[R]evolution
Ahoy Pretorians, Revolution has opened a new store in Menlyn Shopping Centre, Pretoria. Call them on (012)348 2959 or drop in to check out all the latest stock from the widest range of skateboard products in South Africa. Pieter le Roux has joined Revolution Retail as a member and Retail Director. “After spending more than a decade running skate stores we are excited about this partnership and look forward to growing Revolution and giving skaters opportunities to grow within the skateboard industry.” RSS is the new Distributor for all the Dwindle Distribution Brands in South Africa. The brands under Dwindle are bLind, enjoi, almost, Tensor, Cliché, Dark Star and Speed Demons. RSS and Dwindle are excited to be working together and you can expect to fi nd some product in premier locations by the end of the year. 2010 will be a big year for Dwindle in South Africa with a nationwide search for team riders, tours and basically everything to do with skateboarding, so get working on those ‘sponsor me’ DVD’s and keep your eyes locked to www.revolution.co.za for more details.
DVS - Step into Summer
Just short of 1500 people packed into Cool Running’s in Fourways for the DVS ‘Step into Summer’ party with Fuzigish, SubMachine and Japan and I. DVS have just launched their new DVS girls
footwear range and this party was the perfect opportunity to showcase mthe new merch. They also got to spoil the girls who got free entrance ,hairclips, footwear give ways, cupcakes, brownies and sweets throughout the night, which added a much appreciated twist - giving back to the girls in the scene – respect! This resulted in a monstrous, sugarcharged, sardine-packed, swirling pit of sweat, hair and party pants, all skankin’ to the beats through the night. DJ’s Melissa and the Family and H-Bomb [Soul Candi] were there to keep the momentum
going between changeovers. It was
insane – if you wanted to get to the
bar or toilet you had to go through
the pit which was practically bursting
out the door tossing people outside
with every revolution. Adding to
the CHAOS there were beach balls
being tossed over the crowd and
ricocheting in every direction taking
out a few unguarded drinks at the
bar. Melissa Williams, ex Blunt editor,
has returned from London and
has joined the RSS Dist. Team as Marketing Coordinator based in
Cape Town. Cape Town can expect
to be bombarded with events and
activities from all the RSS brands
next year. DVS and Fuzigish have tied the knot
and DVS will be sponsoring them on
their nationwide tour over the holiday
season.
Verb
Verb, a new brand distributed
through RSS Dist., has been shaping
itself over the last 6 months. Already
on the team are Simon Stiptich and Kanya Spani along with artist
collaborations with Louis Minnaar Matt Edwards, Christian Mugnai, Wesley Van Eden, Theory One, Kronk, Sad Mascot, Bison 351073, black koki, Alice Edy Bruce Mackays and more.. Keep
your eyes peeled to www.revolutionco.za and www.weareverb.com for more verb announcements. The
brand will be launching nationwide in
March 2010.
RSS Distribution has just launched
their site so you are able to check out
all their products, prices and where to
get them. Visit www.rssdist.co.za for
wood, threads, kicks and everything
skateboarding.
The Hux
Gav Hux recently held a best trick
jam presented by Killer, Fallen and
KFD down the new stairs and rail at
the {R}evolution Park in DBN. Around
10 local heads rocked up which is
far less than we get when they run
games of s.k.a.t.e. Understandably
not everyone who skates has fun
throwing their bodies repeatedly
down sets of stairs, it can be tiring
indeed. Rippers on the day were
dudes like Robert Bambo, Miles,
Gary, Wally, Braxton, Dlamini and
local rat fast turning into a formidable
skate force, Khule Nia, the dude
unleashed a casual nollie heel krooks
down the rail. Dlamini had 3 sweet
fl ips over the rail and a switch 180
5-0 down. Braxton was skating right
on point all morning and he stepped
up to shut things down within the fi rst
few tricks of the jam with a delicious
back nose blizzle cooked up with
loads of steezening. Thanks to all
the skaters who came through on
the day.
Gav Hux is also moving to the Cape,
joining the never ending list of skaters
relocating there. He says he has some
solid plans to stir the skate scene up
with his creative take on things. He
wants to buy a piece of land an hour
from Cape Town and build a ramp or
bowl outta concrete as well as a few
other things he has up his sleeve.
He’s moving January 1st 2010. Gav
had this to say “Durban has been fun
and I got some rad skate memories
but I’m stoked to get out the city and
do something new. Cape Town has
so many rad spots I wanna explore.”
Skateworld The Vale
Skateworld in Edenvale has been
undergoing an upgrade over the
past few months with much thanks
going to Aldin. The park will soon
boast a new shop and cafe with
skate Sessions costing R 10.00 for
half day or R 15.00 This park has a
rad vibe to it along with a no helmet
law. The setup consisting mainly of
wedges, grind boxes and rails as well
as a new pyramid and selection of
new quarters. So make the effort this
DEC and go skate a skaters park.
Quiksilver
“Quiksilver has opened a new store
in Hemmingway’s Mall in East London. The store is full stocked
with the latest Quiksilver, Roxy
and DC product and it has its own Quiksilver/DC Bowl inside the
store. Designed and built by Dave de
Witt and George van Blerk. The store
is open and skating is free!!” Store Tel
Number: (043) 043 7211129
Sector 9
Sector 9 has set up shop in Jeffrey’s
bay and is part of GSM trading
which include other brands Element,
Billabong, VZ and Nixon to name a
few. Koffie Jacobs from Sector 9
had this to say regarding the board
co. “Here in South Africa we are all
about non-polluting commuting,
which is why we encourage you to
get out there and “PUSH, DON’T
POLLUTE”. Support the green
lifestyle we promote and reduce our
carbon footprint. “Bomb Hills Not
Countries.” Check out the boards
in Closet Envy further along and get
cruising.
Slip skateboards
Slip started just over a year ago and
is located in Midrand, so most of
their activities are currently focused
around Midrand, Centurion, and
Joburg. There mission, “to promote
skateboarding and to see more
skaters in SA reach international pro
levels more than anything else.” They
currently have no team riders but are
looking around the country and we
can expect a team in a short time
they say.
“We’ve overcome the initial
reservations everybody had about
a new start-up company regarding
quality and reliability of our products,
and there’s a tremendous sense of
sharing in something that is actually
making a difference. A lot of the guys
are extremely stoked by just being
a mere part of Slip, no matter what
part it is. Its really amazing to see
everybody willingly investing time,
skills and what ever they can to make
it a success - because they all believe
in what we’re doing”. For more info
and to get in contact with the guys at
slip please check out the new site at www.slipskateboards.co.za
Woodies Ramps
Woodies Ramps is in the process of
starting up a non profi t organisation
that will help to construct free
concrete skate parks around South
Africa.
The first project they are working
on is in Edgemead, Cape Town.
The council is supplying the land
and matching whatever money they
raise. They are currently approaching
local businesses and the community
to help by donating however possible.
They have a group on Facebook,
called “Woodies Ramps” and
have been receiving personnel
donations. There are monthly prize
draws as incentive to donors. There
are great prizes up for grabs from Familia, Dope Industries, Sins of Style Tattoo Studio, Skates for Africa and loads more. So
everyone should get onto Facebook,
join their group, make a donation and
stand a chance to win. Alternatively
you can mail woodies@dopeind. co.za for more info.
Volcom
Volcom recently had their Halloween
party at Thunder Road Rock Diner on
the night of Friday the 30th October
In true VOLCOM style the tequila
was fl owing, a fun night was had and
many got out of hand!!!
Looking forward to the December
holidays, we will be having our annual WILD IN THE PARKS skate contest
at Wave House, Gateway, Durban
on the 12th December. Collect your
token from the VOLCOM Gateway
store on the day, and then head to
the Wave House front desk to register
for the contest. Competition practice
starts at 1 pm.
All registered skaters will receive free
entry and free food, plus, can look
forward to loads of giveaways and
sick prizes! So come join the Volcom
team for a fun free day of skating!
Happy holidays and Volchristmas
DC Shoes
To celebrate the growth of the brand
over the last year, DC is undertaking
to give back to the roots of its
business - core skate. So they will be
getting involved making contributions
to core scenes around the country
-starting with Johnno’s Skate Park in East London. The park has
been beaten by the weather and
is in desperate need of some new
surfacing , DC is stepping up to the
plate and supplying the fresh wood ,
the park should be revamped by the
Xmas holidays. DC are also getting
involved with Jamie O’Brien’s new
project to setup a new concrete skate
park in Edgemead , Cape Town.
RVCA
News from RVCA is that Lucas Polydorou has been filming as much
as possible, which is becoming more
difficult as the police and security
think that they now have the power
to arrest you for skateboarding in
CT. He’s also been baking vegan
cupcakes, started working at Baseline
because he’s been super broke.
Donations would be welcomed and
can be sent to The Studio, Linda
Villa, Kloofnek Road, Tamboerskloof,
Cape Town, 8001.
Familia
Familia are super stoked to
announce the addition of UK ripper Shaun Witherup. Shaun has been
absolutely shredding London for
years now and we are stoked to
have him on board. For some clips,
hit up www.slamcity.com holdtight/index.html www.holdtightlondon.co.uk Shaun also headed out with Adidas
on The Big Push, a four day fi lming
excursion to the UK Midlands. Check
out the video at www.bigpush.mpora.com In other Familia news Adrian just
returned from a Billabong trip to
the States where he dragged along
Darren Jacoby with Rudi Jeggle in
tow. Article next issue?
Treverton Skate Awareness
A team of Treverton College pupils
recently skated from Pietermaritzburg to Durban (along the
comrades marathon route) with an
ambulance and police car escort in
an effort to raise awareness for the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation.
Months of planning went into
the event organized by the boys and
supported by the school. The trip
had to be postponed earlier this
year when the youngest member of
the group became seriously ill with
Guillian Barre Syndrome but defied
all the odds by not only recovering
but managing to complete the skating
marathon! Good on ya lads!
IRON FIST (USA) RUMBLE IN RAMONA 09
9am (ish). The Iron Fist crew arrives at my house (late as usual), they hop
in the van & I jump on my bike & we head out. The drive from my house to
Ramona is about 30-40 minutes of gorgeous hills and an awesome windy
road. I’m on the bike, breeze in the knees, hell yes, life is good.
Aghhh fuck! 10 minutes into the ride and my clutch cable breaks, oh well. We
pull over, load the bike into the back of the van & off we go again.
We arrive at the ramp and people are already skating, today is going to rock!
Got a good spot next to Vans & the Hell’s Angels, the Iron Fist easy-up goes
up, put out the tables & chairs, laid out stickers and free Nav’s t-shirts…BAM
we’re ready! I hop in the van & head to the store to pick up the necessary
supplies. About $280 later I leave with 8 bags of ice, four bottles of whiskey
& about 200 beers. Oh yes today is a good day! As the day progressed, it
got packed. Tons of cool hot rods & choppers great live music, kick ass
skateboarding, free hamburgers and hotdogs at the Vans booth, shit we even
got free stuff from Skullcandy. The skate session was crazy, Lincon Ueda did
the highest airs I have ever seen, Mike Frazier killed it with technical brilliance, Nav’s slayed it. Getting to see Hosoi, Max Schaaf & Lance Mountain skate was awesome. So basically to cut a long story short, we gave out a shit
load of stickers, hats, tees, beers, we drank a lot of whiskey, watched some
kick ass skating while listening to some awesome live music. In conclusion
we the Iron Fist dirtbags had a day of hanging out with hotrodders, greasers,
bikers, musicians & skate ledgends! Life is good.
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