NEW YORK - Legendary skate company 5boro celebrates its lucky 13th anniversary in NYC with athletes and designers talking about the history and the strength of this brand.
www.5boro.com
SAN DIEGO - When you hear the name Tim Williams, think of grinding handrails. Check him out in this clip as he skates some hot spots in San Diego. www.emericaskate.com
NEW YORK - Obed Rios took us around to some of the Brooklyn spots where he and his friends would skate. After getting caught up, Obed realized he wanted to do something better and ended up opening a skate shop because of his passion for skateboarding. www.obednyc.com
LOS ANGELES - We got to hang out at Famous Stars & Straps' new home away from home with as they were shooting for a new commercial for their line. www.famoussas.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Benny Gold stays gold all day, everyday. He designed Huf's logo, help create Mash's identity and video, and now has his own clothing line. www.bennygold.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Sid Enck Jr. has been fascinated with skateboarding and art since he was a kid. His unique style of art has led him to have a show at Black and Brown Boutique where he goes out of his way to make it a one of a kind. www.myspace.com/teashackproject
SAN FRANCISCO - Nicholas Silva finally got his own pad after coming up to San Fran and sleeping on friends' couches for 6 years, on and off. And for what? For the love of skateboarding. www.ftcsf.com
SAN FRANCISCO - George Jadelrab grew up watching skaters skate the streets of San Fran, then finally picked up on in the late 90's. Now he's currently sponsored by Mighty Healthy, Suckafree, and Urban Era. www.suckafree.com www.uesk8.com www.myspace.com/mightyhealthynyc
LOS ANGELES - Graffiti and skateboarding go hand-to-hand. Check out the ONE DECK gallery at Tradition where a bunch of artists linked up to put art on decks. www.shoptradition.com www.eyelost.com
HOUSTON - Ivan Lavigne has been skating since he was 10 years old. Now check him out as he skates for Ezekiel, Etnies, and Collective Boardshop. www.collectiveskateboard.com
LOS ANGELES - Greg Delger is the local hero behind Le Conte's Skate-a-palooza where kids can have fun skating and staying out of trouble. Alex Olson and others demoed for the kids with live performance by The Dollyrots. www.myspace.com/delge
NEW YORK - Nike SB has toured the world premiering the "Nothing but the Truth" skate video. The tour makes its last stop at the Ziegfeld in New York. Appearances include Clint Peterson, Wieger Van Wageningen, Omar Salazar, Danny Supa, and Chet Childress.
www.nikeskateboarding.com