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Thursday, July 30, 2009

OLD PHOTOS OF THE DAY



These shots are of an old friend Trevor Kupetz from NH. I took them in Nashoba Valleys pipe at the time..1992? He was on a Burton Asym Air that was hacked down on the tip and tail and ridden backwards too. He wasn't the sort of guy that gave a shit..like I said he was from NH. Just about anyone who rides and skates from the great Granite State is, or at least was a step ahead of many other kids. I think the "Live Free Or Die" thing really makes people think and act differently. Trevor ripped..hard. Smooth as he was sketchy. Most of the guys I knew from there were the same..Nick Francke, Adam and Jeff Moran, Dan Brothers, Mike Baker, Matt Gormley..the list goes on. Their all rulers. I don't know where Trevor is today ..last I knew he groomed at the original, historic Waterville Valley Boneyard and I haven't heard anything since.

JUST IN

Lakai Manchester Selects, tees and caps, Spitfire and Anti Hero t-s, chinos, coats, belts... Anti Hero decks, Ventures and Thunders, Krooked and Thunder tees, Bones wheels, bearings and bushings, Powell Dragon completes, Mini Logo and Jessup grip...

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

AROUND THE SHOP SHOTS

Random pics of what's kicking around these days. Stop on in and check out the new snowboards and soon all the back to school shipments.

KRIS CORMIER EDIT

"I spent a couple weekends visiting friends, skating, and filming in NewYorkCity.."

NewYorkCity from Kris Cormier on Vimeo.

OLD CLIP OF THE DAY

BAN THIS from 1989
There are a handful of old skate videos that everyone should see at least once. This section of Frankie Hill could still hold it down today and it's 20yrs old. BAN THIS might need more than a few peeps though. Find other clips from this video on YouTube too.

Monday, July 27, 2009

KING OF THE WORM / WORCESTER EB

Get a team together and grab a camera. It's time to crown the new king.

1. What is King of the Worm? (KOTW) It's a scavenger hunt type contest
in which you use your skate skills and city knowledge to earn points
for your team. The team with the most point's (and video proof) at the
end of the week wins. It's just like Thrasher's King of the Road
except it's in Worcester and you can actually do it.
2. How much does it cost to sign up? It's free you fool
3. What do I need for KOTW? Balls of steel, a video camera, and a few
friends to form a team. Winners will be picked on completed
challenges. Not editing skills. You don't have to make a totally sick
video. You just have to get as many challenges on film as you can.
However, the footage will need to be on Disc and in .movie or AVI
format.
4. How many people can be on a team? At least 2 no more than 5 ( A
6th teammate is allowed for filming only
5. When does KOTW start? Challenges will be handed out at EB Worcester
on Saturday Aug 1st @ 2:00pm. You must show up to get your top secret
package. Your video entries must be in by Monday Aug 10th @ 6:00 pm
6. How do I sign up for KOTW? It's simple you come down to EB
Worcester on Saturday Aug 1st @ 2:00pm and say "sign me up"
7. The winners will be crowned on a later date ( to be announced ) at
EB Worcester with a viewing of highlights from the whole week.
8. For all other questions call EB Worcester @ 508-852-3668

Remember: Videos must be in .movie or AVI format.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

OLD PHOTOS OF THE DAY



These are some shots of our good friend Jonathan Hobbs from a while back. I'm not sure who shot them except for the black and white that I believe Joel Muzzey took back at Maximus. He was just a little kid when Tabor and the older EB heads corrupted him. Jons an awesome and refreshingly positive guy.


FITCHBURG SKATE CAMP

Things have been going well over at the Fitchburg park this past week with skate lessons. Ian, Spada, Pat, Tommy, Hardy and Mike have been over there in the mornings working with the kids. It's not too late to join in ...just click here to sign up. IT'S FREE






BEN RAYBOURN

Halfway through this clip the circus comes to town.

Friday, July 24, 2009

DUE IN TODAY

Baker decks and tees, DVS Munition CTs, Props DVDs, Berrics tees,wax and skate dice...

RECENTLY IN...Burton bindings, T Rice Lib decks, A few Burton boots..Snow stuff is dumping in early at EB. Remember that this is also a killer time to score 40-50% off any of last seasons boards, boots, bindings, jackets and pants before our Annual Labor Day sale. Same great prices and more selection. Blog readers...BEAT THE ADVERTISED RUSH.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

WORCESTER EBBQ AND APPRECIATION DAY

Our Worcester store is holding the Annual Customer Appreciation Day BBQ this Saturday the 25th. All of the Leominster mini park has been packed up and sent over there for the weekend! At the end of this Summer the Worcester shop will be packing up too, and moving to it's SOON TO BE NEW LOCATION on Shrewsbury Street !!!!! So if you shop here in Leominster and there, don't worry we're staying in Worcester.... just moving to a better spot. We always appreciate your support at EB so come on down and have some hot dogs and fun with us this weekend!

CONGRATS TO WORCESTERS TEO AND BABIES MOMMA ON THE NEW BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


So this is it the last Customer Day at this location! We've had lots of fun times and it even makes me a little sad, but the new spot is crazy nice and we're going to be taking events to the next level over there. So we'll have one last big blow out event this Saturday from 1-4pm we have tons of stuff to skate and even more hotdogs to eat. So come on down and skate your face off. -SPK

BOND IS BUILDING THEIR CARBON NEUTRAL ARMY




Heikki Sorsa joins Bond Outerwear Pro Team.

Bond Outerwear is pleased to announce the addition of Heikki Sorsa to it's professional team. Heikki is currently in Mount Hood where he is at High Cascade Snowboard Camp doing his Signature Session with campers from across the world. "To put it simply, I'm stoked! Life is very good right now." said Sorsa Tuesday over one of many Cobra Dogs in beautiful downtown Government Camp, Oregon.

Sorsa has been in the spotlight for his entire career doing everything from the Olympics, to stadium events, to rail contests, to progressive video parts and he is excited to keep doing so with his new setup in the years to come. "Christian and I have known Heikki for a long time now, and to have the opportunity to work together is amazing. We all have a lot of great ideas and are really excited to have him involved with the brand. He will definitely have a hand in shaping it for years to come." added Dan McNamara, co-founder of Bond Outerwear.

Heikki joins TJ Schneider on Bond's professional team. Bond Outerwear ships it's debut season this August to retailers worldwide.

Bond finds its inspiration in many places. Finding just as much fun on a random trail curb cut, a cat trip, or even the ride to the mountain, we use all of these influences and experiences to help make the most inspired, innovative and unique outerwear possible. Bond utilizes a top down sustainability model in its operations, and is a carbon neutral company.

LOOK FOR BOND IN EASTERN BOARDER THIS FALL

FUN EDIT

Fun Edit from David antonucci on Vimeo.



Dave Antonucci "This is the first thing i have edited"..Chris, Brent , Taylor and Jay L dorking around Leom and Fitch.
......welcome to the cutting room Dave.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

OLD PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Eastern Boarders LAST CALL will be celebrating it's 10th year this winter. It's an event that was put together so we could just gather friends, have a ton of laughs, hand out some cash, prizes, and create something new at the time. The non event "event" ended up a total success for those that got the gist of what we were after. Oddball features, some perfectly sculpted, and some more scary than fun, kept things interesting. The original event was held at Mount Sunapee in 2001. After that it was moved to Ragged for a couple great years until the guys at Loon asked us to give them a shot with the event. To make a long story short it's been a great run and our 10th Annual should be one for the books. This shot of Brian Barb on the over vert extension in the 1/2 pipe, was taken by Brooke Geery ( YoBeat ) and is one of the only photos I have ever seen from the day. If anyone out there has anymore I would love to check them out.


Monday, July 20, 2009

E'S GAME OF SKATE / DANVERS EB

Official E'S Game at the Beverly park July 26th check for more info.

VOLCOM WILD IN THE PARKS / SKATERS EDGE



EVENT: VOLCOM STONE'S WILD IN THE PARKS. Sunday Aug 16th 2009 at Skaters Edge in Taunton Ma. FREE to enter. Registration 10-11am. 14 & under and 15 & over divisions. Pro AM cash prizes...winners qualify for the $20,000 purse in Arizona Sat Sept 26th. Sign up the day of or online at the Volcom site.

DEW TOUR IS 4 DAYS AWAY

Discount Boston Dew Tour Tickets July 24-25th
Click here for Discounted Tickets
Dew Tour and Alli Sports

J CAL...."SNOOZE"

This Is a video shot by long time Leominster head Justin. It has a bunch of the Gardner area crew in it too.

This is a skit/skate montage. The premise of the skit was based of what i like to call 'Snooze Dreams." Those dreams are the ones that are only a few minutes long but are very vivid and they always end abruptly. I have always wanted to do a Leominster skate park montage and so i decided to incorporate both into one piece. I shot this with my friend Dave in one day with his DVX.

Snooze from Justin Callahan on Vimeo.

Taylor is really cool

it's true.

BRENT EASTMAN / SELF PORTRAIT

This isn't new but it's a cool flick that Brent put together for a school project in 2005.

Self Portrait. from beastman on Vimeo.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

skateboards...


Got a big batch of new stuff in today decks from Plan B, Real, Krooked, Habitat, Alien Workshop including a bunch of Dinosaur Junior decks and Venture trucks. New T's from Real, Anti Hero, spitfire, DC along with some new Hoodies. Also got more of the new Burton stuff like boots and bags. Come check it out!

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

HONDO "INTERVIEW"

This is the second installment of the "live interviews" on Facebook and brought to you raw and uncut. Don't expect amazing journalism here ..maybe some laughs though. Here's EB family ..little brother.. Hondo Smith.




Andy
hondo!..hows life?
6:54pm
Hondo
bub whats up my man
shits good here, just got back from hood
6:55pm
Andy
not much..working..well sort of I guess
nice..snow good in the hood?
want a facebook interview?

6:55pm
Hondo
i got a job at anoher shop here in slc, i hope you guys dont hate me
ahaha sure
6:55pm
Andy
another shop? cut...L
6:56pm
Hondo
damn, sorry
haha
bills have to be paid some how ha
6:56pm
Andy
it's cool..we'll still love ya
sell umm..well nevermind
anywho..so whats new at hood..let's do this interview..you have a minute?

6:57pm
Hondo
yeah i have time
6:57pm
Andy
ok..while at hood then who was the hotness?

6:58pm
Hondo
the hotness, well i didnt go on hill, but what i heard was scott stevens, chris grenier are killing it up there. and that shawn white already won the olympics. but on the skate front, its ryan stephany all day every day
6:59pm
Andy
as we should expect from those guys..they just keep getting better. Any new tricks that we'll be seeing ?
7:00pm
Hondo
i guess people are doing backside double corks in the halfpipe, which is pretty nuts
7:01pm
Andy
sounds easy enough. What about the dodgeball though? who's the champ in the pit?

7:01pm
Hondo
pat moore was the dodge ball champ, even though he cheats
7:01pm
Andy
thats not much of a champ..L
maybe he cheats his tricks too

7:02pm
Hondo
or maybe corey grove, i saw him make a kid cry
7:02pm
Andy
it'll toughen the kid up. no babies...did he bleed?

7:02pm
Hondo
aha no but he got hit in ce so hard hahahafa
face
7:03pm
Andy
ohhh the Spaulding tattoo

7:03pm
Hondo
haha yeah it looked like his neck broke haha
7:03pm
Andy
whats happening in the cobra dog camp?

7:04pm
Hondo
cobra dogs is killing it hard, they have the new chedder dog, so good
7:04pm
Andy
maybe I'll make a trip just for that..do the deliver to Ma?
spelling mistakes are ok here btw..and no edits ..L

7:05pm
Hondo
that would be too good, maybe you should talk about franchise haha
haha ok no edits allowed
7:05pm
Andy
you can still sound off here ...whats bugging you these days?
7:06pm
Hondo
whats bugging me is the stupid gypsy kids and rail riders who think they are the best snowboarders in the world when they cant even jump or turn thier snowboards, thats not fucking snowboarding, thats riding stright and jumping onto a rail
snowboarding is better then that
7:07pm
Andy
ohhh I smell what you're cooking there kid

7:07pm
Hondo
how can you be a snowboarder and talk shit on people who are absloutly killing it. when i see some tight jeans wearing shithead talk shit on someone like bodie merril, or dan brisse or anyone who fucking kills it,thats what bugs me
7:08pm
Andy
...seems I hit a nerve..remember no edits..L

7:08pm
Hondo
haha thats fine
7:08pm
Andy
Maybe you should ask Preston to remove the rails?

7:09pm
Hondo
well they are still fun, but for people who only ride them, and then call amazing snowboarders jocks, thats just retarted.
7:09pm
Andy
ok ok..so what has you stoked lately? You're usually a pretty positive happy guy..

7:10pm
Hondo
your not a jock if your the best snowboarder in the world, you just the best snowboarder, becasue snowboarding, as much as poeople try to deny it is a sport.
stuff thats stoaked me out
cobra dogs, the alien workshop video, skateboarding in general
and sweat T vodka and leamonaid
thats actually been my favourite thing
7:11pm
Andy
yeah that video was good...sweat T? spelling era or "sweat tea" ?? Tea made with man sweat?

7:11pm
Hondo
haha sweet tea
7:11pm
Andy
phhewww..ok..

7:12pm
Hondo
when you mix it with leamonaid, it tastes like an arnold palmer
7:12pm
Andy
eeewwww..next question
...So you just got back from Spain..highlights?

7:12pm
Hondo
highlights have to be the partying and the food, the food was so awesome
and when pat and our other roomates came out to visit, that shit was amazing
7:13pm
Andy
still wondering why you know how arnold palmer tastes..nevermind..
yeah Pat visited..cool.did you cruise for chicks?

7:13pm
Hondo
haha the drink man the drink
7:14pm
Hondo
haha no i didnt, i have a chick here in salt lake, so there were no chicks in spain for me haha
7:15pm
Andy
...ohh yeah ..bad question..L
Showtime was here in the shop today

7:15pm
Hondo
oh fuck yeah
showtimes the man
7:15pm
Andy
a big man too..he's banking 240 these days..L

7:16pm
Hondo
holy shit haha
is he still in tahoe?
7:16pm
Andy
yeah Renoish area..sounds like all is going well.

7:16pm
Hondo
thats good
7:16pm
Andy
we're off track..hummm
When will we see you back around these parts?

7:17pm
Hondo
um maybe auguest? or maybe october or maybe xmas, i dont really know to be honest
7:18pm
Andy
you could have lied..I wouldn't have caught on

7:18pm
Hondo
oh
well then im coming back in 3 weeks
just kidding
7:18pm
Andy
Well Hondo buddy we miss you around here thats for sure but hey we wish you well out there too
L..liar

7:19pm
Hondo
thanks ha i wont make milo cooler then EB, i swear
7:19pm
Andy
Tommy Johnson loves you

7:19pm
Hondo
thanks tommy johnson
7:20pm
Andy
..ohh the Milo thing..just remind people that shop there that EB has a webstore..L

7:20pm
Hondo
hahaha i will
7:20pm
Andy
Take care Hondo..thanks for goofing with us

7:20pm
Hondo
hey no problem

MANNY ON THE BERRICS



Check it out.... Manny trick tip

CAPITA GETS EVEN MORE SICK

One more reason to believe in Capita. Womens destroyer Laura Hadar kills it. Blue has a good thing going over there.


Monday, July 13, 2009

OLD PHOTO OF THE DAY+ BONUS INTERVIEW



Todays old pic is of John Cavan back in Mount Snows old pipe from ??? ...well it was a while back. The other one is one he sent me of what he does best. I caught him on Facebook today while at work and this randumbness started out of nowhere....enjoy.









Random "Facebook chat" interview with Romes team manager/kids on shred director John Cavan.

5:03pm
Andy
whats your favorit color?
5:04pm

John
why
5:05pm
Andy
I'm doing an interview as we spaek..it just started
John
black......but I think black is the absence of color so I may have jsut failed your first question HA
5:06pm
Andy
ok..so whats your best trick these days?
I'm blogging this, so be interesting
5:08pm
John
my best trick these days is probably being able to cross back n forth over the border with as much gear as I carry and not get in trouble for "working" in a foreign land...I think Canada is still another country.....it's also amazing that I haven't been arrested yet for filming handrails
Andy
what about being arrested for anything else?
5:10pm
John
what like are you trying to get me to say something about being arrested for being drunk in Tijuana....yeah that happened a while ago get over it HA HA HA
5:10pm
Andy
This is going to be the new interview source. I can feel it. I have my finger on the pulse of the media world, and you're the first one ever. How does this make you feel?
5:11pm
John
It makes me feel pretty special Bub you've always had your finger on the pulse of all that is cool....unfortunately it always hasn't been cool when you have been doing it......which doesn't always make you cool....we'll see how it makes me look once this comes out
this is fun
5:12pm
Andy
I'll edit some real important stuff and lie for you. Don't sweat it
Any new team guys or updates on the team?
Andy
LONG PAUSE:comon you're falling asleep at the wheel her Cavan. This is a live interview
5:17pm
John
Johnnie Paxson is pretty much the shit right now he is gonna blow some minds in the new technine/MFM video Hard to Earn he was the guy that did the crazy wallride to rodeo in our movie last year, We also have recently put on Stale Sandebech he's a Norwegien kid who is good at everything and is like 16 We've got a good tight crew right now I'm more than stoked.....oh yeah we moved Johnny Lazz up on to the main team he's been on our stuff since Rome started he's gone from bein a kid rider to full on guy.....he's cool
sorry I was making sure I was typing the correct company answer for you HA
5:18pm
Andy
it's ok it's a Facebook interview and spelling errors are totally acceptanle
see even I suck at speed typing . I'm a hunt and peck one finger typer
5:19pm
John
Runke (our marketing manager) is texting me from a plane right now to so I'm multi tasking like a mofo right now
5:20pm
Andy
ok..now back to business. Runke can hold his junk while we talk here. This is work too
People want to know things. It's good for Rome you know
5:21pm
John
HA HA HA
5:21pm
Andy
so..nobody really reads the blog anyway..what do you REALLY think of Runke?
John
Here's the thing about Runke he works at two speeds fastest and light speed......He eats like no human I have ever seen...just the other day we went to this burrito joint by Rome and he ordered his I ordered mine and he had his finished before I had gotten mine.....it's not right he attacks food like he's got a grudge against it....but that translates into his worklife as well he is able to accomplish the work of other companies entire marketing departments before lunch time and that still leaves him time to party......He's pretty much the best
5:24pm
Andy
Thats a perfectly safe answer. You'll still have a job. How was the "twitter" thing with LNP?
John
Safe answer? what were you looking for some really seedy 4am shit from Vegas or San Diego....you'll have to wait for when I write my book my friend....and speaking of when I write a book you prolly won't escape perfectly clean so becareful what u wish for...ok now for the lnp answer
5:27pm
Andy
waiting .....
John
We were kind of nervous about the LNP thing....scratch that we were really nervous abou tthe LNP thing, Bjorn answered 80 questions when he did his and he said that was pretty much as fast as he could type, so when we decided to do LNP he had just figured out how to use Twitter plus i figured he would get bored with it and just leave...that could have actually been pretty funny but he did awesome he answered 131 questions in 2 hours thats a lot of tweeting or twatting or tweaking in his case he just sipped some cold ones and typed away, kids seem to really like that stinky hippy he seems to make snowboarding look really fun and he has a really good attitude....great outlook on life that guy
Andy
Who's your favored couple to win So You Think You Can Dance?
I'm not prepared here..I have really random questions, but I think this is going well.
5:31pm
John
I have never once watched that show....that is a stupid question and I feel dumber having taken the time to even think about a reply to that
5:31pm
Andy
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
5:31pm
John
you should run this interview as is...that'll be pretty good...so people have to see how bad that last question was
you should ask dave wood that
5:32pm
Andy
I'm no expert, but your answer was lame too..L
5:32pm
John
real great insult the person you are interviewing...what school of journalism did u attend here bub
5:33pm
Andy
ok ...how about something stock. Where is your all time favorite place to go with the team?
I'm new here..you have to cut me some slack.
John
I like Quebec, we have really good luck there, whenever we are all together there gnarly shit goes down, so I'd prolly say there, but I also really like Revelstoke BC we spent a lot of time there as well and we have a lot of good friends up there. Carl at Society takes care of us
5:36pm
Andy
....Hey ..I have to run.. a customer needs some help with a bike. Thanks for the interview John as weird as it is..L
5:38pm
Andy
Talk at you later bud.
5:38pm
John
yep thanks for everything BUB











A COUPLE MORE DAN CLIPS


DAN CARREIRO FOOTY

Talked with Dan today ..he's still chilling in NY and skating like usual. Here are a couple YouTube clips with some of his skating. He just got second place and $500 in the Afro Punk festival in Brooklyn too but I can't find any clips yet.



Saturday, July 11, 2009

OLD PHOTOS OF THE DAY



I took this shot of Dave Mills in 1984 next to Dunkin Donuts off rte 62 going into Concord. We used to chill there and our friend used to back door a donut or two while we dorked around. Dave and I worked together in a shop up the street in Maynard named Eddie Morans Outdoor Trading Post. The shop was pretty dialed for it's time. It was more or less EMS with a lot of skate and Flite, Snowtech, and Burton snowboards too. I think it's a wine store now. Dave aka Millsy aka Bones aka Mildew went on to help run STIMILON when it was all snowboarding, do some TM work for Gravis, and now working for moto company called Helmet House. The board he's on there was an old Vision "Agent Orange" deck. The other shot is also him at Pedal Power in Acton Ma. taken around the same time 1983-84? We used to do Demos there with our ramps from home in the parking lot. Sitting right behind the wedge ramp he's blasting off is Brooke Pitcher who was a BMX shred back in the day.

STAY TUNED


We're going to be putting something together here in the Leo parking lot for all the skate heads. Stay tuned for details. BBQ, movie, game of skate sort of thing. We're thinking around July 26th. Check back soon!

Friday, July 10, 2009

NEWSHIT NEW SHIT NEWS HIT






EB T-S 3/4 sleeve #1 "harley rip", "Stacked logo" in red and black with skull hits on the back. Clayface decks, Kayo decks...Organika, DGK, and Expedition are back in too. FBM Maneater frame, K2 Vandals and K2 bindings are also in.