Happy New Year From etnies!
by: Brink | Sunday, December 31, 2006
Can ya believe it's 2007 already? Make it s a good one! Happy New year from all of us at etnies!
Happy Birthday Ryan!
by: Brink | Saturday, December 30, 2006
etnies would like to wish Mr. Ryan Sheckler the happiest of birthdays today! Thanks for all you've done, Ryan!
etnies High 5 Part 2!
by: Brink | Friday, December 29, 2006
Here's a little gift from us to you. Part 2 of etnies' first video, High 5, from over a decade ago. Save it on your computer, put it on your iPod, get psyched to skate! Featuring Eric Koston, Chad Muska, Jamie Thomas, Tom Penny, Rune Glifberg, Marc Johnson and a bunch of heavy hitter names you'll surely know. Part 3 coming soon! Stay tuned!
Creager Wallpapers!
by: Brink | Thursday, December 28, 2006
We've just added 2 new Wallpapers of Mr. Creager! Shot by etnies Moto editor, Mr. Cropley Go get 'em!
Still More GvR Footy!
by: Brink | Thursday, December 28, 2006
KMskate guy sent me an email letting me know he's got some GvR footy for y'all to check out. A little bit 'o Creager in there!
etnies High 5 part 1!
by: Brink | Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Here's a little gift from us to you. Part one of etnies' first video, High 5, from over a decade ago. Save it on your computer, put it on your iPod, get psyched to skate! Featuring Eric Koston, Chad Muska, Jamie Thomas, Tom Penny, Rune Glifberg, Marc Johnson and a bunch of heavy hitter names you'll surely know. Part 2 and 3 coming soon! Stay tuned
etnies & Deftones Contest!
by: Brink | Tuesday, December 26, 2006
The long-awaited follow-up to 2003’s Deftones is deceptively tuneful and alarmingly heavy, see-sawing between melancholy reflection and jaw-clenching frustration like a manic depressive refusing his meds. Saturday Night Wrist incorporates disparate elements of hard rock, heavy metal, punk, classic, alternative and electronic music within its tumultuous grooves.
Overall, Saturday Night Wrist is experimental and innovative, it overflows with undeniable hooks, which serve as reminders that first and foremost, Deftones will always be about strong, emotionally resonant songs. Today’s Deftones have emerged stronger, smarter and more excited as a result of their experience. The end result of that is Saturday Night Wrist.
To celebrate the new Deftones album, etnies and the band are holding a contest to giveaway an ESP guitar signed by the band, free etnies shoes, pink Nokia cell phones and more! All you have to do is fill out this form and we will choose the three lucky winners soon! Good luck!
etnies/Shut 20th Recap!
by: Brink | Tuesday, December 26, 2006
- etnies/Shut Ltd. Ed. Rap High
etnies and SHUT Celebrate Being Skateboarder-Owned and Operated Since 1986!
Lake Forest, CA - With so many big businesses having infiltrated skateboarding over the years, remaining skateboarder-owned and operated is a challenge these days. However, etnies and SHUT Skateboards have remained skateboarder-owned and operated since 1986. To celebrate their 20 year anniversary, etnies and SHUT decided to have some fun together and created the limited-edition etnies SHUT Rap-High, and a limited-edition Pierre André SHUT skateboard deck.
In 1978 Pierre André went to watch a pro demo by the Eiffel Tower where he saw Jeremy Henderson perform tricks that would change his life forever.
Since that demo, Pierre André had a remarkable professional skateboarding career and launched etnies in the USA, supporting the skateboarding scene and industry since the beginning. Jeremy and Pierre did not meet again until few years ago in New York City. It was then that Pierre discovered Jeremy was part of the SHUT Skateboards legacy—a company also celebrating their 20 year anniversary in 2006.
“With a common passion and love for skateboarding it was an honor for me to be able to celebrate this 20 year milestone with someone that was an inspiration and legacy to me since the beginning,” said Pierre André Senizergues, owner and CEO of etnies.
To celebrate 20 years of keeping it skate, etnies and SHUT hosted a party on Friday, Dec. 8 at the etnies Showroom in New York City. The Gonz, John Grigley, Bruno Musso, Leo Fitzpatrick, Jamie Reyes, Neckface, Ty Evans, Felix Arguelles, Jereme Rogers, Zered Bassett were among the many heads that were in attendance. Check out all the party pics on the photo gallery!
Happy Holidays!
by: Brink | Sunday, December 24, 2006
Happy Holidays to you, your friends and family from etnies! Thanks for all your support!
Leeper Interview!
by: Brink | Friday, December 22, 2006
Here's an old Leeper interview we found while we had his part in Transworld's Subtleties on the brain...
Hey K-Leep! Where you at. Better start commenting! you know you're one of my favs in the blog.
More Holiday Gallery Pix!
by: Brink | Friday, December 22, 2006
We just added some more pix to the Holiday Festival Gallery!
More Rune Footage!
by: Brink | Thursday, December 21, 2006
Thrasher has posted some footy of Rune winning the North Shore Bowl Jam earlier this month!
Last Chance For The THP8 Contest!
by: Brink | Thursday, December 21, 2006
Tony Hawk’s Project 8™—so real, you don’t just skate it…you feel it.
Reengineered from the ground up for Sony and Microsoft’s next-generation consoles, Tony Hawk’s Project 8™ immerses players in the definitive skateboarding experience using ultra-realistic graphics, enhanced physics and extremely responsive controls that simulate the feeling of skating with every trick and bail. The game hits stores in November 2006 and is available on PlayStation3, Xbox360, PlayStation2, Xbox and PSP.
etnies is celebrating the release of the much anticipated and exceptionally wonderful Tony Hawk’s Project 8™ video game with a contest! Why are we so psyched about it? Well it seems our very own Mr. Ryan Sheckler is featured in the game, so are his shoes and plenty of other etnies gear…and that gets us hyped! So if you decide to enter (and you’d be a fool not to) and if you are one of seven lucky winners, not only will you get a free copy of Tony Hawk’s Project 8™ but you’ll get a free pair of etnies Sheckler shoes to boot! All you gotta do is fill out the form! Good luck!
etnies/Zero Giveaway!
by: Brink | Wednesday, December 20, 2006
- A lot of stuff...doesn't even include the etnies shoes!
This year, etnies riders Elissa Steamer and Conhuir Lynn both landed a spot on the much respected and very impressive Zero skateboards team. Doesn't get much more legit than that, does it? It was also Zero's 10th anniversary year, so we asked them to send over a box of stuff to give away to y'all…and they did! Then, a short while later, we discovered that Conhuir Lynn left his Zero product box here at the etnies offices when he flew back to Ireland after GvR! Too bad for him, because now we just have more Zero stuff to giveaway for this contest!
Prizes include: Zero decks, wheels, stickers, tees, hoodies, hardware and bearings. etnies shoes, stickers, tees, belts belt buckles and DVDs, along with other assorted things we found in the team van after GvR, like: a dreadlock wig, sweaty used hats and tee shirts from Conhuir Lynn and Eric Fletcher themselves, a battery operated back massager, a lighter and whatever other randomness we scrounged up. As you can see in the photo, there’s even a half-eaten sandwich! We can’t guarantee what you will walk away with, but rest assured each selected winner will get at least one free pair of etnies shoes, one Zero Deck, and another miscellaneous goodie or two from us! Enter now!
TWS' Subtleties/Leeper On Fuel!
by: Brink | Wednesday, December 20, 2006
TransWorld SKATEboarding’s 2005 skateboard film Subtleties makes its television premiere during FUEL TV’s Insane Cinema and will re-air more than four times over the next month.
Subtleties is a street skating film created by John Holland, Jason Hernandez, and Dario Rezk, that examines the little things you don’t always notice about skateboarding. It features pros Brandon Biebel, Kyle Leeper, Pat Duffy, and Stefan Janoski and has guest appearances by Danny Way, Mark Gonzales, Dan Drehobl, Paul Rodriquez, Daniel Shimizu, and Leo Romero.
SUBTLETIES FUEL TV AIR DATE SCHEDULE
12/22/2006 8:30 PM ET/5:30 PM PT
12/22/2006 11:30 PM ET/8:30 PM PT
Check local listings to confirm air dates/times.
Sheck News Update!
by: Brink | Wednesday, December 20, 2006
In case y'all didn't see it yet, Ryan Sheckler updated his news last week.
Holiday Festival Footy On TWS!
by: Brink | Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Head on over to TWS for some more Holiday Festival footage!
Holiday Festival Video!
by: Brink | Monday, December 18, 2006
Check out this video from last week's etnies Holiday Festival featuring Ronnie Creager, Ryan Sheckler, Lauren Perkins, Santa Clause, Leo Romero, Rick McCrank, Danny Garcia and more!
etnies Holiday Festival!
by: Brink | Monday, December 18, 2006
- Sheck & a fan!
Pierre André Senizergues, owner and CEO of etnies, hosted etnies’ third annual Holiday Festival at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest and 569 needy kids were given free etnies shoes! The entire Sole Technology Crew along with Santa, Mrs. Claus and actor Joaquin Phoenix came out to ring in the holiday season and hook the kids up with new etnies. The celebration also marked the third anniversary of the skatepark and a generous donation from Pierre Andre of $30,000 to keep the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest FREE for another year was announced!
“Growing up in Paris, I couldn’t afford to go to a skatepark, said Pierre Andre. “So, I told myself if I ever had the opportunity to provide kids a free environment to skate I would do whatever it takes to support them and skateboarding!”
The following pros came out, skated, signed autographs for the kids and supported the cause:
• etnies: Ryan Sheckler, Ronnie Creager and Lauren Perkins
• éS: Rick McCrank, Justin Eldridge and Danny Garcia
• Emerica: Leo Romero and Austin Stephens
Fun times were had by all and etnies is proud to be a part of something so meaningful to the community and looks forward to the years to come. Check out the Photo Gallery and stay tuned for some video from the day!
Free etnies Beanie!
by: Brink | Friday, December 15, 2006
Get a free etnies beanie with any etnies Online Store order while supplies last! Hurry! Also, if you spend $50 or more and opt for 2-3 day shipping, you qualify for free shipping! Whooopeeeeeeee!
Some More Feast Photos...
by: Brink | Friday, December 15, 2006
Important disclaimer from etnies Team Manager, Uncle Clifford:
Guns are not toys. Guns are really sketchy. They kill people all the time. Skateboards, on the other hand, do not. And don't start smoking either.
And now, on with the report:
So, etnies staff photographer Oliver Barton flew into town and the clever people at the airport lost his camera equipment and he was all sad because he lives to take photos of skateboarding. To cheer him up, we took him out to shoot guns. Just so you know, Oliver had never touched a real gun in his life before and was a little hesitant...after all, guns are easy to use and very dangerous.
After about five minutes of quiet fear, he got quite into it and transformed from a mild-mannered English gentleman into a rootin' tootin' six shootin' cowboy and neutralized many paper enemies. So yeah, the shooting range is okay but Duck Hunt never killed no one, ever.
Check out some more photos in the gallery...
etnies Holiday Festival & Shoe Donation!
by: Brink | Thursday, December 14, 2006
- Ronnie handles the media at last year's festival.
Yes it’s that time of year again – when the etnies peeps come together to give of their time and joy for the third annual etnies Holiday Festival. We’ll be handing out about 500 pairs of shoes to less-fortunate Orange County kids that are in need of some shoes for the holidays. Last year, for some it was their first pair of etnies ever – for others it was the only present they would receive for the holidays. This event is an amazing experience to witness, so come out to the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest if you can.
The festival is tomorrow, Friday, December 15th from 1:00 – 5:30 pm. There will be arts & craft tables for the kids. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in the house! Ryan Sheckler, Ronnie Creager, Lauren Perkins, as well as some eS and Emerica pros will be skating the park and signing autographs for the kids. Please be aware that if you can make it down, the free etnies shoes are only for designated recipients and the skatepark will be closed off for them to enjoy their day, but you'll be able to hang out, watch the skating and meet the pros for sure!
Elissa & Kyle in TWS!
by: Brink | Thursday, December 14, 2006
Check out Elissa and Kyle's photo spreads in the January issue of TransWorld!
New ME Sheckler Patterns & Colors!
by: Brink | Thursday, December 14, 2006
Have you seen the all new ME (My etnies) Sheckler patterns and colors in the Online Store yet?
Sheckler Stops By!
by: Brink | Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Ryan Sheckler stopped by the offices today to check out his new, upcoming pro model etnies shoe and for a little MTV business. Be on the lookout for something new...something big...soon! in the meantime, check out some photos!
L-Pizzle On Fuel TV!
by: Brink | Wednesday, December 13, 2006
etnies Girl pro skateboarder Lauren Perkins will appear on FUEL TV’s “The Daily Habit” this Friday, Dec. 15, at 9 p.m. EST / 6 p.m. PST, with special musical guest …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead.
Following an eventful and successful year, Perkins and “The Daily Habit” host Pat Parnell have much to talk about. Viewers can tune in to find out what she did with the $10,000 second-place prize she won at this summer’s X Games, why her life has been documented on video for the past four years, and how her skateboarding as been influenced both by growing up in Huntington Beach, Calif., and by her etnies Girl teammate, Elissa Steamer.
The show will retelecast on Monday, Dec. 18, at 8:30 a.m. EST / 5:30 a.m. PST and 3 p.m. EST / 12 p.m. PST. (Viewers should check local listings as airtimes can vary by location.)
Rune Footy!
by: Brink | Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Check out TransWorld's site for some footy of Rune from his win last weekend!
THP8 Contest!
by: Brink | Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Tony Hawk’s Project 8™—so real, you don’t just skate it…you feel it.
Reengineered from the ground up for Sony and Microsoft’s next-generation consoles, Tony Hawk’s Project 8™ immerses players in the definitive skateboarding experience using ultra-realistic graphics, enhanced physics and extremely responsive controls that simulate the feeling of skating with every trick and bail. The game hits stores in November 2006 and is available on PlayStation3, Xbox360, PlayStation2, Xbox and PSP.
etnies is celebrating the release of the much anticipated and exceptionally wonderful Tony Hawk’s Project 8™ video game with a contest! Why are we so psyched about it? Well it seems our very own Mr. Ryan Sheckler is featured in the game, so are his shoes and plenty of other etnies gear…and that gets us hyped! So if you decide to enter (and you’d be a fool not to) and if you are one of seven lucky winners, not only will you get a free copy of Tony Hawk’s Project 8™ but you’ll get a free pair of etnies Sheckler shoes to boot! All you gotta do is fill out the form! Good luck!
Sheck In Skinnie Mag!
by: Brink | Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Check out the December issue of Skinnie magazine for a Ryan Sheckler feature!
New Product in the Online Store!
by: Brink | Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Check out all the new footwear, clothing and more!
GvR In Slap!
by: Brink | Monday, December 11, 2006
The latest issue of Slap features a large GvR article that includes a little bit of Mr. Sheckler. Grab it now!
Rune Wins Quiksilver Bowl Jam!
by: Brink | Monday, December 11, 2006
- And the prize is...a foot in your face!
The Quiksilver Bowl Jam went down this last weekend on Hawai'i's North Shore and Rune took first! Congrats, homey! Check the results!
1. Rune Glifberg
2. Bob Burnquist
3. Omar Hassan
4. Danny Way
5. Jimmy “The Greek” Marcus
Take Action! Tour Featuring The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus!
by: Brink | Friday, December 8, 2006
Pre-sale tickets for the 2007 Take Action! Tour are on sale now. These shows will sell out so the only way to guarantee yourself a ticket and get the lowest possible price is to get them now at www.takeactiontour.com. The pre-sale ends December 16th so act fast. The 2007 tour features headliners The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, with Emery, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, A Static Lullaby, and Kaddisfly. The Take Action! Tour benefits the Youth America Hotline! 1-877-YOUTHLINE (968-8454). 10% of all ticket sales are donated to the charity.
The Tour begins February 1st. For all the latest information about the Take Action! Tour including the full list of tour dates please visit the Take Action! website.
Take Action, founded by Hopeless & Sub City Records, aims to create a better world, one voice and one action at a time. By working with various non-profit organizations, Take Action strives to educate people about the positive difference that can be made by each of us in our community through activism and charitable work.
The 2007 Take Action! Tour is generously sponsored by Hot Topic, Purevolume.com, Alternative Press Magazine, Chord Magazine, Fanscape, Punknews.org, Absolutepunk.net, Stim.TV, Downloadpunk.com, and Rockthestreet.com.
Kingpin etnies Europe DVD Podcast
by: Brink | Friday, December 8, 2006
You can watch the entire etnies '05 Euro DVD on Kingpin's site!
etnies & Shut 20th Anniversary Party!
by: Brink | Thursday, December 7, 2006
After party is from 9:30PM until 2AM and includes $5 margaritas and $4 Presidente. Rock!
Conhuir Footage!
by: Brink | Thursday, December 7, 2006
Kingpin magazine has a few little clips of Conhuir Lynn up right now. Here's a second and a third! Speaking of Conhuir, stay tuned for a little contest relating to him and one of his other sponsors real soon!
Ronnie & Friends: GvR Side Sesh!
by: Brink | Thursday, December 7, 2006
Here's a little footy of Ronnie Creager and Blind friends James Craig and Bill Wiess during a secret spot sesh on GvR weekend!
STI Sesh!
by: Brink | Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Check out this dark and top secret clip of Conhuir Lynn, Eric Fletcher and Andrew Reynolds sesshing the STI Lab mini ramp the day after GVR.
Fingerboard Madness!
by: Brink | Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Check out this dude's fingerboard skills!
Creager Sets Up!
by: Brink | Tuesday, December 5, 2006
Blind just put up some video of Ronnie Creager givin' you some setup tips! Give it a looksee!
New etnies & Deftones Giveaway!
by: Brink | Tuesday, December 5, 2006
The long-awaited follow-up to 2003’s Deftones is deceptively tuneful and alarmingly heavy, see-sawing between melancholy reflection and jaw-clenching frustration like a manic depressive refusing his meds. Saturday Night Wrist incorporates disparate elements of hard rock, heavy metal, punk, classic, alternative and electronic music within its tumultuous grooves.
Overall, Saturday Night Wrist is experimental and innovative, it overflows with undeniable hooks, which serve as reminders that first and foremost, Deftones will always be about strong, emotionally resonant songs. Today’s Deftones have emerged stronger, smarter and more excited as a result of their experience. The end result of that is Saturday Night Wrist.
To celebrate the new Deftones album, etnies and the band are holding a contest to giveaway an ESP guitar signed by the band, free etnies shoes, pink Nokia cell phones and more! All you have to do is fill out this form and we will choose the three lucky winners soon! Good luck!
Seed Project!
by: Brink | Tuesday, December 5, 2006
- The Seed Project Kyoto tee
In an effort to reinforce its commitment to the environment, etnies is proud to unveil the etnies SEED Project, a unique collection of apparel and footwear made of sustainable and recyclable materials that reflect our responsibility to give back to the planet, for Spring 2007.
With the purchase of these products, 1% of the proceeds will be donated to benefit environmental organizations that etnies believes will plant the seeds for the future of action sports, humanity and our planet.
1% For the Planet is an alliance of businesses committed to leveraging their resources to create a healthier planet. Members donate at least 1% of their annual net revenues to environmental organizations worldwide.
Sick Arto Photo!
by: Brink | Monday, December 4, 2006
Found this bangin' Arto photo on Jon Humphries's site. Check it out. He's even got an art show comin' up!
Design Your Own Sheckler!
by: Brink | Monday, December 4, 2006
etnies is proud to announce the all new customizable Sheckler pro model from ME (My etnies). Available exclusively from the etnies Online Store. Go make a pair of your own right now!
Sheckler Won!
by: Brink | Friday, December 1, 2006
Big conrats to Ryan Sheckler, not only for winning Skateboarder of the Year, but also Athlete of the Year, as voted by you, the fans, at the Arby’s Action Sports Awards last night! Go Ryan! And thanks to all you who voted, making him #1! The Award show will air on December 10 on Fuel TV so you can see all that went down!
More Fuel GvR Footage!
by: Brink | Friday, December 1, 2006
Check out some footy from the GvR Bowl Contest on Fuel!
Skeck's Lat34 Bio
by: Brink | Friday, December 1, 2006
You guys and gals ever see this one? In case you haven't, just a little bio, some articles and some flix of Sheck on Lat34!
