Element TWIG rider Collin Provost and his dad Cameron are all smiles after Collin placed 10th out of 240 skaters overall at the recent Tampa Am contest. Congratulations Collin!

Jake Rupp's new ad is out in magazines now, featuring his three new pro models. Jake is starting off the new year with a busy schedule, expecting the arrival of his first child any day now. We wish Jake all the best of luck this year and are proud to have him as the newest addition to the Element pro team. To view his latest ad, click here.

Be sure to check out Jake's Non-Series pro board in the web feature - The Making of the Non-Series.

Learn about the creative process behind our newest pro board graphics in the first-ever Element website feature, The Making of the Non-Series. We asked each team rider what they wanted, and this is what they came up with. Click the words 'view the feature' on the homepage, and remember that you will need the latest version of Flash on your computer to view this article properly.

Kenny Hughes has an interview in the March 2003 Interview edition of Skateboarder Magazine. Big Hughes talks about skating, travelling, sponsorship, life in LA, and gambling. There are some great photos and sequences in the article, so be sure to pick it up when you see it.

Keep your eyes peeled in the next couple of days for the first-ever Element web feature, 'The Making of the Non-Series'. This article provides a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Element's newest pro board series - The Non-Series. Remember that you will need the latest version of Flash to view this article and to properly view the rest of the Element website.

Colt Cannon was on hand a while back to help ON Video creative director Kirk Dianda celebrate his birthday. Colt, Kirk, and a group of ON Video heads went to Medieval Times Tournament for dinner, where the brave young knight Colt (in full costume) helped rescue this damsel in distress!

After his break-out part in Wheels of Fire (1988), Natas Kaupas went from lowly street skater to overnight celebrity. Natas redefined what was possible on a skateboard with some of the most progressive tricks of the time. A great deal of his skateboarding career went underground, working on the industry side as an artist and creative director.

ON Video is proud to present the full-length Natas Kaupas story, covering his talents both in and out of the spotlight. Be sure to check it out soon.

Jake Rupp recently took a trip to Jamaica with various members of the Satori and I-Path teams. Also on the trip was Element Twig rider Nyjah Huston (left), and his older brother Abi (center), who is a flow rider for Element. The trip was a real eye-opening experience for everyone that went. Chris Ortiz (lurking on the right) documented the journey, so look for future coverage in 411VM and Transworld. JAH!

Bam Margera has a new ad out in magazines soon featuring his latest Element boards. Bam has been busier than ever lately, travelling, skating, and working on a number of different film and music video projects. To view a larger image of the ad, click here. Watch for all of Bam's newest boards to be posted soon in the 'wood' section of the Element website.

Happy New Year to everyone! Now that it's 2003, Jake Rupp officially swims upstream to the pro ranks! Congratulations Jake on becoming the newest rookie on the team. We wish you all the best with your pro career, and know that you'll give it your all as Element supports your every step. BUPP, BUPP it's MISTA RUPP! Keep your eyes open for three Jake Rupp pro models out soon.