Bombing Hills with Steve.

Goodbye material world! from SPONTAZY on Vimeo.

This is Steve, some of you may also know Steve by the name of "Venom" a character of sorts that would suddenly appear at many a great skate sessions over the years.

I heard earlier this year Venom was hanging up his hat. However, just before we all could shed a tear, SPONTAZY was born. You may find this all amusing, I know, it's a bit silly, and it's suppose to be. But Steve's genuine about his goofing, and it has earned him sponsor ships with Emerica shoes and Bones wheels. Hell he even had his own board out at one point!

See, sometimes sponsorship in skateboarding isn't about being the best skateboarder on the planet. Sometimes it's about being so unique that people want to support your creativity.

One more thing, the real reason for this post is because this is where I learned to bomb hills. It's a park just outside of my home town of Lincoln NE. And yes, those "gaps" in the sidewalk will pitch you off your board face first into the grass.

Where I'd rather be right now.....

Stone Edge 9 Bowl, classic.

Thought this would be cool.

But it's really pretty lame.

MC Load and SkaterAid.

So I went to Decatur on some business Sunday afternoon, and I drive by a sign that says "SkaterAid" then see a kid on a board Downtown and ask if there is a skate shop near by.

He tells me no, but that he's going to some sort of contest to see if he can get sponsored.

OK? What's the deal?


Best Trick Contest.

Mike who wants to be sponsored. Oh to be sixteen again.

Photog's. I know "D" (on the Left) was good friends with Ian Wochatz.

Best Trick contest winning trick, Travis Murphy of Reveal Skateboards with a Kickflip 5-0.

Matt coming out of a bad ass BS Smith.


So I go back to where the sign is, and I kid you not. This was one of the best skateboard related events I've been to. First, it was all to raise money for families of children who are battling cancer. Second, it felt like I was in a time warp, as it was held in a rough parking lot with just a few ramps, just like back in the day, before we were lucky enough to have so many skateparks at our disposal. Third, Beer, and this was good beer from my favorite Atlanta brewery, 5 Seasons.
Now you know the rest of the story. OH BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE.

Then to top it all off the Element team showed up. Darrell Stanton hung around looking cool, Jeremy Wray skated a quarter pipe your mom could blunt on, and Brent Atchley styled out with some freaky sock/shoes. I met new Atlanta resident, wood bender and SPOT Party Team Member Alan Russell who explained the inner workings of EXPN Super Park ramp. Welcome to Georgia, Alan.

Thomas Taylor played a big part in organizing the event and deserves a solid high five for his efforts. But the best part in my opinion was Load. Who knew Load was so talented on the mic. I'm serious, he did a great job keeping everyone entertained at SkaterAid.

9th Wonder, Little Brothers Producer.

An Artist Explains why his album isn't out yet! [Warning Explicit! Adult Content!]

Big Pooh of Little Brother. If you don't know Little Brother's music then, call 911 cause I can't help you.

Jonny has a Crew.

More photos at www.georgiaskater.com and http://www.myspace.com/thededicatedeye.

Looney Long Boarders.

Adam Kimmel presents: Claremont HD from adam kimmel on Vimeo.

Skitchfest III Photos are finally up!

I created a Flickr page to display all the fine shots I took at this years Skitchfest!

Check it out at www.flickr.com/thededicated

What's the Dinosour Jr and Alien Workshop Connection?

Interesting interview with J. Mascis by some dude named Zac.

See it all at http://www.caughtinthecrossfire.com/music/interviews/99

Skateboarding and Dinosaur Jr always went hand in hand and still do in the naughties, why is that?

I dunno, I have no idea! We went to LA on the Bug tour and there were all these skaters everywhere. We met Neil Blender and some other guys and I always let them use the music and stuff.

So are you proud to be associated with skateboarding then?

Yeah I guess, sometimes I even get sent t-shirts and skateboards here!

Did you ever skate back in the day?

Yeah, mostly we would skate quarter pipes, 8 foot high ramps and stuff....

I mean this was long ago now.

Do you remember what your first board was?

My first skateboard was a Flight.they were like this company that ripped off Alva, I had Mid Tracks and red Kriptonics 65's..until my Dad gave it away.

Neil Blender did some art for you, do you remember which sleeves?

Yeah....he's done several record covers for me like Without a Sound, J.Mascis and The Fog, Leaving on a Jet Plane 7", and the back cover of another one.

Have you seen any recent skateboarding? What are your thoughts on it?

I see various stuff from Alien Workshop as Neil Blender sends me stuff. It's cool I guess.

So good.

Dill Leaked....



Grant Leaked....




See more at awsfilmworks.com

The Poster Project.

Decided I'm going to do a run of "posters" and put them up for sale at the Skate Shop of Athens.

More info to come.

Osburn, Stoves?

I was looking for website names and found this logo.

Who knew?

Bill Danforth's Shoes for Sale?

WTF. It's insane how much people are paying for old skate boards! I just can't encourage people to spend a bunch of money on a skateboard that will never be ridden! What I find most interesting is that the old pros are getting in on the action. Shouldn't that be a clear indication that these things have little actual value!

That said, I am pretty geeked by these, they have to be the rarest of the rare?

And, I guess it's cool that Dan is actually selling these himself.
And, they are my size after all.

Todd Congelliere had street skills too.

Saw this posted on Good Problem. Happy to know someone else still appreciates Todd's style.



Glad I bought my reissue of Todd's "Icee Bear" deck when I did. Looks like they are no longer available.

NYC, Rock the Bells. The Most Specialist Guest of them All.

Da Biz Baby.

Can't knock the Hustler...

Damn, I really wish Kwame would just keep it clean for a while. Dude knows they are all out to get him no matter what.

Oh man this seems so corny now.

"We are not Hippies".... and on that note I'm off to NYC too see....

Brooke Run, Georgia Bowl Riders.

Well the contest was postponed due to rain.
But it turned out to be a great day to hang out in the parking lot and talk sh*t.

More at www.georgiaskater.com

That's why he's called Wezel...

DBT Photo Shoot Documented.

Drive By Truckers Dirt Underneath Photoshoot Daddy's Cup




I can't believe this was just last year, seems like it was so long ago.

Thanks goes out to Scott Baxendale, one bad ass luthier.

My Latest Hero.

"Cheap photos aren't good, and good photos aren't cheap."- Estevan Oriol.


Much Respect....

It's a Cosby Sweater!

Lance Mountain wore a "Cosby Sweater" in Animal Chin.
See this and more by visiting what could possibly turn into the coolest Web site on the Web :www.lancemountain.com

I'm Geeked.

25mm Lens=Self Portraits at 7am.

Put it in your pocket and always have it with you=random photos while riding shotgun.


I'm geeked, I found a Panasonic FX35 "Demo" through B&H photo. That means "open box special".

Which means I'm broke now, but I have a camera I can put in my pocket and take EVERYWHERE I go.

Oh yes, this ought to be fun.

Tell them all I'm Your Daddy..

Lance tells it like it is, Wes is cocky as hell.

And remember this is just the trailer..... So stoked.

Frankie FRIGGIN' Hill!!!!!

Oh yes, That's one damn big Wooly Mammoth.

Stolen from one of my favorite places on the web, Editor of the Skateboard Mag, Kevin Wilkins personal blog: www.goodproblem.blogspot.com

A Tribe Called Old School.

Yes. I remember when this was hot, new, funky and fresh.

Hubb made a ramp.

See www.georgiaskater.com for more. Or at least more of the same.

Something about not posting this earlier?