Feburary 2006
 February 27, 2006
ELEMENT SPONOSORED CONTEST IN FRAZIER PARK, CA BRINGS OUT WHOLE COMMUNITY |
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| Elemental Awareness headed out to So Cal mountain town of Frazier Park, CA this last weekend for contest #2 of the current ‘Fleur De Lis’ Contest Series. The event was off the hook with large number of entrants, great skating and a supportive community crowd. Although modular the course proved to be a lot of fun and the crowd kept entertained with tricks like Tyler Cobb’s three flip, Nick Gappmayer’s boneless selection and Jonah Messick's proper kickflips. The competition was fierce and entertaining as Eddie Reyes nose grinded his way to the finals but ultimately it was Ryan Ellsworth who came away victorious with a solid selection of tricks on the rail and throughout the course, props Ryan! The next contest is March 18th in Ridgecrest, Ca; click here for the flyer. |
February 24, 2006
TOUR, TAVE AND TIMELINE IN THE NEW SKATEBOARD MAG |
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| Fresh on the skate shop shelves is The Skateboard Mag issue #25 and it is full of Element riders. A tour article from the Elemental Awareness Future Nature Tour entitled ‘Callin Shenanigans’ features spreads with Element Ams Tony Tave & Collin Provost, Justin Schulte & Nyjah Huston, and Dallas Rockvam & Levi Brown. Element friend and Mag staff photog Matt Price, shot all the pristine photos. Also in there is the history of long time pro Jeremy Wray; a timeline and old photos of Jwray from past to present will educate new skaters on his legendary status. Also in the mag is a full Tony Tave feature, bound to blow up soon, Tave breaks off eight pages of bangers, here’s a sample. Skate down to your local shop to check it out in person and read up, their web site is always updated, check it out! |
February 16, 2006
AZ VIDEO "BE YOU" WITH LEVI BROWN AND DALLAS ROCKVAM RELEASED |
 Out of Phoenix, Arizona comes a new video project entitled “Be You - A Travis Adams Joint”. Element riders Levi Brown (raised in Fountain Hills) and Dallas Rockvam (a winter transplant to Tempe) both have parts in the video. Not only does the video feature some real sick skating and wealth of pro visitors it also documents a very unique scene. From tech wizards to hair farming hessians AZ has it all making for an overall fun to watch video. Levi and Dallas both hold it down with solid skating also coming from Jesse Plumb and Marty Murawski, check it out if you see it around.
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February 15, 2006
NEW SKATEBOARDER TEACHES A FEW THINGS YOU DIDNT KNOW |
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| Check out the new Skateboarder for some educating facts from Element riders. First Mike Vallely lets in some lesser known facts with 15 Things You Didn’t Know about Mike V. From music to food to skate stories of the past, its all in there. Also in the mag Element Europe rider Lucien Clarke and other London heads guide you through English slang, read up and impress your friends with your new vocabulary. Check out the Skateboarder web site for more. |
February 14, 2006
COLLINS NEW BACKYARD RAMP |
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| Most dreams of a backyard skate park remain in the mind or on binder paper, but not for Element Am Collin Provost. Thanks to his super supportive parents and sponsors, Collin was able to pack in a street based ramp setup in his backyard. Although still under construction Collin broke it in with quick setup lines like this one. All ages from Collin’s baby brother (who acted more as an additional obstacle), to old school shredders were rippin’ it up making for a classic Huntington Beach Sunday evening. |
February 13, 2006
TODD FRANCIS LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE |
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| The exceptional works of Element artist Todd Francis are up for viewing on his new web site. The site portrays all Francis’ Element boards dating back to 1999, other skate works leading up to that, and some 'other crud.' Some of Todd’s most recent works include the ‘Extinction’ Series Element boards and the artwork in the new 411VM. Although the humble Francis’ wont tell you directly, after viewing his site it’s evident he is responsible some of the most memorable graphics and illustration in history, take a trip down memory lane, have a laugh and check out some cool art at toddfrancis.com |
February 05, 2006
Mike V. Launches New Site |
 Mike Vallely recently launched an all new web site where you will find a wealth of new features including new photos, bio, product, journal, music and much more. Also featured is a unique film entitled ‘Never Give Up’ that you can only see by visiting the site, check it out!.
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February 03, 2006
Fresh Seeds at Element |
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| Congratulations to two Element family members who recently had healthy kids. Element head Graphic Designer John Alvino and his wife Erika welcomed Jack David into the world in late December. Element Europe Marketing Director Philippe LaLemant and his wife welcomed daughter Stella in late January. We wish both new families the very best! |
February 02, 2006
Todd Francis Featured Artist in new 411VM |
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| Check out Element artist Todd Francis who is featured in the new 411VM. Volume 14 issue 1 features Francis’ art both in print and video. Francis is well known throughout skateboarding for his original illustration and creative mind that never ceases to bring new designs and concepts to the table. Pick up the new 411 to get a first hand look at both Francis’ art and some sick skating. |
February 01, 2006
Colt's Shaky Ride / Tave in new TWS |
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| Check out the new Transworld on shelves now where Colt Cannon and Tony Tave can be spotted. Colt tells an amusing and frightening tale of travel on a previous trip to Japan alongside a popped kickflip sequence. Pages later you can find Colt and Tony Tave who without any flight mishap made their way to Europe. Colt blasts a huge frontside flip and offers a glimpse into the comedic and high spirited antics that occur when Colt is part of the crew. Tony Tave gets a similar write up supported by a switch flip down a double set, proper as always. Pick up this new Transworld to get the real deal. |
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