Motto: The Canary in the Crail Mine

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9/1/10

Daniel Castillo's Top 5 reasons to shoot with Reda, because there're easily Top 5 reasons not too.

You don't have to have a pack a day habit to enjoy Chocolate's new Matchbook Series.

Mini Top 5
Top 5 pro skaters Alex Olson met before he even started skating:
1. Scott Oster
2. Christian Hosoi
3. Tony Alva
4. Dave Hackett
5. My dad

Being surrounded by so many handsome men in his formative years, it's no wonder that Alex grew up to look like a young Eastwood. Thanks for the submission Eggs.

Q & A Section
From G B,
Q: Yo, Ty did you get the song for Jesus Fernandez part in Fully Flared from the movie Bottle Rocket?
A: Owen Wilson gave it to us when I filmed him blunt slide the rail for Yeah Right!—Ty Evans

Send your questions here

QUOTE:
"I'm losing my boyfriend."—Carnahan about EA

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8/31/10

The Best Use of the Biebel Soundboad Contest. We put the word out for some quality entries and Evan Rissi answered it. Big time. Biebel fields a call from a certain disgruntled celebrity. We like it so much we're sending you three of these boards, Evan! That means only five more to go. Read the post from 8/23 for the details. Limited to the continental U.S. Send your entries here.

Joe Brook's got hella cameras. Here's his Top 5.

Corey Adams and Alex Craig's "Machotaildrop" featuring our very own Rick McCrank is screening for free, today, in Downtown LA at 4:30. Click on the flier below for details.

Q & A Section
From Mike,
Q: Carroll, if you can get the rights, are you going to skate to Gaga in your Chocolate video part?
A: Even if we got the rights to Lil Miss Gaga, I don't think I'd get any footage that would be good enough to compliment her awesomeness.—Mike Carroll

Send your questions here

Today is our fearless leader's birthday. And no matter how many times he may have lit off a firework in your face, slapped the back of your neck really hard or caused physical harm to you in some other "accidental" way, you can't help but wish Rickk the very best every August 31st. I know I always do. Happy birthday bud!

QUOTE:
"It doesn't matter what happened before or after. It's called a moment."—Reda

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8/30/10

How thoughtful of Lakai to be departing on a trip and posting a nine minute web clip from their previous trip all on the same day? Getting Nordical tour is up now.

The Best Use of the Biebel Soundboad Contest. There are still eight of these singed Biebel boards to give away. Waiting for some more quality entries to do so. Come on people. Read the post from 8/23 for the details. Limited to the continental U.S. Send your entries here.

Q & A Section
From Andrew Chuchvara,
Q: Koston, I nerded out and got this free Skate Trivia iPhone app. I answered this question "H-Street" and they said it was wrong. It states 101 is the correct answer. Wasn't H-Street your frist board sponsor?

A: Well, you were absolutely correct. H-Street was my first board sponsor, 101 was my second. The fact is, that's a "Free" app and you know what they say, you get what you pay for and unfortunately that app is only going to be as correct as the dipshit who made it.—Eric Koston

Send your questions here

 

QUOTE:
"My life is rendering."—Roger Bagley

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8/26/10

The Best Use of the Biebel Soundboad Contest. Tom Swift couples the Biebel Soundboard with a Fat Joe beat. You got a board coming your way, Tom. Read the post from 8/23 for the details. Remember you could win one of these boards. Limited to the continental U.S. Send your entries here.

New Poll. Why aren't you landing shit?

Mini Top 5
Kelly Bird's Top 5 things you can count on from Carroll on tour*:
1. Everyone is in the lobby ready to go, run to his room to grab him and he's still in gym shorts doing a downward dog
2. Some kind of "lost the wallet" meltdown
3. Will himself into an injury that sidelines him for the rest of the trip
4. Kill a demo and complain afterwards
5. Several photos involving sunglasses, a scarf and a weird hat

*To catch any of this firsthand (and if you live in these locations) go here

QUOTES:
"It's Sunday, but plug me today anyways."—The Gav when asked if it was his birthday today

"Probably every time she has sex with her husband it's a write off."—Ben Colen

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8/26/10

Steelee Faltis calls the local Salon for a funny call and gets himself a signed board. Nine more to go. Read the post from 8/23 for the details. Remember you could win one of these boards. Limited to the continental U.S. Send your entries here.

New Fourstar ad. Guy's been blasting proper backside airs since childhood.

Mini Top 5
Daryl Angel's Top 5 Tilt Moders:
1. Chris Black
2. Matt Evs
3. Chris Patton
4. Jesse Erickson
5. Smoke Dat Wes

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8/25/10

Mini Top 5. Paul Zitzer gets to tell jokes about vert skaters because he's a vert skater. Kind of how Jerry Seinfeld gets to tell Jewish jokes or how Kramer gets to say the N-word...wait, that's not right.

Our latest Royal ad has Daryl Angel going over and down.

Brandon spends some quality time over at El D's on Biebel's World.

Don't forget to enter Biebel's Soundboard Contest. Read the post from 8/23 for the details. Remember you could win one of these boards. Limited to the continental U.S. Send your entries here.

Wonder if Carroll is up right now?

QUOTES:
"What happened to censorship?"—Chris Roberts

"That's when you know you're getting old, when you're asking for censorship."—Mikemo

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8/24/10

Hershel's Greatest Miss #32. It's been a longtime since Hersh graced us with a Miss (#31 was over two months ago), so it's only fitting that #32 be an homage to another infrequent poster. Step it up boys!

Today in Tap History, Aug. 24, 1975: VP of Girl and '94 SOTY, Michael Shawn Carroll was born in SF, Ca. Happy birthday Mike!

There's also a New Poll for the Birthday Boy. What are you going to get 'em?

Mini Top 5
Ako Jefferson's Top 5 reasons why Chomp on This 2 still hasn't come out:
1. Waiting on Kenny Fucking Powers' part
2. Ty's needs to quit fucking with Lakai dudes (congrats) and fuck wit real G's
3. Lee Dog is to busy hurting feelings on Twitter
4. Atiba rolled his ankle sticking his thumb thru a beer can (thanks Jerry)
5. I'm suffering from Call of Duty addiction (thanks Mo)

The Lakai Voltage Tour heads out this Sunday. Sixteen deep, it's gonna be a rager.

Biebel's Soundboard Contest. Read yesterday's post for the details. Remember you could win one of these boards. Limited to the continental U.S. Send your entries here.

Q & A Section
From Chris Costello,
Q: Yo Malto, give us the skinny on what exactly happened here?

A: That dude, the owner of the building we were skating at, fucking lost it. He pushed me and my friend, threw a sign at our car, and kicked the camera gear breaking a lens. So my friend Dillion stepped in and almost whooped his ass. We got the whole thing on film so I'm sure it'll be on the web or in a video soon.—Sean Malto

Send your questions here

QUOTES:
"That's what you do when you're hurt, you dance it off."—Mikemo

"Just got a random urge to stoke people out."—Staba

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8/23/10

Lakai's Skate and Create video entry "Lakairomania." Congratulations boys!

Girl's Woodies Series goes with the grain.

Biebel's Soundboard Contest! In conjunction with our friends at Biebelsworld.com we'd like you to come up with the best prank calls, animations of the existing prank calls, songs, remixes of songs, or anything that uses the sound bites from Biebel's World Soundboard. We'll pick ten winners with each winner getting one of these signed Biebel boards. Limited to the continental U.S. Send your entries here.

McCrank talks, well I don't know what, over Caught In the Crossife, because when you get to my level of jadedness and vanity, you just scan the interview for your name and move on. Bet it's a good read though.

An unsolicited photoshop submission goes a long way over here at The Tap. So it was with much delight when we opened Peter Cameron's email containing this Koston and Malto homage to a Wu classic.

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8/20/10

Lakai's Getting Nordical Teaser.

Caption Contest. We have a winner! Kind of reeks of an inside job, but so be it. Thrasher's own Mike Burnett takes the top spot. Just a reminder that anyone is eligible to win here at The Tap (except Hershel, of course). Thanks for playing everyone. And Burnett you'll be getting your prize in the mail. I think You're gonna learn nollie flips on this thing.

Coleman and company are busy putting the finishing touches of our latest La Brea Wall. Full reveal coming soon.

Thrasher does some ask Malto?

The Creators Project goes deep Lakai's Andy Mueller.

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8/19/10

Mini Top 5, or not, with Rick McCrank.

Here's how The Perfect Young Man does Caymen.

Q & A Section
From James H,
Q: Anyone going or ever been to Burning Man?
A: Nope. Been talked about. Totally down to loose my shit and run around in nothing but body paint. Carroll would probably have to shave down before we go.—Smyth

Send your questions here

QUOTE:
"I like the sun, it's pretty cool."—Rudy Johnson

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8/18/10

A Very Special Crail Couch with Alex Olson and his lil' bro.

Caption Contest. Blake Gilley (Ben's brother?) goes Jaws week. We're calling it next Friday. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here.

We here at The Tap are giving Stay Gold four out of four Ponyboys.

Q & A Section
From Peter Amerkhanian,
Q: Chris Roberts, did you get the jam in your new montage from the Entourage credits a few episodes back?
A: Dude, Entourage is my favorite show! My friend actually played me the song the day before it aired on the show. Vince and Drama are switching roles, Vince is going to become the has-been and Drama is going to blow up. You heard it here first!—Chris Roberts

Send your questions here

QUOTE:
"I had Dave Duncan's 40th birthday party in my hotel room. So pretty much anything could happen."—Ben Colen

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8/17/10

Mini Top 5. It's a shitty job, but Scuba's gotta do it.

Usually when we put out a request to one of our team guys to handle the Front Page Post they're crippled with the workload, anxiety, and fear. But somehow Chris Roberts continues to post on his on blog and make cool iPhone vid montages. You go Chris!

Caption Contest. Edwin Arcilla with a very timely entry. We're calling it next Friday. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here.

Frequent Girl Films collaborator, Squeak E Clean will be doing some trippy shit tomorrow night at the Standard Hotel NYC.

Q & A Section
From Casey Daisey,
Q: What kind of glasses does Scott Johnston wear? I'm a big fan of his optical selection and I'm looking for a new pair of bifocals.
A: These days I’m wearing some from Salt Optics. The pair that I ran for ever was by Matsuda, they were actually sunglasses that I switched out the lenses.—Scott Johnston

Send your questions here

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8/16/10

Chocolate One Offs #1 from Wallride #20.

Kenny cruises the streets on his Miller graphic.

Chris Roberts has put together something of a Hot Chocolate retrospective for this week's Front Page Posts. Here's Chris' part from said video.

Lakai's Skate and Create offering will be up on the TWS site in a week. Until then stare at this cover thumbnail and watch Gonz, Lem, and Busenitz.

Malto fires a line for the Trashmen.

Caption Contest. Erik Lehmann's gotta go back in time. We're calling it next Friday. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here.

QUOTE:
"Let the mystery hang over that one like a fart in an elevator."—Marc Johnson

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8/13/10

Shop Survey #13 Familia. Trippy, right?

Caption Contest. Sherm might be a blessed skater, but Michael Stoffel knows he can't pull Moses' best trick. We're calling it next Friday. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here.

New Poll. On this unlucky day, what skate superstitions do you pay heed to?

Q & A Section
From Dave,
Q: McCrank, what's going on with Machotaildrop? Looked pretty cool.
A: It's in the market for distribution, the guys that made it are doing screenings all over the world right now. I think there is a facebook page for it, just search Machotaildrop and check to see of there is a screening near you or request one.—McCrank

Send your questions here

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8/12/10

Girl's first round of One-Offs from Wallride #20 are now shipping.

Frames 8, 9, and 10 of MJ's new Chocolate ad are ridiculous.

Kenny got Chrome Balled.

Caption Contest. Not so much a caption, Ralph Lloyd-Davis makes a simple adjustment instead. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here.

Did you know that that is Hershel starring in the YouTube sensation, "Worlds [sic] Hardest Skateboarding Trick"? This predates his tenure here at Girl, otherwise we would have forced him to put a Crailtap logo at the end of it. That's a lot of hits, like a Mikemo a lot of hits, Hersh.

Wallride collector, Royce Steenerson, apparently dabbles in amateur nature photography as well. Always bring your board.

Q & A Section
From Jole Bricker,
Q: I saw in the Hidden Champion Lakai or Die book, A first look at the summer fall 2010 shoes. And some of them are pretty sweet. When do the new models come out?
A: The Summer/Fall line is in stores right now. Some of those shoes in Hidden Champion are Japan only SMU's, so you'd have to book a flight to get those.—Kelly Bird

Send your questions here

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8/11/10

Biebel's World is now live. This might be a game changer.

Lakai's Lakai Voltage Tour tours Europe this 2010. Looks like the whole gang is in. Should be of epic proportions.

Caption Contest. Another one for Genesis Giocada. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here.

It's been a while since we've posted a Street Pirate tat, but they have to still be going down. Koston found one...with an eye patch!

William Wong shows that these are still a hit too. Wonder if Kat Von D has done one yet?

New Poll. Who from the Crail Camp could have pulled off the African medallion back in the 80s?

Q & A Section
From Carlitos "Dirty",
Q: Mikemo, what was your parents reaction about dropping out of high school?
A: They cared for sure. This question should be sent to almost everyone on Girl. Only a couple of us graduated.—Mikemo

Send your questions here

Now that his remodel is done, expect a bountiful of ripping coverage from Carroll. Right, Mike?

QUOTE:
"Just ruling it without hurting peoples' feelings."—Staba

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8/10/10

Clip of the Day. After the NBA finals some of Ben Colen's co-workers decided to upgrade his office for the occasion. Since his true office is the mean streets, it wasn't until yesterday that Ben had actually, finally seen the thing. Here's how he reacted.

If you can't find your favorite Lakai Shoe at your local shop or preferred online retailer, now you have the option to shop direct with Lakai's Online Store.

Biebel, Snoop. Snoop, Biebel.

Mini Top 5
Alex Olson's Top 5 things about going to rave with Carroll last Saturday:
1. He's down to listen to that kind of music
2. Him telling me, "This is sick!" while watching Soulwax
3. Only time I'm down to get drunk with him
4. Seeing him watch 18-year-old girls dance in their underwear
5. The rave was called Hard Summer

Caption Contest. Art Weingartner calls on one of Andrew Allen's favorites for this nugget of comedy gold. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here.

Q & A Section
From Kevin King,
Q: This is more a statement than a question. Those new Girls Girls Girls boards are fuckin' genius! What else do you wanna shred than some fine ass girl? I guess if I had a question, it would be if the skaters got to pick what girl was on the board? Brian Anderson has a good eye if they did.
A: Actually Brian picked his right away, and it's one of my favorites! Not everyone picked theirs though. I don't think Malto even knows who Patti Smith is? Sean?—Hershel

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A round of applause for Smyth's takeover last week.

QUOTE:
"Can you blur my face or put some kind of youth filter on me."—Ben Colen

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8/9/10
Brought to you by Smyth

Caption Contest. Joel Forsyth got these fools trippin'. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here.

Mini Top 5
Jake Vogel’s* Top 5 Smyth memories:
1. Smyth was always down to dub the latest skate vids for the homies
2. When Think put him, Karl Watson, and Nick Lockman on the Missing Children board
3. He was always a picky eater and gave me whatever fixins he didn’t eat
4. When this thug he had beef with caught up to him at EMB, Smyth still fought even though he was out matched
5. Becoming TM at Girl and keeping me skating with a board every now and then

*If you’ve never heard of Jake Vogel that just means you’re under the age of 30 and never skated SF in the 90s. He’s an EMB original, who had a short skate career with Real and Planet Earth. Still shredding in SF, he sends me unsolicited Top 5s by text.

Mini Top 5
Jake Vogel’s regrets:
1. Not going on tour with Real
2. Some of my best skating that Meza filmed never came out
3. Not kicking Kelch out of my house sooner
4. Becoming a basehead
5. Quitting skating in 1994

Not doing a Real World review this season, but just to let you know, in The Sco, Ryan would be known as a dude with hoe emotions.

Q & A Section
From Smyth,
Q: Capping on your friends. Is this a lost pastime?
A: Capping on your friends is the most exercised past time in all of San Jose. There is nothing more exhilarating than pointing out the shortcomings of your loved ones.—Dave Ashley

Thanks, Dave. Not sure where these sensitive fools came from.

Send your questions here

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8/4/10
Brought to you by Smyth

Spike and Koston were in the park the other day. They should come by more often. We need more shenanigans like this.

Caption Contest. Alex Verney brought over the whole posse to check this one. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here

One of my early trips to LA happened on this day, August 4th, 1998. Flew straight into Keenan’s birthday party. It was a b-day for the books. Miss you, brother, today and always.

 

 

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8/3/10
Brought to you by Smyth

Snapped some flicks at the Girl & (RED) art show this weekend. If you weren’t there you blew it, but at least you can take a peek here.

Beastly Beauty T-Mo, skating like an American. Or a Brazilian if you consider the switch over the rainbow rail.

The Perfect Young Man has a lil write up here. Hear his vibe on contests and various other shit. You have to scroll down a bit.

 

Val Surf is giving away Girl gear Don’t sleep!

Caption Contest. Morten Westh sees an irie haze in the air. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here

Q & A Section
From Duncan
Q: Biebel, you got ups! What’s your vertical leap?
A: 40” – Brandon Biebel

Capping on your friends. Is this a lost pastime?

Send your questions here

 

 

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8/2/10

This week’s guest front-page poster isn’t a snitch or a bitch, Federico Vitetta. Feds is reporting live from the Lakai Getting Norical Tour currently in Sweden.

Speaking of guest posters, I Smyth will be holding down the Randoms this week while The Mez is kicking back, sipping Arnold Palmers at the family time-share in SJC.

Eldy shows you how to rip local, and broadcast it global.




Caption Contest. Joseph O’Neal has Jer Boogie and AO bout to get wet. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here

 

Etnies has a feature on Fourstar rider and all around awesome dude Tyler Bledsoe. Welcome to the pro ranks, T-Bone.

 

Staba reports two new members to UZI Crew, The Nepchaws

Help Christian’s dream of a mini in his loft come true. He will be shredding it from the hereafter. Rip in peace.

QUOTE:
“If I had 3 wishes, I’d wish I was a dope ass b-boy, I had an ill windmill, and Nas rapping skills.” – Gerwer

 

 

 

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7/30/10

First Try Guyday.

Be there or be square.

Our friends from a Band of Horses are having a contest with a trip to skate the Girl Skatepark for the grand prize. Shit, you might even meet Hershel.

Caption Contest. Elvis Segarich writes a little banter between the boys. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here.

Q & A Section
From Jack Wilson,
Q: Brian, what made you decide to do the X-Games this year after not doing one since 1999?
A: I didn't really have the "points" to be invited, but now that the circuit is being a bit saturated with big comps, the roster is dwindling, and I was invited again. I'm so happy. I tried, hard slept good, and am happy with my skating, and always good to be around my friends, and skate family. I had good time, thanks for asking. Sk8 on bro!—Brian Anderson

Send your questions here

You ever trip on how the internet is kind of boring on Fridays?

QUOTE:
"Last night I wished I was vegetarian."—Roger Bagley

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7/29/10

Andrew Allen on the Crail Couch.

This Saturday night, outside of being all right for fighting, is also the Girl and (RED) Art Show featuring Girl Wodden OGs by The Art Dump, photography by Lance Bangs, the premiere of Carroll's new (RED) Special Edition board, and much more.

Caption Contest. Mason Machado with Alex as K-Bakes and a very unfortunate Sherm. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here.

Dude Looks Like Dude. Ever wonder how Roberts would look as a Trekkie? Wonder no more. Submitted by Christof Mueller. Send yours here.

The Total Package gets interviewed over at Fuel.

If you'd like to support the artist behind Wednesdays with Winston you could go here and vote for the Tony Tave edit.

Carroll's still got it.

QUOTE:
"Yeah, dude I'm going camping."—Rudy on why he picked out only earth toned clothes from the warehouse

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7/28/10

Spike joined us for the Copenhagen leg of the Beauty and the Beast tour and sent us these photos for us to make a gallery out of.

If you should find yourself so fortunate to be in Vancouver, B.C., follow this handy guide of McCrank's Best...

Caption Contest. It was only a matter of time until we got a Double Rainbow entry, but Genesis Giocada was the first. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here.

And finally a somber message from warehouse Jordan, "Our dear friend and Hawaiian legend Kenny Brimer passed away 7/23/10 from Graft-versus-host disease. He was a 100% Skateboarder and inspiration to all. RIP in peace Kenny!"

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7/27/10

Clip of the Day. Chico gets his at the newly erected Stoner Park.

Chocolate's Color Line series is what's up.

Caption Contest. Lakan de Leon goes Star Wars remix. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here.

Our good friends Colin and Bucky filmed a commercial outback a few months ago featuring Vincent Alvarez, Austyn Gillette and other Tap friendlys.

Chico does hella fakie bigflips, and to manual too, over at The Berrics.

QUOTE:
"I'm not the best fine artist."—Hershel

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7/26/10

Wallride #20 is now live.

Lakai Clip of the Day. Marc, Biebel, and Guy got a place of their own.

Mini Top 5
The Gav's Top 5 deep-fried treats
1. Nothing like Fried Chicken. I don't eat much food cold, I'm more of a re-heater, but cold Fried chicken reminds me of the ole lake days with my family. Best cold food out there. Please note that salt is critical for this item
2. Jalapeno Poppers are smoking, no pun intended. Be cognizant of the amount you consume in one sitting. I did 14 from Jbox they other day and all hell broke loose hours later
3. Mozzarella Sticks. I have a 9-inch rule with these and good one's have a melted cheese pull of at least 9 inches from your index finger/thumb and your mouth. Anything less is bad product
4. Fried Shrimp. These little devils need to be breaded and fried in order to have a good sitting. Cocktail shrimp are good if you shave your legs but nothing like a cocktail tarter dip with some fried little gems from the bottom of the sea
5. Crunch Roll. Middle of America probably is not too familiar with this but it's sushi deep-fried. Probably one of the biggest oxymoron's in the world of cuisine but makes the most sense when it hits your lips

Caption Contest. No stranger to the Crail contest, Joel Forsyth sends Sherm and Alex over the falls. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here.

Cory with his way-homer part 4.

Carroll's got a wrist cast.

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7/23/10

Clip of the Day. Platform Skate Shop, located in beautiful Pomona, CA, came by for a skate night out back.

Lakai tat on the neck?! MCs down there?! Door knocker earrings?! This girl's got it bad for Carroll.

Photographers the world over are trying to bite Ben's shit. Thanks for the link Mark Carroll.

Caption Contest. Charles Harrington knows that a little bit of photoshop goes a long way. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here.

QUOTE:
"Has anyone had sex on the Crail Couch?""—A Hubba Girl

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7/22/10

Mini Top 5. Damn, another ankle roll for Devine Calloway, get well soon bud.

Girl's Girls Girls Girls series is our latest offering.

 

Caption Contest. Josh S. with an excellent entry. Read the post from 7/20 for details. Send your entries here.

Dude Looks Like Dude. Loyal tapper, Chris Godefroy, thinks Smyth looks like Kobe's biggest fan. Maybe because they're both a little hip-hop. Send yours here.

Cory Kennedy on I guess what they call a "way homer," because you only get it on your way home.

Q & A Section
From Matt Kime,
Q: Scott, do you think we'll ever see the Mad Circle videos released on DVD or are we stuck forever more in a pixilated nightmare, watching your parts on YouTube?
A: You would really need to find Justin Girard for that answer. I would have to say your stuck with the YouTube version. Sorry.—Scott Johnston

Send your questions here

QUOTE:
"I'm going to have an art show on Fairfax."—The Gav about his Hipstamatic photos

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7/21/10

Mini Top 5 with a ripping but reluctant Shane O'Neill.

Caption Contest. Getting a ton of entries for the caption contest (read yesterday's post for details). Make sure you photoshop the caption on to the photos. A lot of you are just typing the caption out. That ain't gonna cut it. We need some production here. Again, watch this for what we're looking for. Daniel Cruz has the first entry we deem fit to show you all. Send your entries here.

Dude Looks Like Dude. Some dude simply named Mike sent us this. Not sure if that's him or his bro but either way dude looks exactly like Jeron with a blonde wig. Oh, and Gav, this counts as a plug.

Q & A Section
From Tim,
Q: Anybody in the Crailcamp play the Words with Friends app?
A: I play that one all the time. It's super addictive. As far as the guys on the team go, Justin and Roberts were both on it for a minute but I guess they're over it now. Koston was killing me on there for a bit, and Rickk signed up but I don't think he ever actually played it. I think everyone over here is pretty much on to some new app I don't even know about yet. They're really on top of that shit over here.—Ben Colen

Send your questions here

Carroll just called me overly sensitive.

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7/20/10

Mini Top 5 with Chris Roberts and those pressure flips.

Caption Contest. It's been a while since we did our last caption contest. But we gotta banger of a photo from Ben There so here we go again. It's from our '06 Badass Meets Dumbass tour. Best caption gets this new Alex board plus some other shit. You can grab the photo below and send your entries here.

Channel 4 News knows that Malto is the perfect young man. You're welcome Kansas.

Q & A Section
From Philip Estrada,
Q: Was Ako or Atiba at Pitchfork Music Festival on Saturday seeing Raekwon? I thought I saw one of them in the VIP section. I'm sorry, I still have trouble telling them apart, but I think it could've been Ako. Either way, Wu-Tang forever.
A: It was me there. Raekwon was sick. I really liked Panda Bear, Dam Funk and Big Boi. Wish I could have seen Jesse Neuhaus. The way you can me and Atiba apart is he has a beer can stuck to his thumb and I'm out on golf courses hitting holes in one.—Ako

Send your questions here

QUOTE:
"I do have a four pack, just that lower pack where the beer gets stored is hard to get rid of."—Staba

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7/19/10

Girl/Chocolate and Product (RED) will be teaming up for an art show on July 31st.

Mini Top 5
Jaime Owens' Top 5 Skateboarder Magazine covers featuring Girl and Chocolate riders
1. Guy Mariano, July/Aug 2000
2. Gino Iannucci, Nov 2004
3. Alex and Steve Olson, Nov 2007
4. Guy Mariano, March 2007
5. Mike Carroll, whenever it happens*

*Koston and Gonz, June 2008

Dude Looks Like Dude. Andrew Chuchvara puts together a Heavy Metal Parking Lot Edition of Dude (and Dudette). Send yours here.

Q & A Section
From Sam,
Q: Cory Kennedy, how do you feel about having an "internet celeb" with the same name as you? Alex  Olson, have you ever partied with her?
A: I guess it's pretty cool. I hope Alex can introduce me to her!—Cory
A: Yes, she's not a very good drunk.—Alex

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QUOTE:
"I'm like Kenny Reed with a family."—Eric Koston about the amount of traveling he's being doing with his wife and daughter lately

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7/16/10

We'll be doing a web release for the next Beauty and the Beast video. Should be up in a few weeks. Until then, here's a tickle.

Dude Looks Like Dude. Jack Percival found a dead ringer for Atiba. Send yours here.

Q & A Section
From Chris Costello,
Q: Can I have Sam's job?
A: You ain't got the palate.—Sam Smyth

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7/15/10

Clip of the Day. It might not be the Europe Element Team, but it is our Team Manager in Europe, Sam Smyth getting his during practice at CPH.

Just in time for the blistering heat. The Chocolate Skater Pops series.

Dude Looks Like Dude. Not sure if this ran last time, but our man in the warehouse, Jordan, thought Gerwer resembled the bane of The Smurfs' existence. Send yours here.

Nerd beats Rickk in TWS' Skate Nerd.

Q & A Section
From Andrew Cunningham,
Q: I was wondering what those relaxing Buddhist style jams you guys seem to be playing in your tents during Beauty and the Beast 3. Heard them coming out of Gerwer and Hewitt's tents?
A: That's some Timothy Leary shit. DJ Chavez mix.—Peter Hewitt

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7/14/10

In a very "life imitating art" sort of way, MikeMo sent us this last night.

With a small but potent SF contingency in the building it was only right that we sent this up North for a rebuttal.

Dude Looks Like Dude. According to Øyvind K. Svendsen, Gainsbourg and Gerwer's peculiar proboscis look peculiarly similar. Send yours here.

Somewhat of a Guy retrospective over at the Chrome.

The Awful Truth lives one.

Q & A Section
From GB,
Q: Yo Sam, what happened to Maurice Key?
A: When FIT folded in 98, Mo explained to me that skateboarding was no longer a profitable venture for him. He's always been a levelheaded, mature man. He still lives in the Bay Area and is a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.—Sam Smyth

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QUOTE:
"Just plug me every now and then."—The Gav after being thanked for lunch

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7/13/10

Girl's Big Girl 7 series is now in shops.

Daniel's got tricks and he's got tips. Nollie 180 heels filmed by the homie John.

New Poll. What will happen if Alex Olson moves to New York?

Dude Looks Like Dude. Matt Gehl thinks his boy Jay D looks like a bulked up Kelly Hart, adding, "He even talks like Kelly." Send yours here.

Kelly Hart has been mentioned on The Tap two days in a row. Trippy.

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7/12/10

Clip of the Day. Beauty and the Beast 3 teaser 2.

Dude Looks Like Dude. Face Brown (that's what it says on the "From" line) eludes that Malto and Justin Long of  "I'm a Mac" fame have a similar look.

Mini Top 5
Chico's Top 5 favorite people to clown:
1. Kenny
2. Brenzinski
3. Carroll
4. Roberts
5. Kelly Hart

Yet, another photo example of someone in Lakai shoes getting attacked by wild beasts. Keep it safe out there kids.

Q & A Section
From Cedric,
Q: Just wondering who that is with the skills on the big half-pipe (in the green shirt)? I canny make them out! p.s. Rudy is the man!
A: That's Robbie Russo pre head-on collision with Rune.—Aaron

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7/9/10

Clip of the Day. Rickk's Beauty and the Beast 3 mpeg edit.

You can't buy international exposure like this. No bullshit.

Dude Looks Like Dude. Christof pairs up 60's teen idol Paul Anka and Omar Salazar for a match. Send yours here.

Q & A Section
From Cedric,
Q: Carroll, now that Beauty and The Beast 3 is over, witch one would you say was the best?
A: Take away having to go home early because of infected bee sting and getting laid up in a hospital for days on the 2nd one, and they were all the best.—Carroll

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7/8/10

The Fourstar site has been updated with its Fall 2010 apparel and new Photo Feature.

A quality chunk of the Lakai team will be touring Scandinavia towards the end of the month.

Dude Looks Like Dude. From Chip Grozdon, "I was watching that movie 'Adventureland' last week and I instantly thought 'This dude looks like Cory Kennedy!' The actor's name is Matt Bush." Well Chip, we agree. Send yours here.

Might as well...

Kenny decodes the modern day Sanskrit that is your text messages over at Berra and Eric's.

Skater Brian Dinonno with the A.skate foundation that brings skateboarding and autistic kids together are in the running for $25,000 grant and need your votes. Go here to help.

Q & A Section
From Paul Johnson,
Q: Does Mike Mo still listen to System Of A Down?
A: I never listened to them, but it definitely is one of those songs that always put a smile on my face cause it's so awesome!—Mikemo

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7/7/10

Dude Looks Like a Dude. Willie Loof offers this, "What Spike might look like when he's old, Carl Bennet (Swedish business man)."

Guess Whose Tent

Burndog gets to the bottom of the Cory's Merlin flip.

Slap just posted an article covering Kenny and Chico's recent trip to Nicaragua. Your guess is only as good as our's as to how much fried cheese Joe Brook ate.

Q & A Section
From Dan,
Q: Smyth shoes?! Lakai turning you pro, or what?
A: Lakai stopped making the Coda Hi with the padding. But they're my shit. So Scott Johnston made these up for me special. Start campaigning. Let's get 'em in the stores.—Smyth

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Carroll, I want a divorce.

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7/6/10

Mini Top 5 with Joey Brezinski and things that are so rad.

Today's Front Page Photo was provided by Alex Olson whose professional photography we would hate to take credit for. For more viewing go here.

Guess Whose Tent

Friend of The Tap, Amrit Jain shot some 7D camera tests with Vincent cruising around.

P Stone is already going Bru Ray on the Beast.

Lakai has posted some extras from their Am I Am video.

Go here for a chance to win a framed and signed print of Rudy and Guy.

Q & A Section
From Steelee,
Q: What' color t-shirt does MC reckon that is, that he's seemed to have settled on indefinitely?
A: I got 3 different shades of purpz in heavy rotation so I don't know which one you're talkin' about. Plus I don't no the names anyway. Hella purpz? Kinda purpz? Totally purpz?—Mike Carroll

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QUOTE:
"Any book about a girl with a bullring in her nose I'm into it."—Ben Colen

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7/5/10

This Beast Three Gallery has a couple of Carroll's iPhone photos in there, so you know it's exclusive.

Guess Whose Tent

You are severely missed my friend.

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7/2/10

We actually just arrived back from Beauty and the Beast 3, but because of a limited access to the internet, and an unlimited access to stoke, we're gonna continue to roll out some BATB3 content. Such as this gallery from Copenhagen.

Guess Whose Tent

Q & A Section
From Brian,
Q: This question is for Evan Hecox. Did you ever go to college for your art? How did you end up with Chocolate?
A: Yes, I did go to college. I grew up in Colorado and so I went to Colorado State University, which has a fairly good art program. I majored in art with a concentration in graphic design, but I really enjoyed my drawing, painting and printmaking classes the most. My first art and design job was working for a snowboard clothing company called Twist which was based in Boulder, Colorado and then it moved to San Francisco where I moved as well. My work started appearing in snowboard magazines which caught the eye of Andy Jenkins and Rick Howard at Girl and Chocolate and they asked me if I would be interested in doing some skateboard graphics. I grew up mostly just skateboarding and drawing, so it was a perfect fit for me.—Evan Hecox

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QUOTE:
"I can't stop staring at my tag."—Rudy after getting ups at the Roskilde festival

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7/1/10

Active's celebration of all things Girl continues with a 'Slice of Life' feature with our beloved Cory Kennedy.

 

 

 

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6/30/10

Here's our fist gallery from Beauty and the Beast 3, the Malmo days (that's pre Robbie Russo collision, post getting off the plane).




Guess Whose Tent.

Just tried to do a Mini Top 5 with my roommate for the night, Andrew Allen. Top 5 Movie Quotes of All Time. He failed miserably despite being a self proclaimed movie buff. Good to know though that it's just not our guys that you can't really rely on for a simple task.

QUOTE:
"See, your life is already changed just by reading it."-Rudy after showing someone a quote from his Famous Quotes App

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6/26/10

Clip of the Day. Now it's Justin's turn to session the NoHo park.

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6/25/10

Clip of the Day. Gerwer brings it up to speed from Beauty and the Beast 3.




New Poll. If push comes to shove whom from Beauty and the Beast are you sharing a tent with?

The Gav wanted me to let you all know that DVS will be live webcasting the CPH contest this Saturday and Sunday, but didn't bother providing a link or anything. Guess he's just thinking you'll figure it out.

QUOTE:
"Double Pitts to Presty."-Rickk commenting on P-Stone's musk

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6/24/10

Guess Whose Gash.




Go to Thrasher to see Pfanner Burn the Witch.

 

QUOTE:
"The sun's there and the moon's there. We're fucked."-Gerwer

 

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6/18/10

Happy birthday Brandon! If you'd like to celebrate the occasion we suggest purchasing the Biebel's World App. Sac-Ra-Men-Tooo!

Dude Looks Like Dude. Drew pairs up Mikemo and Gonzalo Higuain of Argentina soccer fame.

Tomorrow we do this.

Q & A Section
From Keegan Henry,
Q: Guy, I recently got three screws and a plate in my ankle from slamming (riding a Guy deck). What do you do when injuries take you away from skating? (I'm pretty bored not being able to skate).
A: Sorry to hear that Keegan. There's a couple routes you could go. You could get an xbox or PSP and play video games or you could make up some quality time with family or your girlfriend that skateboarding usually takes you away from. You just have to be careful of what I like to call the "mid injury crisis" where you start spending money on some weird and wild hobbies that when you get back on your board end up in your garage collecting dust. Most importantly, when the time is right stick to a hardcore rehab program. Get well soon.—Guy Mariano

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6/17/10

Mini Top 5. Active, in their celebration of all things Girl this month, put out the word for some Top 5 submission. Well, Andrew Wong heeded the call and is now going to get a year supply of Girl planks for his inquiry for Rickk's favorite Canadian 'boarders.

Mo Sweet Home Contest. If Konstantin Enste's clay bust of Mikemo doesn't warrant a place on Mo's mantle and an 8=D T-Shirt, then we don't know what does. Read the post from 6/14 for contest details and send your entries to here or to this address: 22500 S. Vermont, Torrance, Ca 90502.

Looks like we're bringing back Dude Looks Like Dude. Sean Moriarty finds a nearly age appropriate High Guy doppelganger. If you're so inclined send them here.

And while we're on some old shit, here's a new Guess Whose Tat (NOTE: It's a Bone Thugs reference).

Ollie champ, Danny Wainwright has opened up a Fourstar pop up store in conjunction with his own Fifty Fifty shop.

Q & A Section
From Brian,
Q: Am I the only one who is disgusted watching Smyth eat? Great teeth, but use your lips when you take a bite. And close your damn mouth when you chew!
A: Who are you fucking Martha Stuart? Should I say "pardon me" when I fart and wear deodorant and shit too?—Sam Smyth

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QUOTE:
"I wish I had one of those scram bracelets on my ankle that goes off when I eat pizza or drink beer. Thats what I need."—Brad Staba

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6/16/10

Feds put together an edit from Lakai's stop on the Zumiez Couch Tour in Salt Lake City.

Hersh's Miss #31. Finally one for his people!

Daryl Angel found a very Koston look a like at Auntie Anne's in New York. This one is so good we might have to bring back our Dude Looks Like a Dude. If you're so inclined send them here.

Q & A Section
From GB,
Q: Mark, is the shirt that the little man is wearing in Gummo, your Israel shirt from Video days?
A: Yes it is.—Mark Gonzales

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QUOTE:
"Drive all the way up to LA and sit there and have you ask me uncomfortable questions? Where do I sign up?"—Rob Welsh about doing a Crail Couch

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6/15/10

Mini Top 5. Sam Smyth's Top 5 ways to manage talent.

In between balance on two wheels, Chris Roberts was launched a blog.

Dirk is the first to offer a housewarming gift for Mo in our Mo Sweet Home Contest. For contest details read yesterday's post. Send you entries to here or to this address: 22500 S. Vermont, Torrance, Ca 90502.

Q & A Section
From Jack Wilson,
Q: Mikemo, what Prestige are you in Modern Warfare 2? Like 50th?
A: Haha I'm in the 5th prestige, but I've been playing Red Dead Redemption a lot. Such a good game.—Mikemo

From Jorge Alvrado,
Q: Chico, are you guys watching the World Cup? Who are you guys rooting for?
A: I'm rooting for either Brazil or Argentina.—Chico

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QUOTE:
"Tings run we, right now. Big time."—Ben Colen

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6/14/10

Mo Sweet Home Contest is on. Brought to you by us and Eight Equals D. As you may or may not know, Mikemo has left the nest and into his very own place. As is the case for any young bachelor, he needs to give it that homey feel. And that's where you come in. Send Mo a housewarming gift. Be it a painting, picture, a welcome video, or a piece of furniture. It's wide open. Send them in real life or as a digital file. Just make it custom to Mo. The best five get an 8=D T-shirt and the best of the best gets this Mo board. Send you entries to here or to this address: 22500 S. Vermont, Torrance, Ca 90502.

Wallride 19's last round of Chocolate one-offs is what's relevant.

This might be as close as we ever get to getting Rickk on the Couch.

Add this security guard to the annals of shitty security guards acting shitty on video.

Gino on the courts.

Q & A Section
From Fletcher,
Q: Hey Guy, I just recently stopped smoking weed, it's been about a month. I have noticed how much better my life is now that I have stopped; doing better in school, becoming a happier person, and actually skating better! I still have the urge everyday to smoke again, but then I start to think about how it will just hurt me and the people around me again, but even worse this time. What I want to know is if you had to deal with the same thing when you quit drinking and what not?
A: To be honest sometimes I'm hanging around people that are drinking, smoking and having fun and I get those same urges. I guess we have to play our tapes back in our head of our lives and how it affected us differently. I think the best thing to fight the urges is to surround yourself with some creative people that are doing productive things. Congratulations on your month. With more time the urges are fewer and farther between.—Guy Mariano

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6/11/10

Mini Top 5
Sam Smyth's Top 5 things about Andre Nickatina performing at Koston and BA's party:
1. Bad Shit opening
2. I made the set list, so yeah, he played my favs
3. "Smoke Dope and Rap" played 5 feet from my face
4. Weezy who? King Nicky, best rapper alive
5. Closest Carroll and I are going to get to having a Super Sweet 16

Clip of the Day. Joey Brezinski captures the Smooth Operator in video game form and in real life.

New Poll! It is wedding season after all.

Koston gets the Chrome treatment.

This drummer is insane, but still ain't got shit on Trixie

Hot off the heels of Utah, the Lakai team will be doing a demo Mikemo's home park, the Skatelab this Saturday.

And while we're speaking of forthcoming personal appearances less not us forget this one.

EA SKATE 3 Graphic Generator Contest. Face Brown is our final winner. Thanks for playing.

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6/10/10

Some Peninsula pride with today's Shop Survey, Atlas in San Mateo.

Mini Top 5
The top 5 things Tony Ferguson misses about riding around in the Girl Van
1. Eating pork rinds, pickled eggs and Tijuana Mama's in the back panel with Gavin
2. Losing all your per diem in the first 15 minutes gambling
3. Pissing in Gatorade bottles
4. Track snacks
5. Just hanging with a bunch of shirtless, sweaty buds

Ringer, is this what you're talking about? Well, at least it's out of the fridge.

Malto and Loy warm ups, courtesy of 8=D.

Val Surf has announced the winners of the Crailtap Free For All contest. You can watch the winners here.

Q & A Section
From Stephen,
Q: Mike Mo, when you switch backside flipped the 4 block did you yell Vince?
A: Haha, I yelled Feds!—Mikemo

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The Cheeks is here!

QUOTES:
"I'm buying into the lie that Sprite is better for you because it's clear."—The Gav

"You know what's funny? The Crail Couch song is starting to get to me."—Hershel

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6/9/10

Today at noon, PST, you can watch Lakai's stop on the Zumiez Couch Tour live by clicking the link below.

Fourstar and Nike are teaming up together for a pop up store this summer in Bristol with an opening party this Friday night at Fifty Fifty skateshop.

A late, way late, Mini Top 5 contest entry from Martin Pool. And you thought Roberts and Carroll were on some gay shit...

Kenny on the Reda. Is this the day things got interesting?

Fourstar and Lakai rider Nick Jensen, talks about art and skating, skating and art

Q & A Section
From Mike Deming,
Q: Smyth, I saw you at the Maloof giving some managerial advice to Frost right before his heat. What did you say?
A: I told him to skate that fucking grate. People were missing it and getting a zero score on that obstacle. Guess I should've told Nugget. Oops, I owe you 100K buddy.—Smyth

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6/8/10

Chris Roberts on a return visit to the Crail Couch.

Sometimes when your friends are far away the only thing that can connect you is a video chat. At least that's what Carroll and Biebel do to stay close and connected.

Seb at A Visual Sound got a cool Gino interview about the songs he's skated to.

Royal's Austyn Gillette fires a line for Thrasher.

EA SKATE 3 Graphic Generator Contest. Our most recent winner, David Newbrough, takes a dig at Mickey D's. Read the post from 5/19 for details. Send you entries here.

Q & A Section
From John Doe,
Q: Brad, what's your favorite way to consume devils lettuce?
A: Bong, pipe, blunt, spliff, volcano, behind a dairy mart in Ohio out of a pop can. So I guess everyway is my favorite. Just as long as Jah guides my path to gloriness with all his Jah powers while Bob Marley legend jams in the background, I'm fine. JK.—Brad Staba

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6/7/10

Clip of the Day. Kenny showed up to a spot with a local kids film session already in progress and hooked up the lil' homie Kiefer with a line, with Bagley in hot pursuit.

Girl's last round of One-Offs from Wallride 19 is on some ill shit.

Carroll doctors up a Mikemo graphic to his specifications.

Longtime friend of all things Girl, Lance Dawes is this week's Guest Front Page Poster. He be blogging too.

If you took the show "60 Minutes" shaved it down to "3 Minutes," replaced Mike Wallace with some dude from SBC Magazine and interviewed Sean Malto instead someone who got ripped off by Bernie Madoff, you'd have this:

Active is featuring Girl this month as their Spotlight Brand where they'll need your input for an Ask the Pros with Guy Mariano and a Crailtap Mini Top 5 Contest. So go on there and make it right. More Girl related content to coming to Active soon.

If you're in the Salt Lake City area this Wednesday as the Lakai guys (including Guy) will be making a Zumiez stop.

Q & A Section
From Min Maeweather,
Q: For Mikemo, forget Battle at the Berrics 3. Are you gonna make it to Beauty and the Beast 3!?
A: Nope I wasn't invited. Oh well.—Mikemo

From Andrew,
Q: For the Gav, I've cut back, but for a while I was a Ben & Jerry's junky for Chubby Hubby. What's your pint of choice? I would guess Phish Food
A: No question, toffee Heath Bar Crunch. I'm frightened that I might do two of these pints in one sitting. That won't be good.—Gav

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6/4/10

Beauty and the Beast 3. European Vacation. We're coming.

If you haven't been watching Trujillo and company in Thrasher's Felem series you're trippin'. They're already a week in!

TWS has posted a Vincent interview about his first trip to Europe.

EA SKATE 3 Graphic Generator Contest. Come on people! We have two more to give. Create your graphic and win a copy of EA SKATE 3. It ain't that hard.It's gotta be tight, though. Mason Machado, we're sending you one for that Smyth entry. Read the post from 5/19 for details. Send you entries here.

Q & A Section
From John Shumaker,
Q: Mikemo, people are probably expecting a lot from you for BATB 3. How are you feeling about that with your broken foot, and do you think you'll be back on track by the time your battle comes around? Best of luck
A: I will be on track by the time I have to play. I'll probably be rusty, but I'll still be back in time for it. —Mikemo

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QUOTES:
"I shouldn't have watched that 411 Chaos section before I skated. Got too fired up."—Staba about spraining his knee

"For BA, yeah, but not for the Internet."—Rickk about how infrequently he answers questions emailed to him

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6/3/10

Clip of the Day. Bagley bags a few ditch tricks with Kenny and Espinoza.

Shane O'Neill bangs it up over at The Berrics.

Q & A Section
From Adam Smith,
Q: Mike Mo, rumors on SLAP say you have a broken foot, can we still expect a full part for the chocolate video?
A: Yeah, I'll still have a full part. I'm just out for a couple months and have to get surgery. Thank God for the Finals right now. —Mikemo

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QUOTES:
"It's so easy to do a pint."—The Gav about Ben & Jerry's ice cream

"I don't want to hear skaters talk unless they're drunk."—Smyth

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6/2/10

Lakai has updated their site with their summer and fall product line as well as a new commercial with Cairo Foster and his happy feets.

Shop Survey. This time it's triple OG, Bill's Wheels.

Chocolate's Big Trouble Series is big and troublesome.

EA SKATE 3 Graphic Generator Contest. Our second winner is simply, Greg, from who knows where. Killer entry though Greg. Only three games left to give. Read the post from 5/19 for details. Send you entries here.

Q & A Section
From Bingo,
Q: Yesterday's Crail question reminded me to ask this. Could Chico clear up a shop argument and let us know what he actually says when he is sat at Venice at the end of his New World Order part?
A: Punani, that's how you get the Girls, that's how you get them Nicaraguan Style! —Chico

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QUOTE:
"Just got the new E-40 double album, I'm soaking up a lot of game."—Smyth

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6/1/10

Crail Couch with Band of Horses drummer Creighton Barrett.

Don't know tre flips? Let Mo teach you.

EA SKATE 3 Graphic Generator Contest. Our first winner, James Alby lets BP have it. Read the post from 5/19 for details. Send you entries here.

Today is your last day to get in your submission for ValSurf and Crailtap's Free For All contest

Spike, while in the UK, stumbles upon what Tony Ferg has really been up to as of late.

Q & A Section
From EY Pep,
Q: Chico, is that you yelling "Hundred Bucks!" after Kareem's last trick in New World Order?
A: No, it's Socrates Leal the filmer for World. —Chico

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Congrats Ben Colen and his wife Jennifer, aka Bennifer, on the birth of their baby girl Zoey early this morning.

QUOTE:
"All he needs now is Boston to win the championship and he's going to be on top of the world."—Rudy about Ben

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5/28/10

We'll be out of the office today, again, but we will be tweeting.

 

 

 

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5/27/10

We'll be out of the office today, so in lieu of a post follow our tweets. We'll be going off. And when we say "going off" we mean like three tweets.

Just realized that having to type the word "tweet" makes one feel pretty shitty.

 

 

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5/26/10

8=D'ing around #2.

From Tapper Andrei, "It seems like Sean Malto showed up in our local news and is increasing the pressure of the ban on skateboarding here, THANKS A LOT DUDE. Just kidding, thought it was pretty rad he showed up in our news."

Alex O has posted more of his Outbackwards photos on his photo site, or whatever the hell it is.

EA SKATE 3 Graphic Generator Contest. Mason Machado comes thru again with an ode to another Beauty and the Beast alum, Sam Smyth. Send your own Crailtap themed graphics here for a chance to win the new EA SKATE 3 game in the format of your choice. Read the post from 5/19 for details. Send you entries here.

Q & A Section
From Justin Worthing,
Q: Who is the smoking man in the Keenan short film in Mouse? What is he up to now and did his acting career continue?
A:

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QUOTE:
"I didn't have friends then."—Alex Olson about being 13

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5/25/10

Mini Top 5 with Vincent Alvarez and his stolen car.

They still look young, but man Mo and Malto were babies when they first got on the team.

EA SKATE 3 Graphic Generator Contest. Mason Machado comes thru with an ode to Beauty and the Beast filmer P-Stone and is now in the running to win the game. Read the post from 5/19 for details. Send you entries here.

Our very own Eric Anthony will be participating in an art show at Escapist in Kansas City. And remember, Escapist is where Sean Malto borrows griptape.

Q & A Section
From Mike,
Q: Whose finger is it on the Chocolate Hand Signs tee?
A: It's my hand on that series. I wanted to use the pro's hand, but nobody was around and deadline was looming. —Andy Mueller

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QUOTE:
"C'mon, lets laugh really hard together right now."—Alex Olson

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5/24/10

Clip of the Day. A recent visit to the Malibu gas station.

Today we had the privilege of watching the Lance Bangs directed and Spike Jonze executive produced The Lazarus Effect Film. Here's a gallery of the Torrance premiere.

New Poll. Both were equally as confusing, but only one can reign supreme.

Read yesterday's post to enter our new contest with EA's SKATE 3.

Q & A Section
From Cory,
Q: Yo, Biebel in yeah right was that slam-dunk for real or a Yeah Right moment?
A: There were no special effects needed on that one! —Biebel

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QUOTE:
"It's called Tetris, bro. You gotta be smarter than your fridge."—Biebel about putting a lot of food in a refrigerator

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5/21/10

Girl's Outbackwards Tour episode 3, Melbourne and Tasmania.

Here's an interview we did with Spike about his involvement in "The Lazarus Effect Film" by (RED). He talks a bit about Carroll, too.

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5/20/10

Girl's Outbackwards Tour episode three is going live tomorrow. Until then here's teaser #8.

Girl's Crailtap Mottos series are what's up.

Lakai x Band of Horse shoe are now available exclusively through Utility Board Shop.

They found him.

Read yesterday's post to enter our new contest with EA's SKATE 3.

Q & A Section
From Jonathan Tran,
Q: Smyth, what would be your death row meal?
A: I've actually given this a lot of thought. I think it's best to pick something hard to fuck up. Baby back ribs is an all time fav of mine, but can easily be the worst meal if done wrong. Maybe BBQ is just on my mind, but I'll go pulled pork sandwich, mac n cheese and corn on the cob. Booyow! Is it lunchtime? —Smyth

From Kevin Brown,
Q: Ty, what is your current filming board set-up?
A: Nothing! My ankle is fucked. —Ty

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QUOTE:
"I'll unplug the Ethernet cable for a week and we'll see what happens."—Hershel

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5/19/10

Fourstar Clothing proudly welcomes Shane O'Neill to the team.

New Contest. We're going to give away five copies of EA's SKATE 3 aka the video game with Mike Carroll in it aka steady diet of Flaming Hot Cheetos and warm Root Beer. To win one go to EA's Graphic Creator page and make your own graphic. Best five wins a copy of EA's SKATE 3 game and the best of those five wins something special from Mr. Carroll. Send them here.

Malto hits the road with his boys and some deep down body thirst.

Our sweet sweet friends at Supra Dist. in Canada have an MJ prize pack ripe for the picking.

Q & A Section
From Matthew,
Q: Ask Reda if he thinks he really woulda beat that joggers ass in Chomp On This? Dude was pretty big.
A: You never know, but you might as well be ready for when it comes. It 'aint about winning or loosing, just being in it and gettin out of it on your feet.—Reda

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QUOTE:
"Feels like I just hardflipped up El Toro."—Brad Staba

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5/18/10

Top 5 with Julien Stranger.

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5/17/10

We got him back! Hershel's Greatest Miss #30. Wilson!

This week's Guest Front Page Poster is that nappy heady dreadlock known as Jordyclot who works/spreads positive vibes in our warehouse. May he bring that same work ethic and irieness to your computer. He also won our Lunch Break Invitational back in '08.

Mini Top 5
Top 5 excuses Brian Anderson has given Brad Staba for not going skating
1. His friend's friend's dog wasn't feeling good so he had to make sure his friend was doing ok
2. He can't leave the house because he might have to take a shit
3. He has to do his taxes. Then I skate down the street and he's at the bar with the friends friend who's dog now feels better
4. He has to go to the grocery store that is about 32 feet away from his house
5. He doesn't feel like standing

Fuckin' jocks!

Q & A Section
From Andrew,
Q: What companies ever gave you free product Mikemo?
A: First company I got stuff from was Bones, and I got a couple pairs from Circa. I want a drink sponsor!—Mikemo

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Tomorrow we're gonna start giving away them video games that Carroll is in.


QUOTE:
"You can swivel the lens around so you can see your self on the screen. That's what sold me on it."—Brad Staba

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5/14/10

Clip of the Day. A return to an old South Bay favorite, the Beryl Banks. Featuring Justin Eldridge, Austyn Gillette, Rick Howard, Marc Johnson, and Eric Koston, but I bet a lot of you could have figured that out by just watching the clip.

Mini Top 5
Top 5 celebrities that Chris Roberts would like to throw a dart at
1. Dr. Oz
2. Justin Beiber
3. Carlos Mencia
4. Keanu Reeves
5. Heidi Montag, even more so post surgery

If Greco, Guy, Dyrdek, and Malto haven't brought this to you're attention already, The Berrics will be selling, in their Canteen tomorrow, Shane O'Neill's latest video part coinciding with his induction to the pro ranks. Way to go Shane!

Follow Jesus Fernandez for a day and watch him change a middle-aged man's opinion about waxed ledges.

If you got a question for Marc Johnson, and Lord knows we all do, Active has provided the forum for all your inquiries.

Q & A Section
From Shane,
Q: Alex, do you get laid more now that you have long hair?
A: I haven't gotten laid in 2010 yet so I'm going to say no.—Alex Olson

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QUOTE:
"I think I can do just about anything better than anybody. It just might take me a year."—Hershel

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5/13/10

Here's a teaser for our last leg of Girl's Outbackwards Tour, coming soon.

The Cheeks in his old stomping ground of SF for his latest Chocolate ad.

New Poll. What the frak Hersh? In his defense he does have this hanging in his office, so it's hard to be ever totally letdown by Hersh.

Carroll's panties are in a bunch since the Bratwurst crew got to see Lady Gaga live in Berlin, and not even watching Del perform "Boo Boo Heads" live at the Venice skatepark yesterday couldn't do anything to unbind them. Next time Mike!

The Ralph Malph of boarding, Giovanni Reda, is celebrating the release of his first photo book (published by OHWOW) tomorrow night at Subliminal Projects in Los Angeles. Twenty-one and up, please.

Q & A Section
From Fax,
Q: Rick McCrank, what kind of Polaroid cam did you use on the Badass Meets Dumbass tour? And who is Walter Rhum?
A: Rickk gave me a Polaroid 690 camera when we were in South Africa years ago. He thought it was broken but he just had bad film, HA. I think it was the latest version of the SX70 made in the nineties? I just used regular 600 series Polaroid film. Polaroid went out of business so everyone has a hard time finding film now. Walter Rhum is a ghost.—McCrank

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5/12/10

BA goes Powell magic over at the Double Rock.

Andre Genovesi has been riding for Royal for hecka long. Here he is featured in our latest ad going switch at a beefy bar move.

Lakai has posted a lost French Connection/Royal Family edit from 2005.

Our good friends at ValSurf spent another night at our park and put together an edit. Don't forget to enter the Free For All contest while you're there.

Q & A Section
From Felize Flameno,
Q: Sean Malto, what's your ethnicity?
A: I'm half Filipino from my dad and the other half is just your standard white from my mom.—Malto

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QUOTE:
"I wouldn't watch dog movies when I was a kid because I knew they were going to die at the end."—Eric Anthony

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5/10/10

Clip of the Day. Daniel Espinoza is not believing in himself, working hard, or getting smart.

Brian goes sans bones to Mike Smith grind on our latest Girl ad.

That Frostman has been posting updates from The Bratwurst Tour Ever over at The Berrics.

Q & A Section
From G.B.,
Q: Me and my buddies have been wondering how to pronounce Yaje's name. Is it like Gage with a Y-sound or what?
A: My whole life people have had trouble with my name I'm used to it by now, but it's really not that hard. It's pronounced Ya-jay.—Yaje Popson

From Jemuel B.,
Q: Did Koston ever get his wallet back when he was filming Yeah Right!?
A: You're goddamn right I gots my shit back! Don't fuck with Frostman or you'll get your face fucked.—Eric Koston

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5/7/10

Clip of the Day. If you're going to land a trick and you're going to have anyone scream for ya, have Marc scream for ya. That's what Koston and BA do.

Chocolate's second offering of one offs is shipping soon.

Q & A Section
From Kyle,
Q: Malto, my girlfriend wants me to move to Kansas City to be closer to her family. H ow is the weather there for skating in the winter or summer I guess too?
A: Winter is too cold and summers are usually too hot, but I still love living here. I don't know where your from but we have a good ass time in Kansas City!—Malto

From Devin,
Q: BA, I'm a rather large human like yourself and I keep breaking boards doing 3flips. Is there a trick to the trick.
A: Maybe you're landing with your feet too close? I don't know. Try and land bolts, or just wait till your board is old before you even try even one tre flip. But I hear you, man. I didn't do backside heelflips for years when I wasn't sponsored, cause that trick cost me hella money. Nah mean? It's like your tre flip costs 46.50 with grip.—Brian Anderson

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QUOTE:
"I got these prescription eye drops that have me tearing up like a Depeche Mode concert."—The Gav

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5/6/10

Far be it for us to promote another brand, but Rickk might just take first in this contest held by our friends over at Santa Cruz.

Thrasher recognizes that Malto had one Hell of a Year.

Cory too!

Girl alum, Robbie McKinley, goes behind the music over at Bob Shirt.

Reason #38C18PL4 why Alex didn't get his ad this month.

Q & A Section
From Alex,
Q: How did you guys get to skate DWP during the day in Fully Flared? Was there bribing involved?
A: On that day Brian Lotti had a permit for the First and Hope video. It's hit or miss on a random day. You'll have to whodini in there somehow. Good luck.—Rickk

From RJ Franklin,
Q: Ty, what is your favorite clip that you've ever filmed?
A: Kids faces in the beginning of Modus.—Ty

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QUOTE:
"Why can't you get a Capri Sun deal or some kind of juice box deal?"—The Gav to Rickk

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5/5/10

Clip of the Day. These Justin Eldridge "warm ups" would have been near enders back in '97.

By the way, turns out Justin didn't make it out to Germany for Der Bratwurst Tour Ever. Something about having to hang out at the beach instead.

Lakai has some more Daniel Espinoza out on the raw streets.

New Poll. How do you plan on celebrating Cinco de Mayo?

Chico with Reda.

More Chico here, you just scroll down past the guy with pierced chin. That ain't Cheeks.

If you haven't taken the time to check out Video Days yet, which is hard to imagine, Chris Aylen has a convincing and well-written review (that's what you say when something on the next is so long you haven't read it yet).

A true classic over at Thrasher's Classics…unh!

Q & A Section
From Darrin,
Q: To BA, what really happened here?
A: Oh, well Geoff had had some drinks. And was just in the mood to fuck with the Phelper. He said something like "Fuck you old man" and they threw drinks in each other's faces. Jake egged him on. It was fun.—Brian Anderson

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QUOTES:
"I'm at Blockbuster waiting in line to get Cheech and Chong's autograph."—Vincent Alvarez

"The internet children are doing it."—Colen

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5/4/10

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays with Reda as this week's, and next's, Guest Front Page Poster. All images will be from Demigods & Cosmic Children his soon to be released book.

Mini Top 5 with Cory Kennedy concerning his big move to California.

Today the boys depart for Der Bratwurst Tour Ever and Justin Eldridge has been added to the squad.

Tapper Jeremy Cannon leaves no scuffmarks on this La Brea Wall-ride

Shane O'Neill goes 360 pop over at Berska and Frostman's.

Q & A Section
From Jack Wilson,
Q: Biebel, who was the guy on the Outbackwards Tour Ep. 2 video who was wearing a blue yellow and white shirt and could barely stay up on a board?
A: I have no idea. Just some local Australian dude that was completely shit hammered off of something.—Biebel

From Jared,
Q: Rudy, you and Guy killed it at your son's birthday party. Has the thought crossed your mind to come out of retirement and film for a split part with Guy for the Chocolate video? Or even just a few tricks?
A: No not really. I'm just having fun on the board again just as I was when I first started skating not thinking about ever being pro or sponsored that sort of thing. Then the whole pro deal just happened. If I'm around skating with the guys and I happen to get some tricks on video then cool. If not, well, just like the saying goes, been there done that. It's all good.—Rudy

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QUOTE:
"He's like bad breath, he never goes away."—Chris Casey's dad about Mickey Rourke

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4/30/10

Clip of the Day. Cory Kennedy goes convex. And that's not J. Mascis...I don't think.

Fourstar gets some Awful Truth styled coverage in The South Bay's premiere print publication, The Daily Breeze.

From Tapper Traivs Knapp, "You guys could be on to something. Fuck an iPad, I want a wallPad."

Dear dear friends of The Tap, FTC and Lee Smith, have teamed forces and opened up a Barcelona location for the esteemed skate shop. Lee, does this mean you've finally cleared up your tab from FTC's famed black binder? That's a lot of Menace boards if you did.

Q & A Section
From John Blume,
Q: Sean Malto, what exactly did you say to that girl to get her to make out with you in the Outbackwards Tour Ep. 2?
A: Everyone was yelling at me to talk to her so I went out and this is how it went:
Me: Hey is this your boyfriend?
Her: No, he's my brother.
Me: Well, hey we're about to leave town so I was just seeing if I could get a kiss before we left.
Her: Ok.
Don't ask me how that worked, but for some reason it did.—Malto

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4/29/10

Mini Top 5. Koston demonstrates the difficulties every pro skater deals with when it comes Blue Steal time. Happy Birthday Koston!

There isn't too many other handboarders to compare this too but this dude is pretty stylish. Maybe it's the super tight jeans.

Chrome Ball goes Max greatest hits.

If you missed Girl's Outbackwards Tour episode 2 yesterday, check it out today.

Q & A Section
From Danny Hamilton,
Q: Did Andrew Reynolds really used to be on Fourstar?



A: He did briefly, but left to start another clothing company.—Aaron

From Thomas,
Q: Chris Roberts, how's Garvy aka Grampa doing?
A: Garvy is doing great, he needs a proper haircut though. His dreads are multiplying daily. No matter how many baths he takes they just won't go away.—Chris Roberts

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4/28/10

Girl's Outbackwards Tour episode 2.

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4/27/10

Part two of Girl's Outbackwards Tour will be going up tomorrow, until then, share a Tim Tam with Sean.

Cadillac grill in the new Chocolate Series.

Mini Top 5 Contest Winner! It was a tough call but we went with the technical on board prowess of Patrick O'Rourke's mannies without a manny pad. Congrats Pat. Have fun shopping in the Crail Shop.

Runner up goes to the guy who set it off with this, Jake Alexander, and his Tony Hawk, the game not the skater, moves. Seems that the San Raf park has turned out to be quite The Mini Top 5 factory. Keep 'em coming boys, contest or not. We'll send you something nice, Jason.

Jaime Owens posted some footage on the Skateboarder Mag site that he filmed back in 2002 of Mark Gonzales cruising the course at ASR.

Our friends at Supra are giving away a Chris Roberts/Chocolate prize pack. That's Supra Dist, not Supra Shoes, but if Muska, Greco and company want to hook it up too, that's cool with us.

Q & A Section
From Bruno,
Q: Hey Mikemo, do you remember what did you drink when you blacked out on your 20th bday?
A: Well, lots of everything. Started off with some Vodka shots, vodka Redbulls, Jager shots, then some beers, then some stuff called Ouzo. Then I don't remember this at all. But I heard I did a beer bong mixed with Tequila. That pretty much blacked me out. Then my memory started coming back when I was out front of my friend's house laying in the gutter throwing up. Came back, and did strobe light dance party till 6 am. I did a come back!—Mikemo

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Can't believe Ride the Lighting is in last place.

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4/26/10

Rudy's son Diego had a birthday party in the Girl park where Rickk flipped cam some Guy and Rudy doubles.

Mini Top 5 Contest. Mike Munzenrider riffs on a Steve Saiz creation. We'll announce the winner tomorrow. Send your entries here. Read the post from 4/9 for more details.

New Poll. Lets finally sort this out, for realz.

There will be a premiere in Chico's native country of Nicaragua for "Give Me My Money Chico" this Wednesday. If this doesn't warrant an official Chico Brenes Holliday in your home country than nothing will Cheeks.

Q & A Section
From Andrew,
Q: Malto, did you wash your hair for your shoe release party?
A: No I didn't wash it, but my mom cut it a few days before. I think I get asked more questions about my hair then skating these days.—Malto

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QUOTE:
"I didn't realize it, but I was upside down on the Cheez-Its for a while."—Smyth about his vending machine business

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4/23/10

Clip of the Day. The other day Brian and Tony came down and skated the park with Mike and Rickk.

Not exactly an RDS-style security beat down, but this was how Spike and his crew handled their shit back in '89.

Mike Mo breaks a new world record.

Mini Top 5 Contest. Camden Moriarty with five convincing reasons to skate NYC. Will call it Tuesday. Keep 'em coming! Send your entries here. Read the post from 4/9 for more details.

Tony Ferg goes deep on Chrome Ball.

Check at Alex Olson's photos at Noretrospective.com. But you're so retro Alex.

Q & A Section
From Digby,
Q: In Super Champion Funzone, why was Brian skating at the demo by himself before any of the other guys showed up? Was he just super-organized and made his own way there, or did he want to show up early and get a feel for the park?
A: I knew that the one van that was going street skating was gonna take longer and possibly be late. So I went in another van straight to the demo. After waiting for the guys an hour or so I couldn't take it and started to skate by myself. Nice folks there. It started to rain before the rest of the team arrived. Let's do this again soon Japan! It's been a while.—Brian Anderson

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4/22/10

Tony Trujillo is on the Crail Couch.

Mini Top 5 Contest. Ryan Delmar with the Top 5 Things About Working at a Skate Shop. Hats off to all that do. Because of the volume of entries we're going to carry this one over to next week. Keep 'em coming! Send your entries here. Read the post from 4/9 for more details.

Alden and T-Mo found this certificate of one of Carroll's recent achievements.

Life if full of difficult obstacles, and it certainly doesn't help when you throw flip flops into the mix

Spike, Gonz, Ty, Hunt, Lance and others talk vids on O'Dell's An Evening of Skate Videos. Mark's right Lance. You were right in there.

Happy birthday Jesus Fernandez!

Q & A Section
From Matt Kime,
Q: Out of everyone, who swears the most and has the office ever set up a swear box?
A: Surprisingly, I would have to say myself. Jason Callaway has stepped up his game, called someone a "dirty fucking snake" but I'm pretty bad.—The Ringer

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QUOTE:
"I don't skate. I film."—MJ

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4/21/10

A mixed bag of Girl and Chocolate's finest is headed to Germany for Der Brat Wurst Tour Ever.

Mini Top 5 Contest. Hali Estrada brings JC into the mix. Because of the volume of entries we're going to carry this one over to next week. Keep 'em coming! Send your entries here. Read the post from 4/9 for more details.

Girl's Sweet Shop Series at the sweetest shops. Man, that was cheap.

Lakai and Band of Horses have teamed up with a limited edition Guy Mariano shoe to commemorate their upcoming "Infinite Arms" album release.

Our man, Roger Bagley put together a video of Skateboarder Magazine's Make-A-Wish event that took place at Hollenback skate plaza this past weekend.

 If I could harness all the liquids from the cups and bottles that Carroll and Rickk leave in my office I could fill up Koston's pool.

Q & A Section
From Michael Pangelina,
Q: Smyth, I'm a big fan of the sandwich eating under the credits clips. After that quote about food porn, I'm curious what your favorite food-based show is. Personally I'm a big No Reservations fan.
A: I actually have no idea what the names of any of those shows are. It's just Food Channel. Most likely something grubbin' on.—Smyth

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QUOTES:
"He's got a rad body."—Rudy about Biebel

"I look back at the chicks that I thought were hot in high school and they kind of weren't."—Smyth

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4/20/10

Mini Top 5 Contest. Matt Ballard comes thru with a randy dandy. Because of the volume of entries we're going to carry this one over to next week. Keep 'em coming! Send your entries here. Read the post from 4/9 for more details.

Mini Top 5
Top 5 ways Brad Staba is celebrating 4/20
1. Rolled a joint last night and set it on my nightstand so I can wake up and before I even open my eyes I reach for the joint, light it, and smoke it. Then I lay there till the buzz kicks in and finally open my eyes so there's not one moment in the day that I see things from the eyes of a person not stoned
2. Little Caesar's hot and ready
3. I'm going to buy a 2-liter of soda, dump out all the soda in the gutter, fill up a 5 gallon bucket, cut the bottom off the 2 liter and insert a bowl in the cap and take the milkiest gravity bong hit in the back of my '03 Toyota Tacoma
4. Going to roll by the cannabis club for a rice kreeper treat
5. Listen to Bob Marley's Legend...sike!
6. Go to the mall and buy Nyjah's new pro model

Mo's KC black out clip over at the D.

Spike comes close to rivaling the Fully Flared intro for putting the talent in harms way with his latest music video for LCD Soundsystem.

Koston was a major Gangstar fan in his One-O-One days, shit, probably still is. Rest in Peace Guru.

Congratulations to all the irie parents out there inducing labor today. Just go easy on those first names.

Q & A Section
From Andy Ferguson,
Q: Carroll or BA, is it weird to watch yourself skate? Do you get weirded out when you see your own footage?
A: Yes it's very weird. It's like hearing your own voice. But why are you only asking me and Brian? Are we weird looking on a board?—Mike Caroll

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The Cheeks is here!

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4/19/10

Lakai's Am I Am, featuring Vincent Alvarez, Daniel Espinoza, Raven Tershay, and Riley Hawk is up. No contest runs needed.

Who would have known that a guy who had a two trick line in the friend's section of Welcome to Hell would one day land the career role of a lifetime, some 10 plus years later, as this week's Guest Front Page Poster. It's been a long journey, but you finally made it Chris Roberts.

Mini Top 5 Contest. Ricky Lind pushes the red button and Jeremy McNamara grabs the nose with his trailing hand five times in today's entry. We'll call a winner, who'll get 5 items from the Crail Shop, this week. Send your entries here. Read the post from 4/9 for more details.

Tapper Cole Wilson goes off his Crail Complete.

Thought we had it covered here, but with 200 plus comments I guess there're still plenty of questions to ask Malto.

Q & A Section
From Joshua Hawkins,
Q: I was writing an inquisition as to what size of shred plank does ol' Cory Kennedy ride to perform all those crazy, ass flip nasty tricks? I remember reading something about him always rocking MC decks, but just curious for a legitimate answer!
A: I usually ride an Alex Olson board 7 3/4s.—Cory Kennedy

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QUOTE:
"Watching this while you eat lunch is like watching porn when you're having sex."—Smyth about food shows

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4/16/10

Mini Top 5 Contest. J. Higgins and Marc Gordon get blunted. We'll call a winner, who'll get 5 items from the Crail Shop, early next week. Send your entries here. Read the post from 4/9 for more details.

Guess Whose Tat?

Tapper Sina sent us this response to yesterday's Quote, "Youtube video of a guy who might hate birds more than Sam."

Q & A Section
From Corey Harper,
Q: Does Eric Koston really need marijuana for medical purposes? Because that's what it says on wikipedia. I know bad source but can someone help me out?
A: I'm gonna give a few bits of advice:
1. Always get your facts from a credible and reliable source.
2. If you believe what's written in Wikipedia, you're a fuckin' retard.
3. Don't do drugs.—Eric Koston

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QUOTE:
"I'm multidimensional, dude."—Chris Roberts

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4/15/10

Mic's Top 5 SF skaters.

Mini Top 5 Contest's latest entry Andy Sermos Top Five High Fives by Matt Martin harkens back to an old Justin 5. We'll call a winner, who'll get 5 items from the Crail Shop, early next week. Send your entries here. Read the post from 4/9 for more details.

New Crail Poll! Pay your taxes, kids.

TNT is on the books with his first official Fourstar ad.

BA beautifully wraps up in episode 5 of Epicly Later'd.

Skateboarder Magazine has organized a Make-A-Wish advent right here in LA this Saturday at the Hollenback Skatepark. Girl dudes among others will be in attendance.

I consider myself to be a pretty open person, but I think I would hate this guy without even meeting him and just on the way he looks.

Q & A Section
From Andrew,
Q: Beebs, who are the top 5 basketball players on Girl or Lakai?
A: Rick Howard, Eric Koston, Mikemo Capaldi, Jeron Wilson and Brian Anderson.—Brandon Biebel

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QUOTE:
"You know what really annoys me lately? Birds. They're always chirping and shit. Drives me crazy."—Smyth

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4/14/10

Mini Top 5 Contest. Nick Genova and Patrick O'rourke with the Top 5 flatground manuals. I tried this same idea with Daewon. We'll call a winner early next week. Send your entries here. Read the post from 4/9 for more details.

Justin's latest Chocolate ad.

EMB4ever has a Chico retrospective on their blog. Fun Fact: They used to call him Mental Mex, back then even though he's not even Mexican.

ESPN catches up with Malto on his home turf.

Q & A Section
From Fill,
Q: Staba, don't you make electronic music? Is there somewhere we can hear it?
A: As a matter a fact I do like power tools. I own a lot. Been really into this Makita gas powered concrete saw. Hooks up to your hose to control the dust. Also pretty stoked on this joist hanging nailer from Bostich. Reminds me of this one time when I was 11 and got stabbed in the head with a fork in downtown Cleveland. Hopefully I answered your question.—Staba

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Some Firefox users have been complaining that are videos are crashing, until we fix it either try Safari or go to our Youtube page. We only have the latest equipment here so I don't know what the problem is.

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4/13/10

Better not let Spike get you to "T" Mikemo.

Gamble effects or not Spike ain't doing this one from Mikemo's latest Girl ad.

Today's Mini Top 5 Contest is another slightly older skater doing more slightly ridiculous boarding. Good job guys. We'll call a winner early next week. Send your entries here. Read the post from 4/9 for more details.

Spike sent in a link to student filmmaker Justin Lain's mini doc on skating in a post Katrina New Orleans.

Q & A Section
From Ben,
Q: I really like the fabric on the Crail Couch, where did you get the couch from?
A: I bought it at a furniture store in Costa Mesa that would restore old pieces. I gave it to Rickk after Emmet Jenkins spilled his juice on it.—Megan

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QUOTE:
"I haven't seen a human put his ass on another person for a long time. It was pretty gnarly."—Rudy

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4/12/10

Girl's Outbackwards Tour teaser #5. Episode two coming soon. Watch episode one here.

This week's Guest Front Page Poster is Chocolate flow rider Yaje Popson. He be bloggin' too.

Mini Top 5 Contest. Jake Pratte films his friend Andy and his "tricks that aren't tricks." Congrats Jake and Andy you guys are now in the running. Send your entries here. Read the post from 4/9 for more details.

The Lakai App is now available, and free!

Worst/Best/Worst again.

Q & A Section
From Veronika ,
Q: I've always wondered, did Guy select the music for his part in Mouse? If not, who did? It's a great song. I would love to know the story behind how it was chosen.
A: I was staying with Keenan Milton a lot one summer. He was sharing a place with Eric Dunkin aka Dr Dunks, one part of the Rub n Tug duo. He was working at Xlarge and was just starting to DJ. I ask him to put a couple songs on a CD that would be good to skate to. I liked that one because it was a instrumental in a Biggie Small song.—Guy Mariano

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QUOTE:
"Going for a male model figure these days. Tim Tams aren't in the forecast."—Staba

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4/9/10

Our good pal Keith Hufnagel huffs and puffs thru a Crail Couch sesh.

Mini Top 5. Atiba picks five dudes he'd like to shoot.

We've had a heavy Top 5 week here at The Tap and we'd like you to get in on the fun (i.e. do the work for us). Thus the Mini Top 5 Contest! Make your own Top 5 just like these guys did. Could be about anything. Make 'em tight! Best one wins 5 items from our newly updated Crail Shop. Post them to YouTube or Vimeo and send us the link here.

Ray Ray remembers some clips. Featuring Guy, Malto, Biebel, Ellington and Cairo.

O'Meally has some street riding with Caroll and friends.

Richard Mudler's Heel Bruise is hosting an art show tonight featuring the work of Lance Mountain.

Q & A Section
From Daniel Wheatley,
Q: Busenitz, what kind of stone is your portable bench made out of, and how much did it cost? I'm tryin' to hook up a local ledge spot and am sick of the DIY ledges with angle iron.
A: The bench is made out of a plywood frame with 3/8 thick granite tile glued on it. The granite cost me 9 dollars per square foot. Don't get marble because it's too soft and it will stick when you try to grind it. I've used basalt before and it works good too and is cheaper than granite. Since this is all natural stone it's never exactly the same. Buy a sample tile and see how it grinds before you buy the rest of it. When you're done building the ledge get a stone file and round the edge to help break it in and keep it from chipping. Good luck.—Dennis Busenitz

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QUOTE:
"I Tweet locally, not globally."—Hershel

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4/8/10

(If you're having troubles viewing our videos in Firefox try Safari until we get it fixed, thanks.)

Mini Top 5. Now Mic give his side of the story of being in shotgun while The Gonz is behind the wheel.

BA part four of a five parter over at VBS.

Trujillo gives the new ish a first look. He can't condone it.

Koen from Holland sent this clip of his bud John Koetzier going buck on The Crail Board.

Gav here's that plug you wanted for that DVS contest, now bring over that box of frozen burritos!

Q & A Section
From Chuch from Michigan,
Q: How do you guys keep track of all the quotes? Memory, iPhone/Blackberry, pen and paper? Just curious. Rudy's are always epic.
A: People text them or leaving a voice message of what I just heard on my work number works too. But the all time favorite is when in need of a daily quote just calling Rudy into my office and simply asking him what he's tripping on lately and typing the first thing that comes out of his mouth. Works every time.—Aaron

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QUOTES:
"I've been around a lot of pregnant women."—Eric Anthony

"He gave me the biggest high five with a giant bag of weed and said 'I'm gonna give you a shoe baby.'"—Brian Anderson

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4/7/10

(If you're having troubles viewing our videos in Firefox try Safari until we get it fixed, thanks.)

Mini Top 5. Mark Gonzales' Top 5 things about having Mic-E Reyes in shotgun. We get Mic's side of the story tomorrow.

From McCrank, "Look what I saw in the bathroom of a nice restaurant in the Upper Westside of NY!"

You couldn't write this stuff...well, maybe you could.

Q & A Section
From Wetboyz,
Q: How tall is Brian Anderson? He looks huge!
A: I am 6 foot 3. Size 13 shoe and I ride an 8 1/2 or 9 board. Yeah, being tall is different. It sucks jumping down anything over 12 or 14 stairs. I can see good at shows. But I hate shows usually. Not into that apple/Prius, feel good music. Some soft girls voice. Music sucks right now. Wu Tang!—Brian Anderson

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QUOTE:
"I just hope that middle America is going to like it."—Donny Miller

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4/6/10

Clip of the Day. Daniel Espinoza vs. The Sprinkler.

Tapper David sent us an email with the subject line, "Malto's side gig?"

Just found out that Smyth has a Clapper set on his fan in his office. So team riders, if you're ever in his office and you're feeling the heat you know what to do.

Oh, if you're going to skate flat in our parking lot don't mind the numerous Prius models or the Seven Series, but keep the stray flips away from the M5. Thanks!

Q & A Section
From Tnyabdl,
Q: What is Cardiel's gear ratio on his bike?
A: 49 18.—John Cardiel

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QUOTE:
"There's something about being the only white person in a restaurant that I really love."—Hershel

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4/5/10

Mini Top 5. Mic's Top 5 ex Deluxe riders he misses the most.

Girl's second round of One-Offs are shipping to a one-off shop near you.

They've picked a winner for the Girl x Chocolate x Photo Contest over at Thrasher. And the girl wearing only an apron and underwear didn't win?

Much like the above contest, our Chocolate mural near Melrose seemed to cause a bit of confusion.

Q & A Section
From Julie,
Q: Lu, where'd you get your leopard print cardigan in your Crail Couch video?
A: I don't remember, I've had it for too long. Time for a new one.—Lu

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If you didn't have the chance to pick up a Wild Things board a school near Los Angeles is auctioning off Guy, Rickk, and Mike's Wild Things models, and they're autographed.

QUOTE:
"Why is fire so awesome?"—Rickk at a fireworks show with fire dancers

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4/2/10

Here's our belated April Fools offering which was captured yesterday late in the afternoon. To get the gist of it you'll have to have some working knowledge of Girl employee Lu Blando. You're a good sport Lu!

Last night was the premiere of LRG's "Where's My Money Chico?" and the Crail Camera Crew was out in full force, which consisted of me and a pretty buzzed Roger Bagley. Here's the gallery and fantastic job to all those involved in the video!

New Poll. How do you refer to him?

Hershel picked a winner for his Inspirational Bored Contest and wouldn't you know it, a video entry won. Congratulations Richard Quintero you're getting the board!

Q & A Section
From Kevin,
Q: Hey Ako or Atiba I saw one of you guys at ODDSAC the other night, what'd you think of the movie?
A: Yeah, really into it. Great music and great visuals. Like a trippy Big Trouble in Little China. The opening part and Panda Bear's part are my favorite but whole thing is sick. Everyone should check it.—Ako

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QUOTE:
"I just don't want to do any permanent damage, you know?"—Rickk about his hot butter knifing

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4/1/10

Here's Part One of Girl's Outbackwards Tour. First stop Auckland, New Zealand.

Brian Anderson tips the scales away from Later'd and more towards Epic in part three.

Lakai gets Jesus on April Fools.

Get your entries in tonight for Hersh's Inspiration Bored Contest as he'll be picking a winner tomorrow. Send your entries here.

Q & A Section
From Pedro Kim,
Q: I noticed that when Rickk is about to do something mischievous anyone in his immediate vicinity runs for their lives. How deadly and effective is the butter knife?
A: Well to put it in baseball terms, Rickk's batting percentage is about .999, how's that for effectiveness? The reason anyone nearby is running for their safety is because, chances are, you're about to get fucked up. He's yet to kill anyone/anything, but he came pretty close to putting me in a coma by hucking a full tall-can of Fosters from 20 yards away and hitting me in the back of the head, instantly splitting open my scalp. Of all places, he did it at Disneyland, Paris. No longer the happiest place on Earth in my book.—Eric Koston

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3/31/10

The plan is to put out part one of Girl's Outbackwards tomorrow. That's the plan. Oh, and that there on the lens is considered good luck in most countries. Hope New Zealand is one of them.

Chico goes Bang! Bang! Bang! over at The Berrics.

A very clever animation video over at The Boardmen.

Happy birthday Guy Mariano, from everyone here at The Tap!

QUOTE:
"The statute of limitations is not over yet."—Mic-E Reyes on why he can't do a Crail Couch

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3/30/10

We forgot to mention that Rick McCrank was this week's Guest Front Page Poster. Shame on us. And when we say "we" that means me.

Chocolate's Redline Series is shipping to stores this week.

A Zip Zinger with 215s out in the back? Guess who's here?

Here's some more middle-aged-nostalgia. Guess whose models they are and win nothing.

Hersh's Inspiration Bored Contest has the day off today as Hershel is in strict observance of Passover…oh wait, no he's here. We're back on. Send your entries here. Contest ends Friday.

Phoenix Am, which Royal is a proud sponsor of and is usually the one skate trip a year that Rudy Johnson goes on, is coming up soon. If that doesn't get you out there than maybe The Bad Brains, Bad Shit, or The Goat will.

Q & A Section
From Andrew Viles,
Q: What's Rudy tripping out on today?
A: Actually the other night I was tripping on the fact that I've been playing the guitar for about 23 years now. And I remember when I was starting I would say out of frustration "I can't wait till I'm like 35 imagine how good I will be then." Now I'm here and sure enough I can blow a couple of minds here and there. Throw me any key, octave, chord progression, scale, etc., I'll do that shit with my eyes closed.—Rudy Johnson

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3/29/10

Outbackwards Teaser #3. First episode this Thursday...hopefully.

Quality Gino interview here.

We're calling Hersh's Inspiration Bored Contest this Friday, right Hersh? Read the post from 3/23 and send your entrees here if you're so inspired. Here's a recent entry from frequent contributor Juho Laurio:

From Tapper Gabriel Figueiredo, "I am a Brazilian graphic design student, and I recently developed a typeface using the Telford as its structure."

Q & A Section
From Cedric Junor,
Q: BA, since you seem to take the gnarliest slams, what was the worse one you've taken yet?
A: Definitely the one most recently, in Germany. Fell about 9 feet to my face. Don't drink and drive. I started S.A.D.S. Skaters Against Drunk Skating. Nah, I just gotta be more careful. Couple of beers is fine. I had a few too many and my calculations were off. Learning experience.—Brian Anderson

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QUOTE:
"I had a dream I was eating Cheetos off Natalie Portman's ass"—The Gav

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3/26/10

The Alex Olson Top 5. He's not nearly as miserable as he often comes off as.

Mini Top 5
Scott Johnston's Top 5 people to skate the Girl Park with on his lunch break*
1. Andy Henri—He brings the heat, the session always goes up a notch when he's in
2. Rickk—Again, he adds to the heat, but mainly he has always been one of my fav's to skate with, on tour or whatevs
3. Hershel—Do we have a choice? He's back there all day everyday so you gotta love him!
4. EA—It's always a treat when you get him back there bombing some tre flips like BA! We need more EA
5. Carroll—Of course Carroll, who else is gonna stay up the night before designing a playlist to keep the cardio/fist pumping action going?

*Footage of Scott ripping the park coming soon**

**Just have to film it first

Also coming soon we'll be hosting a contest involving Mini Top 5s similar to this one sent in yesterday. I know you guys can do it. More details next week.

As for our contest currently in progress, Hershel's Inspiration Bored Contest, is still excepting entries. Don't be afraid to humor it up guys and gals. We're looking for gold here. Send your entries to the usual. Read the post from 3/23 for full details.

ValSurf to is getting in on the giveaways. This time it's from Fourstar, and on Easter Sunday.

BA talks tats, in what's turning out to be quite the week for the Street Pirate.

Friend of The Tap, Tarek Al-Manha is hosting a video premiere tomorrow night in Hollywood. Go check it out if you're in the area.

Q & A Section
From G$,
Q: Marc Johnson, do you ever think you'll design graphics again like  you did  when you were on enjoi?
A: I don't know if I will ever design graphics on a regular basis again to that extent, but occasionally I mess around with Photoshop and Illustrator. I didn't keep up with the constant upgrades for those applications so I'm getting used to the new versions. I might do a graphic here and there at some point, but it's always nice to see what Evan Hecox and the Art Dump have been cranking out. They pretty much have it dialed.—Marc Johnson

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QUOTE:
"Should the dog be drinking the Colt 45?"—Andy Mueller

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3/25/10

Our pal Yaje Popson pays homage to the fabulous Rubber Boys with this clip below, filmed yesterday with Roger Bagley. Also, here's how Yaje rides the East Coast from his Rich Mahogany part. Oh, and happy birthday Yaj.

They're coming for our jobs, Rog!

BA's Epicly Later'd part two.

And more Brian at Chrome Ball.

Check out Malto and Mikey at the two rocks over at Thrasher.

I know a lot of you like Coke and can't even muster the idea of sucking down a Pepsi, but if you can just put all that aside for one moment and vote for the Bethlehem Skate Plaza it would be much appreciated by the skaters in the area.

Q & A Section
From Matt Martin,
Q: Daniel, I was watching an old episode of SK8 TV on Youtube. It was about the MSA (Mexican Skate/Surf Association) in Venice. Were you the Daniel the guy introduces to Skate Master Tate?
A: Yeah, me and Kareem Campbell and two of my other friends I grew up with, Nick and Davey were in that episode. Big shout out to Block for hooking that up. Venice, holmes!—Daniel Castillo

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3/24/10

Mini Top 5 with Daniel Castillo, who is quite possibly becoming the most prolific Top 5er around here. This time with the Top 5 OG Venice Street Plants.

It's coming!

Hershel's Inspiration Bored Contest is underway. Read yesterday's post for the details. As usual the most comedic, lavish or outlandish wins. Send your entries here. Here's Hersh holding the grand prize.

Another contest being held in conjunction with The Tap is Val Surf's Free For All video contest. Click the logo below for more details.

Q & A Section
From E,
Q: How hard is it to get your question on The Tap?
A: Pretty hard.—Aaron

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3/23/10

Girl's Outbackwards Tour video teaser #2. Shot by Rick Howard.

New Contest. Here it is, Hershel's Inspiration Bored Contest. Hersh is a big believer in the inspirational board. We want you to send in photos of your existing inspirado board or make one up and shoot that or film it and send it here. The one that inspires Hershel the most wins this inspired board.

New Poll. Why is Vincent Alvarez one of your favorites?

Austyn Gillette much to unpopular rumors is not the heir to the Gillette shaving product dynasty. But all rumors of him riding for Royal and possessing some major pop are substantiated here.

HBO has a mini doc about skating in New York City featuring Gino and Pops.

Q & A Section
From Michael Pangelina,
Q: Chris and Mikemo, I know you guys were big fans of CoD4, I was just wondering if you guys got as much into Modern Warfare 2 and how you feel about Bad Company 2 trying to steal MW2's crowd.
A: Modern Warfare 2 is the sickest. It's the COD World at War that sucks ass. I never played Bad Company, I'll stick with COD.—Chris Roberts
Definitely am really into MW2. It's a great game. COD4 is amazing though. The only thing that bothers me about MW2 is that the AK47 is at level 70, and when you go prestige you barley get the chance to use that damn gun! I've heard good things about Bad Company 2, Ako and Atiba have been trying to get me to jump on. But I think my hearts set on MW2. Fuck it, I'm gonna get Bad Company tomorrow and see what its all about.—Mikemo

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3/22/10

This week's Guest Front Page Poster once punched our VP, who is also his best friend, in the mouth for throwing his Gucci hat into a toilet. That's right, Sam Smyth! Here's a Mini Top 5 of how he gets those killer shots:

Sam Smyth's Top 5 tips for shooting your bros
1. Find your muse. These people are easy to direct and down for whatevs. Some people suck in front of a camera
2. Get them drunk. Almost everything is better this way
3. Get yourself drunk. Again, best shit
4. Inspire wacky attire. You only need them to put it on for a second. Almost anything can go down
5. Show them the finished product. Everyone likes a good photo of themselves

Hershel Greatest Miss, #29. A 6-pack x 5.

Sweet Shop series is looking sweet and in shops this week.

Spike's recently shot short, "I'm Here" can now be watched here.

Q & A Section
From Franky,
Q: Yo Mo! What board size and which Royals are you currently skating?
A: I stepped it up, I'm a big boy now. Eight inch board and the Royal 4s, the wide ones! I love it.—Mikemo

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Mr Obama, we won't believe that true Health Care reform has really arrived until every skater in the nation gets a free massage from Barry Zaritsky

QUOTES:
"Let's make something that changes everything."—Hershel

"We're going barefoot like we would in the dojo."—Alex Olson

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3/19/10

Daniel Espinoza's Top 5 rail warm ups. You need to warm up on that speaking voice though, Daniel.

Shop Survey. It's Aloha Friday for the APB boys.

Chris Roberts comes clean on the coffee cup mystery: "Actually, it looks like my Venti English breakfast tea. My bad." Solved.

Where the DOs and DONT's meet Pet World.

Mark Gonzales is having studio sale at the end of the month.

Q & A Section
From Malte Koriath,
Q: BA, what's that shirt you're wearing in the first Epicly Later'd episode? Is that Pac on the right?
A: Freddy and 2pac. Neck Face made that and gave it to me.—Brian Anderson

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QUOTE:
"I should have played a skater on TV instead of trying to be one."—Hershel

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3/18/10

Carroll's last Fourstar ad was beautifully shot by Ben Colen, wouldn't you agree? But we have just this one piece of destructive criticism:

It's the epic return of Epicly Later'd with Brian Anderson.

Also up on VBS is a photo blog highlighting some of Smyth's most staggering images of BA.

Look what happens when O'Meally's TWS Blog crosses paths with our own out in Oz.

Ty Evans is auctioning off some serious pieces of skate video history. The tales those VXs could tell. And no, he's not retiring.

Q & A Section
From Jacob Wallace,
Q: Hello Mr. Smyth, according to your Skater's Eye section in the 2009 Thrasher photo issue you're pretty handy with film cameras. But my main question is how do you go about developing your film. Do you get places like CVS to do for you or is it D.I.Y. process?
A: Used to go to A&I till they bumped their shit up. Now I go Samy's. They do a great job for a fair price, and they named the place after me. I still drop hella cheese on this hobby of mine. That Skater's Eye was the first time I got paid for photos. Maybe some day I'll see some return. I have a couple I'm thinking about using for blackmail.—Sam Smyth

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QUOTE:
Same ditch, different bitch."—Brian Mettee

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3/17/10

He's nearing #30. I wonder what kind of success rate that gives him. Hershel's Greatest Miss #28.

Looks like they're finally rounding down. Thrasher sells the yard from the Girl and Chocolate Skatepark Round Up.

From Marc Johnson, "So amazing, mostly true, funny as hell. I'm the Unusual Skater. I will be at North Face if you need me."

John Cardiel did some commentary from his legendary Sight Unseen video part.

To the person who left prank calls on our voicemails here at Girl last night, thanks for providing today's Motto and the mild entertainment and yes, we'll jump off your crowded dick.

Q & A Section
From Gus MacLeod,
Q: Are all the tours as fun as Super Champion Funzone?
A: Yes, they are all fun. We have so much fun that while we're driving we play, "What tour van would suck to be in right now?"—Sam Smyth

From Troy,
Q: What was that skateboard/longboard thing Gonz had on the Gang of Fourstar tour?
A: We're not exactly sure what it was, Mark might not even know, but we referred to it as the "refrigerator door."—Aaron

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QUOTE:
"Why are you so excited, did you just eat a cupcake or something."—Ben Colen

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3/16/10

Plant Life, episode 11.

If you haven't peeped Koston's most recent Girl ad you should.

Alex Olson is having a snowboard party for his birthday today. Pretty tough, Al. It is an improvement from his parties at a wave machine in SD from birthdays past. Happy Birthday AO!

Q & A Section
From Kevin,
Q: Yo, what hat has Sam Smyth been wearing for the past month?
A: Glad you're taking note. The cap currently in cycle is the rarest article of street wear on my person, and it's from our good friends at Supreme.—Sam Smyth

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QUOTE:
"I was like Betsy Ross making the American flag."—Reda on sewing the Lil' Daniel Doll

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3/15/10

Mini Top 5, nay a Mini Behind the Music with Ty Evans and his Top 5 memories of making Chomp On This

This week's Guest Front Page Poster is Yoon Sul. He's OG. And what's an OG without a website. You know what I'm sayin'?

Happy Beerthday P-Stone!

Roberts like hella sauce.

Guy's lady, Gina, and her partner have started a children's shoe company. Take a look.

Q & A Section
From Casey,
Q: When and how did Ty realize that he wanted to be a filmer and not a full-time skater?
A: Skating stoned at San Marcos High School. Now I wish I could quit filming and be a full-time skater!—Ty Evans

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QUOTE:
"I've always hated things being thrown at me at high speeds and being judged for it."—Chris Casey about playing sports

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3/12/10

Mini Top 5, because it's Friday and Daniel's got shit to do.

Here's a video bonus to Koston's already excellent week of Front Page photos from the Outbackwards tour. Last night of the trip Malto puts the Girl Circle of Trust to the test.

The dudes ask The Phelper.

Go to ValSurf's new video blog, check out some clips, and enter to win some Crailtap products.

Q & A Section
From Andrew,
Q: For Mike, are you working on a Battle Commander for The Berrics? I need new Carroll footage in my life.
A: I'm on hiatus during this time, as I'm having a mid life crisis. Check back with me when the lights ARE ON.—Carroll

From Quinton,
Q: Rickk, what foot powder would you recommend to restrain my sweaty feet from sweating through my shoes when I skate?
A: No powder can do it. I was on Descenex for years till Marc Johnson recommended Zeazorb. Bring extra socks and good luck.—Rickk

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QUOTES:
"You're a man who hides his feelings behind two metallic rectangles."—Hershel

"When I tell you to step your game up I really mean it."—Biebel to Mo

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3/11/10

Alex Olson Top 5 coming very soon. But first we got some grammar to correct. Which leads us to our New Poll. Which of these Alex Olson Top 5 topics are you most interested in learning the answer to?

Plant Life, episode 10. Where we really push the envelope of what can be considered content.

The Old Keys series from Chocolate is available for full ripitude.

Caught Rudy in sitting in his car for a few minutes in the Girl parking lot. He couldn't get out. Not until "Stairway to Heaven" finished.

Q & A Section
From Esias Gallardo,
Q: When are the new Mo Pro Models coming out?
A: I think they should be out right now.—Mikemo

From Cory Harper,
Q: Is anyone feeling me here about the wimpy whistle used in BATB2 for the refs? I mean you can barley even hear it.
A: There is actually nothing wrong with the whistle. It's' the wimpy skaters blowing into it. If you notice, when I blow, I blow that shit good! You can hear my whistle all over da block.—Steve Berra

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QUOTES:
"I never lost my sponsors. I still get everything. Shoes, Girl decks, clothes..."—Rudy Johnson

"Nothing like waking up and the first thing you see when your eyes open is a hubba."—Staba

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3/10/10

Shop Survey, Boarders.

Here's a little teaser of Cory Kennedy from the upcoming Girl Outbackwards Tour video.

To think we start doing this because it's fun.

Q & A Section
From Toby from EastVan ,
Q: Mr. McCrank, though it seems you were in Australia for their duration, what was your general sentiment towards the Olympics in our beautiful city of Vancouver?.
A: I was more into the Girl Olympics. Here are the events and gold medal placers:
Parkour —Alex Olson
Livin!—Biebel 
Wine Tasting—Eric
Trouser Wetting—Cory
Buttery iTunes—Jeron
Guacamole—BA
Wet Blanket—Me
Lip Lock—Malto
Oxford St.—Carroll
Glass Shattering—Rickk
Invisibility—Guy

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QUOTES:
"I was about to, but I just went and got some chicken instead."—Rudy Johnson on going skating last night

"There's this guy named Eric Eastman. Not Koston, not Frostman, Eric Eastman just went to bed."—Biebel

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3/9/10

Girl and Chocolate Skatepark Round Up part 2 is up over at Thrasher.

Seu ask the hard hitting questions and Carroll obliges.

Tapper Antoine sent us a link to a Girl Demo from '94 in Lyon, France. Girl's first trip to Europe. Filmed by French Fred.

Jonze Bones. Art by Dick Ness.

Lewman cracks the code: The Tron and Bad Boy Club connection!

Q & A Section
From Kris,
Q: Recently came across the Koston 411 Profile with the '70s detectives looking for him in the parking lot. This brought back an old argument me and my friend had since it first came out. Who are the detectives? We both thought Howard was one, but disagree on the other.
A: That was Rick Howard and myself who started Russ's Casting Agency back in the early '90s. The agency never really worked out, probably because Koston dropped us right after that 411 came out.—Tony Ferguson

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QUOTES:
"Bruce Willis has saved the world like six times, dude."—Rudy Johnson

"Mickey Rourke looks like somebody on the old Alva team."—Mark Lewman

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3/8/10

Mini Top 5. Daniel Castillo's Top 5 favorite aisles in the warehouse.

Right about now, your local skate shop should have Girl's Emoji Series. It's kind of the like Sanskrit for the 21 Century.

Good grief, it's a Goods gif!

This Thursday night The Art Dumps' Andy Mueller is having a photo show in Santa Monica called Never Stop. Here're the details on the opening reception.

Q & A Section
From Rok2fakiemuska,
Q: Was there ever a time when fakie bigflips were the hot shit like hardflips are now?
A: I really don't think so. They were only big for those of us who couldn't do 360 flips like Tae, or anyone else for that matter, so they got tossed in a lot. Sort of out of necessity, with only like six flip tricks total you went with what worked and hoped no one was paying attention that you were on repeat cycle.—Jim Thiebaud

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QUOTE:
"I don't need it, if I don't really need it."—Daniel Castillo

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3/5/10

Jake vs. Brandon, round one.

Vote on that New Poll, so he can hit it hard.

The boys from Ban This (that's Paulo, Gabriel, Guy, and Rudy) will be on The Captain and Casey show tonight at 8. And that's on Fuel

Fourstar's Eric Anthony started a website with his photo work. Look for shots of the dudes in between the dirt roads and desert rats.

Just when you start missing the Greatest Misses they're back. And it's McCrank's first.

Q & A Section
From JON MENESES,
Q: Biebel, what was your highlight of the Australia trip, and how does Australia rank against other places you've skated at around the world?
A: There is no specific highlight that was my favorite. The whole trip was unforgettable and 24/7 non-fucking stop fun. One of the all time best trips with the greatest people I could ever ask to travel with. It was nothing but smiles, high fives, laughs, and fun skateboarding all around. Thank you everybody for making it funtasic! And Australia is one of the best places in the world! And the highlight reel is gonna be up soon. We missed you Guy!—Biebel

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QUOTE:
"Don't show Meg the graphics, they'll never make it to the warehouse."—Smyth

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3/4/10

Without much fanfare, or press release, or launch party, or even so much as a mention on this very site, our guy, Ben Colen, started a photo blog right below us. Bottom bunk. So we'd be remiss not to dedicate today's entire post to shed light on the newest member of our tight-knit blogging family. So take some time to enjoy Ben There, Done That. After all, the bottom left has been something of a cursed column around here. Tito? Raymond? Fart? Fairy? Any of those ring a bell? Don't let us down Ben.

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3/3/10

Shop Survey, Ruin.

The Fourstar site has an updated apparel section and a new photo feature.

If you're Canadian, and we know you are, Girl Skateboard Films' iTunes Studio Page is now open to iTunes Canada.

If you haven't seen it already, Lakai has posted a substantial video piece of our guy, Vincent Alvarez.

Guess who dominates Biebel's track list on Thrasher's On the Download. Starts with a "Lil'" ends with a "Wayne."

Brophy works out the thumbs over at Steve and Eric's.

From Tapper Erik Nilsson. 'Hella Big': Soon To Be A Scientific Measurement? That'd be hecka tight!

QUOTE:
"Been watching Rambo everyday, trying to pump myself up."—Staba

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3/2/10

In celebration of Girl and Chocolate's Skatepark Round Up here's a yard sale from Jake's couch session. There's always more.

The Outbackwards tour is out, and back, to the US. It was an amazing time. Thanks to all involved for allowing us to do this. Videos and photos to follow.

QUOTE:
"I'm going organic on the first flight then Michael Jackson on the second."—Biebel

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3/1/10

It's time to go home. Biebel, send us off.

 

QUOTE:
"The internet has been killing it for me lately."—Mikemo

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2/25/10

Quad Switch Flips, the film. Starring Mikemo, Malto, Cory, and Nugget.

Vincent teaser for the teaser over at Lakai.

Howard on Jenkins over at Color.

Q & A Section
From Steve Chavosky,
Q: What is the song at the end of Chomp on This when Keenan Milton's tricks are on?
A: Mobb Deep, "Nessun Dorma." Bunny hop son!—Ty

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2/23/10

Brandon brings us back up to speed, it's more bus time.

QUOTE:
"I'm trying this new experiment where I see if I can stay at my desk for more than three hours."—Hershel

 

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2/22/10

Biebel from the back of the bus, part two.

QUOTE:
"That's what you got down there? You should be wearing a diaper."—Mikemo

 

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2/19/10

Who better than Biebel to let you all know how Girl's Outbackwards tour is going.

QUOTES:
"Pikachu was hot!"—Mikemo

"Rickk, I don't even consider you Canadian anymore."—Biebel

 

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2/17/10

Mike Carroll Top 5.

 

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2/16/10

Shop Survey, FTC. Oh, the hours some of us spent at this place.

Plant Life, episode 9.

If you don't vote in our new Poll then you're whatever Ed Templeton writes in the small print about not buying Toy Machine product.

Chris Roberts talking at a phone over at The Berska's.

And Core goes Cali.

If you were at our Open House couple of weeks ago and you saw a bald dude running around with a strange camera rig this is what he was working on for Active.

Q & A Section
From MadCLIPS,
Q: Hey just wondering, does Malto smile so much while skating because its so god damn easy for him, or because he's thinking every trick could be a photo/video op and you gotta always look your best?
A: I usually fall on really stupid stuff so if I smile it looks like I'm not trying. Also man, skateboarding is so damn awesome I just can't help myself from getting so hyped!—Malto

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One of the guys who started this whole thing will have a Top 5 tomorrow.


QUOTE:
"Sandra Bullock is hot! She's like Chico. She gets better with age!"—Joey Brezinski

 

CURRENT ENTRY
2/15/10

Chris Roberts Top 5 skaters he follows.

Our buddies, Rick and Buddy did a major update on the web for they shit.

Extreme folding chair. He skates too! Thanks Francisco, not sure if really looks like Jerry as you've suggested, though.

The Liberty heads came thru for a little park ride.

Q & A Section
From Corey Harper,
Q: Hey BA, stoked on your niners wheel logo. Love The City and the team. Where is your favorite place to eat? What's your order before a session?
A: Anything from a quick unhealthy slice of pizza from Arinell's. Too healthy and pricey but, Cafe Gratitude for fruit and yogurt in the morning and Vietnamese for lunch. When on tour I don't eat as good.—Brian Anderson

From TC,
Q: Why wasn't Rickk in the original ad for Plan B?
A: Because Rickk was playing hard to get when it was first starting. But he finally settled with the $175 bucks a month.—Carroll

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We've had some tech problems lately. Bear with us. Got our best dude on it.

QUOTE:
"I'm not showing what's on my iPod. It's personal!"—Kenny Anderson