UARM is now in the building!

Just landed on our doorsteps is the Fall '06 collection from our favourite New York label UARM. As well as regular artists such as The Gonz, Faile and East River Drive we also have some exclusive pieces from the world famous Space Invader. We're stoked to be one of only a few stores in the UK to stock UARM and if you want to have a closer look and maybe buy something just click right here.

Cheers!

Raise the cover bar.

In 2003 both Colin and John ended up sitting together on the magazine racks with the covers of Skateboarder and Thrasher.
In 2006, they have once again managed to co-ordinate another sitting. This month Colin has the cover and interview in Document and John has this month's cover and interview in Transworld.

Hey Seb, does Colin get double incentive because of the size of his hoofs? Hope so, he's done a grand job on them pic's.

Have Percy and Skin been talking or have Colin and John been co ordinating?

It's really because the Scottish are the best and a'body wants them on their cover's. C'mon DIV. Rather C'mon Alex Irvine- get that shot...

Friday top 3's

1. The new Tom Waits LP disc 1
2. The new Tom Waits LP disc 2
3. The new Tom Waits LP disc 3

Uncle John and Whitelock's Last Rites.

Make a point of going to one of these gigs. GFM.

My Stalefish for a Dromedary.

'My Llama for a Dromedary' is a collaborative book by Scottish writer/musician Jamie Bolland and German visual artist Inga Streich, both of which live and work in Glasgow.

On the basis of fictional and real characters and stories 'My Llama for a Dromedary' is a journey through fragments of secular everyday life.
The constant switch between the two authors - and consequently their viewpoints as well as their adopted forms of expression in text and image - takes shape as a suggestive juxtaposition that encourages individual interpretation.

For purchase or further information have a wee gander a Inga's website and don't mess around- they are selling fast.

The opening was last night and was a great time. Thanks Yates, you were a great host. Where the Monkey Sleeps rules. When in Glasgow go get a sandwich from WTMS. Try a 'Taxi for Browne', ' The Bolland' or a "Stalefish' which isn't as bad as it sounds...

Landscape Gardening.

Back in stock today, we have the best selling Landscape boards in the Glasgow shop. The new Skyline series that you can see will hopefully be on our shores before Christmas.
As well as the new Pro series, there are Landcrusier boards, wheels and a special Guest board all coming soon. (The guest has a beard is the only clue.)
Also in today are a bunch of Heroin decks, magically coloured wheels, a Death Melcher deck, Death Ricky Oyola guest deck's and a full range of Landscape tee's, hoodies and Heroin T-shirts.
The current Heroin Tee's are amazing, the next lot to be released are BRUTAL. I think French is having an effect on Fos.
We got some more Indy Low's in as well. The first lot went quick and people seem to be stoked on them. Koston rides them and so does Shuggy- must be up to scratch.

The Abercrombie V

Let's lighten the mood here with a new post dedicated to one of our viewer's- Mr Sebastian Palmer. (That's him in the mask back left. The girls are there to keep this post interesting)

Let us introduce him to you...
He once owned the best skatestore in the north of England- Sumo Skate Store ruled Sheffield for years and served the community very well. Henry, once the manager of Sumo, now works in Slam City Skates.

Seb is now the boss of the Nike SB programe in the UK. The mighty swoosh has some rippers on there- think Colin Kennedy, Joel Curtis, Snowy, Chewy and the unstoppable Neil Smith to name a few.

Seb is also known to us as 'Snake Hips'. Motherfunk in Edinburgh was the venue and the hips would shake all night till the lights came on! The term snake hips is also known as the Abercrombie V.

Here's what the Urban Dictionary had to say Seb-
"omg that guy is so hot."
"have you seen his snake hips?"
"he has snake hips?" *drools*

Drool indeed.

Anyway folks, that's the first dedicated post. Leave some suggestions. I would like Bingo to step up...

More Nike SB's will be with us before Christmas and will be very special. Read this newsletter and sign up for part 2.

What a mess.

A lot of the towns and cities in Scotland already have skateparks. Some are crap, some are average and some are excellent.

This is Dunblane- it's not even finished yet but as you can see it's not looking too hot.

Why are things like this still getting built? Is it Clive Bowman's fault? Is it because experienced skateboarders aren't being consulted? Is it because we need an organisation that CAN step in and make sure that Councils money is being used wisely?

If you can or even already have, go to the small community style skatepark in Drumchapel. You can tell the budget was small, but they still managed to built something good. Although the street area isn't great, they did well with the transitioned part and have something to be proud of. More expensive examples include Dundee, Blantyre and Kemnay. All three had skateboarder design/advice and are great skateparks.

Agree? Disagree? Let's hear what people think......

The VaVa Man

Another one for your weekend fix.

This is the The Vava Man It's another Scott Malcolm creation and it's an Aberdonian video staring Andy Dobson when he was known as Yellow, Steve Park who is the best, Kenny 'Al-la-fu' Aitken and someone most people will know as Whitelock.

Oh and it also has a very young John Rattray in it- ripping from day one. Please check right here for John's latest CV entry of a 540. With some technique pointers from Alfonzo Rawls it was landed. There he is on the platform just beside JT. I hear rumours of Cubic wanting to notch one too. 540 at 40. Dae it!

Vavavava vavavava vavavavavava, watch it you'll understand- you'll be repeating over and over. Classic. Thanks again Rick.

Straight down your interpipe.

The Lord Mayor Of Southbank, Lev run's things over at My Skate Or Die. Today see's another Palace Waywards team video coming straight down your interpipe.

How much do Scottish people need a warehouse like this? At least Londoner's have Southbank which is undercover. NCP carparks don't really cut it. I overheard a young skaterat in the shop say "I'd rather no skate than skate a NCP." Well said young man.

Anyone's dad's, work mates etc know of an empty warehouse we can hijack for winter? 01415488777 NOW!

OK, watch the movie Waywards.

DHSS

Rick Curran has posted up the very first DHSS (Dundee Hardcore Skate Squad) video made by Scott Malcolm in 1990 during the first Factory era. I was taken there by Colin Paten (who sadly passed away recently) and was instantly sold on skateboarding.

With my Deathbox Rocker board that went up to my chin I skated there for about a month before it closed down. This video was made in the glory days.

Take note of the DHSS members- Daryl Smith, Nick Johnston, Scott Malcolm, Rick Curran and Aaron Woolley. Also pay attention to some of the guests like Steve Park-who is the best, Martin Bernard and Craig McKnight.

The memories indeed. Thanks Rick.

Now this is what freedom is about.....

Whilst America votes in the midterm elections the rest of the world can only marvel at products like this.

This, wait for it, is a sausage on a stick wrapped in a chocolate chip pancake. Let me repeat myself. This is a sausage on a stick wrapped in a chocolate chip pancake. Not only does it come skewered on a handy stick for easy consumption, but it's also available in a Blueberry option and they're fully microwaveable.

I'm not American but when I see culinary advances like this I really wish I was.

Things you should know.

Easy peasy it's bloody Chris Pulman ( say it in a Welsh accent). I guess he's pretty famous. I bet he goes down a storm with all the Japanese Heroin fans with his wee glasses and no comply's.

Watch the video of Charlie Young. As Chris says "he absolutely smashes at skateboarding". Switch feebles bitch.

Side note and link- watched 'We jam Econo' the Minutemen film again last night and I'm always hyped on Mike Watt. So listen to his show now whilst ratting round the internet.

Ah Huf and ah puff

Righto, here's a wee link to another blogger out there.

Keith Hufnagel is a legend. Full stop.

He maybe needs a little help re-sizing his photo's looking at his latest post, but hell his ollies are huge so why can't his photo's be.

Coming this week, 'Famous Folk who have blogs'. Tomorrows is a Welsh man who's good at nae comply's.

Gid Premiere

Bristo Square local Chris Wilson's new DVD "Gid" get's it's first airing this evening at 6.30pm instore in Edinburgh. Featuring the man himself Chris, Nyall Barlow, Wee Gav Gillon, The Hoyland brothers and a load more.
The copying process has been in full effect and there will be copies available on the night. Come along and get square eyes.

And now for something completely different.

Some information for those who may be interested in looking at the World at a slightly different angle.

The Commander is putting on a screening of Alex Jones' new movie 'Terrorstorm' at The Bongo Club in Edinburgh on Sunday 5th November at 2pm.

Go down and check it out and have a wee look at Info Wars website for more information.

There will also be a talk about the Guy Fawkes Gunpowder 'plot', and a Q&A session with some refreshments I'm sure.