Crooks & Castles

Back in 2002 when we first carried Crooks & Castles at 8FIVE2SHOP, it was only a couple of tee shirt graphics!I remember telling all customers and the media in Hong Kong about this brand and how it was going to blow up and take over the rest of the street brands out there in the States.  My prediction was right, well... it wasn't much of a prediction but, more of a trust in the abilities of Dennis Calvero, Rob Panlilio, Emil Soriano, Bryan J Calvero and their homies.  As long as they were in charge, Crooks & Castles would onl...Read more

The Dirty Little Alleys of Hong Kong

Awhile back, German photographer, Kai Von Rabenau came to Hong Kong to shoot a fashion editorial for one of our favorite magazine’s LoDown Magazine.

It was about Hong Kong through the eyes of Know1edge.  Kai wrote that we knew our “dirty little back alleys, dark corners and hidden skategrounds like no other” but, by the time we got to the photo-shoot, Kai was taking us around our neighborhood to spots that we’ve never seen before.  

Thanks for that Kai and thank you to Warren AKA WZA, Chun Chai, Kenny of 8...Read more

The Dirty Little Alleys of Hong Kong

Awhile back, German photographer, Kai Von Rabenau came to Hong Kong to shoot a fashion editorial for one of our favorite magazine’s LoDown Magazine.

It was about Hong Kong through the eyes of Know1edge.  Kai wrote that we knew our “dirty little back alleys, dark corners and hidden skategrounds like no other” but, by the time we got to the photo-shoot, Kai was taking us around our neighborhood to spots that we’ve never seen before.  

Thanks for that Kai and thank you to Warren AKA WZA, Chun Chai, Kenny of 8...Read more

NIKE SB AM DVD PREVIEW

Remember when them Nike SB Am (plus Janoski) were in Hong Kong/Shen Zhen? Well, the PREVIEW of it is out at nikeskateboarding.com including Mexico and Chile, dope preview footage’s, for sure.  I can’t wait to check out the DVD which will be out in JUNE 09.

Nike SB Mexico Chile and China Video

Yo, check out the song.  That’s right! Perfect match for it.  The song is called Jiu Jo by 24Herbs (which in English literally means J...Read more

ANTHONY CLARAVALL

I’ve known Anthony for quite sometime now.  He wasn’t the first filmer that came through China bringing mad pros but he’s definitely responsible for spreading the word about how dope Hong Kong and China are for skateboard spots and I’m psyched that he does that cause I got love for Hong Kong and China, especially Hong Kong.

Actually Hong Kong has a lot of dope spots but a lot of them are now banned for skateboarding with extra guards, extra cops and some stupid skate stoppers.  So automatically, Shen Zhen (China; which is about 45 m...Read more

VANS

Vans Vans and Vans, it’s the shit right now, it’s been the bomb since 1966.  It’s hard to avoid it, come on now, agree with me, it’s the most classic footwear brand from the US and again, agree with me, if your outfit doesn’t fit Vans classics, there must be something wrong with it.  I know for a fact that heads that work at stripes and the swoosh also wear Vans.  If the big corporate allow them to wear whatever they want to wear, you would see more Vans around plus…wouldn’t it look more appealing if designers were allowed to wear whatever they wanted t...Read more

DQM aka Dave’s Quality Meat

It went back to the year 2002 when the OG, the real Zoo York team came to Hong Kong (Jeff Pang, Eli Gesner, Todd Jordan, Danny Supa, Anthony Correa, Forrest Kirby, RB Umali and the young Zerred Basset) came to Hong Kong for their first time, it was a good time.   Heard a lot of crazy New York OG skateboarders stories from Harold Hunter ‘R I P’ to Jumonji to this guy Dave, they called him crazy Dave.  Jeff was telling me that Dave was a very cool cat but crazy and told me that I had to meet him.

Now, Zoo York’s changed, I s...Read more

VANS SK8 HI x HUF

HUF aka Keith Hufnagel is one of the pioneers of street skateboarders.  

Originally from the East he moved to Frisco to pursue his dreams! He used to be recognized not only by his amazing fast skateboarding with pop for days but also that mushroom blonde hair that he rocked on the daily.

Keith opened up a sneaker shop in San Francisco called HUF and from all the respect he received and his skateboard background, HUF has been collaborating with many respected sneaker brands out there.  Keith certainly paved his way and HUF de...Read more

NEW VANS Syndicate x Max Schaaf + Vans x Mike Giant Rebel 8

I mean, come on, do I need to explain how dope Vans are? It's strictly original but definitely check out the NEW J Lay and NEW Lo Cab.  Good Good Good, 3 times Good.Available at  www.8five2.comRead more

Know1edge Japan riders in HK

Our Know1edge Japan riders flew in to discuss the long awaited “Life” photo-exhibition showcasing photographs from the top international Skateboard photographer’s.

In between running around we found ourselves in an arcade & played a few rounds to see if we’ve still got it

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