Book Of Surfing

Clive Wilson and friends put together a new book with classic graphics, films and photography, as well as everything from a meditation on Brian Wilson to a visual anatomy of surf wagons and surf T-shirts.
or simply a cool book about surfing and surf culture. if you like the trailer and pictures go to www.bookofsurfing.com and get it.

Uganda Skate Union

more proof that skateboarding isn't a crime.
the project Uganda Skateboard Union is a superb example that charity work doesn't have to be boring. just grab a couple old skateboards and head off to a third world country to teach the locals and build a pipe.
huge respects to these guys!

Join me!

as you might have noticed, I'm getting way too busy to update this blog on a daily basis.
unfortunately, my job is requiring of me to travel and work too much recently.
that's why I'm looking for people who'd like to put in a helping hand and become a member of the CheckThisTrick blogging team.
everyone interested, please write to checkthistrick@gmail.com

Lucid Notion Snowboards' New Website

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Dr. Steve-O

steve-O, a.k.a. Stephen Glover, premieres his newest show called Dr. Steve-O in two weeks on October 1st at USA Network.
in his own words, his career started when "I stole a video camera from my father when I was 15 years old." soon afterwards he began producing videos of skateboarding, which featured an array of comical and dangerous behavior. Afterwards he landed a gig at the Jackass, but he was too edgy even for those guys and now he's off to do his own stuff not just on the net.
more videos are here.

Volcom Big Gig Mini Ramp Contest

the pro event by Volcom sent home Rune Glifberg with some nice $10,000 first place check in his pocket.
more photos and full results are here.

Brno Scene Support Deck

please excuse this piece of local news, again.

the people at SurDistribution with some skaters from Brno, Czech republic started a wonderful project to change the terrible state of the only skatepark in the city of half a million.
if you go and buy the Support your local scene deck by Eino, co. not only you get a great piece of wood, you also send 300 czech crowns toward financing a new skatepark. more info here.

New Design of Boardlife.sk

please, excuse the following bit of local news:
seems to be the perfect time for redesigning web pages.
after adidas, here comes the brand new layout of slovak boarder's heaven boardlife.sk
it's not just about a new graphic appearance, but there's substantial content changes. so from now on, you can join into discussions, find new info and much more.

10 Best Places to Surf in the World

mysurfbrands.com brings this thorough list of THE places to surf:
1. Kandui Resort, Mentawai Islands
2. Tavarua Island Resort, Fiji
3. Dhonveli Beach and Spa, The Maldives
4. Las Flores Surf Club, El Salvador
5. Sa'Moana Resort, Samoa
6. Bingin Surf & Yoga Camp, Bali
7. Mal Pais Surf Camp & Resort, Costa Rica
8. The African Perfection Hotel, Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa
9. Nexus Surf Resort, Florinopolis, Brazil
10. Friday on the Beach, Byron Bay, Australia

not very surprisingly, there's no European resorts on the list :-(
for brief reviews of each resort, pics etc, go here.

Rob Piontek Died

sad, sad news reaches us from the adidas skateboarding webpage.
Rob Piontek died after being involved in a hit-and-run accident in Toronto.
We'll keep you in our memories, Rob.

New Euroforce Actionmentary Video Out Now

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Miss Boarder

the first boarding blog just for girls has launched a month or so ago. there's little in terms of content and the store which is obviously totally essential will open in september. but overall, it seems a pretty good idea. hope they'll evolve into something interesting.