The road to the perfect topmount...

... was paved with many different shapes and features.

1. The Frosted Malt Spoon: wedged nose, wheel wells, and tons of taper.
2. The Grease Yacht: wedged/flush nose, wheel wells, swallow tail.
3. The Ankle Biter: Rocker, beveled edge.
4. The Old Man: Too much carbon, Rocker, gas peddles and a cane-like handle for limping home.
5. The Pro Hawk: Rocker, the right amount of carbon, and a B.A. shape.
6. The Wolfshark foam core: variable wheelbase, rocker, gas peddles, foam core.

Why is everyone in a rush all the time

My whiskers are burning

Meow, I don't always know whats goin on around these parts but it seems to me that everyone is rushin around lookin to meet some sort of deadline. Any guesses?

Dawn Patrol

Nate, Aaron, Blake, and Liam woke up early to see the sunrise and drink some coffee this morning. Meow that's a business meeting I can get behind.

Eh Team - episode 14

Meow I want to go on a Skatecation!

What's in the bag?

A bunch of the boys from the shop left early today to hit up Seattle for the Against Me show. Some people have different ideas of what they need for an overnight.

That's a curious looking...

... bedroom you've got there George?

George Mackenzie seems to be living at Fern street now, and it's looking like he's sleeping on the couch. And by couch, I clearly mean ramp.

I ride for Boardsports

Check out Ross Druckrey shredding hard in this video...

Ross rides for Boardsports Oregon which is located in Eugene OR.  Next time your in town stop by the shop and check it out.  Also keep an eye out for events this summer,  Boardsports puts on some killer contests.

Those Yuppies...

...kill it all day long. Check out the latest video from Fernando Yuppie.

Fernando Yuppie Trash Downhill Slide from LOKAZART on Vimeo.

When the streets aren't dry...

...it often means the mountains are snowy. I wonder where everybody keeps taking off to?

... meanwhile in Edmonton, good old fashioned skate hockey is what keeps everybody entertained.

Prairie Skateboard Hockey Association from n780 on Vimeo.

Looks like fun!
Special thanks to Nick Breton, Mike Sanders at Local 124.

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The Jim Z interview

Why did you start making bushings in the first place?

a.       Around 2003 I’d noticed that all the new old stock of Tracker stimulators was starting to dry up, and I was going to be out of good bushings soon.

So, when did those first prototype’s star rolling out?

a.       Prototyping began (in-between powder days of course) in the winter of ‘03/’04 in Rossland BC.

What is the secret to your bushing formula?

a.       Patience, consistently, and a time proven secret formula.

So what inspired these new shapes?

a.       Well, the cone and barrel were long overdue, but it was Josh Wiesfeld who said that I needed to make the new stepped cone. They’re the same concept for stability as the original stepped speed bushings. However the conical shape allows my trucks to have more stroke, which ends up giving them more lean. It’s something all trucks can benefit from really.

I guess taking your bushing business to the next level has been a learning process… what has helped you succeed?

a.       Our new production methods really… they’ve lead to more consistency, and an improved finish. Also listening to the people in the community and making what they wanted to see.

And your favourite bushing combo is?

a.       All black stepped cones. I’m an old guy still… and don’t like to turn too much.

Well thanks for your time Jim, any final remarks?

a.       Holy *$&% … they turn!

   
      Testimonials:

"Wow Jim, the casting on these has really improved” Zak Maytum

“Oh my god my board's turning avec les nouveaux cousins” - Flavien Vidal
“Those are fat cones!” - Niko Desmarais
“Don't these connect with a string?” - Wandas service attendant

Danger Bay 9 Part two

Part Two of Skate Slates Danger Bay 9 coverage. 



Thanks for the wise words Mike!

Slick Shades Bro

Remember kids, wear your helmets because you never know when the road will suddenly end.

Holy new girl batman!

Katie Neilson started working at the factory today. If you don't know who she is, you can check out her blog HERE. Everyone seems very excited to have her around.

Rollin on 19's ... and one 14 inch

Looks like Liam, Nate, Guff, Phillip and Eric, not be rollin in the Salmo Creston Pass today yo.

PDXdownhill.com say WHAT?

Don't mess with these boys... they roll hard.

Longboarding Magazine

Skate Slate has given Longboarding what it needs;  A magazine filled with photos, unedited articles, sick ads and great industry news.  Once inside the magazine you can get a look inside the industry from the point of view of the people who are building and stoking the scene.  Want a copy?  We'll be including a copy in our online orders, so get them while you can,  quantities are limited.




Nice back cover too....

Skate Slate has also put together a clip on Danger Bay 9 and released it today for the world to enjoy.

Familia Yuppie!

Like father like sons ...

Familia Yuppie from LOKAZART on Vimeo.

Meow those kids have some steez.

Red vs. Blue?

Cram it!

So how do you get a trade show booth worth of stuff, into a mid-sized rental?

Apparently, without a lot of space left over for Ryan's legs. I'm glad you guys made it home safe. Meow get to work!