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June 2005

July 06, 2005
Element in Europe Contests

Europe rider Julien Benoliel from Marseille won the french bowl championships last weekend in Annecy. Julien has been ripping every contest he entered for the last 2 months, by winning the best trick in Brixlegg and placing 7th at the Marseille Bowlriders. Chris Senn and Brent Atchley were also ripping up the Bowlriders comp, click here to check the footy.


July 05, 2005
Eve and Vanessa in Munster

Last weekend Evelien Bouilliart took home a well deserved 3rd place at the Munster Monster Mastership in Germany.Evelien placed right behind fellow team rider, Vanessa Torres who got 2nd and Elissa Steamer who got 1rst. This was Evelien’s 2nd international contest she entered after her victory at the Munich’s European open. Congratulations Evelien, we ‘re very proud of you !

June 28, 2005
Viva La Bands Out Now

Bam has just released a CD entitled "Viva La Bands" where he chose his favortite artists and put them on one cd. Featured bands include HIM, The 69 Eyes and CKY, all tracks are either unreleased or hard to find singles. Also included is a Bonus DVD including a lost episode of VLB in iceland and music videos. Viva La Bands is widely available but if the summer heat makes you not want to go outside order it here.


June 22, 2005
South Africa Skaters Featured

The South African interest in skateboarding generated by Element South Africa rider Dallas Oberholzer is gaining world news recognition. Element has supported the Indigo Skate Camp and Dallas' efforts for some time now. The heart these guys have for the growing interest as well as their constant progression is amazing. In addition to the photos, footage of the skaters can be seen in two episodes of Mike V's Drive TV.

June 20, 2005
IASC Go Skateboarding Day

June 21st is 'Go Skateboarding Day' where IASC invites you to spend the day either taking part in one of the many events across the world or to just make a point to put your shred stick to use. Click here to view all the events going on, Element will be getting 'Wild in the Streets' of Philadelphia, if you dont see an event near you, make your own!


June 09, 2005
Mike V Comic

Props to Luc Nakashoji who sent in this comic inspired by the Mike V - Man vs. Skatepark tour . You can see clips from the Ottawa demo by checking out Luc's web site nocomplyskateboarding.com

June 05, 2005
Under Brush Art Show

Element family member Jesse Hotchkiss will be showing his art at Subject Matter Gallery located in The Lab in Costa Mesa from June 11th-July 11th.  Come check out Jesse's original and organic style at the opening from 8-11pm. Click here to check out the flyer.


June 02, 2005
Senn has Seoul

Congrats to Chris Senn who won the Asian X Games in Seoul, Korea. Competitors were hungry to get ahold of the gold metal but Senn's street skills were too strong.