ELEMENT RIDERS
Brent Atchley
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Chad Muska
Darrell Stanton
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Bucky Lasek
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Jeremy Wray
ELEMENT NEWS
March 29, 2007
COLLIN RIPS ON
Collin Provost is on a mission, after placing first at Phoenix Am his right back to it, filming for This Is My Element.' Today Collin and friends headed to Ripon, Ca to skate arguably the best transition park in Cali. While there we ran into local ripper Andrew who was riding a Muska board that the man himself gave to him, good looks. Collin continues tomorrow before heading back to SoCal to film closer to home, look for another update from the central valley tomorrow.
March 27, 2007 MIKE V ON LOVELINE
Mike V will be a guest on Loveline tonight, March 27, 2007. If you're in the Los Angeles, CA area be sure to tune in your radio dials to KROQ 106.7 FM from 10pm to midnight. You can also stream it from the KROQ site.
March 26, 2007 CONGRATS TO COLLIN! 1ST PLACE PHOENIX AM! Congrats to Element's Collin Provost who took first place at Phoenix Am! Click here to watch video clips from his run. Yeah Collin!
March 25, 2007 ELEMENT TEAM DEMO PRESENTED BY VAL SURF
Val Surf presented a majorly successful Element Team Demo at Skatelab in Simi Valley. Mike V, Muska, Darrell, Tave and a handful of other Element riders ripped up the course in front of the biggest audience Skatelab has ever seen. These kids were among the 25 that camped out the night before to be first in the door and receive limited ‘This Is My Element’ boards. Special thanks to Val Surf and Skatelab for making it happen and everyone that came out for the event, check out the photos. Mike V: Entrance | FS 180 Melon | Around the World | Christ Air | Wallbash
Chad Muska: Entrance | Fs Flip | Ollie Transfer| Wallride | Airwalk Sal Flip
Darrell Stanton: Nollie 360 | Switch Backside 360
Tony Tave: Bs Tail | Switch Bs Tail
Lacey Baker: Kickflip
Vanessa Torres: Front Board
Patrick Ryan: Indy Tweak
Crowd Craze: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6
Demo Video - Weekly Web Clip #24
March 22, 2007 NYC/NJ POST #4 - MIKE V & DALLAS FILMING
Mike V and Dallas spent the last days of the trip shoveling out snow filled spots for filming while enduring the harsh climate. As the trip came to a close Mike V was hyped as he headed back to the west coast with a solid start to a part under his belt. Dallas looks forward to warmer temps as well, as he heads to Barcelona with fellow team rider Levi Brown on Sunday to finish up their parts for 'This Is My Element.' See all the footy from this trip and more in the full length video dropping June 21st. See Mike V and the many other Element team members all the way live this Saturday at Skatelab.
March 20, 2007 TEAM DEMO AT SKATELAB THIS SATURDAY!
The Element team will be doing a demo at Skatelab in Simi Valley, Ca this Saturday. The demo is presented by Val Surf and will feature Element riders Chad Muska, Tony Tave, Darrell Stanton, Chad Tim Tim, Mike Vallely, Mike Barker, Justin Schulte, Vanessa Torres & more. The demo will begin at 3:00. Visit the Skatelab site (http://www.skatelab.com/main/index.php) where you can find directions and exact location. See ya there!
March 19, 2007 FUTURE NATURE AM CONTEST #2 IN BAKERSFIELD, CA
Contest #2 in the Element/Elemental Awareness Future Nature Am contest series went down last weekend in Bakersfield, CA. The contest kicked off with the head of Bako’s Parks and Rec. announcing a recent bill passed to expand the skatepark. Showed how strong the Bakersfield skate scene really is, over 100 kids entered the contest, but in the end only one was crowned champion in their respective divisions. In the 13 and under category, Ronnie Yocum (Left) took home top billing. The 14-17 category went to Joseph Reyes (Middle) along with a Element YMCA Skatecamp scholarship. In the 18 and up division, underdog and newcomer to the event Fabian Irving (Left) slid by the tough competition to take first place. Overall, it was a great day of skating with a great vibe throughout the contest.
March 18, 2007 MUSKA ON FUEL MONDAY!
Tune in to Fuel TV's Daily Habit on Monday where Chad Muska will be in the studio. Muska will chat about all things current including filming for 'This Is My Element.' Visit Fuel's site for all the info. While your there enter to win Element boards.
March 18, 2007 NYC/NJ POST #3 - DARRELL, MIKE V, DALLAS CHILLED OUT
Cold, icy and windy. That's the current conditions out on the east coast right now, but that doesn't keep the crew from skating. Saturday we hit up KCDC for a good session followed by an all out St. Pattys party. High winds and snow that just wont go away kept us out of the streets again on Sunday. Check out the photos and video from the weekend.
March 17, 2007 NYC/NJ POST #2 - DARRELL, MIKE V, DALLAS GET HIT WITH SNOW
A couple days ago Darrell was skating in a tank top, that certainly came and went. Thursday we got some skating in under the drizzling sky before it started to come down and Friday morning we were greeted with a blanket of snow and heavy sleet throughout the day. We were able to get into a nice mini ramp in Asbury Park, stayed on our boards but it sure is cold! Check out photos from the last couple days here.
March 15, 2007 MIKE V, DARRELL & DALLAS HEAD TO NYC/NJ - PHOTOS AND MORE
Mike Vallely, Darrell Stanton and Dallas Rockvam are spending the next week skating in New York City and all over New Jersey. The three are busy working on their video parts that will be showcased in the June 21st release 'This Is My Element.' Follow the three through days one and two, check back for more updates soon!
March 13, 2007 TOSH ON FUEL TV / RECENT TRIP TO AUSTRALIA
Tosh Townend spent the first month and a half of the new year enjoying his birth place land of Australia. Tosh teamed up with new Australian pro Josh Rio skating all over and holding autograph signings. You can catch a 5 minute piece now playing on Fuel covering Tosh's trip. For pics and more on Tosh's trip visit www.elementskateboards.com.
March 12, 2007 'THIS IS MY ELEMENT' TEAM WEEKEND REPORT
This weekend Element riders stayed busy skating, filming and even fit in a signing. On Saturday Tosh, Darrell, Tave & Collin stopped by the re-opening of the Mission Valley YMCA Park. Riders signed ‘This Is My Element’ posters and mingled with the many on hand. The crew then skated through the night clocking footy for the video. Darrell set this San Diego spot off before Tosh got his. Everyone kept it going on Sunday, Lacey Baker endured the heat wave and came up on some footy in her hometown of Covina. Overall another very productive weekend in So-Cal. Today Mike V, Darrell and Dallas head to NYC for a week of East Coast filming, look for updates on that coming soon.
March 08, 2007 COVERAGE CRAZE
Check out recent coverage of the team in mags in The Skateboard Mag, Transworld and Automatic. These mags are in skate shops and on newsstands now, pick up a copy! The Skateboard Mag – Collin Provost – Killer Kids The Skateboard Mag – Bucky Lasek – Timeline The Skateboard Mag – Tony Tave – Single Page The Skateboard Mag – Mike Vallely – First Things First Transworld – Nyjah Huston – 9 Frames / Second Transworld – Dallas Rockvam – Check Out Transworld – Chad Muska – Pay Day Automatic – Dallas Rockvam Interview - 02 03These mags sites are constantly updated, have a visit! Skateboard Mag | Transworld | Automatic
March 07, 2007 TAVE / DARRELL / BARKER / SCHULTE IN NEW 411
Check out the new 411VM, its ‘Up for Grabs,’ free that is, at your local skate shop. Featured in the issue is skating from Element riders Tony Tave, Darrell Stanton, Mike Barker and Justin Schulte. Visit the 411VM site for more info.
March 05, 2007 FUTURE NATURE AM CONTEST #1 IN DELANO, CA
The first contest in the Element/Elemental Awareness ‘Future Nature Contest Series’ went down this weekend in Delano, CA. Tons of skaters came out and battled for top positions and a wealth of prizes. Element AM Dallas Rockvam was on hand skating with the kids and helping judge the contest. Props to Jon Sanchez who took 1st in the 13& Under Division, David Gonzalez who won the 14-17 and a scholarship to skate camp, and also Jackson Lee (center, white tee) who won the 18&up/Sponsored division. After the contest Dallas signed copies of Elementality Vol 2. Overall an amazing day with a high level of skating and a great vibe; an excellent way to kick the series off. Visit www.elementskateboards.com to see more photos below. Dallas Rockvam | David Gonzalez | Christian Hernandez | Cody Hager 1 2 | O Dogg | Zachary Perigo | Roast Beef
March 03, 2007 ELEMENT/PSSTIX WELCOME LOCAL STUDENTS FOR TOUR
Element, Elemental Awareness and skateboard manufacturer PS Stix hosted a career day for a select group of local high school skaters last Friday. Students were given a tour of the skateboard factory by Paul Schmitt, the man responsible for the science behind the board your riding today. Next they headed over to Element Skateboards for a tour of the offices given by Element President and Founder Johnny Schillereff. Tosh Townend and Dallas Rockvam stopped by to talk about what it took for them to get to where they are today, and answered questions. Overall the students were given a first hand look at all available jobs in the industry from board design to clothing design, from graphic design to sales all the way up to the coveted ranks of pro skater. Thanks to all the skaters that came through and spent the day with us.
March 01, 2007 HUGS NOT THUGS
Tony Tave has been busy lately filming for his upcoming part in ‘This Is My Element.’ Thanks in part to Element contributing filmer and enforcement program director Lee Dupont. Check out Thrasher’s blog for some pics taken before the sun fell and Tony handled biz on this rail. See what went down June 21st when 'This Is My Element' releases.
February 28, 2007 UPSTATE AMBUSH CONTEST
Recently Element NYC store’s Chopper Dave hosted the ‘Upstate Ambush’ AM contest in Accord, NY. The contest took place at Skate Time 209 park and included talented pool of skaters. Check out all the action from the event by watching the video. We’re proud to have people like Chopper Dave holding it down and promoting skateboarding in a positive light through events like the Upstate Ambush.
February 27, 2007 MAKE YOUR MARK – ELEMENT AUSTRALIA PARTY
Element Australia recently hosted a party for the release of International Pro Josh Rio’s board as well as Tosh Townend’s new shoe now available in Au. Check out the photo gallery to see what went down, more info on Josh Rio including video and photos coming soon!
February 26, 2007 ELEMENT RIDERS BUSY FILMING THROUGH WEEKEND
Element riders kept busy filming for ‘This Is My Element’ this weekend. Dallas Rockvam and Collin Provost hit up OC schools logging more than a few bangers. Collin happily walked up this path after checking another off his list at a lesser known so cal spot. See it all in the June 21st release ‘This Is My Element.’
February 24, 2007 FILMING FOR ‘THIS IS MY ELEMENT’
The Element team is continually filming for the upcoming video ‘This Is My Element.’ Tosh Townend and Dallas Rockvam made their way to the Brea 12 yesterday. Tosh and Dallas got it warmed up and then Dallas started going to work. He finished the session off with a banger you’ll see when the video drops on June 21st.
February 23, 2007 NEW YORK SKATE MOVIE TRAILER
Check out a trailer for a new film with the working title ‘The New York Skate Movie.’ Mike Vallely among many other pro’s star in the film, looks to be a great look at the scene and it’s important role in the historic rise of skateboarding.
February 22, 2007 DRIVE SEASON TWO TRAILER WITH MIKE VALLELY – WEEKLY WEB CLIP
Drive TV starring Mike Vallely returns to Fuel TV this spring for an all new season. The trailer for the 6 part season is available as this weeks featured clip, click here to check it out! Drive TV is as a Build Worldwide production starring Mike Vallely and created by Mark Jeremias.
February 21, 2007 MIKE V ON THE TOM GREEN SHOW TONIGHT!
Mike V will be appearing on the Tom Green Show tonight, Wednesday, February 21. Tom and Mike will be showing clips from some of Mike's classic video parts such as Public Domain, Speed Freaks and Rubbish Heap as well as discussing skateboarding, the infamous "Mike V Vs Four Random Ocks" fight, skate related injuries and much more. You can watch it all live at www.tomgreen.com for free. Tom and Mike will be taking your phone calls during the show so your welcome to call in with yourquestions. Just call 323-845-9976. The show starts at 11pm EST and 8pm PST
February 20, 2007
VISIT 411VM.COM AND VOTE FOR ELEMENT RIDERS
411 Video Magazine is back wit their ‘Versus’ contest.Visit their new site and vote for your favorite Element riders to be in the mix. Element riders you can vote for include Tosh Townend, Chad Muska, Brent Atchley, Chad Tim Tim, Tony Tave, vote today, make it count!
February 19, 2007
ELEMENT TEAM BUSY FILMING FOR 'THIS IS MY ELEMENT'
The Element team was working hard this weekend filming for the upcoming release 'This Is My Element.' Chad Muska found a big roof gap in LA and didn't hesitate to get the footy. Darrell Stanton kept it tech in the schoolyard, warming up with a backside 5-0. Dallas Rockvam found this big gap and got a first try ollie, bringing kids out the woodworks too see for themselves. If this weekend is any indication 'This Is My Element' is sure to be a banger.
February 18, 2007
SEBO SWISS SKATER OF THE YEAR / EUROPE MAKE YOUR MARK PARTY
In recent Element Europe news, Sebastian Hepp was named Switzerland's 'skater of the year.' Congrats Sebo! Check the Kingpin site for more info.Element Europe hosted their own 'Make Your Mark' party where attendees were handed a paint pen upon arrival as well as a limited pair of kicks. People bombed the glass cases and grip tape wall in the name of the Element's newest shoe line. To view the Spring line in stores now visit www.elementskateboards.com.
February 16, 2007 ELEMENT AMS ON THE RISE – BAKER / LANNON / PROVOST / ROCKVAM Element Am’s have been gaining recognition lately in the major mags. In the new Skateboard Mag, Lacey Baker has a two page ‘Killer Kids’ article, which combines some proper photos and an interview. Collin Provost has a double spread in the new Skateboarder magazine with a nice quote alongside. Also in the issue Dallas Rockvam has a ‘Viewfinder’ where he shares his personal photos including one with buddy and fellow team rider Levi Brown. Lannon but not least Jimmy has a check out in a recent Transworld. Hustle down to the skate shop to delve into these mags or visit their online resources: Skateboard Mag | Skateboarder | Transworld
February 15, 2007 SKATE FOR CANCER AUCTION Artists from all over have come together to raise money for Skate 4 Cancer There was an opening recently in Montreal where all the clocks were displayed and are now available to be bid on. Element is proud to be involved as Creative Director and artist Craig Metzger contributed this wolverine clock. Visit the auction to get your bid in and to learn more about the great cause, Skate4Cancer, visit www.elementskateboards.com.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY February 14, 2007 FRONT ROCK TO FRACTURE Recently while visiting Element Australia, global Founder & President Johnny Schiillereff found a pool with the rest of the crew that was too good to pass up. After getting a nice front rock in the steep pool he went for another go and landed in the Aussie ER. We wish Johnny well as he is now back in the U.S. office typing one letter at a time and enviously watching others skate the flat bar during lunch. Heal up buddy!
February 11, 2007
DALLAS ROCKVAM WEEKLY WEB CLIP - SIOUX CITY CHECK IN For this weeks web clip we have a quick check in from Sioux City, Iowa. Due to the weather Dallas Rockvam and friends haven't had the opportunity to skate outside at their local park until recently, where they documented a few tricks for your viewing pleasure. Through the winter Dallas has kept busy running his new skate shop ‘True’ and skating in warmer parts of the US. Check out the weekly web clip at www.elementskateboards.com.
February 09, 2007
ELEMENT IN PUERTO RICO ARTICLE IN NEW TRANSWORLD Check out the new Transworld where you’ll find a 10 page article on Element’s recent trip to Puerto Rico. Jimmy Lannon opens up the article followed by a spread of Dallas Rockvam and Tony Tave. Tosh Townend and Nyjah Huston share a bangin spread while Collin Provost pulls the curtains on the article with a beautiful photo. Check out the full article at a skate shop near you.
February 08, 2007
ELEMENT FAMILY PRESENTED WITH '15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY' BOARDS The Element family is currently in town for the quarterly sales meeting. Today many were congratulated for their efforts and presented ‘15 Year Anniversary’ boards made specially for each including a gold plaque. Thanks to everyone in the field and behind the scenes that continues to help the tree grow. One love.
February 06, 2007
BAM NEWS – GETS MARRIED / NEW ‘UNHOLY UNION’ EPISODE TONIGHT / MEGA RAMP NEAR COMPLETE
Bam Margera wed Missy Rothstein on Sunday in downtown Philadelphia amongst a large group of friends of family including Element founder and President Johnny Schillereff. For more on the wedding check out an article at www.element.com and get the in depth report when the wedding episode airs as part of ‘Bam’s Unholy Union’ series on MTV. The show premiered last week with a new episode today and every Tuesday, check it out at www.elementskateboards.com!
In other news Bam is building a Mega Ramp at his house that will be done when he returns from his honeymoon in Dubai. Looks to be an amazing ramp that you’ll surely see footage of soon.
February 01, 2007
ELEMENT EUROPE FOOTY BLITZ
Don’t sleep on the Element Europe team! They’ve been killing it recently traveling throughout the EU constantly filming. Check out this installment of the Weekly Web Clip at www.element.com with a taste of what they’ve been up to including skaters Michael Mackrodt, Pirkka Pollari, Jo Lorenz, Julien Benoliel, Bas Janssen, Janne Saario & Sebastian Hepp. The short is filmed and edited by the brilliant Yves Marchon, enjoy!
In other recent Europe news check out the Kingpin Mag site for coverage of the Tallinn Session in Estonia a few weeks back. Europes TM, Christian Vankelst has bigspin flip sequence and French ripper Guillaume Moquin has a lien to tail sequence, check it out!
January 31, 2007 BAM NEW SHOW ‘UNHOLY UNION’ UNDERWAY / BACHELOR PARTY GOES OFF
Bam Margera’s bachelor party went down last week in Las Vegas and was fully documented in part for his new MTV show ‘Bam’s Unholy Union.’ The guest list was deep, including friends from all genre’s accompanied by a wealth of girls from FHM. Mike Vallely was in the mix to celebrate to celebrate his friends Bachelor party and played a set with his band Revolution Mother. Even the New York Times has taken note of the wedding hype and offers an inside look as Bam and Missy take steps to making the big day happen. Take a preview of the MTV show on www.mtv.com and for a handful of pics from the party visit www.elementskateboards.com.
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