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2011 Skate the Planet Skateboard Blog
November 2011
- 11/28/11
- Sector 9 debuts the Whale Wars skateboards featuring that kick-ass Sea Shepherd logo
Whether you're down with saving whales or not, you have to admit the Sea Shepherd's Jolly Roger logo is pretty badass - much like the Shepherds themselves. Might make for a cool skate graphic... You're in luck!
Sector 9 has teamed up with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society for 3 different boards to suit a variety of needs & terrains. The Sea Shepherd's eco-friendly message is conveyed in the custom designs for each deck. Each board represents a cause of the Shepherds.
For me, the appeal of these boards comes from the raw nature of the Sea Shepherd's determination to stop illegal whaling. If you haven't seen Whale Wars, check it out on Animal Planet. These folks are not passive awareness messengers. They have a message and the convey it in a gloriously bold fashion.
Deep in the Antarctic, they actively prevent illegal whaling via very physical means. From launching paint-bombs to fowling propellers, they don't sit on the sideline chanting. They are on the offensive and seemingly put fear in the whalers they track down.
The Sea Shepherd's attitude and practices are unlike any activist group I've heard of and very much like the ethos of skateboarding. If I were searching for empty pools or dealing with angry rent-a-cops at a skate spot - I'd gladly take it on with the Sea Shepherds. They are a great melding with skate culture and I hope their boards generate money and awareness. These guys are kick-ass!
Three models to choose from:
- Eternal Mini - Sea Shepherd Skateboard (8.5" W x 27.5" L x 15.25" WB)
- Jolly Roger Street Skate - Sea Shepherd Skateboard (8.0" W x 32.5" L x 14.0" WB)
- Sea No Evil Pintail - Sea Shepherd Skateboard (9.0" W x 38.0" L x 26.75" WB)
Check out the Sector 9 Sea Shepherd skateboards, read up on the Sea Shepherd's mission and watch Whale Wars on Animal Planet! - 11/18/11
- No more Metallica and AC/DC shirts: Beavis & Butthead get a fashion upgrade from Stussy
Since Mike Judge has brough everyone's favorite losers back to TV, Stussy has released Beavis & Butthead's renown images on t-shirts with a twist. The color scheme remains, but Stussy has gussied up the do in their own logo shirts. Gone are the Metallica and AC/DC shrts, which have been replaced with the Stussy logo.
So, class-up your wardrobe with the newer cleaner Beavis & Buthead apparel from Stussy!
- 11/9/11
- Skateable House Concept Makes Backyard Ramps Yesterday's News
In days gone by backyard ramps were the focal point of many local sessions. Anyone fortunate enough to have one was the hero of the neighborhood... and likely the recipient of lawsuits from neighbors. In today's world, the outdoor ramp sits idle through rain and snow. The skateboard house, however, is open for business day and night 24/7.
Architect Francois Perrin was approached by Vans founder, Pierre-André Senizergues, a former professional skateboarder who wanted a house in which every surface was skateable. I'm sure you can envision floors that sweep into walls with insane transition, but it didn't end there. EVERY surface was to be skateable! Built in seating, book shelves... well, the whole damn place did double duty as boxes, ledges and grindable terrain.
The idea grew around the idea of a "livable half-pipe". They weren't talking about bums slumbering under roll-out decks - they wanted to make a completely skateable house.
"We're not putting furniture into a skate ramp, and we're not bringing skate elements into a house. From the beginning, it's something designed as this hybrid structure. The challenge was finding that balance between both: being technically skateable but also being a house and livable."
Coming to the project with a skater's eye for architecture helped move the project along as skaters have a knack for recognizing the perfect outdoor structures for skating. The very thing that makes a skate spot a "skate spot" is what helped form the elements that went into creating a skateboard-ready house.
I'd love to hear more about the exterior... I'm pretty sure the roof has tons of skateable potential!
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