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OWLs are designed to kill

happybattle — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:49:04 +0000

we got a new product in at OPEN hq. check it out, and pick up one via the website!

www.openskateboards.com

snowed in

happybattle — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:45:30 +0000

tokyo design mastermind Jean Snow has started a new webzine.
in the debut issue is a small write up about OPEN, and out initial Tshirt offering.
bigs thanks to Jean Snow. we’ve been at this game a long time together.

Tshirts! yeah!

happybattle — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:22:03 +0000

we got a really limited supply of OPEN Tshirts recently. an i mean limited.
its the whale, on heather grey AA shirt. size S / M / L
go to openskateboards.com to get one if you like. the mediums are moving fast FYI

don’t forget we also sell really kick ass skateboard decks.. just saying. you should get one of those too..

friends: lesque

happybattle — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:15:40 +0000

homies across the big pond, Lesque. have a set of new decks designed by OPEN designer Ian Lynam.
check em out.

sougwen preview

happybattle — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:35:27 +0000

we were hoping to have SOUGWEN decks available for this show. but it won’t be the case. but there will be full res prints on display. and it will be the only place to pre-order the deck. the run is hyper limited in comparison to most skateboards. so if you miss out. you miss out.
the deck will be 31.5 x 7.75 & 7.6″.

August 29th, 7pm to 11pm
you have to RSVP to find your way.

i will also have a couple.. and i mean a very few IAN LYNAM boards on me. they come in 7.75, and 8″ wide version. if you want one. leave a post. i will make sure to have one for you. IAN decks on this night only.. will be 40$ flat. sougwen reserves are 50$.

also. it happens to be a dubbed out august. did you know?

via: raw X matt tanner

happybattle — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:33:02 +0000

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

the sadistic skatepark

happybattle — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:01:42 +0000

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.

mking things

happybattle — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:35:21 +0000

ss851680 ss851679 [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}

happybattle — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:28:44 +0000

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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.

in der works

happybattle — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:11:30 +0000

i am working on to much, that it’s leading to nothing. “don’t hate cause ima liverpool fan, and your a Tottenham fan.”
anyways. i just got the “new skateboarding graphics” book. i am trying to write something about it. with lots of snaps. here are some fresh from the box snaps. i know. how exciting! can you handle this?
ss851676 ss851677

OPEN: Owl Ltd

happybattle — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:23:38 +0000

you see that banner up there? oh yeah, i’m proud to announce, that the first OPEN skateboard is available for pre-order. OPEN skateboards is a new company, focused on quality skateboard decks, great design, and hopefully unique style. our first board (the one avail for pre-order) is a hyper limited edition deck. it’s made from 100% bamboo, has a one color silk screened design, and is hand numbered. i have been skating on a 100% bamboo deck for a couple month now, and i think they are great. super pop, and it just keeps on going. oh, and it looks great. bamboo is a 100% green tech, as about a foot or more grows in a week. not the hundreds of years that canadian maple takes.
though look for our upcoming decks to also be available on canadian hardwood maple. a good deck is a good deck.

all day

happybattle — Sun, 03 May 2009 04:59:28 +0000

skated all day in LIC. not time to post. get up off my back.
but na.. lets see..
trouble is afoot. what could be going on? i personally. have NO idea/

i need.. parks dept. skateboarding deck

happybattle — Fri, 01 May 2009 23:02:00 +0000

you live in nyc? you know who b. rohan is. from his blog. with this deck.
i must have one. anyone know where to get one?

via:

happybattle — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:56:34 +0000

via: woostercollective. this nice image.

nice. cause i got beef for sure.