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DEC 09: 2010 New Insulated Jackets.

After some time we finally going to update the site just in time for Christmas :). Here is the new “PUFFER” from the new insulated jacket series, The shell is made of 100% Nylon Taffeta, the lining is 100% thick polyester satinet fleece and the insulation is 100% Choncordia Polyester Fiberfill , side seam pockets and adjustable bungee cords on the hood and the bottom. Just click on the image to go to the store for more info :). Tampa AM was this last weekend and Giancarlo is writing a review at this moment so check later for the update ;).

JUL 12: Maloof Money Cup.

California Skate Parks and the Maloof Brothers made it happen once again, the world’s best street course, Vert set up and prizes were lay out and ready for a massive assault this past weekend, we had the regular crew attendig the event plus Giancarlo Zavalaga and Chino ZooYork that came to visit for this crazy weekend. This years Skatepark was design by Geoff Rowley and Colby Carter , the layout did not dissapoint anybody with the various spots made on the course in a very balanced mix between West and East Coast. The Brooklyn Banks, Pier 7 and other replicas made the street course a real battle ground.

On the second day we had an unexpected visit from Snoop Dogg that sang a song for the crowd , also Kobe Bryant showed up for a few minutes with 65 security guards around him :/. We had a great time and we think the $100,000 prize to the winner of this years cup was well deserve by Chris Cole that really throw down crazy tricks with a make it or die attitude, second place Tommy Sandoval and third place Nyjah Houston. On the Girls contest Leticia Bufoni was first taking home the $25,000, second Alexis Sablone and third Amy Caron.

The best trick contest sponsored by Tech Deck was insane and that money went to Adam Dyet with a kickflip tailslide backside on the big handrail, overall and amazing weekend and another opportunity to watch in person the progression of skateboarding and we can’t wait for the next years contest. Here are some pics and a video of the event.

JUN 22: Go Skateboarding Day.

By Gunther Estrada.

The international day of Skate a.k.a “Go Skateboarding day” was celebrated this past Sunday June the 21st, everyone took the streets and local parks to celebrate our passion and to pay tribute to our useless wooden toy.

The day of the global event we got a call telling us about the inauguration of the “Paul Rodriguez Skate Plaza” in the City of Pacoima north of Los Angeles. The new plaza was planning a BBQ and gathering for the Go Skateboarding Day and we knew this was going to be a fun time so we took our boards and roll up to north Los Angeles to get this exclusive footage we are bringing you from that afternoon of friends and hammers.

The Skate Plaza has a very diverse set up that goes from a pyramid to a flat gound area, ledges, benches, hand rails, stairs, mini hubbas etc…Two thumbs ups on the new battle ground.

JUN 20: CFL New Colors !!

New color ways for the CFL Tshirt coming next week, keep checking back also for new Logo shirts, hats, wallets and finally the new line of Jackets; In the meantime you can go to the store and get some boxers or some JESUS shirts, we know you like those :).

JUNE 19: “God Save the Label”

I got on my car after a long day of work and drove south to Carlsbad for the Black Label Premiere of “God Save the Label”; After a 45 minute drive on traffic I got to my final destination “The Hensley’s Bar” , The flying Elephant is the name of this Irish Dive bar located by the 405 FWY and owned by one of my fucking hero’s Mr. Matt Hensley!

I didnt have to drive to long to find a parking spot and I thought it might be because I got there like an hour before the movie, little did I know the place was already packed and due to a “California Department of bullshit” law, we werent able to enter the place until the people inside had left the joint.
The guys organizing the premier were forced to have 2 shows and I was one of the lucky ones to wait for the sloopy seconds. Anyways, I got in, got a beer and walk straight to the area were the movie was going to show, the room had some Black Label boards on the walls and on the screen as a manner of previews before the movie they were showing Animal Chin!! I got a chair and watched the movie that brought back all the memories still alive from the good old times.
After the “Animal Chin” preview the feature movie started and I noticed a couple of names right away Ben Skrzypek and Peter Raffin…really good stuff, also Shuriken Shanon and Vince del Valle were throwing down good tricks in this video but definitely Chris Troy had the heaviest hammers in it, overall a pretty good video.

Here are a couple pics from the event.

JUN 13: 11th Annual Transworld Skateboarding Awards.

By Gunther Estrada

We found ourselves once again driving North on the 405, on our way to the star covered streets of Hollywood for one of the biggest events of the year; the Transworld Skateboarding Awards!. Tom Contreras, Alvaro, Pepe and Jonnhy Pacheco all had the chance to get in as soon as the doors opened and went straight to the Lobby of the AVALON to get the pre-party started.

Tom Contreras introduced us to some friends from his old street days, Jeron Wilson, Kellen James, Jimmy Carlin…Etc. Finally the time to sit down came and my brother Hali went to the VIP room for extra pictures, then Bill Weiss took over the stage to kick off the 11th annual TWS awards.

Lance Mountain, Christian Hosoi and Tony Hawk after the Awards.

Overall a great event that brought together some of the biggest names in the industry. After the awards Bill Weiss annouced the Premiere of the TWS Video “Right foot forward”, that was greatly anticipated by everybody. The video had crazy technical tricks, great filming and editing work, along with the talented skateboarding abilities of all of the riders but specially Kellen James, Joey Brezinski and Matt Beach that brought back a little of the oldschool fun feeling.

We had a great time :) and can’t wait to do it again !!!