Safari in Milan

I could have sworn I linked to this already but I couldn't find this in the archives. Safari Clothing in Milan. Last twitter reminder.... Don't forget to check MostlySkateboarding on Twitter. You can see the feed over there on the right too.

This Time Tomorrow Rat Signal

Chris Mulhern made the latest Slam City Skateshop Rat Signal. Dope. Don't forget to check MostlySkateboarding on Twitter. You can see the feed over there on the right too.

Norfolk Park Design?

I've seen a lot of possible designs for the Norfolk skatepark but this one seems to be pretty legit although nothing like any of the plans shown at the meetings. Supposedly Grindline will be coming through to do some specialty work on the park. There is a lot to be excited about this design. It is by far the best I've seen to date. I am a bit disappointed that none of my designs made it in and there won't be (as far as I can see) a bank where you can grind then pop into the bank. Oh well....

Doble in Morocco

Check Doble Skateboards Morocco Tour video. The place looks pretty sick for skateboarding. Don't forget to check MostlySkateboarding on Twitter. You can see the feed over there on the right too.

Portsmouth Needs Your Help

Portsmouth, VA is about to drop $200,000 on this terrible looking skatepark. Write to Mark Morris (Morrism@PortsmouthVA.gov.) at the Dept. Of Parks & Recreation and let him know very politely that their $200,000 could buy a much more functional skatepark. Thanks to Skate Daily for the info.

Melting Pop Promo

The new promo for Anagram's Melting Pop is so Euro. Don't forget to check MostlySkateboarding on Twitter. You can see the feed over there on the right too.

Manuel Margreiter Extras

This is a rad full part of Extras from Manuel Margreiter's part in Framed. Don't forget to check MostlySkateboarding on Twitter. You can see the feed over there on the right too.

On Twitter

MostlySkateboarding is on Twitter now. It's going to be like how the blog used to be with less focus just on quicktime underground stuff. I'll be posting up everything I'm watching. Follow me and let's see how this all pans out. MostlySkateboarding is @MostlySkate. Let me know what you think and what I should and shouldn't do here on the twitters. I'll be tweeting mostly from work and updating using twittermail since Twitter is blocked. This means @MostlySkate probably won't be as conversational as most twitter accounts but we'll see how it goes...

Mostly Skateboarding Montage #3

MostlySkateboarding Montage #3 from Mostly on Vimeo.

Here is montage three.

Bright Promo/Aaron Falin Part

I guess this is mostly Aaron Falin's part with appearances by others as a promo for the upcoming video, Bright.

Chiipss Fall EP

Chiipss skateshop presents the Fall EP.

Spot On Throwaways

Here is a throwaway montage from the upcoming Spot On video.

De Jevu Fall/Winter

De Javu Lifestyle has a new Fall/Winter montage.

Atlanta Hates Us Montage

The Atlanta Hates Us crew always has rad tricks at rad spots.

Place #7

I linked to Place #7 on The Mag's site a while ago, but I wanted to make sure you guys saw it. There's tons of gnarly euro skating in this one. Sorry if you've already seen it. It's always harder to find good quicktimes in the winter time.

Sunday Spot Builders

Sunday in Buffalo is doing it right building some sick spots and skating them proper. Anyone know a good foundation in Norfolk? I've got ideas...

Dubai Vacation Video

Tim Thompson and Winkle from Plus went to Dubai and came back with a little bit of footage.

Spawns Of Gnar

Black Sheep has a rad promo for Spawns Of Gnar.

Also from Black Sheep is Live From The Bluetile Lounge, a mixtape by the Tones Brigade featuring songs from well known video parts.

Winter Montage

I like the vibe of this winter montage.

Stay Stackin February

Stay Stackin battles through the cold for their February montage.

Rua Magazine #4

Issue #4 of Japan's Rua Magazine is out with a few photos from Rich Adler's Night Prowler part among plenty of other rad photos.

Post 22 Issue 20

Post 22 just dropped issue 20 and it is probably gonna be the best video you see online this week.

Wood Magazine

Belgium's Wood Magazine is killing it with a new issue. It's not in English, but there's lots of really good photos.

Best Of Barca

Rollbrett Media has a Best of Barca montage. It must be nice to be able to take a train to some of the best spots in the world.

Roman Erhart Throwaways

Provide your own music for Roman Erhart's throwaway part from Framed.

Northside Skatepark Interview

I woke up the other night stressing out about the new Northside skatepark. I had recently discovered that a local contracting company had won the bid for the construction and I worried that a bunch of people more used to building roads and offices would royally fuck up Norfolk’s first skatepark. After doing a bit more research I discovered that Pillar Design Studios would be doing the construction observation to ensure that all the work was done correctly. I caught up with Brad Siedlecki of Pillar to see what’s up with the upcoming park.

What is your job title and duties? President of Pillar Design Studios L.L.C. I handle and or over see all design, design development, construction documentation and construction management.

What is Pillar's relationship with Artisan? Pillar handles all the design and construction documentation portions of the projects while Artisan constructs them!

What was your role in the Virginia Beach, Woodstock Plaza? I co-designed the park and completed the construction documents, though I would like to note I was working for another firm at the time.

What features do you have to talk people out of building? Fullpipes, etc... I don’t like to talk any one out of building anything…everyone has a different style and likes to skate different elements. The one point I always try to make is “Less is more”. You don’t have to cram elements into your park to make it great! The key is to listen to the users and create a park that everyone can enjoy.

How much do you have to change the initial plans you get? Did you have to make many changes to the Northside plans? It’s pretty rare that I get a design then have to “tweak” it. In the case of the Northside Park, I was brought in by the engineers to make sure that the ideas that they received from the local skaters were properly translated into the skate-able design.

What do you think of the Northside Park? This park will be great. Everyone likes to skate different elements and I think this design hits all types of styles. Overall I think the Northside Park will be a great competition course.

What part of the process is most frustrating? Politics, there are a lot of aspects involved in the Skatepark process and unfortunately it takes many years of effort before the design stage can even begin.

Do you run into difficulty with contractors not experienced with skateparks? Yes I have. If a City must use an inexperienced contractor then I would recommend construction observation visits. This will allow me to check over there work periodically throughout the construction process. Though we always recommend having a specialty construction crew involved in the process.

Do they try to cut corners or use methods that are OK for parking garages, etc but not for skateparks? They don’t try to cut corners, they just do not have the experience or expertise to allow them the in-depth knowledge and understanding of what makes each element skate-able. In the past I've had to have contractors remove concrete because they did not meet skateboarding specifications.

What do contractors have the most trouble with? Transitions! That is why we recommend specialty Skatepark contractors involved in every Skatepark build!

What are common mistakes they make? The most common mistake would be, inconsistency in the coping reveals.

Do you have a timeline? A start date, an estimated completion date? Opening date? Construction has started and should be complete by the summer of 2010.

Do you have a favorite skatepark that you have worked on? Marsh Creek Skate Park in Raleigh, NC that park stands out in my mind. Every part of that park is original.

What exciting trends do you see in skateparks these days? I see a lot of trends in Skatepark design and build, but what I’m most excited about is the progression in every aspect of skating. We don’t just see street skaters or just trani skaters, we are starting to see all-terrain skaters. And I believe that is because cities are now providing people a chance to ride something they don’t typically have access too.

Do you think the Skate spot/skate dot concept could catch on? Yes, I truly believe in the skate spot idea. Check out my website for more info. Skating from spot to spot and everything in-between is the root of skateboarding…at least it is for me.

(this was the last image I saw as the plan for the park. I think it has changed since then, but this is what I've got)

Christopher Radtke Part

Lanky German Christopher Radtke does some pretty rad shit in this part.

Sk803 Issue 21

Sk803 is up to issue 21.

YSBR Montage 10

The skating starts at about two thirds of the way in to YSBR montage 10.

Broke Tape Issue 9

Broketape is back with a sick issue #9.

Truman Hooker leftover part

Irvine Sucks has leftovers from Truman Hooker's Hesh Law part.

See You Wed.

I'm not sure if See You Wed means Wednesday or marriage. Either way it is a full length Spokane, WA video you can see here in parts.

WiSkate Min Video 62

With 62 mini videos under their belts you know to expect quality from WiSkate. From goofing off to getting down, WiSkate never disappoints.

Robert Klausner Bonus Part

Robert Klausner has a full part's worth of leftovers from Framed.

Sam Giles Quick Flick Teaser

I am stoked to report that Australia's Quick Flick series will continue. Sam Giles teases it with these leftovers.

The 5th Summer Tour Video

5th District put their summer tour montage online. Oh to be warm again...

Ryan Thomas Montage

Here is a new montage from Ryan Thomas.

Eat Sleep Skate Highlights

Eat Sleep Skate has a montage of 2009 highlights.

Spaniards in Bulgaria

Here we have a minute of footage from a few Spaniards skating in Bulgaria.

Kevin Love Photo Blog

I just stumbled across Kevin Love's photo blog. Good shit from the local scene.

Site of the Week

Big thanks to Skate Daily for making MostlySkateboarding Site of the Week. This is the second time we've been featured on Skate Daily and it is a big honor. Welcome to all the new readers check the archives and come back often. We post new shit five days a week.

Streets of Kobe

Here is a jazzy little clip from the streets of Kobe that can serve as a reminder to have fun while skating.

Phelps Throwaway

Filmed By Phelps has a fun new montage. Do you think there are good skate spots at the big rock candy mountain?

Two Deet Media Montages

Deet Media has been quiet for months but is starting the new year off right with two new montages. One Two.

Sk803 Issue #20

Sk803 dropped issue #20 on Christmas. Sorry your gift is late...

Mika Movia

Mika Edin turns in one of the best parts I've seen in a while in Mika The Movie

Stay Stackin' New Montage

Stay Stackin' starts the new year off right with a new montage and new page layout.

Marcelino Castro from Dogway's Día a Día

Dogway has Marcelino Castro's part from their Día a Día video.

Jordan Zuppke Welcome

Wolf Pack welcomes Jordan Zuppke to their family and I welcome you to the new year.