Diary Time

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Finally got my F-ing computer sorted. Turned out I had to reinstall my SATA adaptor driver for anyone that was wondering. The break in updates is over from now.

So, as for some news...we finally got the manny pad sorted today. The reason it took so long since the consultation was due to a number of call-offs due to weather. But today we managed to get down there early this morning and get it done.

We tweaked it around for a while and looked at it from all angles, in the end we figured this was the best for approaching it from all different ways. We tried to keep in mind being able to get to the back side of it, as the next thing we are looking at is to remove the side railing to reveal that sweet coping on the other side. 

On top of that, we got all the holes around the park filled in, most importantly the deadly mini ramp, and straightened up the grind box.

 Big thanks to Ricardo for making it all possible, and the two builders who followed all our orders and fixed the place up nice.

As for what's next, get your diaries out for a few upcomers...

Firstly, Take Part Festival returns next Saturday June 23rd, at Preston park. As part of a larger event around the park, there'll be a half pipe and street course up for you to skate, with demos from the Drawing Boards team as well. Things kick off at midday.

The Sunday of next weekend should, all things going to plan, be the opening jam for Hollingdean's new park. The build is well under way, and there should be some prizes and a good session going. That's the 1st of July.

A week after that one is Paddle Round The Pier, running July 6th, 7th and 8th down by Hove lawns somewhere. Anyone there last year will know that this should be sick, with a few different sized ramps, some sick skating and a bunch of other entertainment. Do your sun dance for this one.

And if that isn't enough, the few weeks after that will see the Crawley Jam, a Shoreham event or two, the opening of Woodingdean's new facility, and of course another hectic one at the Goon. We're looking at some time in August for that one, and going even bigger and better than last year. Details of all of those will be confirmed ASAP. Hype!!

Explore

My good old mate Joe Ripley has been putting his university life to good use, making two sick short films about city exploration, via the use of a skateboard. Click on the banner below to see the two pieces - one of another old friend Simon Brooks hitting the streets of London, and the other featuring Will Greenfield cruising Los Angeles on one of his many, many trips around this spherical mass of crap. Grab your board and go explore.

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Once again I find myself computer-less. It's way to much stress trying to post something of any substance from this piece of shit telephone device. If anyone knows anything about windows failing to start and the system drive not being detected during the recovery options despite being present in the BIOS menu then give me a ring. Try again soon. Peace

Wow

Just spotted this one on t'book. Matt claimed this to me when we walked past it a few months back. I wasn't sure how possible it was, but the proof is in the pop.

Matt Ransom, major ollie, Hove. Shot by Rich West.

Riches photostream is filled with gems, keep an eye on it for us.

Rich West on Flickr

And to whoever it is complaining that this place doesn't get updated enough - you're probably right some of the time, but I often rely on other people doing some interesting stuff. You gonna help? Write something worthwhile and send it over!
I'd love to have a guest writeup so if you want to test your journalism skills get in touch.

How to skate Hove Lagoon

Continuing my trend on here of posting content you've already seen, check out this nuts little edit of Brighton legend Stevie Thompson ripping the local to pieces. Filmed of course by Andy Evans, and even with a guest appearance by a certain someone.

En Français?

This man gets about. Another masterpiece from Willy G's iPhone, this time on the streets of Lyon and Paris over a 12 day getaway. Featuring Will, Joe Ripley, Dave Edmonds and Barny Smith, he brings you...  

'Le Knuckle Baguette' 

AKNF Volume 8!!

The latest in Ginge's consistently amazing documentations of the moves going on down the old Goon. Share this shit about!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dht7cUELQuo

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My good friend Ad McEvoy, master behind all the Drawing Boards artwork, has been painting using decks as canvases for over 10 years. At the moment he's got a display of 40 of his pieces up in The Marwood Coffee Shop, 52, Ship Street in Brighton.
It's up for a little while longer so swing in, grab a bite and have a drool over them at some point. If you're feeling art dealerish they're even up for sale. You know one of those will make a nice addition to the wall.

BTN Full Video online

Two full lengths for you in as many days...Jack Jeffrey has kindly put his production BTN up on t'tube. Featuring all the upcoming youngers on top form.
Parts from Beau Doggett, Myles Stevens, Laurie Kelly, Seb Hallett, Saemus Gleeson, Joel Frimpong, Jackson Neill, Benny Ellis, Myles Rushforth and Max Freshney.

Embedding disabled for some weird reason so check it out below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oROr38MsXA

Sirus Special

Couple up from media man Sirus F Gahan...

Firstly, he's whacked up a bonerific edit for the Crossfire Winter Edit competition. Had to un-embed it due to some annoying advert sorry, but hit this link and give it a watch, then hit the 'like' button below the vid to help him on the road to victory!

To thank you, he's also put up his much hyped 2011 full length, LADS 3. A right banger featuring full parts from Ben Tunnicliffe, Luke Frisby, Dom Movahedi, Jack Stonell, Rich West, Rupert Antoine, Louis Antoine and Al Hodgson. You can give that another watch here.

Getting there

If you're in town this coming Monday, get your ass down to the green at the level and take a gander at the skatepark consultation that'll be happening. The first two went well but this is the big one. You'll be able to see the proposed new design (believe me it's worth checking out), find out all the info on what's going on, give your opinion on it all and most importantly show your support for the project and let the council know how much this is needed. It's going on from 3 till 6, so shoot over at any point if you're about.

SCOOT Sesh

Hopefully you've seen this already, but didn't wanna go without putting it up here. Hope you enjoyed it. Thanks to Ginge for filming

PUSH Video Contest #2

The second (which I swear is the third) video comp from the mighty PUSH is up on the site. This time it's best hippie jump! check the details above and get your entries on the Facebook page by May 31st.

In the mean time get inspired by this sick little sequence of hypeman Stevie Thompson

Peace out Bro

Filmed this for American Jonny just before he jetted back home to Florida. We'll miss you maynnnn!

Thundershots

Resident gooner Afrothunder sent me over a few funsnaps to whack up on here.

American Johnny - Quick backside air before heading to the airport

Frost Kid with a back D in Angmering bowl

 

 

 

 

Myself learning the hard way not to skate rails while half asleep

N-Guy with some hardcore kayak manoeuvres

...and some hardcore drowning action

Frost's sacrifices for winning the PUSH hill bomb comp!