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MEMORIES Episode 1 – Barcelona

Arthur Derrien — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:41:31 +0000

Ojo De Pez have been thoroughly covering Barcelona for a while now, so they know exactly where to go and who to chase. Here recollection of their favorite memories from the past two years.

Who Does Bastien Salabanzi Ride For?

Arthur Derrien — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:03:30 +0000

Bastien Salabanzi is nominated for Reader’s Choice European Skater Of The Year. He’s been killing it for the past ten years, won multiple contests and skated for the best companies. Not to mention the amount of groundbreaking video parts he’s put out. The guy even “made it in America”! Yet this “superstar skateboarder” currently doesn’t have an official board sponsor or a shoe sponsor. He announced that he was no longer on Jart a little while ago, but since then, nothing seems to have come up… So I was wondering what was going on, how can you be “better” than most professional skateboarders, yet not be pro? Is there something wrong with the guy? Something wrong with the industry? Is it actually that you just can’t quantify someone ‘s ability on a skateboard? Do kids not want to see the hardest tricks on the biggest spots anymore?

Whatever it is, it shows that no matter how gifted you are, you aren’t always going to be marketable, and that’s exactly why trying to be a “professional skateboarder” is such a gamble!

Anyway, here are the clips I was watching when I was thinking about this. I’m sure he’ll find a new board sponsor soon though…

10 Reasons To Vote For The Readers’ Choice Euro Skater of the Year!

Alex — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:32:50 +0000

Not sure who to vote for Readers’ Choice on the European Skater of the Year? Well let us help you make your mind up! Bear in mind this is just a taster of what these guys have achieved in the last 12 months but it’s a good excuse to host some outstanding skateboarding.

Be sure to make your voice heard by casting your vote here and telling us why you picked who you picked (or leave us a dumb comment for my speech!)!

Merry Christmas!

Willow’s part from Almost’s 5 Incher.

Youness’ part from Almost’s 5 Incher.

Madars’ Where EU At part from DC.

Josef Scott Jatta’s Where EU At part from DC.

Tim Zom’s part from the Bombaklats Promo video.

Nassim’s part from the Bombaklats Promo Video.

Mark Frölich’s part from Jart’s All You Need video.

Bastien Salabanzi’s part from Jart’s All You Need video.

Chris Pfanner’s Anti Hero pro part.

Jesus’ part from Pretty Sweet (we obviously can’t host it but you can buy it! On iTunes or at your local skateshop now!)

Kingpin Readers’ European Skater of the Year – VOTE HERE

Alex — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:17:43 +0000

Well it’s that time of year again where we’re giving you, the public, the chance to vote for the Kingpin Readers’ European Skater of the Year. It’s going to be a tough call with all the amazing skateboarding that’s gone down over the last 12months. The award will be given to the winner at the annual Bright European Skateboard Awards along with the industry voted categories. To vote just click the button next to your choice’s name!

But wait. there’s more… You can have your voice heard too!

Leave a comment below about the guy you just voted for and I’ll pick some of the best ones to use in my speech for the winner of the award… And, yes, I’ll name check you!

Votes are in! We’ll announce the winner shortly.

Leave your comment below!

Jart Demo At Skatehalle

Deeli — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:36:16 +0000

Jart are charging across the continent, promoting their new video “All You Need”. Check the footage from their demo at Berlin’s premiere at the Skatehalle below. And if you haven’t seen the video yet, All You Need to do is click here and follow instructions.

Jart Demo at Skatehalle Berlin from skatehalle berlin on Vimeo.

Jart All You Need Trailer

Deeli — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:13:18 +0000

Trailer for Jart’s upcoming video All You Need. Word on the street is this will drop by the end of the summer.

View All 14 DC Embassy EU Selection Videos Here & Vote

Alex — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:06:47 +0000

DC have given us the opportunity to embed all 14 of the sections filmed for The EU Selection in the DC Embassy over the last few weeks. You can vote for your favourite here: www.thedcembassy.com and be involved in helping to send your favourite dude to a special spot in Street League. Get watching and get voting!

Wieger Van Wageningen:

Tomas Stejskal:

Neil Smith:

Michael Mackrodt:

Max Genin:

Bastien Salabanzi:

Josef Scott Jatta:

Manu Margreiter:

Chris Oliver:

Javier Sarmiento:

Flo Marfaing:

Roberto Alemañ:

Chris Pfanner:

Albert Nyberg: