Trash

Thrasher Magazine, Feb, 2003 by Ed Bacon

DOWN TIME

THE NEW DEAL SHUT SHOP FOR THE SECOND TIME, LEAVING only empty halls and the ghosts of Ron Knigge and Nick Tancraitor to speak for the legacy. No word on RJ or Lincoln, but Aussie powerhouse Chad Bartie hooked up with Genetics, shoe-wise, with a pro model due early next year. Good job, Bartie! Colorado lensman Keith Eric Davidson has taken the staff photog job for Genetics and was sent up north, posthaste, to get some shots of am Alaska Jerry before the skatespots are "frozen and crawling with polar bears."

In other Giant news, Cario's still-in-development Populis has changed its name to Pop-War, which isn't a big deal since they don't have boards out yet. Further Giant developments include the long-rumored older man's division of the Black Label. Red Cross skateboards are here and feature sensible sticks from Lucero, Grosso, Blender, Olson, and recent Beer City departee Duane "Master of Disaster" Peters. Buy one and try and get your Elguerials back.

It seems World Industries only had room for one rail-marauding superstar so Paul Machnau split for the Darkstar. In other Darkstar developments, captain Chet Thomas has signed on to endorse Globe apparel. Does this mean the original Volcom skate rider has turned in his stone? Meanwhile, back at World, "Hollywood" Chad Fernandez pulled the plug on his half-finished Thrasher interview to take a movie role. "I signed a contract that says I won't get hurt," said the budding star.

Speaking of Hollywood, Phil "Skinny" Ladjanski is the newest am on Markovich's crew. Somebody get that boy a sandwich!

SUMMER SESSIONS

Mexico City finally opened its gigantic new concrete park with Cards, Drehbs, Schaaf and Preston christening the eight virgin bowls with some NorCal stoke 'em. The Godoys are said to be hosting an old school get together at the park next month so surf the web for details.

The San Diego Washington Street park is shaping at a brisk pace with buddies coming far and wide to hoist 'crete and join the fun. Glen and the boys' work has given everybody the DIY bug, and up in San Pedro Beardo, Stern Face and Spidget have started their own renegade skate run. Pedro resident Tod Congelliere has reportedly changed his bearings in eager anticipation.

There was a Media leak and Duren and Krauser are free agents. Jerry "Jer Bear" Hsu has signed on with Adams' Revolution wheels, and Ali "Barstool" Boulala has left Nadia to join the new Osiris. In other new shoe news, Zero champ Lindsay Robertson can bearly see straight he's getting so many offers from footwear providers. Will the king of the heelflip sign up with Circa? Or will DC get its first rider with glasses? Either way, Lindsay is one happy kid.

TOTAL BLAST

Some news on Love Park's final death throes: On October 28th, Ed Bacon, the 92-year-old architect who designed Love Park staged a protest at the famous, now skate-proofed stuntwood mecca In front of TV cameras and supporters, Bacon gave a speech condemning the city of Philadelphia's treatment of skaters and then, with the aid of friends, skated across the park in defiance of city ordinance. No arrests were made.

Superkiwi Gareth Stehr was officially added to the Foundation roster with painfully snug trousers and rumors of an unprecedented 23-stair blast Check back next month for his Heads.

Boob tube barbarian Jason Ellis has left Powell for a slot on the new Dogtown. With the Mac Daddy gone, and Corner and Cab doing more of an ATV thing, this might be the first time in Powell history with no vert pro on the roster. Chris Borst, where you at? Andy Mac is again following the over-riding mandate for the elevation of the masses. His latest futro-philanthropic enterprises threaten to eclipse such Macdonald past glories such as his signature bank credit card, his signatue model miniature Tech Deck skatepark, his Legoland hostmanship and his yellow aluminized sig Swatch watch. The new MacBrand corp. is sending out signature model shoes to over 5000 Payless Shoe outlets in the effort to bring it all down to the affordable. Then to ensure that there is a suitable place to work out with all the previously discussed Andy wear, Macdonald is now designing Skate Wave skateparks.

CHARGED BULL

The Red Bull World giant slalom deal in NYC was taken by Steve Olson. Olson received round trip tickets plus accommodations for the Bull world test in South Africa Sources say Olson cashed in his prizes and is ensconced west of Gotham City working on art. An exhibit of the evidence of the mismanagement of funds is to open at KCDC space in Williamsburgh, Brooklyn, and NYC. Hundreds of Steve's broken skates are believed to be involved. Even the artist's son Alexander feigns complete ignorance as he has kicked himself south to study the machinations of the cartel.

Rudy Manheim exhibited his documentations of the Dogbowl MDR variant at Jack Luber's Foam Gallery in LA. Present were hundreds of dreadfully stylish types who all were genuine refugees from Bruce Weber modeling gigs. Also there were persons of significance such as Jesse Martinez, Wynn Miller, Jimmy Gamboa, Cris Dawson, Paul Constantineau, Jeff Ho, Mace Huelilt, Tibby Rothman, Steve Jones, Dewitt Cannon, Maria Minelli and the Juicess. Several present conspired to negotiate Dan Levy a hooker for his birthday. But all this digressed and was lost at the Standard Hotel after party where the MTV film crew filmed such ephemera as Paris Hilton, Jack Osbourne, Lara Flynn Boyle, Rachel Leigh Cook and Jamie Kennedy. MTV did seem fixated on Constantineau who handed out PC Taptail decks to all of the correct people and none of the wrong.