Let me taste your cake...

I still have not yet found the words to fully describe my experience at Maryhill 2011 but this video is pretty spot on. Well besides the stuff that we don't want cameras and sponsors seeing. Not me though..I'm a saint.

Maryhill 2011 - official video from Yvon Labarthe on Vimeo.
If you're paying attention to the girl interviewing the homie from Laguna Beach at the end you'll notice a red blob in the background. Yeah, that's me. I'm going to be sooooo famous! *Shout out to Tully!*

I've been collecting photos from the Concrete Kings Mini-Bomb and am almost done with my write-up. Stay tuned for that. This is a super busy time for the skate world but I'm doing my best to manage my time between sitting behind a computer and skating. The skating is winning of course but I know that's what you expect. I am currently trying to decide where I'll spend my weekend. There is this 5k race..

And this

The LOOSEWORLD Pool Party: July 16, 2011 from LOOSEWORLD on Vimeo.

Or I could stay in NYC and film with German TV/Radio broadcaster ARD at Bustin's Longboard Loft. It's a hard decision for me choosing between events that are going to be tons of fun and something that could mean quite a bit of exposure.I would only have to be there for 30 minutes and someone else could definitely do it but I'd like to benefit off the work I put in AND I love the camera. Saying that it looks like I have already chosen my fate. I haven't gotten this far without making some sacrifices...Not many though..that's not my style. Seriously why the hell would I want cake if I couldn't eat it? And I love cake...hello ladies. Stay Skatin'

Bomb on Broadway Coming Soon!

Just a teaser for the Mini-Bomb race I organized with the help from all of you this weekend. Waiting on some more media and I'll be back with a detailed update. Much thanks to all involved! Also..mark your calendars!!! The Broadway Bomb 2011 is October 8!!!!!!! Stay Skatin'.

1st. Kiefer Dixon(Bustin) 3rd. Theseus Williams(RatRod) 2nd. Evan Armbrister(RatRod)

The White Knight

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Just the Tip...I promise

I'm back. Apologies for the delay in between posts. Two Sundays ago I was heading out to chase one of the most amazing highs I have experienced in my life. It has taken me this time to get this blog to you but there was so much I wanted to say..too much for you to read or me to type.

Even with doing this video there is still a lot that I didn't get to mention. Like running up mountain paths and chasing waterfalls on the way to Maryhill. Or having such a tailwind you speed up when you stood instead of slowing down. That was my "oh shit" moment of the week. How about the huge wrestling tournament in front of the Bustin tents until well past 2AM? Where else was all the testosterone being pent up going to go? The local townies came over to join in, let's just say it was more fun for us than them. Hmmm. I found my first use for gnarly, someone called one particular run gnarly and it finally clicked. However, I will still only be using the word to refer to that moment. Maybe. Not. 

I mentioned a few firsts for me as well. What didn't get mentioned was my first case of sunburn and application of sunscreen, Dallas taught me how to get my back. Sara also spent a lot of time talking about "Just the Tip" and proclaiming her "Swag". I could go on and on about the level of epic achieved but I'll end it with the story of how I got my gnarly Maryhill scar. I collided with a tree...while walking. Swag.

 Thanks to Bustin, Hillside Gear and all the lurkers (another word I picked up) at Maryhill for blessing me with such memorable experiences. For info on actual race standings check out the crew at Push Culture News.

So I know the quality of this video sucks salty ones and that I'm not looking at the camera. I'll have better vids from now on, I just wanted to hurry and get this to you. As far as looking at the camera, there was so much going on around me and Max probably had your attention anyway.

It's good to be back and I'm super stoked about continuing this new discipline. This Saturday July 16th the Concrete Kings will be hosting our second annual Mini-Bomb. The race starts at 116th and Broadway at Noon and finishes at Union Square. We will then head to the Open Road park at 11th St and Avenue A for grilling, other contests and awards. On Sunday there is a quarter-mile sprint race hosted by Fabrika Pro. However...I am hoping to make it to Pennsylvania for a downhill race with speeds between 50 and 60mph. This is just the tip of what is to come...I promise.

Stay Skatin'!