BRANDON TURNER: 10 From Back When

On this episode of 10 FROM BACK WHEN: We have 10 bangers from San Diego's own Brandon Turner. Brandon is by far one of the most gifted skaters I have ever had the privilege of filming. Here is an interesting fact: while he was riding up to the Carlsbad gap, he kinda messes up pushing and I almost stopped recording because my tape was running low, I thought he was gonna turn back and try it again. Luckily I kept recording because that is by far one of the gnarliest tricks I have ever filmed. - shockus

FAN FRIDAYS: QUICK THREE SCOTT FIPPINGER

On this episode of FAN FRIDAYS: We have three sequences of north county ripper, Scott Fippinger ripping up some San Diego spots.
Photography by: Andy Ortega


front blunt lemon grove ditch.

home ave ditch wall ride

50-50 13 rail Ollie gap

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Rewind: Zero New Blood Footy Tape 2005

On this episode of Rewind: We have an original transfer tape with 4 minutes of raw footage that was giving to Zero, for use in their video, "New Blood". The tape features a bunch of James Brockman and Tommy Sandoval clips, also a trick or two of from Garrett Hill and Ryan Bobier. A lot of the footage was in the video and some of it has never been seen before. Check it out and enjoy,
-shockus

NETWORKing with Typical Culture

On this episode of NETWORKING: we met up with the Typical Culture crew as they celebrated their three year anniversary at W.S.V.T. Check out all the highlights form their mashing contest here, featuring: Rayborn, Gregson, Remillard,Div,Mattson and the Brandon Pearlson, who walked away with the best trick and some loot.

Behind the Brand: Lurkville Skateboards

Photo - Jesse Corbett

In the middle of an economic crisis, while most humans were scrambling without a fucking clue, terrified of who-knows-what, three dudes got together and started a skateboard company. The fact that people were buying these skateboards during a time that most were doing all sorts of wacky, and arguably “creative” things to simply save a buck or two is pretty significant. Personally, I still remember the first time I saw one of these Lurkville boards hanging in Allied Board Shop in Escondido and thought to myself, “It’s about time something new and original came out.” I knew nothing about the company, who was involved, or where it came from but the graphics made a huge impact on me, and something about it just caught my attention. These dudes are keeping skateboarding raw and fun; a vicious cycle. - Blakely

Interview with Lurkville Co-Owner Tyrone Taylor by Brian Blakely photos courtesy of Lurkville

When did you start the company and how long was it an idea before it actually went down?

We (Lurkville) started November of 2010.

What made you guys want to start a skateboard company in the middle of an economic crisis? Would you say your optimism paid off?

Wow, never really thought of the economic crisis when we started Lurkville. We knew people were hurting but never really crossed our minds. We would say that our optimism did pay off.

Have you had any experience running a company before? For example, did you take classes at a community college or anything to get down some basics, or did you just charge it?

Yes, Julian had experience running a company. In the mid-90s he had a company called Toybox Skateboards. During that time he took some classes, but did not feel like they helped him. So, he just charged it.

What are a few things you guys have learned from starting your own company? How have things changed since day one to right now?

We’ve learned that trying to run a company out of a garage is not cost effective because shipping costs are a big issue and having terms with shops is really hard as a small company because you’re always waiting to get paid to be able to produce more product. Luckily we’ve grown out of the garage to being distributed by Antics International.

Did you guys have any financial backers or was it all out of your pocket?

Each of used our own money. Julian sold his low rider and David and I put money up from are savings. We all looked at it as investment that may or may not pay off, but it was just something worth taking a risk on.

How has funding the company straight out of your pockets affected your everyday living?

As for affecting day-to-day life... Really it was just a little less food and rent money off the table. No biggie!

Word. Why do you think kids should support a company like Lurkville?

We are out there skating in the streets with the kids. Does not matter how old or young they are. We are skaters too, and support the skateboarding community.

What do you feel you guys are doing differently than other companies in the industry these days?

Our graphics and theme behind Lurkville is something new we’d like to think. Also our team is a big help. They are “skateboarder’s skateboarders” and they have good attitudes and personalities that reflect the brand when they’re out in the streets. No real gimmicks with the guys like so many other companies out there. We just let their skating to the talking.

Who helps you manage Lurkville?

There are three of us: Myself, David, and Julian and we all do our part to manage Lurkville.

photo - Jesse Corbett

Where do you guys live?

We all live in the North Park area.

Is Lurkville sold across the country or can we only find it in shops here around San Diego County?

When we first started, Lurkville was only available in San Diego, but we got in to other cities and states real fast.

Dolan Stearns ollie to 50-50 photo - Switalski

That promo was raw. When is the video going to drop?

I do think we have one of the best teams out there on the underground circuit: Barrio Mike, BK, Dolan Stearns, David Cobb, and Adrian Gephart. These guys put in100% when they skate. As for a date for the video, we’d like to try to have something out by August. It all depends on if everyone keeps getting footy. We really don’t want a typical new video with HD shots of leaves blowing and super slow mos every other trick. If you have noticed by our promos, we want the video and the skating to be raw. Not an overdone production that the skating gets lost in. The video will be 100% VX footy.

Sick, what about a Lurkville demo?

I hope so, but the guys like to be out there with everyone else skating. Every time the team gets together it’s a demo, just not at a park. So if you’re lucky enough to happen to be at a spot the dudes are all at, you will get a good demo.

case in point, this place got thrashed; Adrian Gephart nabs a BS NG photo - Switalski


and Dolan Stearns snags a FS SMITH photo - Switalski

Are there any riders hiding in the shadows of the Lurkville flow program that we should keep our eyes open for?

Yes, we have a couple of guys that we flow. Hopefully we will be adding more Lurkers soon, since we now have some backing. There are so many kids who rip right now that it is easy to just grab any of them up, but for us the main thing is that the skater is cool and easy to get along with.

Jason's really truckin' LV! style on this crooks out in the wild photo - Switalski


Canyon Kelly foot plantin' down a set - photo Levas


Canyon Kelly switchin' it up, gettin his hands dirty with a invert - photo Levas


flow Lurker Andrew Norris is pushing on LV! planks in SF

How would you describe the theme behind the brand and graphics? Will you always keep this same feel to the brand or do you plan to branch out and get creative in other forms of art and graphics?

When we first started Lurkville we had 50s and 60s culture in mind from the music to pinups/burlesque. The music back then was raw, and the youth was looking for something new. Something we felt skateboarding needed now.

Do you think a company needs to have a general theme to survive, or do you feel that's what gets kids jaded on brands: seeing the same thing over and over. Basically, do you feel change is necessary or should you always stick to your original roots?

Brand recognition is huge with us. All board companies are different, some don't need themes, and some do. As for Lurkville, we have a theme. We’re not saying that we are always going to put out pin-up graphics, but we will stick to our roots which is inspired by the youth culture of the 50s and 60s. So yes, change is good, but always stick to your roots.

Are you working with any freelance artists or do you have a designer doing the graphics, etc., DIY style?

Yes, we have had a few different designers throughout the year. The artists that we have worked with are Alyasha Owerka-Moore, Brian Clinebell and Bert Custodio. We have also come up with some designs.

photo - Taylor

Why is BK so gnarly?

You really can't ask why! He just is! It has to do with a magnifying glass.

photo - Taylor

Any closing thoughts, or anything you'd like to add?

Skateboarding is about having fun. Never forget that!

Shout outs and thank yous:

We would like to thank Julian’s girlfriend, Sara, David’s girlfriend, Jeanna, My wife, Ashley, and the rest of our friends and family for all of their support. We would also like to thank Alyasha Owerka-Moore. Aly had a big part in the beginning of Lurkville. We would also like to thank Bert Custodio, Zack Dowdy, Austin Mayer, Taylor Lewis, Brixton, everyone at Network Skate, Shockus, Lurkville team, Mike Patten, Jesse Prim, Antics Intl and all the shops that back us! A huge thanks to Brian Clinebell who, without his help, we would have never gotten any catalogs, ads or decks done.

Hit these dudes up!

Website:
lurkville.com

Facebook:
facebook.com/lurkvilleusa

Instagram:
@lurkville

UREVIEW: LURKVILLE "King of Hearts" DECK REVIEW

On this episode of UREVIEW: Lurkville handed over one of their new "King Of Hearts" decks to networkskate.com fan Dave Mckinney. Dave put the board to the test for a week, peep his review of the board above. Filmed by GC

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NETWORKing with ANTHONY AMEDORI

In this NETWORKING segment we are proud to present an interview with ANTHONY AMEDORI, a.k.a. "Walter Rhum" from the now cult classic film, MACHOTAILDROP. Aside from his work on the big screen, Anthony has been shredding tough for some time now and we're happy to get a chance to rap with him here. If you haven't seen MACHOTAILDROP yet, keep your eyes peeled for a screening near you and watch for more rad ripping from Anthony Amedori in the near future. text by JEFFREY HALLERAN skate photos by RYAN YOUNG portrait excerpts from MACHOTAILDROP



JH-How did this upcoming Machotaildrop screening in Long Beach come together?
AA: To be completely honest I have no idea. I just saw the flyer on the éS site. I'm just grateful that it's out there and people are able to see it.

Where and when is it going to be exactly?
It's tonight,9-12 in Long Beach, CA at the Art Theater of Long Beach at 2025 East 4th street.



Do you keep in touch with Vanessa Guide a.k.a. 'Sophie' or anyone else from the cast of Machotaildrop?
Yeah I do. Vanessa was just in town and I got to hang out with her for a bit. I haven't really talked to anyone else that much, kind of been doing my own thing lately.

Did you get to bring home any keepsake items from the set of the movie, costumes or anything like that?
Yeah I have alot of stuff. I have my hometown outfit, Walter's bag, a bunch of medals, Walter's board, Machotaildrop boards. We cut out a scene where we made a Frank Gerwer nose and we molded it on me. I have that. Frank Gerwer's nose is in my closet.

How would one aspire to "smell like a pro", what would be your best advice?
Take a bath.

Have you watched Harvey Spannos before? Was that part of your homework for researching the role of Walter Rhum?
Yeah of course I've seen Harvey Spannos. He has a cameo in the film Machotaildrop as well.


ANTHONY with his homies at the MACHOTAILDROP Upland CA screening

Last time we met you were on crutches at the Upland screening of Machotaildrop, how did you get hurt?
I broke the tibia in my ankle for the 3rd time in 3 years. I came down like a hot pocket and my ankle pretty much just gave out on me. It's not as bad as all the others so i should be back in about 3-4 months.

What have you been doing to stay busy since your injury went down?
I've been trying to stay at home as much as possible because I'm always out skating. Spending time with my family and my dogs. I still go skate and be moral support. I like going to Brooklyn Projects on Melrose and hang out with those guys and watch people shred the ramp. Good times over there.

When did you get involved with Ashbury? Who's behind that sunglasses company and when did they originate?
Nima Jalali and Lance Hakker. We also have a big snowboard team and we make goggles. All my friends ride for Ashbury and are good friends with Nima. One day my friend Cho Pak said Nma was down to put me on and asked if I wanted to go down there the next day. So we did and he started flowing me and I've been riding for Ashbury for over a year now.


NOLLIE FRONT FEEBLE, EAGLE ROCK CA, PHOTOS-RYAN YOUNG CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE

Can you tell the story about when you were trying to barge your way into the Flip video premiere a while back?
It's not that crazy. They were being real dicks about tickets and stuff. I finally get in and I guess the security guard saw me, gave me the boot. I waited outside for a while, switched my shirt around and got in seconds before the intro.


ANTHONY at the Flip video from the Michael Burnett's Burnout Blog on THRASHERMAGAZINE.COM

Who usually wins in a game of skate between you and your brother, and what's his name?
His name is John Patrick Amedori. I'd probably win just because he doesn't skate as much as I do. He kills it and has smooth style. His favorite skater is Nate Jones.

Worst chore to do around the house, in your opinion?
Probably cleaning the bathroom or cleaning up dog shit.

Do you have a job or anything right now?
I was working at the shop I ride for, Val Surf for a while. i wanted to finish my video part so I just started focusing on that. Now I'm just chilling healing this ankle.
Anthony Amedori "Go Curt" Chyea video part 2009

You mentioned having a new video part in the works, is that going to be coming out anywhere in particular soon?
I'm not sure where it's going to come out. I was filming my video part and I was almost finished. Now that I can't film anymore I'm just going to come out with it. I don't want to sit on it and get old. Might as well just throw it out there.

Got any big plans for the holidays? What're some items on your gift wish list?
No big plans. Eat some food and enjoy the day with my family and friends. No wish list. Just some cardigans from the thrift store or something like that.

What do you forsee the new year will hold for you personally, and also skateboarding in general?
A fully healed ankle and a new video part. Gotta work on finding a board sponsor. Just want to travel, be happy, and enjoy what life has in store for me. I'm ready for the ride. Life is a rollercoaster.

This is probably more of a Corey Adams/Alex Craig question, but what are the chances of there ever being a sequel to Machotaildrop, if you had to guess?
I don't think a sequel, but keep your eyes and ears peeled for a Manwolfs project in the future.

Would you like to thank some folks to end this interview or end with any kind of wild battle cry to stoke out any shredders reading here?
I want to thank my mother, father, brother, Val Surf, UnderGround Wheel Co, Sac, Ashbury, Erick Sandoval, Chad Fernandez, Alex Craig, Corey Adams, the rest of the Machotaildrop crew. Also everyone that has supported me and helped me get to where i am today. SkateBoarding is lifelessness.