Since it’s start, I’ve been a fan of REAL skateboards, simply because I love Tommy G, he’s one of the illest, for sure. I’m also into artworks done by one of UK’s finest artists; DFace. I was more than happy to see these 2 ill brands do something together. Hence; REAL x DFACE skateboards for 3 of Real riders; Dennis Busenitz aka THE BEST, Justin Brock and Peter Ramondetta. I fuckin love these graphics.GOOD JOB fellas, keep it comin pleaseRead more
Tung Chung Skateboard Park is now officially open. VANS HK, 8FIVE2SHOP, HKIT and HK X-Fed organized an opening party with a Bowl Jam Contest, the first time of it’s kind in Hong Kong. The winner of the Bowl Jam session is going to Beijing Woodward sponsored by Vans HK.It was a real beautiful day and everyone was having so much fun. Thank God, there was plenty of Watson’s mineral water at the event or there would be some cramping going on.Now, go get your visa and skate Tung Chung Skateboard Park. It is definitely one of the bes...Read more
It’s official, STACKS; a new company by Reese Forbes and Michael Leon, is finally here.
I remember when Rasa Libre was first started by these 2 talented human beings with am riders such as Omar Salazar and Dylan Rieder. Now, both Omar and Dylan are world top pros. I can’t wait to see which upcoming ams Reese and Michael are going to bring to the table.Michael Leon has always amazes us with his amazing graphics and designs. They also invited their good friend/talented designer, Eric Elms to do some graphics for their first batch of products...Read more
Dayeem sun, KIT from HKIT forwarded me this link to youtube of this MV that we (purple shirt by Andy Howell and Airwalk VIC son) did with Now & Later (an old shop back in the day) in 1992 for Alex To’s Karaoke MV ‘Believe In Yourself’ (mad low budget). 18 years ago son. I remember we were just having lots of fun skateboarding and got paid HKD100 ($12 USD) for 6 hours, we came a long ass way.Skateboarding for life son.
Versa is one of Vans’ newest models which just came out (Fall 10).
A really amazing design with good shape, just perfect for a vulcanized looking cupsole.
The direction for sneakers is definitely vulcanized looking cupsoles. Versa is one of the best using vulcanized looking cupsoles. An instant classic, I guarantee you’ll be seeing more and more Versa in the future.GOOD JOB fellas.Read more
Sick in 2000…Corny As Fuck in 2010
I’m so lucky and really thank God that I have a size US9.5 (or US9 will do too) because as you know, most of the samples out there are size US9. Simply because size US9 is more appealing, not too big and not too small, just perfect.With having size US9/US9.5, I got mad love flowed in by the homies in the footwear industries for their illest sample shoes. Everytime I receive any sample shoes, I’m psyched as fuck.Last Thursday, I went to VF HK Office for Vans products meeting (yo, Vans SPRING 2011 is on some other level shit, A M...Read more
Canada breeds Crocs, Roots, Red Dragons, Lulu Lemons, Celine Dion, Avril Lavigne, DSquared but it also has some rare breeds such as Arc’teryx, Brkn Home, Jim Carey, Rick Howard, Tony Ferguson, Mark Appleyard, Anti Social and definitely Luke Meier. Vans Syndicate once again let a talented human being be themselves, Luke Meier designed a new shoe for Vans called Zero Lo and the first 3 colorways came out together with Vans Syndicate. With these amazing designed shoes, Luke most definitely puts his own name on the map. I don’t know Luke, I’ve neve...Read more
Back in 1988 when I started skateboarding, it was like a blessing if any professional skateboarders came through Hong Kong to do a demo or film.
I remember the very first pro skateboarder that came to Hong Kong was Andy Howell, Justin Girard and Rick Ibaseta. After seeing Rick do one of the best 360 flips I had ever seen, I remember wanting to learn that (yes it was called 360 flips before Tre Flips) Up until today, I can’t do a tre flips as nice as Rick Ibaseta. He was seriously the best. I got mad ...Read more