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Monthly Archives: August 2011

Jeff Phillips

  • August 23rd, 2011
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My first skateboard was a Sims Jeff Phillips Pro Model. It was under the tree on Christmas Morning 1984. That …

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Skating With Natas

  • August 19th, 2011
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In 1987 I turned pro, dropped out of high school, and began spending more time in California. During my many …

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Beach Days

  • August 15th, 2011
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We spent the weekend in Laguna Beach exploring the tide pools and enjoying the sun, sand and surf… As well …

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South River, 1994.

  • August 12th, 2011
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By the end of 1993, I was broke — in debt to the IRS as well as to several creditors. …

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Kilian Martin

  • August 10th, 2011
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Kilian Martin is the skater I’ve been waiting for – For over twenty years. Hailing from Madrid, Spain, Kilian has …

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Ramon Gonzales

  • August 8th, 2011
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Very few of my modern day skateboard heroes are professional skateboarders. The progression of tricks, under the banner of a …

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The Great One

  • August 5th, 2011
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When Wayne Gretzky was traded to Los Angeles in 1988, not only was my interest in hockey rekindled, an entire …

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Running

  • August 3rd, 2011
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Running is a meditation. While exerting myself physically I also exercise my mind. There is a clarity that comes while …

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