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JUICE NEWS - OCTOBER 1-15, 2003

Chaz Pineda - Don't Mess with Texas.

Click here for more photos from the Basic Bowl Grom Contest - Oct 4, 2003 - Huntington Beach, CA

"1985 Swedish Skateboard Summer camp Nostalgia" website has been updated. Check it out at www.skateboardmemories.com where you can find more information about the camps and the progress of the film.

OutLook Skateboards is proud to offer Living Legend Deck #2, featuring the inventor of the "OLLIE", and skateboard Legend Alan Gelfand. Each deck will be limited and will contain an autographed Living Legend Certificate of the depicted skater. Each deck will also be numbered from 1 to 300. Get the decks while you can. Check out or purchase the deck at www.outlookskates.com/GelfandDeck.htm or e-mail Vince at outlookskates@aol.com.

For Immediate Release - CLASSICS ON VIDEO RELEASES HAL JEPSEN’S SKATEBOARD MADNESS ON DVD Fountain Valley, CA (411 Productions) – October 8, 2003: ON Video is proud to introduce Classics ON Video—a new division for timeless films. The new department is dedicated to bringing classic skateboard films to light in special-edition releases under the Classics ON Video label. Classics ON Video is proud to release its first project, Hal Jepsen’s 1980 film, Skateboard Madness. Starring Stacy Peralta, Kent Senatore, Dan “Mini Shred” Smith, Gregg Ayres, and Kurt “Mellow Cat” Ledterman, Skateboard Madness is the story of an adventurous skate photographer (Ledterman) who sets out to capture “something new, something fresh” for the pages of Wonder Rolling News. With his job on the line, Cat hits the road with this band of “freaked-out gonzo humanoids on wheels” to visit some of the epic skate spots of the 60s, 70s, and 80s: Paul Revere Junior High, Lakewood, Turningpoint Ramp, Arizona Pipes, Endless Wave, Solid Surf, Brentwood School, Marina Del Rey, La Costa, Vista, Bellagio School, and Palisades High. Bonus footage on this special edition includes legendary parks like Winchester and Cherry Hill. Narrated by Phil Hartman, Skateboard Madness is a madcap odyssey through a period of incredible transformation in the world of skateboarding; all caught by the lens of master surf filmmaker Hal Jepsen. Over ten minutes of bonus skate footage, interviews with Jepsen and Peralta, and appearances by many of skateboarding’s celebrated pioneers make this special-edition DVD of Skateboard Madness a must-see for any true skate historian, or anyone in need of a dose of radical action. Alan “Ollie” Gelfand, Shogo Kubo, Jerry Valdez, Danny Bearer, Torger Johnson, George Trafton, John Fries, and a young Steve Caballero at Winchester in the bonus footage. Look for Skateboard Madness at a skate retailer near you on November 4, 2003 or find it at www.411vm.com! About ON Video Magazine: ON Video Magazine, produced once every season, chronicles the rich history of skateboarding while featuring today’s people, places, and happenings plus future stars of the sport. Classics ON Video is a division of ON Video that produces collector’s-edition releases of memorable skateboarding films. ON Video Magazine and Classics ON Video releases are produced by 411 Productions. Visit ON Video on the web at www.onvideomagazine.com

Op Girls Learn To Ride. All Female Weekend at Woodward West Camp - Op Girls Learn To Ride (Op GLTR), the original series of girls-only action sports clinics, will be hosting the Op GLTR All-Female Weekend at Woodward West Camp in Stallion Springs, Calif., Oct. 17 to 19, 2003. The Op GLTR All-Female Weekend will provide instruction for all skill levels from beginner to advanced in skateboarding, BMX riding, mountain biking, gymnastics, etc. The weekend will include instruction, accommodations, meals, evening activities and more. You can learn to skateboard with Vanessa Torres, Cara-Beth Burnside, Jen O'Brien, Sasha LaRochelle, Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins and Amy Caron to name a few. Woodward West has it all with the best skate/bmx parks in the world in one place. Over 5 different parks from indoor, outdoor, concrete, bowls, vert ramps, resi- ramps and foam pits. Every skill level of riding is covered. A portion of each participants fees will benefit the Boarding for Breast Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit, youth-focused breast cancer education and awareness foundation. The event is sponsored by Op, Woodward West Camp, Gallaz, Cherry Skateboards, SG: Surf Snow Skate Girl Magazine, WML, and RaceGirl BMX League. Email: info@girlslearntoride.com or go to www.opgirlslearntoride.co

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM WORLD INDUSTRIES - WORLD INDUSTRIES LICENSES VARIFLEX- The rumors are true. We have signed a deal with Variflex to license World completes, helmets and other safety equipment into broader distribution channels. In addition, we are creating new lower price points for you, our core customer, while retaining the quality. This new product line has the possibility of opening new entry level price points to your current customers. Before the conspiracy theorists and competitors get busy, we need to point a few things out. World’s core consumers are “kids”. Neither us as wholesalers or you as retailers address this market as a main focus of business. General Sporting Goods retailers are the more frequent destination to the parents who make the bulk of the buying decisions for their kids. We both need this next generation of skaters to be exposed to a credible board sports brand as early as possible. This will increase the chance that these young skaters will follow the road to specialty board sports retail when they do control their own spending and Dwindles multi-brand strategy makes this possible for us and for you. World Industries sales through Variflex will not take sales from you. Variflex retains the right to manufacture and distribute select products to mass market retailers under the World Industries brand in North America .This includes complete skateboards and safety equipment such as helmets and pads. The customer and type of shopping are so radically different to the markets we all work in that they are not on our daily radar. World will capture market share and sales currently supported from the non-board sports brands in mass stores. The sales we achieve through this decision, we can use to support the board sports culture that we all rely and survive upon. Thin edge of the wedge you say? No, we ARE NOT taking Almost, Blind, Enjoi, Darkstar, Tensor, or any of our other brands to the mass channel. We will continue to market, promote, and support World at the core level with advertising and pro team riders. In addition, under the agreement we retain creative control and approval of the World Industries brand. We will, also, continue to sell to you the core retailer all World current and expanding categories of hardgoods and softgoods through Dwindle Distribution. We will not alter or compromise the nature of our culture geared to you. What we are doing is good for World, and in the longer term we believe good for both World and you. Our only concern with this new arrangement is that what we are doing is not misinterpreted and does not damage the relationship we have built with you over many years – a relationship which we value highly. For more information about expanded World Industries products contact your Dwindle sales reps. If you have any concerns about these developments for the World Industries brand please feel free to contact me directly. Yours sincerely, Bob Sayre World Industries Dwindle Distribution

PRESS RELEASE - The next Beast of the East contest will be at Rye Airfield in Rye, NH on Oct 19. There will be 3 divisions - Intermediate, advanced and sponsored. Andrew Jackson will get you into the contest. Registration is at 10am and the contest starts at 12. Check www.ryeairfield.com for more info. The Beast of the East Championships 6 will be held Nov 21-23 at Skaters Edge in Taunton, MA. Check unitedskate.com for more info.

VENICE ART COALITION - ART FOR THE PEOPLE presents Purple Productions DOUG O (SMITH) - Art and Nothingness at Sponto Gallery. Opening Reception Oct 3, 6PM-9PM. Closing party - Thursday - Oct. 9th. Sponto Gallery - 7 Dudley Ave - Venice, CA. For more info - 310-306-7330. Click here for photos.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - "It's Like That: 20 Years of Run-DMC-JMJ" to Open October 17 - Eyejammie Hosts Photo Tribute to "the Beatles of Hip-Hop" The Eyejammie Fine Arts Gallery announced today that its photo tribute to Run-DMC will kick off with a press reception on Friday evening, October 17. Entitled "It's Like That: 20 Years of Run-DMC-JMJ," the show will feature contributions from a galaxy of hip-hop's greatest photographers. The reception will be held at the gallery, 516 West 25th Street, Suite 306, from 6 to 9pm. "It's hard to believe, but it really has been 20 years since Run-DMC's first recordings were released," said Eyejammie's Bill Adler. "This is a landmark in hip-hop history and it provides us with a convenient opportunity to celebrate Run-DMC's achievements." Raised in Hollis, Queens, Run-DMC released their first single, "It's Like That/Sucker MCs" on the independent Profile label in the spring of 1983. Although they emerged several years after the first wave of hitmaking rappers, Run-DMC reshaped every aspect of "the rap game." They made the most exciting records, assembled the most cohesive and best-looking albums, put on the most dynamic and best-produced live shows, and starred in the first great rap music videos and movies. They toured non-stop domestically and internationally, and dramatically increased the size of the rap audience. Ultimately, Run-DMC were the first fully-committed emissaries of the black youth culture that's come to be known as hip-hop. Indeed, their impact on hip-hop has been likened to that of the Beatles on rock'n'roll. Not coincidentally, Run-DMC were among the most photographed rappers of their day. Photographers contributing to the "It's Like That" show include: Gene Bagnato, Raymond Boyd, Josh Cheuse, Andre Leroy Davis, George DuBose, Glen E. Friedman, James Hamilton, Talib Haqq, Jason Messer, Chi Modu, Lloyd Nelson, Ernie Paniccioli, Al Pereira, Carl Posey, Ricky Powell, David Salidor, Ronnie Wright, and Joe the Cameraman. Others will undoubtedly be added between now and the debut of the show itself. "Though Run-DMC disbanded following the murder of Jam Master Jay on October 30th last year, their achievements remain evergreen and their influence continues to grow," says Bill Adler. "We're delighted to be able to honor them in this way." For more information, call Bill at 212 645 0061 or email info@eyejammie.com

From: Tom Miller, Portland, Oregon
Open Letter to Andy Mac
Da: September 16, 2003
Re: Bad Pro Endorsement Deals
Please consider printing the following in the form of an Opinion Editorial in print and/or website. Thank you.Every American has a Constitutionally protected right to earn a living in a manner he or she sees fit within the boundaries of law. Skaters that companies deem appropriate to serve as spokespersons for certain products are certainly free to endorse any such product, however ridiculous. The question of endorsement savvy, then, is not one of law but something subtler. It’s called tact. Andy Macdonald is a skater of inarguable tenacity and skill. I, myself, will never match his lines. Like most readers, I’m among the mass of nameless, faceless skaters who continue to ride, in part, because of inspiration derived from guys like Andy. We’re the people whose passion for skateboarding keeps his paychecks coming and this entire industry afloat. I fully defend Andy’s right to represent himself as a skater in any situation he deems appropriate. But it’s time to have a word with Andy and his ilk. Every time you guys endorse a product it reflects on the revered way of life we all share as skateboarding. Andy, you guys are so good you make a living at it. A damn good living. When I say “damn good” I don’t mean to imply a certain sum of money. Any amount of money earned through pursuit of passion like skateboarding is damn good. If you guys need a lesson you can trade places with me any day; I sit behind a desk for 40 hours/week. So what’s up with endorsing pathetic product that we all know disserves the long-term interests of our revered way of life? Let’s just focus on one such product: prefabricated skatepark set-ups generated by playground companies. Andy, you guys know the session ain’t on at some bogus plastic setup. Is it just a paycheck to you? I appreciate your desire to earn a living through skateboarding. It’s an incredible opportunity, and yes, you should make the most of it. But it’s not just about you. You need to understand you’re ruining our session—the sacred altar, the only thing that matters in skateboarding. When you guys endorse this stuff, duped city officials buy it. They distrust and disrespect the experience of guys like me who have been skating for 25 years imploring them to hire a design/construction team comprised of people that skate. Do you guys get it? While you travel the globe getting paid to session with friends experiencing what we can only dream we’re slugging it out at home with the bureaucrats who know nothing about skateboarding. We’re just everyday inconsequential skaters; they don’t trust us like they trust a pro-skater endorsed sales pitch from a bankrolled playground equipment company who recognizes profit to be seized in the current surge of city skateparks. Your paycheck sells out the session for all of us. You run off to the next stop on the celebrity skate parade while we get stuck with 4-foot prefab nonsense. If you weren’t jet setting and had only your local prefab park to skate you too would curse the name of the professional skater who endorsed it. Hard feelings, then, are inevitable, but I’d rather be productive about this. I write this humble plea asking for mutual respect, foresight, and yes, tact. Andy—all of you—think about the repercussions of what you endorse before you scoop up a check. We’re spending literally years of our lives begging for real skateparks. We need your support. You’re rolling the high life in a serious way—thanks to us. Show some respect already and ditch these profiteers who care not at all about the quality of our session. Are you guys cool enough to respect that?----- Tom Miller - Skaters for Portland Skateparks - pdxskaters@hotmail.com - http://www.pdxskaters.org

PRESS RELEASE - BAM MARGERA TAKES OVER 411VM SKATEBOARDING ISSUE 61 - Fountain Valley, CA (411 Productions) – Bam Margera, writer, director, actor, and professional skateboarding superstar has taken over 411BAM Skateboarding issue 61. He’s in front of the camera from beginning to end acting as this issue’s host, plus you’ll see Bam and his famous friends making cameo appearances throughout. Issue 61 also features the Adio team, Scott Christiansen, Terrell Robinson, Jon Goemann, Jason Dill, Chet Childress, Pat Smith, Steve Nesser, Mike Peterson. Tony T, Omar Hassan, Salman Agah and Jim Gagne. Issue 61 DVD bonus footage includes coverage of the Damn Am contest from 3rd Lair Skatepark in Minneapolis, MN, a Spot Check at Borderline Skatepark in West Chester, PA and a full part from the Midwest Master Of Disaster, VENOM. Visit 411 on the web at www.411vm.com.

LAME - Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx has sued a skateboarding magazine and the Vans shoe company for allegedly using his image in an ad without his permission. Sixx, whose real name is Franklin C. Feranna, said in the lawsuit filed Tuesday that the defendants used photographs of him with pro skater Tony Trujillo at a San Francisco ceremony, which Thrasher magazine organized and Vans sponsored. Sixx said he agreed to present Trujillo with a "Skater of the Year" award at the December 2002 ceremony because he knew Trujillo was a Motley Crue fan. The 44-year-old musician said he was surprised to see photos taken at the ceremony in an ad for Trujillo's signature Vans shoes. The photo also showed a marquee with the words "Thrasher Magazine's Skater of the Year Tony Trujillo." The lawsuit said the ad appeared in Revolver, Maxim, Stuff, FHM, Blender, and Alternative Press. It said the caption above one photo, "Live Fast, Die Young," was "somewhat reminiscent of the title of Motley Crue's first album, 'Too Fast For Love.'" Sixx also noted that he has a clothing line, "N. Sixx by Dragonfly," that seeks out the same youthful consumers Vans targets. Vans attorney Craig Gosselin said the company hadn't seen the lawsuit, but planned to fight it. Thrasher publisher Ed Riggins said he didn't believe the magazine should be named in the lawsuit because no one from Thrasher had asked that the publication's name be included in the ad.

Kent, from Little Rock, Arkansas on the 5-down 4-up gap in downtown Denver, CO. - Photo by Bill Ross

SEX SELLS - Something new for the skateboarding video genre but it’s the oldest trick in the book. That’s right, sex sells. Be part of the debauchery taking place at the 10th anniversary of Slam City Jam. This is “Slam City, gone wild”, where two beautiful Vancouver models including WWE’s newest Diva Jaime Koeppe escort us through the backstage lifestyles of pro’s from all over the world and the women partying around them! Of course there’s the skateboarding, but still! On the scene skateboard celebrity Renee Renee narrates the 35 minute video and DJ Science provides him the beats. Sections include skate hockey, beer relay, donut bumpers, and The Hastings Park Legends and Last Man Standing contests as well as the men’s and women’s street and vert action. The DVD has a Picture Gallery and a Bonus Section including more girls and skating. For the trailer check http://www.slamcityuncensored.com.

SKATEBOARDING TO BE GOVERNED BY FIGURE SKATERS??? READ FOR YOURSELF...
www.realskate.com/rollersports.htm
www.usarollersports.org
www.usoc.org/sports2/ro/az_over.html
www.SPAUSA.org
www.wcsk8.com
www.bigbrothermagazine.com/activism_helmetlaw.html
www.SkateboardIASC.org
www.sk8upsa.com

VANS TRIPLE CROWN OF SKATEBOARDING OVERALL TITLE - XBOX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF SKATE IN OCEANSIDE -
Men’s Vert Competition 1. Bob Burnquist (Vista, CA) $18,500 2. Pierre-Luc Gagnon (Montreal, CAN) $10,500 3. Jake Brown (Oceanside, CA) $7,500 Men’s Street 1. Carlos de Andrade (Curitaba, BRA) $18,500 2. Kyle Berard (Virginia Beach, VA) $10,500 3. Paul Machnau (Vancouver, CAN) $7,500 Ladies Vert 1. Cara-Beth Burnside (Orange, CA) $1,800 2. Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins (Cardiff, CA) $800 3. Holly Lyons (Waulnut Creek, CA) $500 Ladies Street 1. Vanessa Torres (Anaheim, CA) $1,800 2. Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins (Cardiff, CA) $800 3. Patiane Freitas (Sao Paulo, BRA) $500 2003 Vans Triple Crown of Skateboarding Champion – Andy Macdonald (Ford Ranger FX4) Overall Vert Champion - Andy Macdonald ($10,000) Overall Street Champion – Ryan Sheckler ($10,000) The Xbox World Championships of Skateboarding will air on NBC Sports on December 20 at 3:00 pm EST. For more information on Vans and the Vans Triple Crown Series, please visit www.vans.com.

HYPOCRISY SKATEBOARDS' Will Talbot is making a statement. A month ago, Talbot started Hypocrisy Distribution, with a line of skateboards and T-shirts that will offer two sections - right wing and left wing skateboards with a decidedly political agenda. Taking full advantage of his first amendment rights, Talbot's website includes links and bios for politicians such as George Bush and Sen. John Kerry. Learn to vote smart at www.hypocrisydistribution.com.

The All Tomorrows Parties Pacific 2003 will be curated by Matt Groenig and hosted in Sex Pistols style - aboard the Queen Mary. Nov 8 - the QM Events Park stage features Sonic Youth, Built to Spill, Modest Mouse, The Magic Band, The Shins, The Black Heart Procession, Unknown Hinson Also on Nov 8 at the Queen Mary Stage - Spoon, Mike Watt /George Hurley Minuetmen Duet, Deerhoof, Danielson Famile, Daniel Johnston, and Liarbird. On Sunday, Nov 9 -the QM events park stage will feature Iggy & The Stooges, The Mars Volta, Elliott Smith, Mission of Burma, Har Mar Superstar, James Chance and The Contortions, Bardo Pond, Bangs. Also on Sunday, Nov 9th at the QM events park stage - Cat Power, American Analog Set, Carla Bozulich Red Headed Stranger Show, Terry Riley / Stefano Scodanibbio, Jackie-O Motherfucker, John Wesley Harding and Moris Tepper. The Queen Mary is located at the south end of the 710 Freeway, on the water in Long Beach. The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA Telephone (562) 435-3511

See new Wes Humpston art on a new line of surfboards. Go to www.bulldogskates.com for more info.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - ispo Show Dates - MUNICH, Germany (October 7, 2003) —ispo has announced its winter and summer show dates for the next three years. The world's most diverse sports trade show will continue to reflect its dedication to the needs of manufacturers and retailers by scheduling the shows in the first weekend of July and the first weekend of February. The schedule has been set in coordination with the industry, retailers and trade associations. Upcoming show dates are as follows: ispo_Winter 2004: Sunday, February 1 through Wednesday, February 4, ispo_Summer 2004: Sunday, July 4 through Tuesday, July 6, ispo_Winter 2005: Sunday, February 6 through Wednesday, February 9, ispo_Summer 2005: Sunday, July 3 through Tuesday, July 5, ispo_Winter 2006: Sunday, February 5 through Wednesday, February 8, ispo_Summer 2006: Sunday, July 2 through Tuesday, July 4. ispo_Summer and ispo_Winter are among the largest trade shows operated by Messe Munich and are considered the most attended and most important sporting goods tradeshows in the World. Contact information is available at www.ispo.com.