Skateboard and Snowboard News out of New Jersey - Specialty Sports

The Blog Specialty Sports Blog Has Moved

2010-03-02T15:15:00.001-05:00

Update your links, we have a new blog up at http://www.specialtysports-blog.com. Same type of stuff just on a different site.

In Stock: Powell Tie Dye Decks

2010-03-01T08:42:00.002-05:00

Powell LIGAMENT Tie Dye decks are finally back in stock, get one quick before it's gone again.

Mike Anderson's "Lost" Mag Minute

2010-03-01T08:21:00.003-05:00

Mike Anderson (Sponsors: eS, Krooked, Spitfire, Thunder, Matix Clothing)

Mike Anderson's "Lost" Mag Minute has a curious history. It was originally scheduled to be launched a while ago as an original trippy edit by his homie Benny. The edit was so different that it seemed to mysteriously vanish of our server, then it would pop back up but be corrupted. It proceeded to disappear and reappear with varying bizarre edits. We thought it was lost forever until last week a VHS tape landed on our doorstep. Watch it now before it goes ghost once again.

Text Shad Lambert—Edit Benny Maglinao—Video Benny Maglinao, Eric Longden, Scuba Steve—02.07.10

Silver Trucks - Introducing the New Silver M-Class

2009-11-08T13:54:00.003-05:00

We should have the new Silver M-Class trucks up soon over in the old skateboard trucks section of our site.

BANGIN! Chima Ferguson Plus Demo Stuff

2009-11-08T13:49:00.002-05:00

Also found some footage of the Real skateboard demo at Krush and Subsect, you can see it here.

Anti-Hero Skateboard Update

2009-11-06T09:51:00.003-05:00

Anti-Hero brings you 6 new boards, perfect for spreading holiday cheer!

The Allen is hands down, my favorite. Such a good follow up to the first two boards. And Axle Nose? Sweet noooooseee of mine....

Looking for a blog to check out every 6 months? This is it! http://antiheroskateboards.wordpress.com/

2009 Holiday Issue Skull And Candy Cane Christmas Deck

2009-11-06T09:48:00.001-05:00

2009 Holiday Issue
Limited Edition of 500
Skull & Candy Cane

We will have the '2009 Holiday Issue Skull And Candy Cane Christmas Deck' in a few weeks, let me know if you want us to hold one.

New FKD Bearings

2009-11-06T09:42:00.002-05:00

Just got the new flyer down at the store, so enjoy.

Also, we get people in all the time that mix up FKD bearings with Flips HKD bearings.

Flip Team Tour Dates

2009-11-06T09:39:00.002-05:00

Zumiez is a store for ass bags, but the other shops are legit, so go support them if you live in the area.

NEW Krooked Boards for the Holidaze

2009-11-06T09:29:00.002-05:00

The Krooked Block Eyes series is in stock just in time for the Holidaze!

Bobby's board is the always popular 8.38, Corpsey brings us a 8.12, and the Gonz comes in at just over an 8. Three rad boards, three perfect shapes, and 3 perfect graphics. Get em while they're hot!

Also, for the first time ever, I'd like to introduce the Krooked Zip Zinger Nano Jr!!

Or as I like to call it, the Nano Nano. It's a little over 7 inches wide and 27 inches long. That may seem like it's a little small, but when you're standing on it, the shape actually looks like it would be a lot of fun (I haven't set one up yet). It's a perfect weapon for assaulting the streets on trips to the liquor store, burrito place, work....

Part 4 of Max Schaaf's Epicly Later'd is up! Check it out and see why Vert is not dead.

If you're like me and can't get enough Max, then head over to the Chrome Ball Incident and the post he put up with a bunch of old ads/photos.

What are those wacky longboarders doing today?

2009-11-06T09:25:00.001-05:00

I longboard, have been for 10 years now. I would die trying this on my Sector 9 longboard.

Pawtucket RI Skatepark

2009-11-06T09:23:00.002-05:00

Limited Edition Spitfire Purgatory Tee

2009-11-04T07:52:00.001-05:00

In stock...for now!

Let me know if you want to pick up this up, or any other Spitfire Shirts we have in stock.

BONES RIDER CURREN CAPLES WINS A VQS SURF CONTEST

2009-11-04T07:39:00.002-05:00

We all know 13-year-old skate prodigy Curren Caples has a flawless "surf" style. But what most people don't know is that the Ventura resident is quickly becoming as skilled in the water as is he is on cement. For proof, check the results of the recent Volcom VQS event on Kauai, where Curren happened to be there on a family vacation and happened to enter the contest on a whim. "They let him in as a 'seventh man' in the first round," said his dad Evan. "He was skins."

But Curren squeaked through the first heat, made it through the second, then the semis. Before he knew it, he was up against some of the heaviest little big guns in the surf world: Ian Gentil and Koa Smith. Granted, it was waist-high, semi-walled Pine Trees. But Curren went out, clicked on a couple rights, and ended up winning the contest. He's now automatically qualified for the VQS Championships in Newport next May. Curren himself is pretty casual about it all and is quick to praise the talents of Gentil and Smith.

But we know what this could mean. With a little more time in the water (his skate schedule currently keeps him away from the ocean for weeks at a time), Curren could be the first legitimate skate/surf crossover star since the Dogtown days.

Keep checking those surf mags for the other "Curren."

First Try Fridays with Alex Perelson

2009-11-04T07:34:00.003-05:00

Gnarly!!!

Now watch the video

Now go check out our Real Decks or the new Real Skateboard Shirts

Fairfield CT Skatepark

2009-11-04T07:31:00.002-05:00

More love for our friends over in CT, this is the new Sloppy Sam concrete park in Fairfield CT

New Bowl in North Haven CT

2009-11-04T07:28:00.002-05:00

Check out the new bowl at Haven Skatepark in CT. The waterfall from shallow to deep looks a little sketchy!

NEW Thunder Truck from Ed Templeton

2009-11-04T07:23:00.002-05:00

Brand New for the Holiday- Ed Templeton has hooked us up with a new signature Thunder Truck. Check this bad boy out on the flier below!

The truck is so new, it hasn't even been added to the availability yet, so email me back with how many you'd like in either the 145lo/hi (7.5-7.9) or the 147hi (8-8.2).

Lots of new videos up

2009-11-04T07:21:00.001-05:00

Check out our youtube vids page - http://www.youtube.com/user/SpecialtySportsCom

We just loaded like 15 new video clips up (all skateboarding btw)

What's Hot From Sector 9 and Gullwing (New Trucks)

2009-10-16T17:46:00.002-04:00

And now for the sales pitch from Sector 9 about the Gullwing Stalker

Hold on…wait a minute…check this out….

Have you ever wanted a quieter, smoother and less chatter of a ride? This is the truck for you!!! With a Urethane bushing shock system built inside the hanger you will silently fly by your buddies before they know what happened…and now turn into that corner with confidence because your board is gripping the road better than you’ve ever felt! Try some today and see what the hype is about…

We should have them in stock soon, just ordered a ton of them the other day.

Hoffart Shows How To Bondo Cracks

2009-10-16T16:54:00.000-04:00

A lesson for you all.

New 'No League' series from REAL and Busenitz, Ramondetta, Dompierre

2009-10-16T16:48:00.005-04:00

The No League series from REAL is in!

The site has them still as 'out' because they are just coming off the truck, but they'll be ready to ship by the end of the day. Im pretty stoked on this series- it has a wide range of shapes/sizes, solid graphics, and some rad softgoods to go with it. How cool is that soccer style jersey?

Max's Oakland themed No League board is one of my favorites and after watching episode 1 of his Epicly Later'd, it will probably be yours too. Check it out

Chaz Ortiz BONES Vid

2009-10-16T12:43:00.001-04:00

New Brian Anderson SPITFIRE Wheel and Video

2009-10-16T09:46:00.012-04:00

I'm stoked to say that we have a new Spitfire wheel for one of my all-time favorite skateboarders, Brian Anderson! Check out the video he put together to explain the idea behind the wheel and for some clips of him cruising through SF (nose manual powerslide???).

He's next up over at Epicly Later'd on VBS, check out the trailer:

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We're stocked up on the new Fall Spitfire Wheels! New wheels from BA, Ramondetta, Silas, Lizard King, Koston, and more...

Real and Spitfire AM Davis Torgerson gives one hell of a tour of Minneapolis over at the Etnies site.

Pretty stoked for the weekend- going to a show tonight, skating all day tomorrow, then my buddy is having his birthday at what I like to call the 'fat kid' bar. They have fried twinkies, tater tots, macaroni, nachos, and chili dogs all at the bar.

A Day in the Life with Eric Dressen!!

2009-10-15T12:04:00.002-04:00

Part 3 of 4 of the Specialty Sports Fall Online Catalog is live but who cares about that, check out this awesome 'Day in the Life' of Eric Dressen video. He talks about what he's up to now, tattoo's the bighead on his buddy, and then tears up his local park.

Be sure to pick up some of his new Lifer wheels in a 51 or 56mm! Don't forget about the other Lifers too- Salba and Grosso have some pretty rad wheels too.

Drehobl, Peabody, and a bunch of other dudes are on a northwest skatepark tour right now. Check out the latest update via Thrasher. That park looks awesome, who's down for a NW tour??

REAL Max Schaaf 4Q Board!

2009-10-15T11:58:00.001-04:00

Max Schaaf, as many of you already know, runs an awesome blog filled with old pictures of motorcycles, skateboarding (the last post with the Gonz was really cool), the bikes he builds, and whatever else he's stoked on. It's definitely worth adding to your list of websites to check out.

Needless to say, REAL did a collab board based on a drawing his good buddy and local tattoo artist Nick Rodin did. 4Q meets Olympia Beer...winning combination in my book!

It's an 8.25 and ready to ship! Get em before they're gone.

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New Spitfire Clear Cuts!

2009-10-15T11:52:00.001-04:00

Spitfire's new Clear Cut wheels are in stock and they're sick. Don't believe me? Just ask Brad Cromer.

How rad was that backside flip? Brad (not me) definitely took advantage of the hard urethane core and the cutaway shape, which gave him a firmer and lighter ride thus allowing such a proper backside flip (and the Krooked board and Thunder trucks, of course, but that goes without saying).

If you haven't already, head over to the http://www.fourstarclothing.com/ website and watch their new Euro tour video. A bunch of your favorite Spitfire riders are in it- Howard, Schaaf, Malto, Bledsoe, Gonz, Torgerson, Brophy, BA, Mariano...

Lee Bender Update

2009-10-15T11:46:00.002-04:00

Number two in a multi-part series: From the heartland, a look at a few of the real people adversely affected by our health care system today. Part two looks at Lee Bender, a former pro skater who was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Despite comparatively good coverage he faces over $36,000 in debt for treatment over the last 18 months.

This video update from Lee updates his status, shows some rad skating, and sheds some light into how we can help make things better for him.

Proceeds from his Actions Realized REAL board go directly to Lee to help him out.

10:30am Snow on Mountain Creek NJ

2009-10-15T10:56:00.003-04:00

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First snowfall of the season! We took this photo at 10:30am, it's now 10:57am and it's still snowing.

Time to grab some new snowboard gear or clothing before it's too late.

AH X Halloween Collab!

2009-10-13T09:23:00.002-04:00

The good people over at Anti-Hero teamed up with the good people from Halloween and threw together this rad Limited Edition collab board.

PreBook it today! Only 200 were made, 8.12 inches wide, and they ship Oct 21st.

ANTIHERO-VOX Collab Contest!

2009-10-12T18:10:00.002-04:00

Got this from Brad over at DLX:

How's your backtail nosegrab?

If you have a good one (or a crappy, stalled out one like me), film that bad boy and send it in! It could win you one heck of a prize package from Vox and Anti-Hero.

Contest link: http://www.dlxsf.com/hewitt/vox-antihero-contest/

Thanks,
Brad

New Matt Berger BONES Video

2009-10-12T18:07:00.002-04:00

Still an AM, but one day he'll be pro I'm sure.

Limited Edition Powell Skull & Sword Deck

2009-10-11T16:57:00.002-04:00

Limited Edition of 250
Skull & Sword
Gee Gah 9.75”

Now Excepting Prebooks (just email me if you want one, or stop down at the store)

Specialty Sports Stuff

2009-10-11T16:49:00.002-04:00

So we just added/cleaned up a huge section of the site. Figured snowboarding has been getting love so it's time to hook up the skaters. Anyway we have a huge about of cheap skateboard clothing (cheap price, stuffs really good bla bla bla)

Skateboardboard Clothing
Skateboard Beanies & Scarfs
Skateboard Belts
Skateboard Hats
Skateboard Jackets
Skateboard Jeans
Skateboard Keychains
Skateboard Long Sleeves
Skateboard Patches
Skateboard T-Shirts
Skateboard Shorts
Skateboard Socks
Skateboard Sweatshirts
Skateboard Wallets
Skateboard Youth Sweatshirts
Skateboardboard Youth T-Shirts
Women's Apparel

BONES flow rider Matt Boyster charging The Monolith

2009-10-11T16:46:00.003-04:00

BONES skateboards flow rider Matt Boyster charging The Monolith in San Jose.. He washed out at the bottom, but supposedly is the closest out of anyone.

No one has made the drop yet. I attached a picture of CAB riding the same wall to give you a better idea of how crazy this wall is.

Koston Guest Boards...

2009-10-11T16:39:00.002-04:00

The Krooked Eric Koston guest boards are almost gone. There are about 40 left in the warehouse and they definitely won't make it until the end of the week...so pick up this rad 8.06inch guest board today!

The Joe Brook Krooked Guest Boards are in and doing really well. If you don't know who Joe Brook is (Slap Magazine's photo editor) check out this video we threw together to give you a little insight as to why he was chosen for a guest board.

While we're on the subject of Krooked, we got some Krooked short sleeve t-shirts up, $15.95, you can't beat that.

As usual, give me a call/email with any questions you have...I'll be here all day!

Antwuan Dixon Thunder

2009-10-11T16:33:00.001-04:00

Antwuan Dixon's first Thunder Pro trucks are in stock!!

This guy has one of the best lazy styles ever, his hands barely come above his waist! So sick...Check out his part from Baker has a Deathwish here

Get buck and pick up his new truck today!

New Tech: Powell Skateboards LIGAMENT Technology

2009-10-11T16:27:00.002-04:00

All Powell Skateboard decks come with Skate One's new LIGAMENT technology.

* Greater pop for higher ollies
* Stiffer, longer lasting flex for increased board life
* The confidence that comes from knowing your deck will never break in two
* All the above at no extra cost

Good skaters are hard on boards. They don't miss little tricks, they miss big ones, and they break decks. Sometimes they break themselves too. We developed LIGAMENT™ technology for our team after watching one of Jordan Hoffart’s especially nasty video slams at the bottom of a big rail gap.

LIGAMENT technology consists of inlaying three long strips of high strength polymeric strap into the middle of each deck. These reinforcing straps are strong and flexible, like the ligaments that connect your muscles to your bones. Even when you break the board, the ligament straps will hold your deck together allowing you to ride out of it, instead of doing the groin-tearing splits. LIGAMENT™ decks weigh the same as a 7-ply maple deck, but have more pop, stay stiff longer than ordinary boards, and prevent the deck from ever breaking into two pieces because of the the three ligaments in each one.

Powell LIGAMENT decks are manufactured by Skate One, in Santa Barbara, California. They combine our thirty-three years of skateboard manufacturing experience, the world's finest materials, and Skate One’s new LIGAMENT™ technologyto give you more pop, longer board life, and extra confidence when you go big.

The Powell team gave LIGAMENT boards two thumbs up after months of testing. So much that we will be making all our Powell Skateboards with LIGAMENTS by the summer of 2009 because they are superior to a standard 7-ply, and we know any skater who has ever broken a board will appreciate LIGAMENT™ technology when it saves his groin.

Look for LIGAMENT on the rail of a Powell deck for greater pop, more confidence and increased board life.

Zinger Completes are back!

2009-10-11T16:22:00.001-04:00

About 50 of the Krooked Zip Zinger completes just came back in stock!

They're as low as $94.95 each. These won't last long and are one heck of a deal...

Let me know if you'd like to pick any of these bad boys up!

Hesh Law World Premier!!!

2009-10-11T16:19:00.005-04:00

Once Hesh Law is out we'll have it in our skateboard DVD section.

A REAL History Lesson

2009-10-11T16:09:00.007-04:00

Just got this email from Brad over at DLX.. it's a long one:

I can't take credit for this awesome email- fellow DLX Sales Rep Pete put this together today. Pretty rad collection of old REAL ads/photos.

Go skate!
Brad

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Snow on Mansfield Yesterday AM!!

2009-10-02T10:21:00.003-04:00

Krooked Guest Boards...Koston!

2009-10-02T10:14:00.002-04:00

The Fall 09 Krooked Guest Boards are in!!

Do I need to say anything about Eric Koston? The guy has been killing it since the early 90's (remember the H-Street days?) and is one of everyone's all-time favorite skateboarders. His Krooked guest board is limited to 600 and is the perfect 8.06 size. Get em before they're gone!

Joe Brook is an amazing photographer (check out his website here) and Im stoked for his guest board (check out that shape!). He's been shooting photos of skateboarding since forever ago and has been working as the photo editor at Slap for the past 10 years. His stuff is really cool, I recommend checking out his website and picking up a couple of these boards before it's too late.

The REAL Max Schaaf 4Q stout

2009-10-02T10:11:00.003-04:00

Don't forget to click and make bigger!

Got this from Brad over at Real:

Max Schaaf's REAL Fall one-off board is in stock!

The 4Q Stout board was drawn by local tattoo artist and motorcycle enthusiast, Nick Rodin. He works at Blackheart Tattoo in SF and has done a couple for me, so needless to say Im pretty stoked on this board. Check out the original flash sheet he did for Max here...that 'mermancycle' is nuts!

For more on Max and 4Q, check out his blog here- http://4qconditioning.blogspot.com/

New Creature decks..with IMAGES.

2009-10-02T10:08:00.003-04:00

We have 6 New Creature decks instock plus the Flip- Extremely Sorry video will be arriving soon, be sure to lock your orders in for the Collectors Edition- with bonus footage! Strange Notes instock!

New Jamie Thomas THUNDER Truck and Video!

2009-09-30T13:20:00.002-04:00

Video is here - http://www.dlxsf.com/fall09/part2/th/#/thomas

Jamie Thomas' brand new Thunder trucks are in stock! The Thomas Icon comes in white or red, and in lo/hi 145 (for 7.5-7.8 inch boards) and 147hi (8inch+).

Check out the full Specialty Sports Thunder Fall 09 Catalong online to see all the new trucks.

And if you're looking for more Jamie Thomas, head over to the Berrics and watch Wednesdays with Reda.

Don't forget about all the Thunder Accessories that are in stock and perfect for your deck- bushings, rebuilt kits, hardware, hats, shirts, kingpins...

Have a good Thursday!

NEW BONES WHEELS RIDER....

2009-09-25T08:44:00.001-04:00

BONES Wheels WELCOMES Demarquis Mcdaniels from Texas!

Rob Roskopp Limited and Tom Knox Decks

2009-09-25T08:37:00.003-04:00

We just got in the Roskopp Face decks in assorted colors, 100 of each made,woodstained, handscreened. These look sick!

Tom Knox Copbeater in two colors. These will all come assorted.

Call Keith down at the store if you want me to hold either.

Krooked!

2009-09-24T10:09:00.005-04:00

More Fall Krooked boards are in stock, including the Eric Koston guest board! This bad boy is limited to 600 and as you know, wont be around for long. Eric is one of the most amazing skaters ever and Krooked is proud to give him a guest board. New Zip Zingers are here! Check out the rad ice cream themed graphics and pick them up before they melt...ok, I admit, that was a bit corny. Brad Cromer's new Krooked ad is so sick!! That's the first trick I've seen at that spot in a while, he definitely killed it that day. Back 5-0'd the whole thing and then did the lipslide. Im still stoked on his Welcome to Krooked video from over a year ago, probably because it has 'this must be the place' in it...but whatever, Brad rips. Tons of new Fall09 Product is in stock from all brands- including Spitfire bearings, Krooked Shades, AH/Lance Mountain Boards, and Justin Brock's first PRO boards from REAL!

REAL Xtreme Series is in!

2009-09-24T10:01:00.000-04:00

In Yo Face!!

The REAL Xtreme series is here and ready to go. Check out Justin Brock's XTREME commercial and get stoked.

When Are The New Snowboard DVDs Coming Out?

2009-09-21T15:42:00.005-04:00

How about now?

Yup, that's right, winter just got a bit closer. I just loaded all these snowboarding DVDs to the site about 10 min ago (with trailers). Some are not out yet so they are set to hidden.

The B by Burton
Neverland by Absinthe Films
Nice Try by People Creative Inc.
Black Winter by Standard Films (not out yet)
Forever by Forum
Get Real by Transworld Snowboarding
Videograss by Videograss
Elektro by Alterna Films
Me Myself and I by Josh Landan (not out yet)
Hard To Earn by Finger on Da Trigger
Montevideo by Autumn Line (not out yet)
Cool Story by Think Thank
Shine On by Sandbox (not out yet)

We also just loaded them up on the tube, even the ones now out yet. - http://www.youtube.com/user/SpecialtySportsCom

New Krooked Fall 09 Boards are in

2009-09-17T12:20:00.002-04:00

Habitat team news

2009-09-17T11:57:00.003-04:00

Cascadia
Little bit of camping, lots of chaos. Maybe it will work out better next year.

Daryl Angel Debacle leftovers

Lance Mountain teams up with Anti Hero

2009-09-17T11:55:00.001-04:00

Lance Mountian, easily one of the best skaters of all time, teamed up with the good dudes here at AH and created the Skull Series decks for the new Anti-Hero catalog.

They are based on his original art for Suicidal Tendencies from back in the day (see pic on left). So rad, this series is going to be a classic...just look at the Cardiel, Gerwer, Trujillo...all of em!

They're in stock (along with a bunch of other new Fall 09 product) and ready to ship, so buy one and give them the thrashing they deserve!

While you're clicking around the internet today, be sure to check out Drehobl on Wednesdays with Reda. How many packs a day does he smoke? Answer coming soon...

THE DH 2.1 LIMITED EDITION RIDE IS REVEALED

2009-09-16T09:37:00.003-04:00

September 15, 2009 - Ride Snowboards releases the first of three Artist Series boards, the DH 2.1, featuring artwork from the one and only Michael J. Zepeda III. The freestyle DH 2.1 captures Michael's unparalleled signature style and elements that make it easy to see how he has become the noteworthy artist he is today. Originally from Carlsbad, California, Zepeda went to the Academy of Fine Arts University in San Francisco and currently works and lives in Costa Mesa, CA.

Mike Z absorbs the diversity of his surroundings and regurgitates them in visual explosion of boiling energy with sawing dialogues that vibrate with a razor-edge accuracy...oh, and he can draw pretty good too. Best known for his intricacy, meticulous attention to detail and remarkable poster art, Ride couldn’t be happier with the outcome.

The DH2.1 will hit select stores October 1st and availability is limited, so get one before it’s too late!

Each DH2 board in the series features distinctive work from influential artists and include Ride's most innovative board technologies. Watch the countdown to see boards revealed, timed to drop 15 days prior to arrival at retail stores. Look for the DH 2.2 reveal on October 15th, available in stores November 1st, and the DH 2.3 reveal on November 15th, available in stores December 1st. Keep your eyes on the countdown at www.ridesnowboards.com/dh2, and be sure to check out the artist video, bio and full product details.

The DH2 series features Ride's new LowRize™ rocker profile with LowRize™ specific sidecut, built to lock in landings and eliminate hook. This twin also combines our exclusive Membrain™ top sheet, Pop Stixs™ and 85A Slimewalls® for a one of kind freestyle Ride ideal for going big.

New LOST DAYS from Real Skateboards!

2009-09-16T09:35:00.001-04:00

Busenitz's line at the end....

The click Here should go - http://www.dlxsf.com/fall09/rs/

BONES WHEELS GUEST ARTIST

2009-09-16T09:31:00.002-04:00

Over at Spesh we have a ton of Bones Wheels in stock, we should have these in pretty soon. Hit me up if you want me to hold you a set.

Something Evil This Way Rolls..

2009-09-16T09:27:00.001-04:00

Lizard King isn't quite your run of the mill guy, so when it came time to create his signature Spitfire F1 Wheel, Spitfire worked really hard to come up with something that really helps make this a true signature Lizard wheel....

Introducing (the first ever) glow in the dark Spitfire F1 wheel!! This thing really, really glows. We've been playing around with the samples and I'm honestly impressed at how much this thing works. Available now in 52 and 54mm!

REAL Gaming Boards are Here!

2009-09-15T12:02:00.002-04:00

First things first, you have to go watch the Game of Skate between Dennis Busenitz and Chris Cole at the Berrics. It is hands down, the best skateboarding I have ever seen.

Now take a minute to let that soak in....wow.

Ok, back to it- The REAL Gaming series boards and tees are in! Im a big fan of this series- super rad graphics and the games that go with them are a blast (and a great way to make your day go by...dont tell Jim or they're going to block the sales room from playing them).

Check out all the new Fall 09 product at Specialty Sports. Tons of good stuff is in stock from each brand.

Get to work on your videos for the new DLX Use and Abuse our Box contest!! http://www.dlxsf.com/useandabuse/2009/09/08/useandabuse/

Hit me up with any questions!

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NEW Fall 09 Thunder Trucks are in!

2009-09-15T11:29:00.005-04:00

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New Pro model Thunder trucks from Busenitz, Chris Cole, and Appleyard are in!

Thunder Trucks are quickly becoming the top selling truck for many shops because they really are the leader in control, guys like Marc Johnson, Sean Malto, Ellington, Huf, and David Clark (to name a few...) can't be wrong. Whether it's the lights and their hollow kingpins, the pro trucks, the colored sonoras, or even just the polished trucks- Thunders are killing it.

The entire Fall Catalog is now live at Specialty Sports so head over there asap and check out all the new products from Real, Anti-Hero, Krooked, Thunder, and Spitfire!

Speaking of Thunder- Check out Thunder Riders Justin Brock, David Clark, and Theotis Beasly in the Debacle extras from Nike.

Surfrider Foundation - JerseyShore Chapter - Manasquan Classic!

2009-09-15T11:27:00.000-04:00

Folks,

The 19th Annual Manasquan Classic is coming up on Saturday, September 19th 2009. We will yet again pay homage to the sport of kings at the Manasquan Classic! Hurricane date is Sunday September 20th. There are divisions for everyone (6 divisions: Men, Women, Jr Men, Jr Women, Tandem, and the Clown Division) and, as always, the ONLY rules are contestants must ride a pre-1967 longboard (3'' overhead), no leashes and no complaints - pretty much anything goes because it''s all about the aloha!

Check-in begins at 7:00am, first heat at 8:00am. Qualifying boards will be available for use, so come on down - entry fee is only $35, which includes a contest t-shirt and the chance to win bragging rights over your buds! Net proceeds go to the Surfrider Foundation''s Jersey Shore Chapter.

Entry Form: http://www.surfriderjsc.org/pdf/longboard2009.pdf

Facebook Event page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=53623134124

Volunteers are still needed on event day to help out with check-in, at the classic and Surfrider tables. Please reach out to Bob (adksurf@aol.com) if you can help out.

Aloha!
The Jersey Shore Chapter

Loveland Pass Has the Snow Guns On

2009-09-13T11:15:00.005-04:00

Seems like winter is here!

I should mention that we have 40% off on Snowboard Jackets and 40% Off on Snowboard Pants from last season.

2009 Skate & Create: C1RCA Broken Dreams

2009-09-03T13:57:00.004-04:00

Intro by Dennet Oyanguren, C1RCA Creative Director

The Broken Dreams concept was to put together a short film about skateboarding achieving a few different things. One was to put skateboarding and the viewer in a different environment than normal. The other was to have the team put together obstacles that they would like to see and session out in the real streets, that are good for tricks, as well as challenging and interesting to look at; design them, build them, and put those obstacles in our unique setting. Then finally, telling a story rather than just showing tricks going down, adding a storyline and capturing a feeling, and putting the viewer in a moment in time.

The story we tell in Broken Dreams is a story about a guy who is having a session with his krüe. As the night grew later and darker, he started to get very tired. He was not sure if he wanted to stay or go. He decided to leave the session at around four in the morning. As he's driving, he began to fall asleep at the wheel. As he dozed off nothing seemed to make any sense, "Am I still driving? Am I still at the session? Have I crashed?" These are his thoughts in his dream state. To achieve this concept and to capture this dark "Broken Dream," we worked strong as a team bringing all of our thoughts together. Creative, filming, photography, lighting, props, obstacles, beer and raw skateboarding were the tools we used to get this piece done.

C1RCA Teamriders: MVP Peter Ramondetta, Sierra Fellers, Scott Decenzo, Tony Tave, Ryan Gallant, Walker Ryan.
Video Director Lee DuPont
Art Director Dennet Oyanguren
Production Manager Chris Zamoscianyk

Exclusive footage of Paul Rodriguez, Nyjah Huston and Chaz Ortiz skating at Xgames 15 in Los Angeles

2009-09-03T09:48:00.002-04:00

Paul Rodriguez, Nyjah Huston and Chaz Ortiz, all three kill it on Silver Trucks!

Worrest, Salazar, Romero...Spitfire Signature Wheels!

2009-09-03T09:42:00.002-04:00

Spitfire Signature wheels from-

Bobby Worrest- You've all seen his part from Right Foot Forward and the classic
videos that Rory Sheridan did (www.29films.com) so ride what he rides, 52/53mm classic shape wheels!

Omar Salazar- Mindfield! He rides 49mm wheels, no joke...I have no idea how he pulls off what he does on such small wheels, maybe he knows something I dont. Either way, his signature wheel is sick and is flying out of here.

Leo Romero- Grinds up rails. That's all I have to say.

10 Tricks in the Black Box Skatepark with Chad Bartie.

2009-08-21T07:51:00.003-04:00

Filmed and Edited by Mike Gilbert.

Skate Dice are also back in stock!

Beauty and the Beast Update

2009-08-13T09:54:00.005-04:00

The first update from the road is in!

Head over to the Dlx site and check out what the Girl and Anti-Hero guys have been up to on Beauty and the Beast 2. Ever seen a PBR inspired wizard staff cake???

Check out the updates from AH guys and then head on over to the Spesh site and see the awesome selection of Anti-Hero skateboards in stock! Any size! From a 7.75 all the way to a 9 incher to stoke out everyone you know.

Max Schaaf's blog, 4Q Conditioning, has an awesome story about the Gonz up. Definitely worth checking out.

Anyone remember the "DLX Top Model" flyer from last year?? Well, we're having another photoshoot tonight so lookout for version 2 sometime next week..

SILVER Trucks! New Collab Series, New Dyrdek, Prod, Biebel and Kalis trucks

2009-08-13T09:51:00.001-04:00

Available now in the store, and real soon on the web. Let me know sooner than later because these will sell out if you want me to hold you a set.

You can see them on the Plan B site or here

Rasa Libre News

2009-08-13T09:42:00.003-04:00

They sent me these as jpegs and I'm way too lazy to retype them. Click to make them larger.

THUNDER turns up the summer heat!

2009-08-13T09:21:00.005-04:00

We just got a ton of Thunder Trucks back in stock today, still hot from the foundry!!

Brand new refresher trucks: White/Red Hollow Light, Johnny Romano signature, and the Black/Red Light!

Just like Spitfire wheels, Thunder trucks are made right in San Fransisco and have been since day 1. Get on a set today and find out why Thunders are quickly becoming the best selling truck in skateboarding...or just ask Busenitz, MJ, Chris Cole, Ramondetta, Ellington, Malto, Appleyard, Templeton, Gerwer, Dompierre, the Chief, Theotis...

Don't forget to check out the Specialty Sports web site at http://www.specialtysports.com and Blog everyday for the news and updates that really matter.

Like this sequence of Jake Donnelly, Ernie Torres top 5, Tyler Bledsoe feature at Etnies, and Jim Thiebaud confusing the Xgames with Halloween.

New SPITFIRE Lance Mountain OG Wheel!!

2009-08-07T09:05:00.003-04:00

Brand new Lance Mountain OG Skull wheel!! 54, 56, and 60mm all in stock and ready to ship today!

Lance is a living legend and if anything, has only gotten better with time. How can you argue with pictures like this??

"Poured fresh daily in the USA" Spitfire Wheels are made right in SF. Actually, right above the dlxsf offices. I think that's pretty rad considering how much is made overseas and brought over... They have complete control over the production and it shows, Spitfire Wheels are #1 for a reason.

While we're on the subject of Spitfire, did you see this video of Dennis Busenitz?? Sooo sick! From what I heard, this line really wasn't planned at all other than the ollie over the wall and then it was just a 'follow me.' Soooo sick. The filmer was on cruiser wheels and was having trouble keeping up with him.

Jersey Shore Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation News

2009-08-07T09:01:00.000-04:00

Friends and Activists,

Mark you calendars for the upcoming Barefoot Wine Beach Cleanup and concert on August 29th. The Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project is back for its third straight year, and this time it''s bigger than ever!

In celebration of Surfrider Foundation''s 25th Anniversary, Barefoot Wine and the Surfrider Foundation are rescuing, renewing and restoring 25 beaches this summer. The Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project will rap up in Asbury Park, NJ with a multi site beach clean up and after party on August 29th sponsored by Barefoot Wine to support the Surfrider Foundation. Musical guests will include Joss Stone, Gavin DeGraw, Cold War Kids and Mason Jennings!

Volunteer/Register:
http://republic.barefootwine.com/events/view/740/

Beach Clean Up, Reception, & Concert details:
Cleanup (2 PM - 4 PM) meeting points:
- South end of Boardwalk near the end of Asbury Avenue
- Middle of the Boardwalk near end of 5th Avenue
- North End of the Boardwalk near the end of 8th Avenue and Deal Lake Drive

VIP reception for all cleanup attendees (5-6 PM):
The Stone Pony
913 Ocean Ave
Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Concert is at the Stone Pony (6 PM-10PM)
With special musical guests Joss Stone, Gavin DeGraw, Cold War Kids & Mason Jennings!
More Info: http://www.beachrescueconcert.com

Aloha,

Jersey Shore Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation

Lots-O-Stuff

2009-08-07T08:56:00.002-04:00

What's going on guys?

I was out sick for a couple days but Im back, feeling good, and ready to sell some skateboards!

We still have a couple of the brand new Krooked Gonz (Mark Gonzales Interview) limited VW board in stock, pick one up before they're gone!

This interview with Tommy G is nothing short of awesome. He talks about working at DLX, skateboarding, and his music. So rad! The guy is a living legend.

New Thunder Lights (backed by Chris Cole...)colorways are in stock! The lightest, quickest turning, strongest truck in the industry just got a makeover.

I've been skating the Thunder Lights for a while now and I completely back them, best truck I have ever skated. They turn like a dream and have held up to everything I've thrown at them.

And now, a Sector 9 Moment

2009-08-05T08:20:00.002-04:00

Sector 9 skateboard traffic jam:

Now this is really psycho downhill riding!! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wJlkErzEgE I watched this and as a skater it scares me alot, I'm not going to lie I would be freaked out 100% to be on a skateboard or longboard at that speed and ever try any sort of a slide.

Specialty Sports also just got in a ton of Sector 9 Longboards at the store, give us a call for more details.

Jordan Hoffart Is $5000 Richer

2009-08-05T08:14:00.003-04:00

TransWorld Best Trick, Dew Tour Boston

Official Competitors: Chris Cole, Adam Dyet, David Gonzalez, Nick Dompierre, Milton Martinez, Robert Lopez Mont, Rodolfo Ramos, Tyler Hendley, Fabrizio Santos, and Jordan Hoffart.

At the last minute, and seeing as the backboard/snowboard jump didn’t get much love in the regular contest, we decided to whip together a TransWorld Best Trick contest for $5,000, winner take all, for single best trick. P-Rod, Sheckler, Chaz, and Decenzo were originally committed, but they were burnt out after the finals and after skating for ten hours a day for the last few days. That left the door open for a few alternates who took over their spots. Milton Martinez’s nollie big spin was nothing short of ridiculous, Lopez Mont was flipping into the back board the wrong way, Fabrizio was the only one to hit the thing fakie, and it was more than apparent that Dyet grew up near the mountains. Chris Cole dropped his dork trick library to the crowd’s (and my personal) delight, and even grabbed the basketball and attempted to make the shot while crossing the gap. But in the end, it was Jordan Hoffart who took the five large with the big spin heel board to fakie the wrong way across the backboard. Congrats, Jordan.—Eric Stricker

8 Inches or more!!!

2009-08-04T09:45:00.002-04:00

Brad over at Deluxe just sent me this email:

This isn't some crappy spam email for Viagra or Cialis, though I wouldn't be surprised if it ended up in a few of your Junk folders...

We have a ton of 8 inch + boards in stock from Real, Krooked, and Anti-Hero!! Tons of different shapes and sizes from a straight 8.0 all the way to an 8.5.

Im sure you know by now, but 8 inch boards are definitely the new 7.5. Ramondetta skates the 8.38, Bobby skates the 8.18, Trujillo skates the 8.125...I could go on. Bigger is better!

You're going to want to pick up some Thunder 147s and 149s to go with these new 8 inch boards too. You can't have your guys skating tiny trucks on big boards...

Thanks!
Brad

SLAM Video time, plus some Creature news

2009-08-04T09:40:00.004-04:00

I love this video, it just oozes with pain and stuff I never want to happen to me.

Also

Here is a Limited Edition Hitz Blader Hater HAKSAW 2. Comes with top secret material....this thing is a sight to see. They just started shipping last week. Email me if you want one, only 420 made.

Click to Super Size.

New Black Label Video Released

2009-08-04T09:36:00.001-04:00

THE NEW BLACK LABEL VIDEO "GOD SAVE THE LABEL" IS INSTOCK AND SHIPPING.

ALSO AVAILABLE GOD SAVE THE LABEL DECK SERIES!!!

CURRENT AVAILABILITY ATTACHED.

THE FOURTH FEATURE LENGTH FILM FROM BLACK LABEL SKATEBOARDS BLACK LABEL PICTURES AND FOREVER FILMS PRESENT "GOD SAVE THE LABEL"STARRING: JASON ADAMS, ADAM ALFARO, KYLE LEEPER, CHET CHILDRESS, SHURIKEN SHANNON, VINCE DEL VALLE, PETER RAFFIN, ETHAN FITZPATRICK, PETER WATKINS, BEN SKRZYPEK, AND CHRIS TROY. DIRECTED BY JOHN LUCERO AND EDITED BY PATRICK NAGY

APPROX. RUN TIME 45 MIN.

New Bones Rider Video

2009-08-04T09:30:00.004-04:00

New rider for BONES WHEELS Jon Rob Moore Skills for days!!

Krooked Krooked Krooked!!!

2009-07-30T12:52:00.003-04:00

First up- Gabe Morford limited edition Gonz t-shirt. You saw how fast the boards
sold out...

Second- Gonz "VW" Limited (only 333) board in made!

Third- Krooked Sprayed series is in!

Fourth- This is one of my favorite parts ever, probably because they used an awesome version of 'this must be the place,' but also because Brad Cromer kills it. Good trick selection, solid spots, and style for miles!

Johnny Romano Thunder Trucks!

2009-07-30T12:43:00.003-04:00

Click to make it BIGGER, lots of tiny text.

Beauty and the Beast Update!!

2009-07-30T12:39:00.000-04:00

Beauty and the Beast part 4 from Patrick O'Dell's Epicly Later'd is up on VBS!

This episode has more on the time trials, Trujillo talking about quitting skating, and Malto sweeps the AH/Girl draft. So sick...I mean, who can't get stoked on 2 of the raddest teams in skateboarding going on a 3 week camping trip through the parks of the northwest?

Nolan Johnson sort of kills it......

2009-07-28T08:45:00.002-04:00

Nolan Johnson and Dave Swift Vid for BONES Wheels

Right Foot Forward Now Shipping

2009-07-28T08:38:00.002-04:00

RIGHT FOOT FORWARD
Transworld
Sku#: SK788DVD
Cost: $15.00 / SRP: $29.99

Transworld SKATEboarding proudly presents their 21st video "Right Foot Forward" by Jon Holland and Chris Ray. Featuring skating from D.C.'s own Bobby Worrest, L.A.'s two wheeled wing lover Joey Brezinski, San Diego's best kept secret Kellen James, Nor Cal's brutal assassin Corey Duffel, and legendary Portland shredder Matt Beach, who unveils his first full length part since 2003. The name suggests that all the featured skaters are "goofy footed", yet it also reflects the fact that these five guys are moving in the right direction and going to any means necessary to make this one of the best Transworld videos in recent memory.

PSSSST Use code 'right' and get 10% off for the next few days!

Grant Taylor Debut Pro Deck

2009-07-28T08:31:00.004-04:00

Following his parts in Alien Workshop 'Mind Field' and The Nike 'Debacle' video's; Grant Taylor is the newest pro for the Alien Workshop!!!

Just wanted to give everybody a heads up that we have Grant Taylors Alien Workshop debut pro deck in-stock and ready to ship. Hope that you saw his video part in the Nike video.....If you haven't please check it out.

Nick Dompierre Speedway Thunders!

2009-07-24T07:12:00.004-04:00

Nick Dompierre has it figured out. He's sponsored by his local burrito shop, No Problemo, and has his very own signature hot sauce. I back that. And he's one of the gnarliest skaters ever (Transworld cover????).

Rumor has it that when Nick heard what the 'highest ollie' was at whatever competition a couple months ago, he set up that same height in his driveway and did it no problemo...bad joke? Just watch this.

After seeing this DC welcome video

and this Skateboard Mag Minute

I can't wait to see his part in the REAL video. I mean, if this was his throwaway footage??

Anyway, Nick's signature Thunder truck The Speedway is in stock and ready to ship! A lot of trucks came in earlier this week (purple hollow light, MJ Darkside, Cole White Tiger) and the attached availability is looking good!

One last video clip then I'm going to wrap this up. One of my favorite clips of the Gonz is the Coconut Records video for West Coast. He took some of the clips from Cheryl Duns video, Back World for Words, and made the video. Pretty
awesome!

Hit me up with any questions, have a great weekend, and go skate!

Spesh Got that Purple!!

2009-07-24T07:06:00.001-04:00

Thunder Purple Hollow Lights are back in stock!!

I would say that next to the Marc Johnson Darkside trucks, they are the most popular truck we have right now.

Hollow kingpin? Check. Hollow axle? Check. Lightweight, guaranteed strength and performance? Check. Plus they're made right here in the US of A. You can't go wrong!

Have you noticed that 8 inch boards are the new 7.5? Me too and not everyone has upgraded their trucks from a 145 to a 147 yet, make sure you skaters are on the right size to get the best performance possible.

Beauty and the Beast Part 3!

DLX iPhone App is here

2009-07-21T08:02:00.005-04:00

The Deluxe iPhone App is here!!!

It's FREE, has tons of videos (Gonz, Busenitz, Donnely...), and the entire Summer Catalog is packed in there. It's seriously one of the best Apps I've ever seen (besides that free dice game) and is a must have for anyone with an iPhone/iPod Touch.

Download it now!!

And even if you don't have an iPhone, the video above is hilarious and definitely worth a watch. Mic-E Reyes!!

After you finish downloading the App and forwarding this to all your friends, check out Beauty and the Beast episode 2.5:

Chris Cole!

2009-07-21T07:49:00.002-04:00

Chris Cole killed the Maloof Cup last weekend and deservingly took home the $100,000 prize. He has so many amazing tricks dialed- switch 3 flip, switch frontside flip, backside 3, kickflip back tail, cab noseblunt...the list goes on.

Chris knows whats up and rides the Thunder Lights with Spitfire 52mm F1 wheels. I'm not the only one backing these things...You can argue with me about them since I've never done a back 3 down Wallenberg or one Skateboarding's biggest contest, but Chris Cole on the other hand...well...you can't argue with that.

If you missed the Maloof Cup, it's still online here

Battle At The Berics 2 Videos

2009-07-20T18:29:00.005-04:00

Pick up a set of Sk8 Dice (Ummm Note: Specialty Sports has Sk8 Dice on sale for just $5.99) and go get your own game of SKATE going.

KELLY HART vs PAUL RODRIGUEZ

Kelly gave it a good try but really, it's f@@@king Paul Rodriguez.

COREY DUFFEL vs RICK HOWARD

BTW Corey is a nice guy but CCS sucks.

Bones Wheels: TJ Rogers

2009-07-20T18:14:00.004-04:00

We just got this video from Jon over at Skateone of TJ Rogers killing it on some Bones Mini Logo wheels.

Now get off your computer and go skate

Busenitz!!!

2009-07-17T10:30:00.002-04:00

Dennis is my favorite skateboarder and has been for a long, long time. I'm so stoked on all this footage that has been coming out recently and can't wait for the REAL video to come out.

He is a skateboarder in the truest sense of the word. I'll see him around the Mission by himself pushing faster than anyone else, drenched in sweat, and doing trick after trick after trick...it's beyond inspiring.

We have all 4 of his REAL boards in stock and 2 Spitfire Pro Wheels, including a 51mm F1 Streetburner.

Krooked: Luke Croker

2009-07-16T11:37:00.004-04:00

His name fits like magic with Krooked, Krooked Luke Croker, Croker Krooked Luke.

Dennis Busenitz and Nick Dompierre test Real’s rebound construction

2009-07-08T18:25:00.004-04:00

Real skateboard decks with rebound construction are pretty pimp. I think they were about 2 inches below the record, but they did it on Mission St....which I've been told, is one of the dirtiest/crack filled (no pun intended)/trash filled streets in the city.

Tony Trujillo is the man!

2009-07-08T17:53:00.004-04:00

Don't think so? Really? Watch this video and tell me otherwise...

That video gets me stoked! The wallride just cruising down the street, the little manual, slappy, and then that kickflip...woo! Tony kills it, that casual style mixed with pure gnar is the best.

Anti-Hero boards are back in stock! All Hail Cardiel, Tony T Rage Bans, Andrew Allen Chug (my favorite), the Booooobs, and more! Anything from a 7.75 to an 8.5 inch deck is in stock for all your Anti-Hero's.

Check Out BONES Rider Dakota Servold

2009-07-07T09:27:00.002-04:00

Ton of Silver Trucks in today

2009-07-02T08:58:00.004-04:00

The store is getting a huge shipment from Plan B today and in that is a ton of Silver trucks. I know some are already sold out with people putting them on hold, but if you need some new trucks now's the time to check out the A-Class and the S-Class yourself.

In honor of all the Silver trucks coming in, you get to enjoy this short Ronson Lambert video.

New Dyrdek decks and re-stock on the Janoski Daily use cork cruiser!!

2009-07-02T08:51:00.000-04:00

We received some new Dyrdek decks today. The Dyrdek Purple Shark Leisure and Dyrdek Purple Shark Sezyo are both being added to the site today. We were also restocked on the Janoski Daily Use cork cruiser, Gall Schematic, and Dyrdek OG Signature Medium decks.

Keep an eye on our Alien Workshop decks page for more info.

Thunder Hollow Lights In Stock

2009-07-02T08:41:00.002-04:00

Now I know what you're thinking, "there's no way a hollow kingpin and axle is going to hold up the same way a solid one does." But let me tell you what, it really does. I've been skating a set since they came out, because I said the same thing, and I have not had one problem with them nor I have seen any come back to DLX.

The kingpins and axles are made of forged steel, which is actually much stronger than your average kingpin. I do not know the exact science behind this, but it's been explained to me a couple times and it completely makes sense. Something about 5000+ pounds of pressure is applied to the metal when they're forged and that makes them a lot stronger. Insane, right?

They are honestly the best trucks I've ever ridden (which sounds cheesy since I'm trying to sell them too...but they are!). Do yourself a favor and find out why Thunders are quickly becoming the #1 truck in skateshop!

You know who rides Thunder Trucks? Dennis Busenitz (from the video yesterday)!!

Call me with any questions or to get more info on the lights! Guys like Malto, Marc Johnson, Ellington, Chris Cole, etc... can't be wrong!

Chima Ferguson: Interviewed by Real team manager Darin Howard

2009-07-01T09:18:00.002-04:00

Chima, tell me about this contest you just won. Who put it on and where was it held?

Billabong put on some best trick thing at World Square last weekend.

Who else was in the contest, who was ripping?

Pretty much everyone, Hungry for money I guess.

What did you win?

2 g’s and a video camera.

And what are you gonna do with the winnings?

I just went and bought a computer and a bunch of crack too.

I hear that your Visa is well on its way. Excited to have you back Stateside soon. What are your plans?

Come chill in the states and see a bunch of people I ain’t seen in a while.

Think you’d be into having your name on the bottom of a board soon?

Not too fazed but it sounds cool.

Real video, what are your thoughts?

When’s the deadline!?

Thanks Chima. Look forward to seeing you soon, brother man.