New Adio Shoes


Globe Jacket, Hoodie/Jacket Combo


Midwig Project. Featuring team riders Spencer Brown, Danny G, Carl Schmidt and Brandon Wingate


Hoodies and other winter gear is starting to show up also...

Words By Chris Donmoyer:

It almost brings me tears to write about another skateboarder dying. Little Johnny Romano has passed away. I never had the opportunity to meet him or his family but we did send our best wishes for a recovery through his parents blog/website. This is a reminder to all to not dwell on the little things. I'm not one to judge what is small or big in someone's eyes but just know it's a lot easier to move on when you greet people with happiness and love. Forgive one another. Death is something that happens to all but when someone special is taken from us...it effects a wide group of people. Be sure to remind yourself that love is above all. Get inspired from what Johnny was able to do...he touched so many people around him. Love one another and share those times cause it's always cut short. Roll on forever my friend.

Here is a text I sent to a friend after meditating a few nights ago. I thought a lot about death and love that night. Maybe something you can relate to when death happens around us:

" this morning I passed an older man walking up a hill and looking pretty winded. He was looking up at the sky as if he was saying "take me". I also just passed what looked to be a starving kitten walking on the shoulder of the highway. I wanted to stop and somehow attempt to save it. Trying to stop at 70mph on the highway is kind of tough. This made me analyze or maybe over analyze death. Last night I reflected a lot on life. Just know time is cut short so open up and release feelings. As I'm driving and trying to write this...I just passed your school cause there was construction going on. Embrace your family and everyone with love...always. Not sure what all of this means but maybye death is right around the corner for me. I'm not afraid but kind of bummed if I never said or did enough..."
One of our employees, Damian wrote a little article as well. Please read below for Damain's article. We also listed some websites if you wish to contribute and write something to the family of Johnny.

Words By Damian Calihan:

Today skateboarding lost one of its best, not by how many gold medals he had, or by his TV show, but he was one of the best because of his will.

We as a community generally share one trait, a will to conquer the impossible, paying no attention to whatever the odds may be. He was probably more courageous than any of us may have to be. I did not know him personally but became aware of his cause through my friends at Deluxe who made sure the world would know of his smile and determination. Let us not forget this little guy was a ripper that loved his life on a skateboard.

Johnny Romano and his family dealt with so much more than anyone should have to endure.

With sorrow I extend my deepest condolences to the Romano family while I am inspired by your bravery.

Shred on Johnny and rest in peace, Little Brother.

Please do not take life for granted and live each day to the fullest not taking the time to worry about the superficial things in life.


BRAVERY-
Bravery is not caring that you may be beat but still fighting. Johnny Romano was a brave man in the physical and continues to be a brave man as his spirit shall be a beacon through the fog. Guide us on young warrior and teach us to be brave like you were in life.

My deepest condolences to his family and all that were close to him.

His bravery was a gift to all of us!

RIP Johnny Romano

Please go to the Deluxe Distribution website for more information on Johnny and how you can help.

We are having a tshirt sale...

Our friend and Photographer Alex Wein needs your support, so come out to his event and show him some...

Here are some upcoming events that are being put on by Skatepark of Baltimore...

Sept 28
Contest At Carroll Park SOB and City of Baltimore Rec and Parks
Time 10:30 -2:00 pm
Skate and BMX contest
Format same as always shops and board co are welcome to show up with banner or tent and swag throw out welcome

Sept 29 to the banks & alleyways contest at Baltimore skateboard at state of confusion
8222 pulaski highway rosedale md 21237
practice 9-11am

Sept 30 King of Mini contest at State of confusion
8222 pulaski highway rosedale md 21237
practice 11-noon


Skatepark of Baltimore "Baggy vs Tight" Skate Contest at the "Pants Ramp"
Date: Sunday, October 5th
Time: 12 to 5
Location: On Mt. Royal Avenue by the Lyric
Cost: $5
Description: The SOB will be holding a skate contest on the pants
ramp, Baggy pants skaters vs. Tight pants skaters. Wear your most
ridiculous pair of pants and rep your style. Music, Prizes,
Refreshments
Format: TBA

Oct 26 2008 City of Baltimore Park and Rec skate and bmx contest
Carroll park Skate park
Time:10:30-2pm
Contest set up same as always
You can show up bring banner or tent do throw outs
all shops and board teams welcome
Reply if you are interested in being envolved either to this email or stephmurdock@gmail.com

Help out our friends at Fable Skate Shop, click on the link and vote for them as best shop.

http://myfoxcleveland.cityvoter.com/contests/fox-8-hey-butler-hot-list/2360/health-and-fitness/skate-shop

Team riders Ryan Boblits and Dan Corrigan were at the 2008 Philly AM 2 contest yesterday, they did their thing and held it down for us. Ryan finished at 7th place and Dan destroyed with two amazing runs and finished in 2nd place. Congrats guys and Thanks.

You can check www.three16.com this week for the full results.

The bold text was copied from chris and Bobby's conversation and posted to Chris and Ryan's...

Chris (1:50:55 PM): Jerkylips5 (1:49:52 PM): http://www.javelinamx.com/Batmobile/ ryan doesnt care about cars so go buy this one and stop bothering him
Ryan (1:51:15 PM): hah
Chris (1:52:10 PM): he hasnt responded yet ha
Ryan (1:52:23 PM): lol
Chris (1:52:34 PM): he'll prolly call me a dick
Ryan (1:53:13 PM): yeah
Chris (1:54:53 PM):

Bobby (1:53:46 PM): yes he does
Chris (1:54:42 PM): no he doesnt

Ryan (1:55:01 PM): hah
Chris (1:56:51 PM):

Bobby (1:56:17 PM): yes he does
Chris (1:56:38 PM): disagree

Ryan (1:57:11 PM): haha arguing like 5 year olds
Chris (1:57:33 PM):

Bobby (1:57:00 PM): he loves cars
Chris (1:57:24 PM): no. he loves tattoos, skateboarding, and his wife. not cars

Ryan (1:57:42 PM): bwahah
Chris (1:59:55 PM):

Bobby (1:58:38 PM): no he loves elephants, stridex cleaning pads, strippers, and cars
Chris (1:59:23 PM): no cars toolbag

Ryan (2:00:25 PM): hahaha make that shit a tshirt
Ryan (2:00:39 PM): just the im conversation
Chris (2:01:57 PM): haha
Chris (2:02:00 PM): i'm down
Ryan (2:02:24 PM): awesome
Chris (2:02:45 PM):

Chris (2:00:17 PM): you're wrong
Bobby (2:01:01 PM): never
Chris (2:02:35 PM): you're fat

Ryan (2:03:14 PM): low blow
Chris (2:03:26 PM): i win
Ryan (2:03:30 PM): lol
Chris (2:03:46 PM): copy and paste this conversation and post it in the blog

Continued...


Chris (2:13:38 PM):

Bobby (2:05:45 PM): cheap blow
Bobby (2:07:26 PM): but im not fat
Bobby (2:07:35 PM): i dont wear my pants with the spandex in them anymore
Chris (2:13:26 PM): ryan has to work on getting his run together for philly am. you are taking away from that when you talk about gay spoilers, exhaust, rims, and any of that other junk. unless you lost weight since last weekend, you are still fat. you sit infront of monitors and tvs all day...you're not fooling me

Chris (2:29:57 PM): Bobby (2:29:41 PM): i hate you
Chris (2:29:47 PM): haha

Chris (2:35:11 PM): Bobby (2:31:31 PM): according to you im fat and love fucking fast and the furious bullshit
Bobby (2:32:04 PM): fuck vin diesel and fuck you
Chris (2:35:02 PM): haha

New Outsider Gear



A Ton of Satori Cruiser Wheels


Skate Mental, Show some love to Matt Beach he stopped by the shop not to long ago


Girl Skateboards. We have Malto and Mike Mo pro boards


Chocolate Skateboards, Come get your Gino Epicly Later'd fix


A bunch of Powell Old School Re-issues. Proceeds from the Ray Underhill board are going to his family.


We also have a ton of new Bones Wheels. Street, Park and Ditch Formulas along with some cruiser wheels

is rubbing it in again. He emailed us some more pics from his trip to Germany.

With the hot weather breaking and the cool weather starting to make its presence felt, the season is perfect for skateboarding. Also everyone that is back in school now, we know how hard it is to balance school, skateboarding and keeping the parents off your back about homework. Our friends at East Coast Ramp Company have the perfect solutions. These custom built ramps are perfect for driveways, out front/back of your house, tennis/basketball courts or where ever else you would want to skate them.
This is also the company that built the mini ramp in our shop. For information and ordering please contact us here at the shop 410-254-2552 or email the company direct at ecrampco@hotmail.com

Gary was nice enough to send us some pictures from his trip thus far. More to come soon!

Is in Germany until the 24th of September on a skate trip, He has been skating everyday with filmer Mark Nickles and Mark's crew along with som other rippers such as Nestor Judkins. We wish him luck and safety on his trip. More updates to come.

Some new friends of ours are renting out the ramp for this event . There are only 25 spots and you need to sign up so stop by or call the shop to get on the list.

It is on September 26th from 8-10 pm, ages 13-17 and it is free but make sure you get on the list 25 people max. you must have your own board and a helmet. Free food, drinks, door prizes and a gift for everyone in attendance.

Check out the new Focus Mag to see our shop checkout. It turned out good.

Start things off with some of the new new shop gear...

New color schemes on the logo


We reversed the Vu-Tang colors


New colors on shop boards


And "zip zingers"


We now carry Turdz Hardware


New publications

RIP Van Waste​ll.​ The skate​board​ world​ just lost anoth​er one. If you didn'​t know who Van was, be sure to find out. He will be misse​d.​

(Words by Chris Donmoyer)
I belie​ve I only met Van once while​ in Tampa​.​ I never​ spoke​ to him but the pain of losin​g someo​ne in an indus​try that is small​ and famil​y like.​.​.​makes​ you refle​ct on your daily​ life (​past,​ prese​nt,​ & futur​e)​.​

Latel​y I've been think​ing about​ death​.​ Not the death​ as in suici​de or anyth​ing that gnarl​y,​ but death​ as a whole​.​ I've been think​ing about​ all of the frien​ds & famil​y that I hold close​ to my heart​.​ I reall​y do appre​ciate​ all of you and it tears​ me up to know I haven​'​t spent​ the time I shoul​d with you (due to lifes​ compl​icati​ons and hecti​c sched​ules)​.​ I'm so grate​ful to have amazi​ng frien​ds and famil​y.​ As time goes by, each day I wish that someh​ow I could​ reach​ out to old and curre​nt frien​ds and tell them thank​s.​

Wheth​er or not I have spent​ 2 mins,​ weeks​,​ years​,​ etc w/ any of you.​.​.​it'​s all held close​ to my heart​ and will forev​er be carri​ed with me.

Make sure you tell peopl​e you love and care for them.​ Simpl​e words​ and actio​ns go a long way. So for all of you readi​ng this,​ I'll be at the grand​ openi​ng of York'​s skate​park tmr. I'm sure I'll see a bunch​ of peopl​e that I haven​'​t been able to hang out with over the past few years​.​ Skate​board​ers or non-​skate​board​ers.​.​.​come hang out and treas​ure every​ momen​t.​.​.​for you know that I will be doing​ just that.​

-​Alway​s Love-​

Anti-Hero


Real


Krooked


Spitfire


Thunder and Thunder Lights


Lowcard Magazine and Gear



Omega Skateboards

We did some construction here at the shop last week, take a look at what we did.

Added 2 shelves to the shoe wall


Took some of the bin storage down and added 2 poles to hang shirt, we even organized it by color, size and alphabetical order.

Found this pic of Brian Tucci, Jimmy Peletier, and Resse Forbes from Red BUll Manny Mania on 48 Blocks

The new rate to skate the ramp will be $3.

Spencer Brown for coming in 2nd place in the Matix/Pitcrew "Lord of the Lines", check it out here is the results page straight from the judges hands