Motto: Skate or Duh!

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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

 

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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

 

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2/12/10

Jake, part 3.

First Try Friday with Koston and Klint.

Some boarding from our man Devine.

Cory Kennedy is meant to be all over this bitch.

O'Meally is having a photo show to coincide with our trip to Australia. I hope this is art show that I'm talking about is in Oz and not New Zealand...yeah it's in Sydney.

Q & A Section
From Dustin,
Q: Smyth, The Real World isn't as raw as it used to be, although I know you're still up on it. Any possibility of you reviving your updates?
A: Here's an update: DC is a dud! It sucks more than an actual firecracker dud when I was 10 years old. Ashley (or however the fuck she wants to spell it) is a sociopath. The bi guy is gay. There're two more girls who don't matter at all. The nerd has his moments. The two men of color probably have something better to do. And I'm kinda backin' the free-spirit bitch.—Smtyh

From Donta,
Q: BA, I know you live in San Francisco and I was  wondering if you've ever seen that 40ish year old Chinese lady in who rides a skateboard usually in the Richmond area? If so I think you should hook that lady up somehow cause you can tell she genuinely is into skating. I saw her ollie once.
A: Wow! That sounds incredible! I'll keep my eyes and ears opened.—Brian Anderson

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QUOTE:
"I just shared a cupcake with Rickk and Sam on Rodeo Drive."—Jason Callaway

 

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2/11/10

Jake Phelps on the Couch, part 2. We do the finale of this trilogy tomorrow.

The first round of Girl One-Offs from Wallride 19 is shipping next week.

Jeron has been added to the Team Page at Royal.

The Crail Store, way over there on the right, is flashing some new product too.

Art Dumper Eric Anthony is turning the dirty thirty so a major bash is going down this Friday. And he was nice enough to let The Goat do their album release party at the same time. Or is that the other way around?

Q & A Section
From John,
Q: For Alex Olson, I have seen some of your photography as well as Scott Caan's. I was wondering what kind of camera you have?
A: We both use a Nikon FM2 he also has an Canon A1.—Alex

From Evan Kim,
Q: Reda, for the World Cup are you going to root for America or Italy? Like me, I'm gonna cheer on Korea since that is where my family is from but I would also cheer on USA if Korea were to lose.
A: I'm gonna root for 'Merica baby! I usually like to root against  any team my Euro friends are rooting for. For example, I always root against the British, The French and if Italy and 'Merica go head to head in the finals, I will sit next to Federico and root for 'Merica. If you recall last World Cup, technically 'Merica won, since we were the only team that did NOT loose to Italy. For all my French friends, "Italy didn't cheat! They won fair and square!" For all my French people, you lost! Deal with it! But everyone remembers the head butt, no one remembers the guy who put the ball in the net during the free kicks. I definitely don't want Korea to win, thats for damn sure!—Reda

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QUOTES:
"I'm slowly making my way into the blogosphere."—Ben Colen

"Me and Vince need a reality TV show so we can pull tons of chicks."—Mikemo

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2/10/10

Jake Phelps on the Crail Couch, part 1.

Ever wonder if Mikemo can drop in on vert? Wonder no more.

Daniel and company all over the Reda.

And Roberts all up on the back truck.

Q & A Section
From Tanya Abdullatif,
Q: Who has the oldest car at Crailtap?
A: Kenny Anderson has a Mercedes from the mid '70s. Runs on French fries.—Aaron

From Mr. Dandee,
Q: When will BA's Epicly Later'd episode finally be featured?
A: I'm told it will start in the next few weeks. It's really out of my hands. I wish we could keep cranking them out, it makes me really happy when new shows go up and kind of depressed when they don't.—Patrick O'Dell

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QUOTE:
"Oops! Just glued my fingers together."—Hershel

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2/9/10

Here it is. Fucking finally. Girl's Open House Contest Number 8.

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2/8/10

We were hoping to get the Open House video up today but it'll have to wait until tomorrow. Sorry y'all.

Black and white? Lots of Grain? Moodyness? Looks like Alex Olson is this week's Guest Front Page Poster.

Friendly reminder that the entire Girl team, plus a couple of filmers, a photo dude, and Smyth of course, are going to Australia next week. So if you're in the area, or just need an excuse to get out, here's where we'll be.

Lakai has posted an Out of the Box segment with MJ trying out some new shoes at our place.

Hershel waited in line at the Apple store all night just to be the first to get one.

There's something about sword and skateboards this week.

Q & A Section
From Danny Hamilton,
Q: Yo BA, you stoked on the Saint's win last night? Cause you were repin' the Drew Brees jersey in New Orleans in the Mapquest Fourstar video. Go Saints!
A: Ireally superstitious before games and I never say "We are going to win!" Or anything like that. I just kind of rock back and forth like when I was little and Hulk Hogan was losing a wrestling match. I put all my energy into the TV and just hope. Dude that interception was priceless and beyond feel good. Well deserved. Drew is a humble man. Good stuff.—Brian Anderson

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QUOTES:
"But you're more involved in real world activities."—Carroll

"I glitch once in a while."—Carroll

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2/5/10

A little glimpse of things to come.

JB doing his best Cheeks.

Q & A Section
From Benson,
Q: Smyth, what's the easiest way to cut somebody from a team?  Do you have an e-mail template I could use?  Shit's tough when you're dealing with homeys.
A: It's not you, it's me. Of course you're ripping. I know. The recession though, you know?—Smyth

From Kevin Sekaquaptewa,
Q: Hey Koston, how do you feel about McDonalds one upping you and offering 50 nuggets as opposed your usual 40?
A: People have been tryin' to steal my shine for years now. Whether it's the town hero at a demo or a mega-corp like McDonalds, they're all tryin' one-up me. It's only made that much more resilient. McDonalds don't scare me, wait till you see how many nuggets I fuck up in my next video part. If I've said it once, I'll say it again. "It ain't easy being Frost!"—Koston

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Tomorrow's Reda's birthday. Saw it on Smyth's calendar.


QUOTE:
"He's the closest thing you guys got to Lester."—Burnett about Kenny Anderson

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2/4/10

Art Dumpers, Eric Anthony and Andy Mueller, did their best to document this year's attendees to Girl's Open House. Here's a slideshow of what they got. Full Open House video coming soon.

Don't get us wrong, he hits too, but just not today. Hershel's Greatest Miss #26.

Q & A Section
From Benajmin Sharritt,
Q: This one is for Mikemo. Did it suck having a hot mom growing up?
A: I'll find you lil fucker.—Mikemo

From Leland Taylor,
Q: Why was MC rocking Stereo back then?

A: Cuz I skated with some of the dudes that rode for em back then and I liked their whole deal at the time. So I rocked that shit along with Mad Circle boards and gear too.—Carroll

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QUOTES:
"You gotta be good to wear red."—Rickk

"FYI everybody, I'm not grumpy."—Biebel

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2/3/10

On the Crail Couch with Ronda and Jim Capaldi, Mikemo and Vince's parents.

Vince's latest Chocolate ad is pretty tough.

It's official, we're Posh!

Q & A Section
From Dale Thorn,
Q: BA, I noticed you called Quintara the hill to bomb if you want "freedom" in Wallride. Have you ever done it at night? It's amazing.


A: That was Elissa's wording for it. No, not at night yet. I will tighten my trucks a tad bit and go for it! Thanks. Happy hilling.—BA

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QUOTE:
"They'll be stoked. They always wanted some internet attention."—Vince Capaldi about his parents' Crail Couch

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2/2/10

Shop Survey. Metro Board Shop of Pleasant Hill, Ca. They're down with Duffel, or at least his jacket.

Lakai has updated their site with their latest. And they got a new Mo clip.

Chocolate's Stars and Bars series is out!

Q & A Section
From Andrew O'Brien,
Q: What's shoe was Mikemo using in his little day in the life clip for the final trick?
A: It's my shoe, but its just a sample color way, those wont be in production.—Mikemo

From John Escalante,
Q: Hey Ben Colen, how did you take that loss this past Sunday [Lakers vs. Celtics]? I hope Rickk's not too harsh on you.
A: I didn't get to watch it but I was still pretty bummed. Rickk's actually usually really mellow about those things. The people who talk the most shit are Justin, Daniel and Jeron, but I think Jeron forgot to give me shit about it today. Gavin is the dude who texts me the second the game is over. He's pretty harsh. Oh and Koston loves to tell me how the C's got their faces fucked too.—Ben Colen

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We're not even here today. We're Rounding Up skateparks.

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2/1/10

Kind of like how a Tamp Best Trick contest isn't always solely based on one single trick but rather on overall ripitude, so goes our Famous Duo's contest and our winner Christopher Cochrehan who sent in a bevy of topnotch entries. Here's his best:

Here's a slideshow of some of the best entries. Thanks everyone for playing!

And an honorable mention for Zach Doe's video entry tribute to Carroll's new graphic:

This week's Guest Front Page Poster is the mighty Ray Mate of Mighty Healthy fame and childhood friend of the mighty Gino Iannucci.

Q & A Section
From Matrick Swayze,
Q: McCrank, what's your go-to vegetarian protein?  Tempeh, tofu, seitan, or some next-level VIP stuff?
A: Good question, so many people think it's so hard to get protein as a vegetarian, it isn't at all. I tend to go for some nice marinated tofu, black beans and brown rice is a fantastic source of tasty protein. Seitan is a wheat gluten food and gives me worse gas than Rickk's.—McCrank

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