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Tech Deck “Young Guns Series” – Edinburgh report and footage.

Ryan — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:37:48 +0000

The Tech Deck backed “Young Guns” series continues to roll around the UK – here’s the report from the recent leg at Transgression Skatepark, Edinburgh, straight from Nic Powley’s gob…

Weirdly it was a lovely sunny day when I drove to Edinburgh which made me even more stoked that there was such a good turnout for the Scottish leg of the Tech Deck “Young Guns Series” 2012.

Transgression park is a rad place, pretty transition heavy – just how the Scots like it! My assistant for the day was “Big Mark” Burrows who helped judge as well as keep the rabble in order by laying down the law on the mic.

The Under 16′s were dominated by the cheekiest youth of the day Finn Dog, who sported a lovely Hawaiian shirt and had one of the most coiffured fringes I’ve ever seen. Even his dad was encouraging us to give him some abuse for being a bit soft! Finn killed it though with a smooth style, a good selection of tricks and a load of flow. Fair play.

In the over 16′s there was a lot of familiar faces, and a few new ones to boot. Sean Willis and Kieran Menzies were both just edged out of the prizes despite ripping all day. “Mullet Terry” got my vote for the best name of the day and wound up in third after attacking the vert wall. The top two were completely contrasting style wise – Leif Coffield is a blaster and transferred pretty much every line possible, whilst Daniel Nicholas had a more ‘street’ approach to it all. While Leif attacked it, Daniel stylishly racked up the points by putting together some really incredible lines and staying on for about ten tricks at a time. It was a tough call but on this occasion tech triumphed over gnarl!

Thanks to everyone who came and made it such a rad day, it was a pleasure to spend time with such a good bunch of people. And as usual thanks to all the sponsors: Tech Deck, Skullcandy, World Industries, Vans, Protec, Spitfire and Rocket.

Results:
Under 16′s:
1: Finn Dog
2: Rory Fell
3: Desmond

Over 16
1: Daniel Nicholas
2: Leif Coffield
3: Mullet Terry

Edits courtesy of Zander Ritchie:

Volcom “Wild In The Parks” Mansfield report

Ryan — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:30:23 +0000

The full Volcom report from last weekends “Wild In The Parks” at Mansfield plaza is now up on the Volcom site, including a new edit from the afternoon, all the results and a host of blog photos and skate shots.

Involve yourself now – click below.

“StreetFest: May 2010″ – report and results

Ryan — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:47:12 +0000

Words by Mr David Chesson!

Last weekend saw the now bi-yearly StreetFest event in Old St in East London. In amongst all the stuff going on in the day was a mini ramp jam and game of skate. Trick lists aside, the skating went absolutley crackers. Arron Sweeney smashed it in his usual way, newcomer Alex Lally and Ewan Bower both skated really well too.
Dave Wallace took home 1st and some loot in the game of Skate in a nail biting final with Dan Tomlinson. Dan just missed out by 1 letter on a f/s nollie heelflip revert if I remember correctly.
By all accounts everyone had a cracking time. Some went home with some cash, nearly everyone went home with new shoes and some pear cider was drunk.
Big thanks to everyone who turned up and skated on the day, Stu Loven’Skate, MC Brewster, Greg Beer, Mayo, Adidas and Kopperberg cider for making the day a good ‘un.
Keep your eyes peeled for an edit soon
Next one should be around October time – get involved!

Results
Mini Ramp Jam
1st – Aaron Sweeny
2nd – Alex Lally
3rd – Ewan Bower

Game of SKATE
1st – Dave Wallace
2nd – Dan Tomlinson