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Don’t forget about the showdow on September 27, 2008 in Pittsboro, NC. This will be the 5th year of skate sick skating, drinking, singing, sleeping and really bad heckling-so don’t miss it.  Last year we had a bon-fire launch ramp, flying cheeseburgers, and a few bad slams–wonder what’s gonna go down this year?

Check out Rob Nelson’s photos as he travels with a few OBX, Rocky Mt., and a few yankees to and from the 2007 Showdown.

This is Brad (Wilmington, NC) about to get burned.

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No, this photo is not part of the video

Finally got around to editing this footage (more to follow with more NC locals).  Collin was ripping with Emerica during their 2008 Wild Ride Tour–check out the Emerica blog for more info and photos.  If you don’t know who Collin Provost is, check out his site.

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Skated Some Guy’s Bowl yesterday (Sep. 7) and Jer was out there taking shots. Some of the skaters out there were Mr. Guy, Frank, Matt, Marty, JayRock, netposer, Jon, John, Mark, and Marshal.  Here are a few shots Jer took of the action. Jer should come out more and take photos while I film.

JayRock

more photos after the jump

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 Watch this video over at http://www.streetcornerskate.com/

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 Found this video over on Thrasher’s site.  If you have no idea what Burnside is then wiki it or watch this.

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From Transworld Skateboarding’s site:

After 20 years’ worth of straight rawness, a celebration was definitely in order. Matt Hensley’s pub was the place, the Black Label crew were the people, and as for the party?

Chet should see a dentist–damn Luda!

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Details are a bit sketchy but it seems he fell from a balcony or a window while in Berlin, Germany on a Vans tour.  Van was 24 years old. I just hope it wasn’t some stupid shit that caused his death. The guy was supposed to be Krooked Skateboards‘ newest pro.  This is the second high-profile skateboarder to die in little over a year. Last March Shane Cross died while in Australia–he was only 21.

Update: Seems Van took some pain killers. Some reports said he was drinking beer and wanted to go to the hospital then fell out of a window. I’ll post more when I find out. More “info” can be found here, here, here, and here.

Check out Van ripping after the jump
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blkprjkt over at Concrete Disciples comes through again with a sick write-up (including photos, of course, and this time quite a few videos) of this year’s Oregon Trifecta.

Buck Smith can do a BSB on just about anything

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“Deathbowl to Downtown” is the newest film from the dudes that brought us “Tent City” and “Fruit of the Vine”. It’s the history of skateboarding in NYC. So take a look at their site for videos, photos and more.

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We raised the shallow end of Mr. guy’s bowl and here are some updated photos. We raised it from 6′ to 7.5′ and added new railings and a couple of new benches..yeah, peeps need somewhere to chill and enjoy the action.

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The new Durham, NC skatepark looks amazing and  very different from your  average skatepark.

from bullcityrising.com:

“Supporters of a long-awaited skateboard park for the Bull City will be pleased to learn that tonight’s consent agenda provides for the formal approval of a design-build contract for the facility, to be built in-ground at Durham Central Park.”

“Durham Central Park went along with the idea, though, and the Council is expected to approve an agreement with Lumina Builders of Wrightsville Beach and Pillar Design Studios of Tempe, Az. for the project.”

Update: White Phantom from the eastcoastSURF.com forums posted this:

I’ve been following this for a while now by calling city staff time to time and asking questions. Looks like things may be moving forward… Obviously all this is subject to change, but here’s what I know separate of what is posted at bullcityrising:
-Park to be open dawn-to-dusk (no lights) and free.
-Pads required, but no talk (at least yet) of strict enforcement.
-1 or 2 public information meetings are supposed to take place within the next couple of months. They confirmed over the phone that I’m on the email list to receive notice of the meetings, so I’ll post dates when I hear. No depths, type of coping, etc decided yet for the bowl, so that topic should be up for discussion during the meetings. Not sure whether other design elements are up for discussion.
-Not confirmed, but I hear that Artisan will subcontract for the park/tranny work and Lumina Builders will do other non-skatepark work (similar to Raleigh, I guess).
-Current projected completion date is March 2009. Most people probably agree that’ll change, but this week’s approval of the contract at least is a sign things are moving forward.
I’m all for more parks, but gotta give a SHOUT — long live the backyard scene too!

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Found some great shots and a video (after the jump) of Chris Miller and Andy McDonald skating Pier Park in Oregon.  I’m guessing getting over that doorway front side is no joke but Chris and Andy make it look easy.
   
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