for the lack of

Posted: July 3rd, 2009 | Author: happybattle | Filed under: other, via | 1 Comment »

excuses. i know, who needs them? they are 100% bullshit. so here i am. it’s been raining almost non-stop here in the NYC area. and i messed up my toe. so not only is it a wash. it hurnts when i skate. there are no indoor skateparks in NYC. under expressways are our parks. anyways. i could have just filled this up with post from other blogs? would that work for people? i dunno. so much good stuff already. i guess i can atleast post some links.. lets do that.

Ray Barbee on street skating. “Make It Count” preview.
http://www.elementskateboards.com/makeitcount/?p=188

fuckyeahpuppies. puppies non-stop.
http://fuckyeahpuppies.tumblr.com/

portland people eater. Silas Baxter-Neal vid. uber dope. (click on the tv)
http://www.tributeskateboards.com/tribute09/?p=1861

utility board supply has these awesome blue etnies mike taylors on sale this weekend ONLY.. buy them before i do. cause the last thing i need is more sneakers.
http://www.utilityboardsupply.com/get_item_ETS294_etnies-m-taylor-shoe-blue-white-gum.htm

and don’t forget to support your local skate company, and shops no matter where you are this weekend.
someone near you is making great quality skateboards. skate those. fuck the major labels. and sneaker wise. do not buy nike sb. its bullshit. all of it. anything, but. atleast do it proper in some airforce ones, or old jordans. no nike SB. yell it.


music picks: non stop! more music

Posted: June 27th, 2009 | Author: happybattle | Filed under: music, video | Tags: , | No Comments »

has anyone figured out i love music yet? no MJ for you though.
something new, something old-ish


via: keep on pushin’: MJ/F

Posted: June 26th, 2009 | Author: happybattle | Filed under: other, via | No Comments »

via the keep on pushin‘ blog.

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i am the DJ tonight

Posted: June 24th, 2009 | Author: happybattle | Filed under: music | Tags: , , | No Comments »

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and i flooded the club! yes! heres a quick 4 track mix of some songs. by other people. that im diggin’. yesir.

track list

Major Lazer – baby feat. prince zimboo
Mos Def – Pistola
Miracles – On the Mountain
Clark – growls garden

 
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via: raw X matt tanner

Posted: June 22nd, 2009 | Author: happybattle | Filed under: design, skateboard, via | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »

woah! from new fresh shit from RAW. you got to check it.


music picks: mouse on mars / soniq

Posted: June 21st, 2009 | Author: happybattle | Filed under: music, other | Tags: | 2 Comments »

here’s some love of mouse on mars, and their label soniq


via: cliché \ globe

Posted: June 20th, 2009 | Author: happybattle | Filed under: skateboard, via, video | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

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cliché’s video “a live and unplugged video” is now online and free. its quiet good.

also globe’s “united by fate 5″ has gone live. once you get past the crap “chat” part. (like the whole first half). it also is really cool. much more.. artsy style. looks like a team pain warehouse. predictable animal collective sound track. come on companies. think for yourselfs! nicely shot though. lots of really cool stuff.


skateboarding day: who to rep?

Posted: June 17th, 2009 | Author: happybattle | Filed under: skateboard, update | Tags: , , , | 3 Comments »

go skateboarding day is coming up. i will buy a new board for said occasion. who should i rep? i say hopps.. what do you think. the most votes win. thats who i’ll rep.

what brand?

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the sadistic skatepark

Posted: June 16th, 2009 | Author: happybattle | Filed under: design, skateboard, video | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

and old fav of mine, and something i should of written about a long time ago on HB, is COS/MES, and their satanic skatepark. COS/MES is a skateboard, and art, and music making collective from japan. they created an art installation, and original soundtrack for the show.. all based on skateboarding. they are skateboarders. the soundtrack is amazing, and they self released it to niche success in the new disco / slow disco scene. and have since released some 7″ of new tracks. but no new footage or shows of skating.
this is the promo clip for the show and CD. both, awesome. check it more then 1 time.
looooveeee it.


trying to play catch up

Posted: June 12th, 2009 | Author: happybattle | Filed under: review, skateboard, update | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

oh man, been at work all week. and im not quiet done. but lets play some catch up.
#1.. koston signed to Nike SB.. obvious. who cares. um.. am i the only one whos never seen anything by him thats impressed me? and now i think he’s sorta lazy. just taking that nike money. im sure nike makes quality shoes.. and charge you way more then is reasonable. but they are some ugly shit. the s.janiski’s look ok. but, i mean. they are just van rip offs with a swoosh.
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#2 sk8mafia AM video owning up the web. with the next nike video also premiering on the web. are the dvd days numbered? i hope so.
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#3 manny mania looked like it was lame. where was daewon song when you need him?
j. dill? just sayin’

# zoo york premiered.. luckly Eby was there to tear it a new one. (someone send eby some swag.. he deserves it)
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beyond that. i think 7.76″ wide boards are to wide. and 7.6 decks are to skinny.. wtf!?


mking things

Posted: June 9th, 2009 | Author: happybattle | Filed under: design, pictures, skateboard, update | Tags: , , | 1 Comment »

[gallery link="file" columns="2"]i love to make things. it isn’t an option. or something to look into. i like the whole process. from concept to refining, being anal, then manufacturing. paying for the manufactureing, and getting the final product. i love all these things. i AM the dreamer of the dreams. but sometimes i do things that are not mass produced or re-broadcast. in this cast, i made a OPEN logo board, one of a kind. never to see the day of bulk daylight. a one off for JL at project bushwick. i hate to sound all douche like. but i think 100% bamboo decks is the future. bamboosk8 is doing an awesome job of pushing things forward, and you will continue to see limited edition 100% bamboo decks from OPEN.


sneakers! tell me! {poll}

Posted: June 8th, 2009 | Author: happybattle | Filed under: design, other, review | Tags: | 1 Comment »

what kind of sneakers do you wear / prefer?!?

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i go between etnies and globe. hate all you want. least im not rocking the k-swiss. whats next? sketcher skate team? weak. puma should step up.


hopps

Posted: June 7th, 2009 | Author: happybattle | Filed under: skateboard, video | Tags: , | No Comments »

oh man i’m so tired. skated all weekend.. 360 pressure flip? almost got it. gonna get it.
anyways. check out nyc company hopps. jamhal is a cool guys to check it post haste.


THIS WEEKEND

Posted: June 5th, 2009 | Author: happybattle | Filed under: skateboard | Tags: , | No Comments »

this weekend is out of control. hopefully OPEN and Project Bushwick will get out and rep.
tomorrow is back to the banks at the brooklyn banks, then mannny mania on sunday at the manhattan bridge. no doubt hugh weekend in NYC.

June 6th- 5boro presents “Back to the Banks”
At the Brooklyn Banks in NYC
You know the deal, anyone can enter, 4 best trick contests and an overall MVP prize
Thousands in CASH and prizes

June 7th- Red bull Manny Mania
start time 3pm, free to the public
Underneath the Manhattan bridge
www.redbullmannymania.com

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pain

Posted: June 5th, 2009 | Author: happybattle | Filed under: update | No Comments »

i’m in it. but oh shit. team pain totally brought the awesome to the chinatown park.
snaps once i can get in there and take em. its pretty out. of. control. mccarrin pool area park looks like dog shit now. i wonder how shit the astoria park is gonna be.