Knuckle Up Sk8 Shop Promo

Randoms: Skatopia Skatepark '77

Not much going on in my part of town. Thought I'd share this for the simple fact that I'm kinda stoked on how hot Jane Pauley was back in the day.

Found this link courtesy of Skate and Annoy.

5boro Florida Tour - This Weekend - Updated!

Update From Kona:

November 25, 2009

Looks like the weekend will be too cold for a campout, so instead we're having a night filled with activities! Come out this Saturday the 28th and skate with the 5boro Team and enjoy a cookout and movies on the big screen after dark. We're even breaking out the timers and having races down the snake run. The fun will get started around 5pm, so dress warm and we'll see you there!

Kona Skatepark Series: Street - Nov. 21st, 2009

On Saturday, November 21st, Kona Held a jam format street contest as part of the Skatepark Series contests. I wasn't able to get there till the tail end, but I did get to see the final showdown of Marshall LaFrance and Will Watson, which was pretty fun to watch. For full results, check out the Kona Website here.

Will Watson, Backside Flip over the Pyramid

Jake Sykes, Tre Flip over the Hip

Judges

13 & Up Winners. 1st - Samuel Rooks 2nd - Corey Falls 3rd - Jake Miller

Sponsored Winners. 1st - Will Watson 2nd - Marshall LaFrance 3rd - Nathan Kirkland

Filmer Fridays: Classics Edition

This first video I swiped from White Nate's Youtube videos. It's exactly what it's labeled as, random skateboarding clips. But parts of it remind us of the days when the "park on Emerson" was actually an indoor park... and not all that good.

The second video is a promo montage from a Jacksonville skateboarding site from yesteryear... one of the O.G.s bringing the masses of skateboarders together on the net before BusStop ever existed. I'm talking about Skatejax, and a little birdie told me that site owner Yousef Hussein just might be bringing it back. Cross your fingers on that one.

Tony Hawk: Ride - Out Now

I thought this game looked dumb at first but I think this dog changed my mind. Anyone else around here get it? I want to play it.

New Skatepark Coming to the Downtown/Springfield Area?

Once again thanks to the excellent Urban Jacksonville blog, I feel enlightened and in the know. Joey Marchy recently updated with a post about proposed city plans for parks in the downtown/Hogan's Creek area, and I found this noteworthy bit of info:

• The McPhearson & Schell Park Concept shows a skate park, creek expansions, a play ground and a fountain.
  
  Check out the full story at Urban Jacksonville Here.

Konatage 09

Thanks to Brandon F. for the Submission

Contest and Given Appearance at Boardz

Click image to enlarge.

East Center Rider Kenny "Bird" Bell

Kenny Bell EC teaser from east center on Vimeo.

10 Questions: Lydon Fruscella

What is your full name?

Lydon Fruscella

Where are you from originally?

I am from Vero Beach.

Where is the last place you rode your skateboard?

The last place I rode my board was my driveway.

Describe your first memory of skateboarding where you currently live.

When I learned how to kickflip in my driveway, I was stoked

Who do you skate with most, of all the people you know?
My brother and my friend kyle.

Name one thing that could make skateboarding better in your area.

If someone built a good stair with a rail.

Who do you look up to the most, and why-skating, or otherwise?

I look up to the people that are better then me. so I will improve.

Do you think you will still be skateboarding 20 years from now?

Heck ya thirty years from now!

What is the most common place you go to eat before/during/after a day of skateboarding?

Taco Bell!

What is the last trick you learned, and how many tries did it take to learn it?

Nollie big heels, it took like 10 tries to land it clean.

What are you going to do, now that you are done with this questionnaire?

Finish stalking people on Youtube.

360 Flip

OP Contest rescheduled for Sunday Dec 6th 2:00pm!

New Kona Happenings 11-7-09

Additionally, you can check out the full results from the Halloween Am Jam at Kona's website. The posted results are here.

New Skate Plaza in Daytona Beach

If you don't know already, there seems to be a new skate plaza down in Daytona. I won't be able to make it out any time soon, but if you are interested in more info, you can check it out here. Thanks to Josh B. for the heads up. Click the image to enlarge.

I'M BOARD 4 - the 4th Annual Skateboard Art Show

I'M BOARD 4. The 4th Annual Skateboard Art Show

Anyone and everyone is encouraged to participate in this open call for entries in the 4th annual I’M BOARD Skateboard Art Show.

Submission Guidelines:

• All art must be on a skateboard deck.

• Any medium can be used but take into consideration that these will be hung so please do not make them to bulky or heavy for display.

• An artist may submit more then one piece.

• Include your name, number, email address and price on the back of your work.

• Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, January 27. Submissions may be dropped off at BURRO Bags

located at 1520 N. Main St. Jacksonville, FL 32206

Monday - Saturday 12-6pm

For more info, go to www.eyeswideawake.com/im-board.

If you missed it, this is what went down at the last show:

Im Board 3 Skateboard Art Show at Art Walk from Chris Jolly on Vimeo.

Crown Skateboards "Live" full video

Crown Skateboards "Live" from Drew Doyle on Vimeo.

Ante Up 3 Video