January 2006
 January 25, 2006
Tosh takes 2nd in NZ - Heads to OZ |
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| Props to Tosh Townend who took 2nd in the ‘X-Air’ contest in New Zealand on the 22nd. After the contest Tosh, along with Colt they headed to Australia to meet up with Brent, Nyjah and Element Australia riders for a couple weeks of skating. Most of the time will be spent filming for upcoming video projects but there are also three demos and a contest. The demos take place in Sydney, Gold Coast and Melbourne. More info, dates and and location can be found on the event calendar. |
January 24, 2006
MIke V. and Nyjah in Skateboard MAG #24 |
 Fresh to the shelves of finer skate shops is Skateboard Mag issue 24 with a couple features on Element riders. Mike V. takes a different approach to the ‘Guest Ed.’ column and hucks a lien to tail on a mighty high slab of ‘crete. Nyjah Huston is featured in the ‘Killer Kids’ section with a bangin’ double spread and interview. Pick up the mag and check out the Skateboard MAG site!
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January 23, 2006
SBC releases Photo Annual |
 The great north’s premiere skate mag ‘SBC’ has released its photo annual which includes impressive photography from a wealth of talented button pushers. Australian rider Josh Rio made a North American voyage a few months ago and it proved fruitful as he received the contents page as well as the opening spread of Element friend Ryan Allan’s page. Element YMCA Skate Camp counselor Doug Hardy also has a sick photo in the mag. If skate photos aren’t what your after, one of our favorite photograhers around here, Boogie even has a couple pages of work. If you see this cover, pick it up and have a gander.
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January 20, 2006
Bam Launches New Site |
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| The long-awaited personal web site of Element pro Bam Margera has lauched. Check out Bam's new site for a 'full audio and visual experience.' Also check out Bam's recently updated page in the team section by clicking here. |
 January 19, 2006
Troy Bennnett and George Newsholme featured in Australian art mag MC |
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| Contemporary Australian mag ‘MC’ features Element Australia Team Manager Troy Bennett and his extensive board collection. Later in the issue Element rider George Newsholme is also featured with an interview. George and Aussie riders Josh Rio and Pedro Day skate alongside global riders Tosh and Colt today in New Zealand's X-Air comp. |
January 18, 2006
Mini Ramp Rippin at Orlando Trade Show |
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| As part of trade show season Element riders headed to Orlando to skate the ‘Volcom Togo Rush’ Mini Ramp Jam. Chris Senn skating hard and aggressive as always taking 6th and $800 bucks while Tosh and his ever-expanding bag of mini-ramp tricks took 8th and $600. Am Collin Provost who is always a standout on transition killed it all afternoon and then got broke in the finals leaving with a broken arm, the little ripper still got third and $200. We wish Collin well and hope to see him flying around skateparks with effortless style in no time. |
January 17, 2006
Thrashers 'King of the Road' Premiere |
 As part of the festivities at this coming weekends ASR trade show in San Diego Thrasher is premiering the much anticipated 'King of the Road' video on Saturday, Jan 21st. Click here to check the flyer with all the information and hopefully find away into this private party with enough punk rock to keep it hyped all night long. If you have not seen the trailer you can check that out and get more info on KOTR ‘05 by visiting Thrasher’s site.
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January 11, 2006
Wishing Justin Well |
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| Element ripper Justin Schulte took a hard slam to the head last week that cracked his skull and racked his brain around. After two days in the hospital he was released with a loss of hearing but thankfully no further permanent damage. Our thoughts are with Justin and wish him a speedy recovery. |
 January 10, 2006
Evelien Wins POP! Session in Estonia |
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Congratulations to Evelien Bouilliart who went home with the 1st place at the girls comp and Madars Apse who ended 4th after a solid run in the finals at the POP! Session Winter Bash 2006 in Tallinn, Estonia.
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January 09, 2006
Video Premiere - Element YMCA Skate Camp 2005 |
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| A video premiere for ‘Forever Summer’ is going down this Sunday in Berkeley, CA. The video covers the 2005 summer at Element YMCA Skate Camp and is produced by skate camp staff. Click here to check out the flyer and if you are in the area stop by and check it out. Element will be on hand with some product to give away as part of the festivities. Many counselors and staff members will be on hand to answer any questions and get you psyched on going to camp, probably even be spotted tearing up the Berkeley park before hand. |
January 04, 2006
Paint A Deck Get A Deck |
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| Element spread some Holiday cheer sponsoring the 3rd annual Paint-A-Deck Get-A-Deck in Watts, CA. The event was put on by Elemental Awareness and the WLCAC. Kids painted boards following an animal theme, with inspiration drawn from field guides provided by E.A. Throughout the evening some great work was made with breaks taken for a skate session and some pizza. As the event ended painted boards were laid out trade blanket style and new Element decks were awarded for their efforts. Thanks to everyone who came out and made some great board graphics and the WLCAC for facility use. |
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