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Skate News
as of....12-29-01

- Hollywood is going to release a promo video to be out late spring or early summer. Featuring the demented talents of Kris Markovich, Dorian Tucker, Kevin Stabb, Don The Nuge, Justin Roy and Richie Belton.

- Adrian Lopez has quit Hurley – No word yet as to which clothing sponsor he will line up as a replacement. His Osama wanted dead or alive board sales are through the roof! All of Adrian’s royalties are being donated to the Sept. 11th fund and Tum Yeto is matching that amount.

- Steve Berra and Heath Kirchart explain the reasons for juming from Birdhouse to Alien Workshop at AlienWorkshop.com

- Birdhouse has some new am's and they are; Vinny Vegas, Joey Poiriez, Matt Allen, and Griffith Colins.

- The Arto, Arto Saari's pro model from és, will be on sale early 2002. It has been called the mix between the Accel and the Koston 1, check The Arto out at esfootwear.com or the March issue of Transworld.

- Birdhouse- The End is now available on DVD with never-before seen footage.

- Chad Muska is launching a record company called One Two One Two records in December 2001(this month) and the debut album will be called "MuskaBeatz"

- Steve Cabellero is taking part in the Supercross Crossover Challenge(a motocross comp.) dont ask me why.....

- Nate Jones has been added to the elite roster of Innes Clothing co.

- Quattro Wheel company has just signed thier first am, Jose Rojo. The team is currently Erik Koston, Steve Berra, Tony Ferguson, and Marc Johnson.

- The new board company "Bootleg" is being masterminded by Jay Strickland, and the confirmed riders are Anthony Mosley, Elissa Steamer, and Alex Gall.

- Donny Barley is now on the Independent Truck team.

- As you shouldve aready known, Caswell Berry jumped from Powell Skateboards to Toy Machine.

- Chomp on This is out and the roster is Ryan Gee, Leedog, Atiba Jefferson, Jamie Thomas, Gabe Morford, Erik Koston, Ty Evans, and Ako Jefferson.

- The new Grind King trucks "AXL" are out, but you'd be lucky to find 'em.

- Steve Cabellero celebrates his 22nd year being pro this month.

- Adrian Lopez's pro model from Circa is done, but not out yet. Check 'em out at activemailorder.com