Western Canada Skate Shop Trip
We had a great time on our Western Canada Skate Shop trip. We drove through BC, AB and SK. We stopped at as many shops as we could to say Hello and meet shop owners and employees.
This is what makes Skateboarding great. Going to a new town or city, meeting the guys at the local shops and finding out what their town has to offer. Most shops would suggest their local park or the closest spot to check out. Some even had food suggestions. You gotta check out the donair place in Cochrane, AB. Down the street from Shredz. Super good food and good guys!
We also got to stop at some great new parks. Sylvan Lake, has had this park for a few years now. But we were able to get a shred in before the summer storms came through.
Sylvan Lake, AB as the rains came....
As we went through the Prairie Provinces, the rain followed us. We were able to get a session in in Medicine Hat, AB, just as the sun was going down. That meant that the mosquitoes were coming out. You couldn't stop moving or else you would get eaten alive. This made for a tiring session, and we ate a few mosquitoes as we pushed around this park.
Medicine Hat, AB. Lots of mosquitoes...
Thanks to all our hosts along the way and big thanks to all of the skateboard shops supporting skateboarding. Keep up the good work!
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Big News from Vulcan Bolts
The Vulcan Bolts team roster is growing. New products are coming out of the Vulcan Forge and they released a commercial from inside a secret location.
It seems like every week there is another team rider. The latest addition to the team is Jamie Maley. Aka MT Zeus. He definitely adds some gnarly to the team. Jamie likes to skate fast and big. A true all terrain vehicle, from bowls to handrails, it is all skating.
Watch Jamie in 'Canadians in Hawaii' by Concrete Magazine and Redbull.
Straight From the Forge
Vulcan Bearings are in stock and available for sale.
These bearings are rated ABEC 7 and lubricated with Lightning Oil. Each set comes complete with spacers and washers.
Vulcan Bolts Commercial
Hippie Mike and Michael James light it up in the quick commercial for Vulcan Bolts.
Vulcan Bolts website updated
Vulcan Bolts has updated their website. More team rider info and a better design.
Check it out here www.vulcanbolts.com
Vulcan Bolts Sponsors Charity Contest
Vulcan Bolts sponsored a charity skateboard contest.
The Greg Moore Youth Centre was host to a charity contest this past week.
Vulcan Bolts was there as a sponsor.
Watch the Video recap on their blog here.
Vulcan Bolts Rider at Flatspot Skateshop Contest
Vulcan Bolts Rider Hippie Mike competed at the Flatspot Skateshop Contest.
The ramp was tiny. The skaters did what they could in this little bowl. Some people had to use the walls.
Click here to go to the blog post.