Skateboard Video – The Boardroom Comp 2009 Footage – The annual comp at The Boardroom in Leicester went down yesterday, which, as with previous years, saw a turnout of familiar faces from all over the country descend upon the park to skate away their collective hangovers.
With 2 races on the final day of the Fortaleza Grand Prix it was all to play for.
The overnight lead held by Alberto Menegatti (ITA4) all but evaporated with a disastrous first race this morning, when he finished 10th.
It was a race that Gabriel Browne (BRA50) led from start to finish … Details
The last day of racing saw Rob Douglas hit just over 50 knots, with his brother Jamie close behind with an excellent 48.67 (both on Cabrinha kites), and Alex Caizergues (F-One) again in the top three with 48.55.
Charlotte Consorti (F-One) had another very good day with a top speed of 43.07 knots, and Melissa Gil (Cabrinha) marginally upped her US outright women’s record to … Details
Starting at age 5, Thain Johnson has lived for the adrenaline rush he gets when teetering on the edge of a rail on his skateboard.
Though a room full of ramps was just feet away Saturday, Johnson’s top priority was meeting MTV and skate boarding star Steve-O.
The 9-year-old is too young to watch Steve-O’s stunt show “Jackass,” but that hasn’t stopped him from being a big fan. Johnson watched wide-eyed, flashing his red-and-green braces, just as Steve-O flashed his well-known grin for photo after photo … Details