Skull Skates skimboarders Tim Ladner and Dylan Maranda have been tearing it up all season on the new Tim Ladner Skull Skates skimboard shapes. See below for some new video and TV segments featuring the two.
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Skull Skates Skimmers Video Segments
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Thrash Head Skull Skates BA. KU. Giveaway
“After three years of destroying eardrums, Core Of Destruction Radio, in association with Skull Skates and others, is unleashing the mother of all giveaways!
Just look at who has been gracious enough to team up with Core Of Destruction to make all your dreams come true: Skull Skates, one of the most noted skateboard companies in history, Barrier Kult, the undeniable masters of urban guerilla skating and black arts ritual barrier knifing, Profane Existence, a collective which has been at the forefront of bringing forth and supporting some of the best music from the underground for decades, Tankcrimes, the label which has become one of the cornerstones of the Oakland music scene and home of Ghoul, F.Y.B.S Records, Rat Damage’s hangout and purveyors of punk fucking rock and finally, Paranoize Zine, a non-profit publication covering underground music.”
For Information on entering click HERE.
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Killer Completes at the Hot Shop
Two Australians in Vancouver on their way home in mere hours decided first to stop by PD’s Hot Shop / Skull Skates and grab two notable completes. A Tor (Carlos Longo reissue shape) deck with Skullwing Super Pro III’s, Skull Skates black Radials and a MOFO deck with Danforth Sixtracks, black Mini-Cubics (would have been obsessed to have Blackhart wheels, but good luck finding those) - CULT.
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Left Coast Cult Flatland Skim Video
Skull Skates skimboarders Dylan Maranda and Tim Ladner are featured in this new edit by Dylan himself. Obscure title reference to the ‘Left Hand Path’, but be assured that this video is classic Vancouver flatland skimboard ripping and fun in the sun. They must be worshiping something ancient and otherworldly though as the ollies and pop-shuv heights are getting surreal.
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China Creek Comp
Canada’s most hardcore contest is back on September 14, 2013 at Vancouver’s classic China Creek Bowls. Hosted by none other than the Jaks’ Skate Team themselves, there’s always some legends and young rippers alike at the event showing just how to properly negotiate and shred the old trannies.
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1983 Seylynn Bowl Contest Winners
Rob Dalton came by PD’s Hot Shop and dropped of this nice piece of Seylynn Bowl photographic history from 1983. First place BMX - Rob Dalton, first place skateboarding - Cory Campbell. Rob’s sitting on a killer Skyway TA while Cory is biting into a Sims New Wave deck (complete with PD’s sticker on the tail).
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Skull Skates x Endeavor Snowboards Collab Launch
Skull Skates and Endeavor Snowboards are celebrating their collaboration with a snowboard launch event at PD’s Hot Shop on October 18, 2013, 5 - 9pm. Click to enlarge the poster below for more information.
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Obscure Tim Ladner Clear Cruiser Shape
Skull Skates skimboarder Tim Ladner came by the shop to set up his custom mini skate version of the ‘Hatchet’ skim shaped in polycarbonate. A clear slalom machine wide enough for the Skullwing Super Pro 3, hence being able to display the baseplate bottom graphic.
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Skull Skates x Endeavor Snowboard Design Collaboration Launch Event Friday Oct. 18th at PD’s Hot Shop
Surfing on the snow was an idea that had not yet been proven when Skull Skates first began producing their Crystal Ocean snowboards in the winter of 1983. Through 15 years of innovation Skull Skates produced some of the world’s best snowboards, always pushing design forward and always produced in small quantities.
The snowboard industry was ripe for change when Max Jenke and Scott Serfas founded Endeavor Snowboard Design in Vancouver, Canada in 2002. Through the use of their own archetype snowboard lab to design and prototype new ideas along with input from some of the world’s best riders, Endeavor has created leading edge technology in snowboarding.
Had Skull Skates continued to produce snowboards, 2013 would be Crystal Ocean’s 30th anniversary. It’s appropriate then that Endeavor Snowboard Design is collaborating with Skull Skates / Crystal Ocean to offer 3 limited edition snowboards combining a re-release Skull graphic from 1990 with up to the minute Endeavor design technology for the 2013/14 season.
In recognition of the new partnership release, Skull and Endeavor will be presenting a launch party on Friday, October 18th from 5pm until 9pm at PD’s Hot Shop 3734 W. 10th Ave near Alma Street in Vancouver.
Get a first look at the new boards and view a special display of vintage snowboards and memorabilia starting from the 70s forward. DJ Kilocee will be spinning records and stories will be told. For more information call 604-739-7796.
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Skull Skates x Endeavor Collab Snowboard Now Available
The Skull Skates x Endeavor Snowboards collaboration snowboard is now available for purchase from Skull Skates / PD’s Hot Shop. The excitement around the snowboard has been palpable as it features the classic 1988 Skull Skates full board, top and bottom skeleton graphic culminated with Endeavor Snowboards’ latest and greatest snowboard technology. Killer and cult as hell to see the Skull Skates / Crystal Ocean graphic glossed into a board with the following contemporary features:
“- Zero Camber w/ Dow-Tech. With no pressure on the contact points due to the raised wings, this board feels loose and catch-free like a reverse camber board, however it remains more stable and predictable like a regular camber board. Dow-Tech raises the contact points 2mm off the snow creating a ride similar to a reverse camber without loosing the benefits of a camber board.
- Standard Core. Precision machined from poplar wood, the Standard Core is lightweight and extremely durable.
- Carbon Fibre Beam. Strategically placed carbon stiffens the board without adding weight and increases the response by adding flex memory and pop.”
Very limited release of 152, 155 and 158 cm size snowboard decks plus beanies and hoodies now available for direct consumption HERE.
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Skull Skates x Endeavor Snowboards Collab Launch Event Coverage
Snowboard heads converged on PD’s Hot Shop in Vancouver on Friday evening to drool on a vintage snowboard exhibit, stoke out on the new Endeavor / Skull Skates collab snowboards and spin tall tails. Pioneers and youngsters struggled to contain enthusiasm over the impending shred season while visions of fins & swallow tails danced in their heads.
The Skull Skates x Endeavor Snowboards collaboration snowboard is available for purchase at PD’s Hot Shop or mailorder HERE.
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Skull Skates x Endeavor Snowboard in Japan
Stoked customer at Skull Skates Japan with his new snowboard.
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UBC Sessions Into the Fall
Other than a few secret spots, the UBC skatepark has basically become the home park for Skull Skates related riders. PD’s Hot Shop rider Mike McKinlay stretches an extended sweeper in the bowl area.
Photo by George Faulkner.
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December Skull Skates Decks
Since it’s Halloween in a few days, it’s fitting to have a look at the two new BA. KU. Deer Man of Dark Woods Guest Models dropping in December. Plus - the Smilin’ Buddha Tribute deck which celebrates an era of late 70s and early 80s Vancouver punk and hardcore at the legendary venue.
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SKULL SKATES COMMERCIAL
Skull Skates is the oldest skateboard brand in Canada. What better way to celebrate this fact then by making a commercial. Special guest appearances by the JAK’S Skate Team and 1980’s Skull Skates legend (and JAK’S member) Carlos Longo.
DIRECTED, SHOT AND EDITED BY MIKE MCKINLAY
MUSIC AND SOUND DESIGN BY MARK LAZESKI
ADDITIONAL CAMERA ADAM CASSIDY
CAMERA ASSIST STEVEN BRECKON
VOICE TALENT DENNIS COUND
MAKEUP BY TAMAR OUZIEL
Special thanks to Sam McKinlay, PD, the JAK’S, Carlos Longo, Jeff Cole, Jeff Radomsky, Chris Connolly, George Faulkner, Ethan Miller
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NEW BARRIER KULT MEMBER VIDEO
The newest member of the Barrier Kult, titled LUTHER, MOSS-COVERED WITCHMAKER CANDLEMAS is featured in this new video part on behalf of Gullwing Trucks, The Barrier Kult and Lowcard Mag. Rumors abound of BA. KU. members LUTHER and VERTICAL CLIFFS OF EASTERN SHORES Skull Skates decks in 2014.
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PD and Skull Skates Snowboards in the Straight
The Nov 7-14 / 2013 issue of The Georgia Straight features an informative article on Vancouver’s snowboarding history with none other than Skull Skates originator PD. You can also see the article online HERE.
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SNFU ‘Trouble’ Vinyl LP Now Available
PD’s Hot Shop / Skull Skates now has stock of the newest SNFU album ‘Never Trouble Trouble Until Trouble Troubles You’ Vinyl LP at the store and online. both the regular version and the limited edition (500 pcs.) cover with orange vinyl version are available. Click HERE to see all the SNFU goods we have at the store in Vancouver and available for online mailorder.
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Vintage McKinlays at Seylynn
Rare photo of PD’s Hot Shop rider Mike McKinlay doing a backside air (complete with PD’s Hot Shop painters cap) in the upper section of Seylynn while Skull Skates rider Sam McKinlay looks on. No concise date on this, but Mike’s riding a Vision Gonz Double Face and Sam has an H-Street Hensley, so definitely around ‘89/’90. Ray McKinlay photo.
Plus - a contemporary photo of Mike in the same Seylynn upper section on a McGill reissue. Style hasn’t changed much! Murray Siple photo.
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Skull Skates Update Dec. 6, 2013
Ho-hum another year clicks by on the calendar, hopefully we have all skated a bunch and tried to do some good… if not, there’s always next year.
For those who like their consumable products at reduced prices you’ll want to check out PD’s Hot Shop in Vancouver for the year end Blowout sale Dec. 11 - 31 (prices lower than a multi-national CEO’s moral standards).
If you like your merch fresh, check out the big pile of new Skull Skates products just dropped at skullskates.com, these include:
CRYSTAL OCEAN / ENDEAVOR COLLAB SNOWBOARD
BA. KU. DMODW DISGUISE DECK
BA. KU. DMODW ANIMAL COLUMN DECK
MOMENTUM / SKULL SKATES TRANNY WHEELS
MOMENTUM / SKULL SKATES KEVIN HARRIS FREESTYLE WHEELS
NAVY LOGO HOODY
RED CUBIST HOODY
CANADA’S OLDEST HOODY
HOT SHOP COLLAGE HOODY
CRYSTAL OCEAN HOODY
COOPER HI-COLLAR HOODY
HEAVY HOODY
HEAVY ZIP HOODY
SECURITY SWEATER
DEATHBOX MESH CAP
SKATE SAFE MESH CAP
STREET SURFER MESH CAP
STARTER SNAPBACK CAP
ORGANIC COTTON SKULL BEANIE
MICRO FLEECE SKULL BEANIE
ORGANIC COTTON CRYSTAL OCEAN BEANIE
MICRO FLEECE CRYSTAL OCEAN BEANIE
CANADA’S OLDEST MUG
BUBBLES MUG
HOT SHOP CROSS MUG
LADY SKULL MUG
TV SCREENS MUG
Skull Skates would like to thank all those that have supported the mighty Skull this year and wish health and happiness to all deadbeats addicted to skateboard culture (you know who you are).
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