you guys do is killer, and you honestly have to be the best company on this planet. To get to the point, you rock, and I was hoping you could look around the place and see if you had an extra tee, or maybe a couple stickers, not much, just enough to represent you here in Beaverton. Technically this is a letter askin' for stuff, but I'm really just shooting for giving you guys some needed respect. If you can't send anything Im still gonna spread the word verbally, and do my personal best to get your name out there, so that more people can respect you like me.
Keepin it real,
Jaime R.
Hey Jamie, thanks a lot! We like you too. I had to fix a lot of typos though. Work on your spellcheckin' next time! ;)
And for all you 8 million kids a day emailing me about getting sponsored...I can't do it for you, but ifyou want a tip, put your video online and send me a link like this kid Phillip did, that way, if it is mindblowing, I can foward it to the right people, or at least post it here for the world to see and you can have your fifteen minutes of fame.
I'm hookin up these two gents with some free etnies stuff just for sendin me good emails on a Monday morning. How 'bout them apples?
P.S. Stop asking me for free stickers. I don't have any.
Baseball Is Played Anyway...
by: Brink | Tuesday, August 29, 2006
This came across my desk the other day...The world is changing...I think I like it...
RyanSheckler.com Facelift!
by: Brink | Tuesday, August 29, 2006
See the new intro page? Have you bought Sheck's Volcom Jean yet?
Congrats To Perkins & Horrwarth
by: Brink | Monday, August 28, 2006
- Horrwarth!!!
A big congrats to etnies gal Lauren Perkins for taking third place in Women's Street at Slam City Jam this past weekend.
Another shout out to etnies European team rider Juergen Horrwarth, who took first place in Vert this weekend in his hometown of Berlin, Germany at the LG Action Sports World Tour. In front of the historic Brandenburg Gate, Juergen hooked the crowed with backside 540s, backside smithgrinds, tailgrab 540s, kickflip mute grab, tailgrab 540s and McTwists. Juergen is more than a hometown hero, he’s a legend!
- Perkins!
Also at the LG Tour, German etnies team rider Andreas Weigert from Bielfeld, Germany took second place in Street. Way to go, team!
Sheckler: From the etnies Vault!
by: Brink | Monday, August 28, 2006
Here's some footage of Sheck at an etnies dinner in NYC back in 2005. Plates were thrown, salt was dumped, fun was had.
Arto 2!
by: Brink | Friday, August 25, 2006
- Mustardly...
A little gift for y'all before the weekend. Here's the brand spankin' new Arto 2 pro model from etnies. You know you're stoked. And in the words of Mr. Saari:
"The shoes are good – you should try some. They're mustard!!! Mustard indeed.”
Coming to a skateshop near you, soon...
etnies NYC article!
by: Brink | Friday, August 25, 2006
Check this one out...a story on the etnies building in NYC. Good stuff, good stuff!
The Foot Saga Continues...
by: Brink | Thursday, August 24, 2006
- Harsh!
We told you about it last week, but then Sheck won the Dew Tour last weekend, despite this...
Remember Shao...
by: Brink | Thursday, August 24, 2006
- Back smithers. Photo: Bryce
etnies pro and friend, Phil Shao has been gone from this Earth for quite some time now, but not from our hearts and minds. In honor of him, Thrasher posted some video yesterday
Arto In Skateboarder!
by: Brink | Wednesday, August 23, 2006
- Mustardly SSBSHF!
Check the October Skateboarder mag for an In N Out article with Arto!
Nate In Slap!
by: Brink | Wednesday, August 23, 2006
- BSCS!
Pick up the new September issue of Slap for a sweet spread of our Canadian teamrider, Nathan LaCoste! Stylish, to say the least.
Holy Crap! Its Street Sesh!
by: Brink | Tuesday, August 22, 2006
- Yeah Duddeeeeee! Sesh that ish!
A long time in the making since we unveiled Downhill Jam, but now you're stoked! etnies' new game, Street Sesh, is finally here! enjoi!
Sheck on Lat34!
by: Brink | Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Here's another Sheckler Dew Tour story and photo gallery from Portland last weekend. Ya, you know, the one where Sheck smoked the competition?
Hubbas & Handrails # 4
by: Brink | Tuesday, August 22, 2006
- 1st and 2nd place. Topless Tyler and Erin. Sweatier, richer, happier.
Last Saturday, Tyler Hendley won etnies’ fourth best trick contest of 2006 in the Hubbas, Handrails & Stairs series at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest. Hendley’s kickflip nose slide nollie bigspin out on the big hubba ledge sealed his win, but homey was bustin' his usual array of bangers. Congrats Tyler! Enjoy your hundred bucks!
- Two of three well-respected, highly-esteemed judges...
Erin Flatley took second with switch backside 180s and kickflips down the 11-stair as well as a backside 5-0 down the hubba. This kid rips. I'm diggin him fo' sho'. Ben Ho claimed third by sticking front boards and backlips down the 11-stair.
Hubbas, Handrails & Stairs Best Trick Results:
1st – Tyler Hendley
2nd – Erin Flatley
3rd – Ben Ho
4th – Chris Brunner
5th – Chris Sidner
- This dude in the striped shirt wanted to be on the website really bad. He ollied the 11-stair and won $20
ESC Gallery!
by: Brink | Monday, August 21, 2006
Check out the Gallery from the European Skateboard Championships!
Sheck Dew Video & Photos!
by: Brink | Monday, August 21, 2006
In case you haven't seen it, Dew Tour's site has some video and photos of Shecky from last weekend in Portland! Just select VIDEO under the SKATE drop-down menu. I'd link you directly to it, but it doesn't seem possible. Bah!
Sheck Wins Portland Dew Tour!
by: Brink | Sunday, August 20, 2006
Congrats to Ryan Sheckler for winning first place in Skate Park at this weekend's Dew Tour in Portland! Ryan now stands in first place overall for the tour and the next stop is in San Jose, California in September. We'll keep you posted!
Quiksilver Rising Son Premiere!
by: Brink | Friday, August 18, 2006
- Leeps & his girly
Spent last night over at the Quiksilver headquarters for the premiere of the Christian Hosoi documentary, Rising Son. I recommend checking it out as soon as you can. Arto, Leeper, Fletcher and tons of industry heads were in the mix. Check out this update and photo gallery!
- VIP Fletcher
Dew Tour Today!
by: Brink | Friday, August 18, 2006
Stop # 3 of the Dew Action Sports Tour begins today and Ryan Sheckler is currently in second place for Skateboard Park goin' into it. Good luck Sheck! Stay tuned for updates on what goes down!
Best Trick #4!
by: Brink | Thursday, August 17, 2006
This Saturday at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest! This one's on the hubbas, rails and stairs! Break yourself! This ain't no pro contest, just so ya know! We like watching the locals kill it!
Nine Black Alps!
by: Brink | Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Nine Black Alps is on the etnies program! Peep their Artist Page! While you're at it, enter the etnies & Nine Black Alps Giveaway for your chance to win free etnies and a signed Nine Black Alps CD, poster and beanie!
Wrapup! Best Trick #3!
by: Brink | Wednesday, August 16, 2006
- Will skate for cash!
A big congrats to Joseph Upton for winning etnies’ third Best Trick contest of 2006 last Saturday.
The skaters had 45 minutes to pull off tricks in the Flow Course to win cash prizes from etnies. The judges watched the session and chose the best trick, while handing out cash for landing random tricks called out over the mic during the contest. Dylan Witkin showed up sleepy-eyed, fresh out of bed and claimed second place and $80. Paco Amante casually snatched third place with a multitude of sweet manuevers.
- Pacoooooooooooooooo!
Upon collecting his cash, Upton thanked the judges and exclaimed, “Time for me to go, I’m late for work!” He then broke out of the park, quick fast in a hurry.
Best Trick Contest Results – Flow Course:
1st – Joseph Upton – $100
2nd – Dylan Witkin – $80
3rd – Paco Amante – $60
New In the Online Store!
by: Brink | Tuesday, August 15, 2006
- The Rico belt!
Check the etnies Online store for all new Fall apparel and accessories!
Euro Championships!
by: Brink | Monday, August 14, 2006
etnies European team rider Juergen Horrwarth, (Germany) was crowned European Champion in both Vert and Miniramp-Bowl at this weekend’s European Skateboard Championships in Basel, Switzerland. In his winning Vert run, Horrwarth hit 27 Walls with switch lip tricks galore and tailgrab 540s.
At barely four feet tall, 11-year-old etnies rider Axel Cruysberghs from Belgium won fourth place in Men’s Street and was quite the crowd pleaser with 360 ollies over the pyramid, kickflips over the fun box, front boardslides on the big rail and flawless backside and frontside flips over the pyramid
- Juergen Horrwarth!
The etnies winner’s circle included etnies Girl Europe team rider, Ianire Elorriaga, from Spain, who effortlessly dominated the other 24 female competitors and earning the European title in Girl’s Street.
New to the ESC this year was the European Skateboard Junior Champs, where 63 kids, up to age 16, came to compete and get their chance to run with the pros. Fifteen-year-old Rob Maatman from the Netherlands ranked top winner of the Junior Champs and the 15-16 age group, qualifying him and the remaining top nine to compete in the main Street event. Included in the top nine were etnies’ distributor team riders Theo Derrien (age 12) and Werner Sandoz (age 11) from France, as well as Karim Rhihla (age 15) and Albert Nyberg (age 14) from Sweden. Keep your eyes on these young skaters, as they’re not stoppin’ here!
- Axel Cruysberghs front flippage!
With 407 skateboarders from 22 nations and over 5000 spectators attending, etnies would like to give a big thanks to those who supported and helped make ESC ’06 a success: Carhartt, Protec, Element, Independent, Radio X, Kingpin, Monster Skateboard Magazine and the city of Basel for their long time faith and support in skateboarding.
Street (Men) Results:
1. Alex Mizurov (Germany)
2. Kilian Heuberger (Germany)
3. Philipp Schuster (Austria)
4. Axel Cruysberghs (Belgium)
Street (Girls) Results:
1. Ianire Elorriaga (Spain)
2. Lisa Jacob (France)
3. Sabrina Göggel (Germany)
Miniramp/Bowl Results:
1. Juergen Horrwarth (Germany)
2. Andrew Scott (UK)
2. Harri Puupponen (Finland)
Vert Results:
1. Juergen Horrwarth (Germany)
2. Jussi Korhonen (Finland)
3. Terence Bougdour (France)
- Alex Mizurov winning first place in Street.
Since we know you really liked that video up there, we'll let you download it! Ain't we sweet?
Thrasher Feast Coverage!
by: Brink | Monday, August 14, 2006
- See those shoes on Ali? Hmmm. What could they be? A pro model maybe? Time shall tell.
Check out Feast coverage in the latest Thrasher!
Hot Dogs & Hessians San Dimas Video!
by: Brink | Friday, August 11, 2006
As promised, here's the video from the etnies/Active Hot Dogs & Hessians San Dimas demo! Stay tuned for the third installment from Fontana soon!
To save on your computer or for iPod, just right click the link below, "save link as" and enjoi!
etnies-active-san-dimas.mov
Mallorca Tour in TWS!
by: Brink | Friday, August 11, 2006
- Conhuir has one of the best tre flips in the biz!
The October TransWorld has the massive Mallorca tour article we told you about a few months back, featuring Conhuir, Elissa, Creager, Ali, Arto, Rune and Fletcher! Don't fret that I didn't mention Sheck, 'cuz he's elswhere in this issue givin' you a kickflip trick tip.
Donny Miller Signing In NYC!
by: Brink | Thursday, August 10, 2006
- Mr. Miller
etnies hosted a stop of the Donny Miller book tour at our SoHo showroom. You know, the one with all the mini ramp drama a while back? The ramp still stands. Free drinks, fun times, sneak peeks at new shoes like the Arto 2...why weren't you there! Ok, so you couldn't make it...peepin' the gallery might make you feel a bit better.
- Some rare-as-hell etnies Donny Miller shoes!
What!? The etnies European Championships!
by: Brink | Thursday, August 10, 2006
The European Skateboard Championships, presented by etnies and Carhartt, is happening in Basel, Switzerland on Aug 11-13. If you are over there, check it out. If you aren't stay tuned here for all the coverage!
X Games Photo Gallery!
by: Brink | Wednesday, August 9, 2006
Check out the new X Games 12 Photo Gallery! More to come...
SPOT!
by: Brink | Wednesday, August 9, 2006
Check out Skatepark of Tampa for a ton of X Games coverage! including lovely photos like this one of Sheckler BSTSing.
Another X Games Sequence!
by: Brink | Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Skatepark of Tampa just keeps hookin' us up! Lovely fellas. Sheck kickflip backlip from X Games street.
Best Trick! Best Trick!
by: Brink | Tuesday, August 8, 2006
This Saturday at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest! Skate, watch, win, look at the chicks...whatever! This ain't no pro contest, just so ya know! We like watching the locals kill it!
Girls Coverage on EXPN!
by: Brink | Monday, August 7, 2006
- Lacey, Steamer and Perkins
Check out this piece on Elissa's threepeat and Perkins' silver medal!
Sheck Giffage!
by: Brink | Monday, August 7, 2006
- This was first try.
Here's a Sheckler sequence from X Games courtesy of Skatepark of Tampa!
Elissa Threepeats! Perkins Gets Silver!
by: Brink | Saturday, August 5, 2006
- Elissa with the gold. Perkins with the silver. And Lacey Baker (on the left) with the bronze!
Elissa Steamer made more
X Games history on Saturday by winning her third-straight X Games Women's Skateboard Street gold medal!
"I didn't think I would pull it off," said Steamer of the win. "I kinda blew it on my first run, but I was able to work my way up in the jam session, where I just got real loose. The stairs got me the gold."
- The press lurks on Elissa after the finals!
Elissa's three-peat makes her the only woman to hang the Women's Skateboard Street gold medal around her neck. The event debuted at the X Games in 2004 and she's taken it every year. Congrats Elissa!
And futher props go to etnies Gal Lauren Perkins for taking the Silver medal! Go team go! Stay tuned for footage and more photos next week!
Sheck Gets Silver!!!!!
by: Brink | Friday, August 4, 2006
- Sheck's new bling!!!!!!
As if you had any doubts that Sheckler would come home without a medal...
Ryan Sheckler took the Silver with ease today in X Games Street. First try cab backlip down the rail, massive frontside flips over the hip, kickflips out of the hip over into the cycling track. (No it wasnt supposed to be part of the course, but the skaters hit it anyway.)
- Check out this limited edition etnies X Games Sheckler shoe Ryan was rockin' today!
Trick after trick after trick, Sheck was on point and ended up taking the silver medal. Congrats Sheck!
I'd write more but Vert best trick is about to go down...stay tuned for more updates tomorrow from the Girl's Street as well as tons of photos, video and more!
X Games Day 1!
by: Brink | Thursday, August 3, 2006
- Arto and Ty Evans share a moment
Day one at the X Games in LA and one thing is for damn sure...people are skating their friggin' asses off! For the second year in a row, Rune is competing with an injury. Last year it was messed up ribs, this year he's got a busted calf muscle. But he seriously killed it anyway...was chillin' in second place in the Vert contest today for a bit but eventually got knocked down to fifth. Not bad considering he can't hardly walk. Hopefully he will have enough ooomph in him to enter Big Air and Vert Best Trick too.
Arto was skating around the street prelims today sporting a new haircut. Unfortunatey that's the only cut he made. But he was ripping anyhow. Manly ollies and grabs over the hip, bluntslides on the ledges and such...good to see him back skating these events again...that knee surgery had him out of commish for a while.
- Rune's makeshift ice pack and new Forsvar shoes! Shhhhh, don't tell anyone I showed you this pic. These colors are top secret.
I know y'all are waiting to hear about Sheck. Damn right he made the cut and will be skating in the finals! Ryan was killing it all day. Ledges, stairs, rails, hips...you name it, he destroyed it...for those of you who haven't seen Ryan skate lately...his skills are just on another level...wait 'til his next video part.
That's all for now. Party time. Expect photos, video, podcasts and more updates as the X Games continues. Stay tuned!
- Sheck takes a well-deserved breather after the hubba/rail/stairs jam sesh.
Sheck in OC Paper!
by: Brink | Thursday, August 3, 2006
If you live in the OC area check out this weeks OC Register for an article on Sheckler. If you don't live in the area and can't get the paper, I feel for you, so just look at this photo instead.
The X Games Are Coming!
by: Brink | Wednesday, August 2, 2006
Ok, here's the deal. We got plenty of riders in the X Games. And we want y'all to go there if you can and support the crew. And if you aren't there, we want you in front of your TVs cheerin' for us!
Here's who is gonna be doing what, where and when they'll be doin' it!
Ronnie Creager & Arto Saari
Skateboard Street Qualifying/Skateboard Street Finals
Thursday, August 3rd: 12:20pm/Friday, August 4th: 1:00pm
Home Depot Center
Rune Glifberg
Skateboard Vert
Thursday, August 3rd: 6:15pm
STAPLES Center
Ryan Sheckler
Skateboard Street Qualifying/ Skateboard Street Finals
Thursday, August 3rd: 12:20pm/ Friday, August 4th: 1:00pm
Home Depot Center
Elissa Steamer, Lauren Perkins & Evelien Bouilliart
Skateboard Street - Women
Saturday, August 5th: 3:30pm
Home Depot Center
Rune Glifberg
Skateboard Big Air
Sunday, August 6th: 10:00am
Home Depot Center
X GAMES 12 LIVE TELECAST SCHEDULE
Thursday, August 3
9 p.m. – 11 p.m. ESPN
Skateboard Vert Men’s Final
Friday, August 4
12 a.m. – 1 a.m. ESPN2 / XCenter
Skateboard Vert Best Trick Final
Saturday, August 5
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. ABC
Skateboard Vert Best Trick Final
Sunday, August 6
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. ESPN
Skateboard Big Air Final, Skateboard Street Men’s Final
Email of the Week!
by: Brink | Wednesday, August 2, 2006
- This is what I feel like when you ask me for stickers or to sponsor you!
Put up a new contact form last week. Most of you grubs just ask for free stickers and crap, and I just ignore that, 'cuz I can't give you free stickers. However, I like this email from James:
Ok now me and my friend have been wearing etnies for a while and we came up with the idea of subwoofer shoes. It may sound wierd but itd be the new fashion. The idea is that everytime you take a step it would do the "booom chh" like the Gate Crasher man beat? Think about it. It'd be pretty cool.
Right on James, get busy inventing that one!
Oh, and maybe since y'all can help each other out with blog comments, have a look-see at this one from John who is 9 years old and offer your advice:
We love your shoes! I have my skate shoes, and would like to know how to "straight lace" my shoes. Can you help?
Some More Contest Winners!
by: Brink | Wednesday, August 2, 2006
- A little STI Lab action with Shecky
The lucky winners of the
Sheckler Giveaway were Anthony from Jersey City, NJ, Brandie-Lynn from Wadsworth, Illinois, Renee from New Brunswick, Canada, Alex from Laguna Niguel, California and Seth from Newton, North Carolina.
So far, some winners of the Euro DVD blog contest are Hilke from Oostende, Belgium, Michael from Ontario, Canada, Ciaran from New Brunswick, Canada, Colin from Dearborn Heights, Michigan. The rest haven't answered my emails yet. Sucks to be them huh?
If you haven't won anything yet, keep trying! Plenty more contests happening now and in the future!
Bastien Sequence?????!
by: Brink | Tuesday, August 1, 2006
Check out this little sequence of Nelson Mosakili from the AmsterDamnAm ...dude looks like Bastien!
AFI Contest Winners!
by: Brink | Tuesday, August 1, 2006
Congrats to Donna fom Olympia, Washington for being the Grand Prize winner of the AFI Giveaway. She won herself an autographed AFI CD set and free etnies gear. Runners-up were Christian from Dearborn Heights, Michigan and Yeonsil from Dunnellon, Florida. They both nabbed themselves some free etnies. Congrats, y'all. Thanks to all who entered. More contests to come!
Happy Birthday Elissa!
by: Brink | Tuesday, August 1, 2006
Elissa Steamer's birthday was yesterday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELISSA! Thanks for being so rad!