Mike Rusczyk is selling 150 handpainted skateboards, painted by himself and friends. The earnings from each sales goes to charity, “Lift the children” foundation. Even if you’re not interested in buying one you should check them out, they are works of art.
Who are the girls competing in the Olympics? All covered up in thick layers of clothes, helmets and googles. Well here are five girls competing in the 2006 Torino Olympics revealed.
Gretchen Bleiler
Gretchen is competing in halfpipe for US. She was born 10 april, 1981 and this is her first olympic.
Gretchen Bleiler FHM photos
More photos and info about Gretchen Bleiler
Photo: FHM
All you have to do to enter to contest is to enter your contact info at éS. The contest ends April 1.
Win the shoes at éS
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Whitepod offer a bit different exclusive experience. Whitepod is a hi-tech eco camp for just twelve guests situated 1500m up in the swiss alps. The camp consists of six pods and a old farmhouse serving as dining area and spa. Each pod is designed for single or double occupancy and is heated by a wood burning stove. Maybe something to consider for next vacation trip.
“Art, skateboarding and life” is the title of a 304 page hard cover book with two DVDs. The title pretty much tells you what the book is about, the book is made by Andy Howell with Amely Greeven and the DVDs are directed by Ted Newsome. Interviews and contributors includes Tony Hawk, Shepard Fairy, Patricia Arquette, Dallas Austin, Ed templeton and many more. A limited edtiton of the book costs $59.95.
Check out “Art, skateboarding and life” at Untitled publishing
The norwegian freestyle skier Kari Traa, currently in Torino for the olympics, is not only a skier. She has her own clothing line too, simply called “Kari Traa”. Being a girl (and what a girl) her clothing is primarily made for girls. The design is quite playful and “girly”, see the helmet and beach bag below. Check out the site and the spring/summer collection 06.
photos: www.karitraa.com
Animal’s third bmx video is out now, even if you won’t get the video you can check out the trailer. Some of the riders Animal sponsors is Bob Scerbo, Butcher, Jared Washington and George Dossantos. They also have a stylish online catalog with some cool photos and all their products.
View trailer for Animal’s third video
Online catalog for Animal’s products
