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OBSERVATIONS
After being seen ripping some esoteric
vertical spots, Duane Peters made it offi-
cially unofficial by connecting with the Mar-
tian to negotiate for subsidized Santa Cruz
equipment. Is Duane, as rumors have it,
actually returning to the competitive arena?
Can the NSA stand the pressure? Can an
Elguera-Peters face-off be far off?
The way underground legend, Ray
"Bones" Rodriguez surfaced recently in
the living room of none other than Christian
Hosoi. Rodriguez's current street skate
activities are the source of much commen-
tary in the Los-Orange region. Unfounded
rumor has Bones training with deviant
legend Jay Smith.
Even more removed from the currently
over-commercialized aspects of contem
porary skate life is the epic performer Danny
Bearer. D.B., as hardcores no doubt
remember, was the stylistic innovator of the
original Hobie-Super Surfer skate team.
Bearer's legendary proto vert/pool antics
are no laughing matter. Danny is currently
favoring a longer cue and allegedly is
editing a feature length archival epic featur-
ing radical unseen footage of da kine 1964
vintage skate aggression. Hal Jepson is
rumored to be associated in this endeavor.
Mr. Jepson is also rumored to be a prime
contender as editor of Scott Deitrich's
current skate film project.
RUMORS
Musical Art Chairs Original Dogtown
artist Wes Humpston is rumored to be at
Santa Monica Airlines. One time SMA art
associate Chris Buchinsky is rumored to
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be the uncredited artist responsible for the
latest Powell-Peralta animated video intro
Kevin Ancell, one time Powell/Jim
my Z/Dogtown contributing artist is rumored
to be working at THRASHER.
Jesse M. is rumored to be returning to
SM Air and his original coach, the fabulous
Skipperboy. It was Engblom, by the way,
who covets Saberhagen's World Series
game ball, not Muir and Roberta, as typo-
erroneously reported last mo in this space.
An attractive female Somoan and a
vacuum cleaner are the alleged cause of
a bizarrely convoluted industrial accident
claim. Brian Ridgeway is rumored to have
authored the aforementioned claim at the
fabled Tracker Trucks manufacturing com-
plex where he allegedly lost a pair of $60
Sony Walkman headphones. Just how
Ridge managed to suffer this loss is any
rational person's guess, however the infinite
mathematically possible variations on a
theme offered by a skater, a girl, a vacuum
cleaner and a Walkman are staggering.
An even stranger rumor from T-land
regards the persistent rumor of a Tracker
Team training complex. Besides an alleged
ramp, the Tracker-ites now supposedly sport
a team trainer. The rumored identity of this
sport-medic is Barry Zaritsky. Someone
should have suspected something when
Tracker Larry was recently observed wear-
ing a 1500 buck 1958 Hamilton pacer
wristwatch while he ate raw cactus plants.
A prominent pro streetstyler is rumored
to be sought by Orange County cops. The
crime was self-defense.
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Talking more punishment with no crime,
Steve Rocco is
credited with saving
Mike Vallely's life. It
seems that Mike
"mistakenly" drank
a bottle of window
washing fluid and
became deathly ill.
Rocco, no stranger
to modern first aid
practices, quickly
administered a poi
son antidote and
brought Vallely
back to reality, or at
least as close as he
ever comes. Steve
claimed Mike "had
attempted suicide in
order to leave the
Hell Tour Fortun-
ately, Jinx, Lucero
Pyramid power, a stack of skate history from B.K.'s photo file.
and John Grigley left the tour more simply.
Bryce rumored to be in Tahiti with
Malvino?
Rocco rumored to be sought by
Midwestern police following a riotous demo.
The Bones Brigade demo team of Jesse,
Thiebaud, Guerrero and Kevin Harris pull-
ed up to the ultimate demo at Val Surf a bit
late due to a broken cat. The energized
audience was so pumped that the elite
LA.PD. Devonshire squad dispatched over
twenty squad cars and a copter to break up
the two thousand or so skaters amassed.
The Brigade was allegedly taken away by
police "for protective purposes" and later
released. The funny thing is that the skaters
came to the cop shop and sessioned there.
Val Surf owner Mark Richards reportedly
was so stoked that he's scheduled the
Brigade for a much larger, more bullet-proof
arena.
Then there is the case of prominent San
Francisco skate vendor who, in a fit of
desperation, is rumored to have "bitch slap-
ped" the ever-renowned Jake. Jake is
rumored to have retained a lawyer. Perhaps
Jake will soon own a Harley and will start
to socialize with higher tone types
Question One-Which touring pros were
accused by L.A.P.D. officers of being "devil
worshippers" because of their overt board
graphics?
Question Two Was Gordon & Smith
founder Larry Gordon actually observed.
baptizing Bad H's relatives in Mission Bay?
Can Henry Hester be considering a
ministry?
Does Tom
Question Three
Groholski's little six-year old brother
actually hose down the ramp whenever
anyone but Tom is skating? Will T.G. take
him on the tour? Is this a major competitive
stratagem?
Question Four Did Steve Caballero
actually win the European Championship
on just a few hours practice? Why did Moto
remain in Madrid?
Question Five Did Tracker Peggy
actually buy a bogus Rolex? Does GSD
know the difference? Will Bill Danforth buy
one also? Is it true the boge Rolex's are
even more coveted than the real? Ask Peg.
Question Six Which major street pro
employs his used car salesman expertise
to fix the speedos on team rental cars (no
mileage no bucks)?
Untimely demise of Zachary Byron
McAllister, singer of Racer X. He was a
man of peace. He died of stab wounds.
Following the Phoenix Cult gig, was not
Kevin Staab touring with the lead singer of
the band, lan Astbury, on the way to
Tucson? Were both denied access to road
libation at a Circle-K? Did not Staab promote
mayhem in front of the establishment? Did
the Cultist lose a board through the win-
dow, or was it a certain top pro? Did the
Highway Patrol find gut later via several
squad cars and a helicopter? Were the boys
bailed out? Did the show go on?
Is Bert Lamar claiming important Chilean
summer training while Eastern snow types
fure, cajole and beg him to commercially en-
dorse their recreational vehicles?
Is Jimmy Ganzer now riding around in
former US President Dick Nixon's per-
soral Woodie? Will he ship it to Germany
for a trade show? Will Titus trade a Ferrari
for it?
Is Per Welinder designing his own trade
show booths for SK8? Are his talents so in
demand that certain top manus are offer
ing him major bucks for full-time
employment?
Which small manu was victim of a
squeeze play, which saw his company fall
to an Eastern warlord?
Which Eastern distributor is making a not
so secret move on the Western Front? Will
selected Western types now declare war on
the Jersey shore?
And from our we stand abused" depart
ment. Re page 77 April 87, Signal
Hill The accident victim in reality was
Tina Telethen, an ultralight aircraft test pilot
from Torrance, CA
Kendall Lester and Roskopp are tour-
ing the Midwest and other parts of the world
for Gotcha this summer. No word yet as to
when Michael Thompson will make his pro
freestyle debut.
Skate and Annoy, that chronicle of
dubious distinction, that legend of literature,
that bible to the board, the only, is allegedly
seeking out input for future S/A zine issues
To contribute (at your own risk), contact
Randy or Mike at Headquarters.
While the world boycotted, Tony Hawk
won in Canada. Word has it that St. Louis
will feature a full contingent of competitors.
Question More Which top vertical ace
was hassled by Canadian cops? Words like
assault, solicitation, etc. were bandied.
about while in reality the problem was in
stigated by a fighting wina.
Which touring SMA/Santa Cruz team
member is reputed to have filled Bob
Denike's travelling luggage with shaving
cream? Welcome to the tour Bob
Is Steve Olson's father allegedly con-
sidering starting a legal team to sue skate
manufacturers to recover compensation for
Injuries incurred by pros?
CRIME & PUNISHMENT
Witness the exploits of Simon X from St.
Lambert, Quebec, who, after being issued
a bunk $10 citation by local mounties,
allegedly equipped himself with an artsy
"Stop Skate Harassment stencil and
painted the sidewalks all over town. A major
Montreal newspaper, The Gazette, picked
up on the scrawlings and featured a large
photo of Mr. X's design. Simon says
always worth reacting. You never know what
sort of attention you'll get, for better or
worse.
THE OREGON TRAIL
The Eugene, OR, Willamette Dammit
contest rained enough to keep up its perfect
record. Guerrero blazed past an advanced
switch-foot Natas to win one-thousand total
The just-turned pro Vallely was a tough
third. Other top placers included a tough
Eric Dressen, a high-flying Corey O'Brien,
the ever harsh Jesse Martinez, whom
insiders felt could have placed higher, Per
Welinder, who proved he's a real threat, and
the crowd fave, Cooksie, who bashed,
slashed and one-wheeled it Much interest
surrounded Pierre Andre's streetstyle
debut in the pacific Northwest. Rumor had
it that top skate talent scout Everett
Boneless Rosecrans has stated that
Pierre is botter than Gonz (who just got fifth
in the European streetstyle contest). For the
record, Pierre performed amazingly robotic
feats of an ultra-precise nature. No word yet
as to when "Boneless Everett will turn
street pro himself. Also of note was
"Fingers" Murray's debut sans one digit,
Skate action following the debacle caused
much police interest (As did the 75
extremely happy competitors in team
Vision's room at the fabulous Thunderbird
Lounge) Tony Alva presided over the
festivities accompanied by a lovely young
woman who bore an astonishing resem
blance to Steve Olson's ex.
Stacy Peralta denies that ho's in the ouxt
issue of Andy Warhol's Interview Magazine,
but it's probably true anyway. No word yet
as to how Andy writes from beyond the
grave
QUOTES
"I'm not sure, I'm just here."
Bob Denike
Em just active, I'm not crazy
Jesse Martinez
ON BOARD
COMING EVENTS
Savannah PRO Streetstyle
August 15 Savannah, Georgia
High Tide/Thrasher
Pro only Civic Center Arena.
For info call High Tide (912) 355-8551.
N.S.A Amateur Vertical Series
September 26 Ocean City, MD
Northeast District
October 3 VA Beach, VA East Region
October 31 Phoenix, AZ West Region
December 6 Dallas, TX Central Region
Register through NSA office. For more info
write to NSA, PO Box 3645, San Bernar-
dino, CA 92404
1987 NSA Pro Tour
September 12-13 Oceanside, CA
Pro/Am street and freestyle. Sponsored
ams only.
October 24 Phoenix, AZ Barecover pro
ramp.
For more info write to NSA, PO Box
3645, San Bernardino, CA 92404, NSA
Hotline: (714) 882-3406.
THRASH-A-THON '87
4th Annual "Skate to Combat Cancer"
October 21-24 San Louis Obispo, CA
Annual Cal Poly marathon skate to raise
money for the American Heart Associa-
tion. For more information contact: Lee
Sehon, Chairman Thrash-A-Thon Com-
mittee '87 83 Del Oro Court, San Luis
Obispo, CA 93401.
C.A.S.L. Series
California Am Skateboard League
September 6 Visalia, CA Visalia YMCA.
Labor Day ramp contest.
October 10 Irvine, CA Irvine Parks &
Rec. Streetstyle and tight slalom.
November 7 Anaheim, CA Anaheim
Family Fun Center. Freestyle and cross
country "Double Point Contest
For further information call the NSA Hotline
(714) 882-3406 or write C.A.S.L. PO. Box
3004, San Bernardino, CA 92413
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