Anti-Hero Catalog

If you haven’t already spent some serious monitor time clicking through it, head over to DLX and check out the newly posted Anti-Hero catalog. Great stuff with killer content. And watch for new catalogs from Real, Krooked, Thunder and Spitfire to roll out this week.

Gatorade Builds Team, SIgns Chaz Ortiz

Looks like Gatorade is going to give Red Bull, Monster and Mountain Dew a run for their money. Gatorade announced today the addition of Chaz Ortiz to their action sports team. Rumor has it that Chaz has signed a multi year contract with a six figure salary, not bad for a 14 year old kid. Looks like Chaz won’t need to hit up his parents for allowance anymore.

With plans to sponsor skate events in 09 and add more riders to their team, it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot more from Gatorade in the future.

1,546 Kickflips in a Row?

If you think you have kickflips on lock, think again! Fourteen year old Zach Krai recently set a new kickflip world record. I wonder if Zach took a lunch break in between kickflips.

Quicksilver Puts Forbes High Ollie Event on Pause

Since Quiksilver pulled out of ASR they were not allowed to host their previously touted Reese Forbes High Ollie event to be run by the SPoT crew. Bummer. Click here for the details

Fight For a Good Cause

What a better way to fight for a charitable cause that to host a big celebrity fight, right?

Apparently, the Sheckler Foundation supports violence on the UFC level with its upcoming Down For Life event in Anahiem, CA next month. Who’s ready for blood, delirium, and swollen eyes without the satisfaction of actually skateboarding? We aren’t.

New Roster in 09 - Sheckler, Beasley and Allen

In news that has surprised by many including himself, Ryan Sheckler has been released from his commitments to represent Volcom. After several months on the flowgram, Theotis Beasley has been officially welcomed to the fully sponsored Nike SB roster. Andrew Allen has stepped up to the pro ranks on Anti- Hero, but not without a series of good old fashioned pep talks with his elder teammate Frank Gerwer.

Listen and look at the situation via the team’s new 2009 spring online catalog right here, right now.

Epic Indoor Skatepark Scheduled to Open 2-09

The small Sierra foothills town of Rocklin is soon to become the epicenter for Northern California’s premiere plaza style indoor skate park, which is set to open in late February. The Epic Indoor Skatepark, currently under construction by Team Pain measures in at over 36,000 square feet under one roof.

The press release that dropped on our desktops cites that the park will include features for all abilities with an above ground pool, a 65 foot long mini-ramp and a plaza type street area with handrails, concrete ledges, grass gaps, and skateable concrete art. This skate venue could be good for those wet winter days, but when the sun is shining will the die-hards roll up and pay to play? Only time will tell.

Louis Vuitton Skateboard

If you thought $3,000 dollars was way too much for a bag or purse, guess how much Louis Vuitton is asking for their limited edition skateboard? How about 8 G’s! We think it’s time for Louis Vuitton to concentrate on handbags and leave skateboarding alone.

Emerica's Braydon Szafranski Talks Shoes

Visit the Emerica site to watch a video with Braydon Szafranski talking about his new shoe. And not to spoil things but “they are like thick enough to jump down stairs…but at the same time they ain’t D3s”. Instant kick flips and holding down for the LV as well. View it all, including some skate footage, here.

Flip Team - Big Plans for 2009

The Flip team rocked 2008 with a summer jam packed with filming and traveling with the Zumiez Couch Tour, and closed up the calendar year with its Feast Southwest Tour. The crew’s highly anticipated video Extremely Sorry, is still in the works so sit tight it will be out sooner than you think. While you’re waiting for its release be sure to check out this TWSkateboarding exclusive clip featuring the skills of Flip’s young guns Luan De Oliveira, Curren Caples, David Gonzalez, and Louie Lopez.

Bob Kronbauer’s Mumble Mag - Mumble Blog

Bob Kronbauer’s Mumble Mag has evolved into Club Mumble, an online blog full of art, skateboarding, and street culture from the best in the business. Natas Kaupas, Thomas Campbell, Mike O’Meally, Sean Cliver and SkateDaily’s own Bryce Kanights are just a few out of the 100 contributors. If you’re into the art/skate scene you need to bookmark this site immediately.

Battle at The Berrics - Ladd and Bledsoe Face Off

The battles continue over at The Berrics with this week’s installment between PJ Ladd and Tyler Bledsoe. It was a heated game of skate that lasted over half an hour! Don’t miss this one, roll on over and check it out.