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Video Review: Four Cities
|TransWorld Skateboarding
This video almost slipped through the cracks, but luckily we caught it in time to give you the scoop. If you're fiendin' for some Smolik or Aaron Snyder, you need to check this video. Aaron throws out some tech skating balanced with his smooth style to make you press rewind. Then Smolik shows off some switch skating skills to pay the bills. Those aren't the only heads in the video, though. Will Harmon, Daniel Haney, and Karl Watson also break it off. Some trippy music with Sixteen mili footage gives... Read more...
Face The Forbinator!
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Face The Forbinator!Come up with 10,000 dollars, get a crew of big-ups skateboarders to step in the arena, then make 'em battle for the world-record highest ollie. That's a damn good idea, and Element made it happen with the Face The Forbinator Ollie Challenge on February 5-6 in Long Beach, California. Oh yeah, let's talk shop.The Obstacle The Element team rigged up a familiar sight to start the show¿one of those 33-inch-tall concrete "Jersey" road barriers. Those things are scary, if you come up short the barrier wins. The height... Read more...
Curtis Hsiang (12/04/63¿1/08/00)
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Skateboarding has lost yet another beloved son. One week into the new millennium, Curtis Hsiang suffered a fatal brain aneurysm that abruptly ended his life. Poignantly, at the moment of his death he was doing exactly what he loved and lived for¿skateboarding. The news of his sudden departure has greatly shocked and saddened his family and core group of friends who had been affected and influenced by Curtis' talented persona. He lived his life as a dedicated friend, an artist, and an impassioned skater who was always down for the... Read more...
Check Out: Todd Jordan
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Todd JordanAge: 19Home: New York, New YorkSponsors: Zoo York, Alphanumeric, VentureI've had good memories skating with my brother Todd¿ running from the cops every day for skating. Todd even gave BMXing a chance. All in one day, Todd bought a bike from our friend, rode it on some local trails, fell on his ass, and brought the bike back to our friend to get his money back. Now we know Todd belongs on a skateboard.¿Jeremy Jordan Read more...
Check Out: Tosh Townend
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Tosh Townend Age: 14 Home: Huntington Beach, CaliforniaSponsors: Element, Rusty, Network, AdioTosh is a perfect example of a person who was designed for skateboarding. At only fourteen years of age, this potential "rock star" was blessed with what most skateboarders dream of having: style, control, the skill to skate anything, and the ability to annihilate a handrail within minutes if not at first try. With traits like determination and the ability to overcome fear without hesitation, Tosh will most definitely raise some standards in the new millennium.¿Anthony Acosta Read more...
Check Out: Alikai Lee
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Alikai Lee Age: 21 Home: San Clemente, CaliforniaSponsors: ATM, Globe, Click, Arnette, Billabong, IronhorseAlikai is a genuine person. He skates big and tech, and enjoys both equally. He never complains, always has a smile on his face, and he's fun to be around.¿Jerome WeightmanAlikai is super fun to skate with. He pushes me to do big shit. We always have a good time skating together or doing whatever else, which makes him a good friend. Keep killing it, Alikai!¿Adam McNatt Read more...
Check Out: Jackson Taylor
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Jackson TaylorAge: 24 Home: Newport, North Carolina Sponsors: Stereo, Spitfire, Forties, Vans, Roughneck Hardware, Skateworks, Thunder If you ever have the opportunity to meet Jackson, take advantage of it. He'll actually be more excited to meet you than vice versa.His North Carolina (kakka) ways and his San Francisco nightlife make him one of the raddest people to be around. When it comes to skating, his rudimentary style combined with his flip tricks will take you for a ride. Jackson is definitely not afraid of good, hard skating or just good... Read more...
The Blind Tour
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Out with the old and in with the new. Out on the road with the Blind crew. Ha ha, maybe I should make this whole story rhyme. If I did, I think it would take a long time. More time to make the lines rhyme than I have inside my mind. Somebody reached into the pockets of the Blind account for spare change. We divided the money between the riders and came up a little short of 500 dollars for each of us. Now this was going to be fun:... Read more...
Barcelona
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Barcelonaby SkinI flew into Barcelona without too much hassle, got a taxi to the airport, and slept through what was left of the day. I awoke after my siesta to some of the loudest DIY ever played. It turned out our hotel backed onto an apartment construction site only 50 yards away¿it sounded like the drills were coming through the walls. Late in the evening Arto Saari and Kerry Getz arrived with Fred the filmer after a long drive from Biarritz.The mood was happy, because Arto and Kerry had just... Read more...
Arcade Premiere
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Arcade PremiereVideo premieres can sometimes bring about violence, chaos, or even both with the presence of alcohol. However, you never really expect to encounter the above on the way to the venue. En route to the San Diego premiere Gumbo, the passengers of my vehicle and I almost fell victim to road rage. The chaos started when a minivan full of vatos made a U-turn across the center divider and crossed two lanes of traffic. The encroaching vehicle came up aggressively on the side of my car, with one of... Read more...
The Volcom Rockies Tour
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Leaving late, traffic is slow. Dolin is revving in low, Wray is assembling. Warm up, warm up, the mind awake. Tonight will be a Colorado sky if all goes well here in this grime. Traffic stagnates and we sit, knowing we won’t miss the flight, yet remembering the few times it has happened.Time has lapsed. We’re now driving a smooth 75 to LAX after passing an overturned cargo truck. Fresh, only one police officer making sense of it all. Our flight leaves in an hour to Colorado, and we’re 30... Read more...
Ryan Gee: The Parking Ticket Horror
|TransWorld Skateboarding
QuietnessIn a world full of smooth-talkers, over-opinionated human megaphones, and glass-jawed tough guys, it’s a breath of fresh air to deal with some quiet types. Pat Channita and Gershon Mosely are whom I’m referring to, and I refer to them as such not only because they don’t talk much, but also because they don’t seem to be interested in playing a role in the soap opera called pro skateboarding. And it’s interesting to work with people who don’t constantly have their guards up or their mouths moving.As an interviewer, though,... Read more...
Ryan Gee: The Parking Ticket Horror
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Ryan Gee: The Parking Ticket Horror Total Number of Parking Tickets: 334Okay ... first off, I’m the king of all parking tickets. I’ll let you in on the Gee history of boots and towing.DATE12/96 CARToyota 4Runner WHAT HAPPENEDI walked outside to see some guy locking a boot onto mywheel.ACTIONWhile the parking guy sat in his van waiting for the tow truck, I almost beat the shit out of him.FINE$800 plusDate10/97 CARToyota 4Runner WHAT HAPPENEDMy truck disappeared into the lot of seized cars.ACTIONAlmost had a nervous breakdown.FINE$1,200 plusDATE2/99 CARNissan Maxima WHAT... Read more...
Talk Is Cheap: The Gershon Mosley Pro Spotlight
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Have you ever just sat somewhere and watched people?You get to see love, hate, fear, rage, happiness. You get to hear caring, sadness, anger, friendship. You get to smell sweet, sour, tart, bitter–aromas of all kinds. Most of all, you get to experience minds of all kinds.2nd spreadHave you ever seen the movie Fight Club? There is one quote in it that stood out to me: "We are a generation of men raised by women." When I heard that, it helped me better understand myself. I used to think I... Read more...
Five Quick Days In Reykjavik, Iceland
|TransWorld Skateboarding
by Ryan GeeWhen I think of Iceland, all that comes to mind is Björk and an island full of ice. Well, I was proved wrong after a recent trip there. Some local told me Iceland was first discovered by Vikings, and at the same time, the Vikings also found Greenland. They fell in love with Iceland and decided to settle there, but they didn’t want to share it with others. So to discourage pilgrims from going there, they named it Iceland, hoping to sway others to the less hospitable country... Read more...
Jake Nunn Interview
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Jake NunnInterview by Joel PattersonWhere are you originally from?Austin, Texas.Why did you move to San Francisco?Because that’s where Think’s based. Me and my friend just though we should go out there, because of Think, and because we were sick of Texas.How old were you when you moved to S.F.?Twenty-one.Was it a huge change from Austin?San Francisco is kind of a big change, just because of the people. There’s a whole lot of freaks in the City; there’s a whole lot of freaks that stand outside your house all day and... Read more...
Last Words: Elissa Steamer
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Last Words: Elissa SteamerLast fight you were in:Fifth grade. Some kid took one of my toys away.Last movie you went to see:The Bone Collector.Last car crash you were in:Fender-bender with a brand new Beamer.Last time you lost a bet:Every day in craps at my house.Last time you were sad:This summer.Last time you laughed so hard you cried:Every day, if Tony DaSilva is around.Last time you went to church:Can’t remember.Last person you skated with:Carlos De Andrade at the Bondi mini ramp.Last video you rented:Lawn Dogs.Last skate video you watched:Skate Canada.Last person... Read more...
Litterbox O’Connor
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Litterbox O’ConnorThe Tim O’Connor is not only a damn good skateboarder, he’s also pretty damn funny. The Tim wrecks shop this month, so check it out, and check in some mail to: Litterbox, 353 Airport Road, Oceanside, CA 92054 or e-mail skatemag@twsnet.com–ShredZERO? I heard that Zero has to change its name because another company has got the same name. Is that true? If it’s true, what’s the new name for Zero?–Marc Via e-mailThis is oh-so true, Marc. The new name of the company is "The Number That Comes Before One." It’s... Read more...
Make-A-Wish: Skaters converge on Houston for a good cause.
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Make-A-WishSkaters converge on Houston for a good cause.On November 13, 1999 more than 60 of the world’s best skateboarders came together to support a great cause. For the third time in as many years, the Texas Skate Jam was held at the South Side Skatepark in Houston. Thanks to South Shore Distribution’s Damien Herbert, the event has not only been pumping life into the Texas skate scene, but also helping grant wishes to terminally ill children.As a fund-raiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Texas Gulf Coast, the Jam has... Read more...
Mandatory Information
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Reese Forbes Ollie ChallengeOn February 6th and 7th at the Long Beach ASR Trade Expo, Element skateboards will host the Reese Forbes Ollie Challenge to determine the highest ollier in pro skateboarding. Not only does the winner have a chance of getting in the Guinness Book of World Records, but they get ten-grand in cash, too.According to Element Team Manager Ryan Kingman, several people have already accepted the challenge, including Kareem Campbell, Sean Sheffey, Danny Wainwright, Rob Gonzalez, Mike Carroll, Eric Koston, Keith Hufnagel, Joe Pino, Stacy Lowery, Rick Howard,... Read more...
Video Review: Midopoly
|TransWorld Skateboarding
MidopolyOnce my ninja spies informed me the TransWorld VCR temple had been invaded by the rival TransWorld SNOWboarding clan, I immediately grabbed my Gunsen razor war fan to spill their blood. The VCR temple is reserved for sacred skateboarding videos, these shameful snow samurai would pay for their disrespect! I stealthly climbed on the ceiling using my Nekode ninja climbing claws, then backflipped into a surprise attack, unleashing my lightning slash technique and decapitating three of the four snow jocks with one slice. As an insult to the remaining snow... Read more...
Pat Channita Interview
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Interview by Amani and DrakeWhether you love him, hate him, or don’t recognize his name, Pat Channita is number one. That is, according to World Cup Skateboarding’s overall street rankings for 1999, Pat accumulated more points in WCS-sanctioned events than any other street skater in the world. In short, Pat was the most consistent street-contest skater in ’99, and that shouldn’t surprise anyone who’s ever seen him patiently dissect a street course.And while he earned this noteworthy distinction by competing in an average of two contests a month for the... Read more...
Good Stuff: Rob Gonzalez
|TransWorld Skateboarding
Rob Gee. Rob Geefeezee. Rob Geesus.When I think of Rob Gonzalez, style, flavor, and finesse come to mind. Rob has such a distinct steelo, you can recognize him a block away. In skateboarding, style plays a major role, and Rob Gee takes the cake with one of the smoothest styles around.As little kids growing up together, it was obvious Rob was top-notch, and to this day he has progressed to professional status. Presently, Rob continues to terrorize the streets of Long Beach on his skateboard.–Danny Montoya Read more...
The City: San Francisco
|TransWorld Skateboarding
San Francisco is a true skate mecca. In the summer of ’93 on any given afternoon you could’ve found maybe 70 kids at Embarcadero and hundreds more on the hills and in the schoolyards around the city. Skaters from everywhere–the Midwest, East Coast, England, Europe, Japan–were everywhere. And despite the fact that most were not welcomed by either the authorities or the locals (few lived outside the shadows of T-dog shame), more and more kept coming, many of whom were unpacking their bags for good and settling in among an... Read more...