TRASH
Strange times, Glenn E. Friedman,
along with the Beastie Boys, rolled through
the West Coast the other day leaving
mayhem in their tracks. Question One-
Why do the boys, who are rumored to be
promotionally tied to manufacturer Y, wear
t's made by manu 2? The much over-
publicized violence of years past was not
in evidence, Local law enforcement types.
attributed this new morality to the absence
of the Boys' giant dick stage prop. Mean
while an innocent boy (looking somewhat
like King Ad) is being charged with alle-
gedly hurling a beer can into the audience.
in some strange foreign burg. Friedman
I was cited and sighted at such skate spots)
as Kenter Revere and the Lawlor Banks in
Reno, Nevada. The Fabulous Five
Fingered E's photo expertise can be seen
these days on a plethora of album covers
ranging from the B-Boys, Public Enemy
and L.L. Cool J, to Davy D and Hurricane.
Just days after her split from Mr. Ram-
bo, was the new ex-Mrs. Rocky-Stallone,
Brigette Nielsen not seen cavorting about
the 38th St./Santa Fe Network accom-1
panied by some guy who looked "just like
Ganzer"? Of course, any resemblance to
the former Team Makaha manager and cur-
rent Jimmy Z functionary must be purely
coincidental as the mystery man was cruis-
ing in a sano '56 Chevy Nomad. Or are logo
changes in order?
And sadder yet: are the rumors true that
ex-maps-to-the-skater's-homes salesman/
video star Rob "Orb" Fladen has taken to
slaving over a hot grill at a fine S.F. eatery?
Do photos lie? Will Guerrero turn down his
much-rumored part in Gleaming the Cube
to become a dishwasher?
Question Two Was it actually Steve
Rocco who phoned from Utah to inform his
"few close friends that he had "converted
to Mormonism and was starting a skate
ministry"? Or was it a revenge prank insti-
gated by a certain skater's wife who is said
to be extremely irate that Rocco labeled her
infant child as "Junior Fuzzy"?
Question Three Which international
skate star charged 2,000 bucks worth of
phone calls to England on the parent com-
pany? Were these calls all placed from
Houston phone booths? Will the pro's
newest graphics immortalize the dead? Did
the pro pay off the phone tab with model
royalties?
Question Four Has Ray Underhill
switched clothing alliances to the O'Neill
Corp.? Is Ray responsible for the firm's
skate program graphics and advert?
Question Five Did not Mr. Cab tell a
prominent European promoter that he had
a third choice?
Were not unsaid
promoters and a
mysterious un-
named Euro star
trying to stack the
odds in an unnam-
ed event?
Question Six-
Is the National
Park Service in
Washington, D.C.,
particularly pissed
off about skate
abuse on public
monuments? Are
Park
they targeting the
Pershing
Memorial as a
skate harrassment-
arrest spot? Have
not several crack
ed granite blocks
been replaced?
Are savvy skate
locals placing the
blame upon mys
terious
vandals?
BMX
Question Seven
Are the Drunk
Injuns, following
their massive Roll
Orb goes from sellin' maps to flappin' jacks.
ing Stone Mag exposure, now quite in de-assassin?
mand? Are unscrupulous promoters trying
to get the D.I.a to open on Ozzy's Choke
the Chicken tour? Are the Injuns just out of
the studio with a new release? Does its pro-
posed new cover feature a painting by
Moto?
Question Eight Is Johnny Ray
possessing a 20 grand development deal
from Virgin America? Was Johnny's dad the
former head of evangelist Billy Graham's
religious records endeavor? Will the
Knitters join Billy G. on Johnny Ray's new
disk?.
Question Nine-Did Tony Hawk fly over
to France just to drop in unannounced (and
unexpected) upon Kevin Staab? Was
Hawk's intent just to shock Staab? Did he
leave almost immediately thereafter?
Anthony Friedkin. Eddie "James"
Question Ten-Were Skip Engblom,
Olmos, Morizen Foche and Ruben
Gevarra all much evident at the world
premiere party for La Bamba? Did not
Engblom actually associate with Richie
Valens back at PO.P just before R.V.
crashed in the corn field with Buddy Holly
and the Big Bopper? is Morizen Foche up
for a Miami Vice part as an American Indian
Question Eleven-Was the mysterious
and diabolical Mr. Gnit observed sneaking
into Georgia to scout for a street contest
locale? Is it true that no one else in the
industry had any knowledge? Is an alter-
native contest series emerging?
Question Twelve Has not Richard
"Dickvak" Novak's self-proclaimed retire-
ment date now come and gone? Is the
NHS mantle of leadership about to
change? Will Denike be the head guy or is
he starting a mail order English creeper
business with his bro?
Question Thirteen-Was the Mel Brooks
who walked into a prominent San Fernando
Valley outlet and ordered a new board set
up with four differently sized and duro-
metered wheels in fact a famous movie
director? Was the oddly set up board a
movie prop or for Mr. Brook's personal use?
And from our "they don't call it freestyle
anymore" department: It appears that Per
Welinder has forged a new alliance with
truck manu Thunder In fact Welinder-
designed trucks are at this moment in the
hands of aficionados.
In point of fact, Rocco relates that
Rodney and Sophie will probably marry but
continue to skate separately. No word yet
as to the validity of these Mrs. Mullen
rumors. In an apparently unrelated incident,
Per's girlfriend tape recorded Wellnder
talking in his sleep.
Kevin "Criminal" Harris is reportedly
expanding his commercial empire. Word
has it that Kevin, Steve Loule, Walter
Ruloff and Joe Ellan are manufacturing
snowboards under the Aurora label, Harris
and Ruloff have been caught sessioning
high-tech protos in the Canadian wild.
And as the parade of skate harassment
continues. It seems apparent that the
powers who govern seem intent on shutting
down skating along the entire Mission
Beach/Pacific Beach area. The govern
ment's claim is that skating must be stop-
ped before someone gets hurt. Naturally the
beer soaked betties such as the wench who
passed out and was run over by a car at a
sanctioned over-the-line tourney at this
same beach locale need to be protected
from the ever-dreaded skate peril.
More Art-Hagop Najarlan, well-known
street sessioneer, is gathering fame for his
rather domineering painting style. In recent
write-ups Hagop confounds the cultural
literati by refusing to sell any of his paintings.
Najarian's approach may well be patterned
after his old rolling mate John Lucero's
style (although in reverse).
And from N.Y.C. - Home living at its
best-ramps, big opening, painted boards
by Fab 5 Freddy, Z, Futura 2000, Mike Ro-
moan, T.J.C., Annie D., Mr. Ra, Victor H.,
etc., etc., etc. Art in motion.
Was it the world's largest wet t-shirt
contest or was Zeltzer Seltzer just testing out
the mass dunk theory? Was anyone
surprised when it came down to Tony Hawk
and Christian Hosol in the finals? Tony
outlasted Christ for the house payment.
Brad Dorfman's Unreel Productions
appeared to be passed over for the video.
rights, but then again, that's only an
unfounded rumor. We're sure that the
N.S.A., in its much known wisdom, is very
appreciative of the thousands and
thousands of dollars that Unreel and Mr. D.
have shelled out in support of the N.S.A.
Theater's Upperstage with the modern
dance ensemble Dance Kalledoscope.
Daniel skated in a piece choreographed by
Belgian Marc Bogaerts. The piece was
such a success that it may even be used
as part of the Pan-Am Games opening
ceremonies. In accordance with his artistic
exploits, Gesmer is up for a National
Endowment for the Arts fellowship in the
"new genres" category. Not bad for a guy
who tries to avoid standard finger-flips, eh?
Speaking of new genres, Chris Miller
looked very artsy while he captured third in
St. Louis.
Spuds, the bleary-eyed TV Bog, looked
much the worse for wear following a bad
promo gone worse tour to Dusseldorf's
Sportz Zimmy. Apparently this sleazoid outfit
shorted the performing canine his promised
dog chow and then pulled his leash for good
measure. Tsk, tsk, tsk. Travelling pros/ams
would be best advised to avoid Zimmy
Sportz. As the dog says. a thief in
hand,
While Ted, Roscoph, Denike and others
were rained out at the St. Looey airport,
Jason Jesse held everyone's attention as
he told sad soap opera tales regarding the
rise and fall of skate literature's favorite new
cop. Jesse is reportedly penning a screen
play but only hardcore types like Pine and
Chris Black would believe it.
it's now deep into the drought and pools,
pipes and ditches are all fine and dry. For
proof, try two separate skate expeditions
deep into the heart of the Berryessa hole.
Within days of each other, Bryce Kanights
and Steve Keenan headed up expeditions,
bravely forged raging rivers and risked the
wrath of diving, bare-breasted, hippy
maidens in order to session the giant cavity.
Now that Duke Boyd has started a
$15,000 noseriding event for the Oceanside
CA, Hang Ten Surf Contest, shop owners
report an upswing in large skate sales. Are
these training vehicles or are their buyers.
attempting to keep up with such longboard
notables as Steve Hilton and slide ace Ry
Cooder? Cooder reportedly cut short a big
bucks recording session for his new album
in order to catch his favorite Santa Monica
over the years. Back to contest unreality-Canyon sidewalk when "the wind was just
hot, muggy and sticky Zeltzer was the rule.
Much audience exposure and probably
future public exposure.
Daniel Geamer, the guy who left a lot of
f-style types perplexed last August at the
championships in Vancouver when he per-
formed a freestyle routine that was very
similar to ballet, has once again confounded
the public and critics alike. In Indianapolis,
Gesmer performed at the Indiana Repertory
right." In another unfounded, unrelated and
unconfirmed incident, Kevin Kinnear, a
long skater, pro long surfboarder and
editor(?) of a snow zine is rumored to be now
sponsored by Isotonics, the vitamin
company.
That other skate longboard legend Kevin
"Tumbleweed/Panda" Ancell is said to be
playing slide in the park. He's professional
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C.A.S.L. Series
California Am Skateboard League
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. P.O, Box
3004, San Bernardino, CA 92413.
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
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.
THE WALL PRO RAMP JAM
October 17 Modesto, CA City Skates
Modesto presents a pro contest and live
music from 12-5 p.m. Free admission.
For more information contact City
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October 21-24 San Louis Obispo, CA
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