July 2010 News Stories (5)

Gnarlston Gorge

GABE TAKES THE WIN

Galston Gorge is a hairpin filled wonderland in the Northern bushland of Sydney, flanked by Sandstone cliffs and walls, This Road has always been talked of skating...If only there were no cars!

The word on the street that Galston gorge rd was shut for road works spread like wild fire and sure enough like a fat kid to cake the Sydney crew scrambled to ride the… Click here for the full story

Added by Kam Kite on July 26, 2010 at 15:00 — 12 Comments

Reimer makes it a double at Almabtrieb

Australian Jackson Shapeira Takes Second

Reimer leads Shapiera and Switzer at the entrance of Risch Corner. Photo Pierre Gamby

Hungerzell, Germany- Kevin Reimer continued the domination he showed all week by winning each of his heats and earning his second straight IGSA Downhill Skateboarding World Championship. Australian Jackson Shapiera won a close battle over Patrick Switzer and…

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Added by Robbo on July 19, 2010 at 6:30 — 24 Comments

Groms Pump Station Race!

Groms slowly rocking up to the Pump in the morning.

As Groms slowly arrived at the pump station early in the morning, some waking up nice and early to catch the train out there, true Grom style! After hitting the Pump up a couple of time, reinforcements arrived, Team Voodoo, West Pymble Groms, the notorious "Ry Ry"! And the much needed help of some 'Big Boys', Blackwood, Gabe, Benbro, and BraPete!…

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Added by Scott Poole on July 16, 2010 at 19:43 — 9 Comments

Premium Member Kick it for my Kahas, Lima Peru 2010

1# Felipe Malaga checking out the Kaha’s before singing up.

Racing was going to start at a lazy 3pm on a Sunday arvo, riders had been there much earlier racing their mates and enjoying the safety meetings in preparation, todays first prize would be my fav Kahalani trucks sponsored by Hopkin Racing, the only set in Peru ive seen, rode to victory and gnarnage, would prove a worthy reason to… Click here for the full story

Added by Rob Mcwhinnie on July 6, 2010 at 19:38 — 9 Comments

Premium Member Voss - New Record for longboard

i saw this on the ExtremeSportVeko website...

Asphalt boarding has never been more popular. A total of eighty athletes wanted to compete in the longboard competition this year.

Unfortunately there were only 64 spots available. But the guys in their black leather suits were more than happy to see so many eager contestants. Cedric Cornell has been skating since he was eleven years old. Now he’s 43 and still… Click here for the full story

Added by Jacko on July 4, 2010 at 2:34 — 10 Comments