flipsideboards.co.uk 2007/2008 Update Archive
28/06/08
Streetboard Berlin Session Gallery
We've just received word from Axel of Streetboarding-berlin.de about their Gallery of photos of sessions with Pipo Grosso and Thomas Kienle last week. The guys are doing a bit of a tour at the moment and they got these skate's in before heading to the Mallorca Streetboard Contest. One of the photographers even broke his tailbone during these sessions. Check out the gallery here. Keep us updated guys!
26/06/08
Worlds Vert Video
A preview video has been posted online of the Vert Contest from Relentless NASS showing you how Gabi Munoz became the 2008 World Vert Champion. The video is made by Penkat. It's just a preview at this stage but check it out and look forward to more coming soon! Nice work guys!!
23/06/08
Trick Tips from Propellercat
The guys over at Propellercat have started making Trick Tip videos for you guys wondering how to do certain tricks. This will be especially good if you're new to Streetboarding and are wondering how to progress. They currently have 2 videos on their YouTube channel, one on how to Lipslide, and one on how to Smith Grind.
Keep an eye out on their website as they plan to release regular Trick Tip videos covering all kinds of things.
21/06/08
Radius is back!!!
For those of you that have been Streetboarding for a while will remember Radius from a few years ago, headed up by Matt Jacobs. They kind of disappeared but have now resurfaced with an awesome new Website and clothing. Their new website is now online over at rideradius.com. For sure go check them out to see what they're up to and all the media they have there. Speaking of media, they also sent us this SICK Gallery of photos from The 2008 World Streetboard Championships at Relentless NASS last weekend. Go here to take a look.
18/06/08
Get in contact with people in your area
If you bought yourself a Streetboard this past weekend at NASS and are visiting this site for the first time, firstly - Welcome! You may be wondering if there is anyone near you who also Streetboard's and if so, how to contact them. If you're looking for people in your area get in touch with us, tell us where you are and we'll get you in touch with Streetboarders local to you. You can e-mail us at contact@flipsideboards.co.uk or head over to our MySpace and add us as a friend. We'll also keep you updated as to events and jams that will be happening throughout the year.
16/06/08
Worlds is over!!
We're back from NASS and what an unbelievable Worlds it was! By far the biggest Worlds since 1997, the crowds loved Streetboarding, tons of boards were sold and huge amounts of people were taught how to ride. We'll have more pics and stuff for you from this history making event soon, but for now here's the results:
Street:
1. Gotthard Pilsner
2. Brinton Gundersen
3. Sergi Nicolas
Vert:
1. Gabi Munoz
2. Sergi Nicolas
3. Piotrek
Braun Spine:
1. Max Maier
2. Thomas Trefzer
3. Brinton Gundersen
Best Newcomer:
Eric Brun
We'd just like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone at NASS, Neil Thomson & Martin, The True Skool, everyone who travelled to compete and everyone who came to watch and show your Streetboard support. It was so good to see you all again.
13/06/08
We're off to Worlds!
The first day of the 2008 World Streetboard Championships is today at NASS, we're heading off right now to be a part of this history making event. Head on down there if you haven't already got your tickets, you can still buy tickets online here.
See you there guys! We'll be back next week!
07/06/08
Brand new Streetboard Magazine!
The homies that gave us A*al Toupee and Suburban Droog - The True Skool, based in London, have now released a brand new free Streetboard Magazine called Red Pen! They're going to be keeping everyone up to date with the latest going's on in the Streetboard World so it's a must for all you rippers out there, and since it's free there's really no excuse not to own a copy! Check out their website here and also read this official press release. The mags will be available at NASS so make sure you get yourself down there!
03/06/08
Ingo Fohre Video Compilation
We just found this video on YouTube of the 1995 World Champion Ingo Fohre, it's a compilation of recent riding. If you were wondering what Ingo is up to these days then wonder no more, he's still out there killing it and keeping the Streetboard flame alive. He will also be competing in Vert at this year's Worlds at NASS. Keep up the great work Ingo!!