As it is widely known, the Hurricane Sandy afected the US community in different terms, including some tragic events such as material and human losses. This tragedy has brought serious problems to the whole country, nevertheless local skaters are taking advantage of this regrettable but natural episode. Rodney Torres, post-Sandy, turned in the most famous skater of the moment, after landing a perfect and big dimensioned 360 flip. Check out the pics and power to all the people that are still fighting against this natural disaster.
How to do a hardflip? Based on its name doesn't seem simple at all, but after trying it constantly, it will turn out sooner than later. To make things easier, follow the advice of the Berric's and Mystery skateboard rider Jimmy Carlin.
After being out for a while, Torey decided to rejoin the legendary company for a three-years endorsement, deal that support the brand on these more than competitive times. In economic terms, this commitment provides the chance to dealers, retailers and even teammate athletes to get better incomes, having in mind that Pudwill is know a worldwide famous figure. T-Pudds, recognized for several skate magazines as the skater of the year, is now back on his former shoes company, the one that sponsored him for more that 10 years. Torey is pure energy, and maybe one of the most charismatic skaters out there. This fact that was definitely proved through the development of this year's Street leage, where not only competed as rider but also as a host, interviewing and jocking with the pros.
More than a profitable deal, as the very same Pudwill announced, this is more like a back to the roots and way to stabilize the company as well as his own carrer. According to Torey “I’m happy to be a part of a company I grew up skating for. It’s my roots, and now I’m motivated and dedicated to skate harder than ever !” In relation to that, there's only one we thing to ask about, it is possible to skate harder than he is doing now? It seems that the miracle boy of skateboarding is decided to take it to the limits once again.
The list his recent accomplishments includes: 1st Place Tampa Pro 2012, Street Skater of the Year, TransWorld Skateboarding 2011, 1st Place – Tampa Pro, Best Trick – 2011, 3rd Place – Tampa Pro – 2011, 5th Place – Street League, Seattle – 2011. As we can already see, Torey is an active skater that still has a lot do in the business and at the sport progession as well. Go Pudds!
Check out one his best deliveries at the worlwide famous "The Berrics" Battle Commander.
Check out the brand new Gonzales' footage, fueled by Thrasher Magazine and Volcom. You better prepare before seeing it, because this video is going to shred your mind! prepare to thrash!
The nowadays very popular and loved European skateboarder, Bastien Salabanzi, is being covered by RideTime!
For those who doesn't know, Bastien has been ripping it since 1999, having performed parts on different skate videos, through a variety of sponsors and labels. Going back to the past, in fact ten years ago, a pretty young Salabanzi was killing it along the Flip's crew, job that ended up with this living clasic. (check out the first trick on the video, the signature Salabanzi's flip)
As the skateboarding oldschool legend, John Cardiel said about Taylor, " He can go a little bit higher, a little more technical, everything just a little bit more". Here it is the proof of Cardiel's words. Massive ollie over the hip.
Taylor, the American 21 years old AWS team rider, is recognized for being a really sick and limitless skateboarder. Grant represents the progression that a new generation of skaters are giving to the dicipline. Massive drops, pretty high wallrides and ditch drop-ins demonstrate how this young-blood rider respect the old style but taking it to a brand new level.
Skater of the Year, Thasher Magazine
Ollie over a ditch, Transworld Skateboarding Magazine.
It seems that these guys were a little bit bored, anyway, they won a record Guinness and became known all around the world. This board is called the "Foundation board" and for some strange reason, it hasn't been recognized in the official Guinness' website.
Hey there Ridetimers, today we got a moment to explore the roots of skateboarding. In order to remember how things were back in the day, let's enjoy this mind-blowing pic took at the Eiffel tower. Old school style!
Arts plus skateboarding?, yeah believe it or not, this idea is more old than what you think. Skate and Create is a competition that was made up on 2009, and it has been carried out since then. Fueled by RedBull, the main idea of this contest is to mix up skateboarding skills and art abilities, fact that provides amazing outcomes. If you want to comprehend the real meaning of what I'm talking about, stop reading this sentence and enjoy these awesome pics!
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