I love fashion and I love skateboarding but a $1,700 python skateboard? The only question I have is WHY?
I love fashion and I love skateboarding but a $1,700 python skateboard? The only question I have is WHY?
via ESPN / Photo Kent Harvey
On May 22, 2013 history was made by an American female named Melissa Arnot. Melissa became the first non-sherpa female to summit Everest FIVE TIMES. And she's only 30. WOW.
Read her interview above to see what this badass girl has to say about being in a man's world, taking no shit, and kicking ass. Totally inspiring to say the least.
via Cosmopolitan Magazine I've known Michelle she she was a teenager and I am so proud that she has gone from an accomplished Olympic athlete to a senior adviser for public diplomacy & affairs at the State Department. She works on Special Olympics among other things - so proud of all she has accomplished in the sports world.
Michelle is an example of where sports an take you - all the way to the White House!
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope it's magical in every way. xx
image via Skate CollectorOld school female pro skater Judi Oyama, is putting up some of her personal rare skate collections for sale through a new site "Skate Collector" that she created.
Check out this vintage Charlie's Angel skater and decks - so rad.
Be warned - things are going fast - 2 items I was eyeballing sold in minutes!
Torah Bright is trying to do something most people (male or female) would never even imagine, let alone try. Watch this inspiring video by Roxy to learn what Torah is trying to accomplish at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. It's pretty bitchin'.
Kelly Clark dominated in women's half pipe today at the Grand Prix event at Copper Mountain. Her run was so gnarly she secured her spot on the 2014 Olympic team with a month and half to go! This will be Kelly's 4th Olympics - the girl is unstoppable!
Congrats Kelly - can't wait to see what you do in Sochi!
Keep on being who YOU are.
Photos By Kevin O'Brien & Khaleeq Alfred
I have been told by a very reliable source that Micaela Wilson - today's "Who's Rad" is one of the best female freeride /soft wheel sliding skaters in the world. The new Longboard Girls Crew video that's coming out soon will show just that - I hear Micaela was tearing it up in Israel! I can't wait to see this movie and more of Micaela!
Who's Rad Micaela Wilson
Age: 18
Home: Amherst, New Hampshire
How Long Have You Been Skating? 2 years
Favorite place you've ever skated? Jerusalem
Favorite Trick: grab
slides!
Sponsors: Loaded, Orangatang, Bear Trucks, RDVX, The Pucks
Three Things You Don't Know About Me:
1. I LOVE mac and cheese!
2. Before I skateboarded I was a
figure skater.
3. I'm a huge Harry Potter nerd.
What's Next? Micaela can be seen prominently in the new Longboard Girls Crew video that's coming out soon!
Photos Michael Muller via Red Bulletin Magazine
Forget the obvious questions (they felt the need to ask) about her realtionship with Tiger Woods, I'm more into the parts about how she visualizes each course in her head over and over in bed at night and keeps mentally racing them until she wins. Yeah, that's badass.
Check out the full article HERE.
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Because you know you are.
Newest beanie in the "Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word" apparel collection. Rad as F**ck. Special edition & Limited Supply. Available HERE
Make sure you head out to Venice Skatepark this Saturday & check out the awesome Pro-AM-Legend contest that Makaha 50th Anniversary Bowl Jam and Food Drive 2013 - Venice Skatepark is putting on. In association with The Westside Foodbank your canned food donation will help feed some people here in LA that desperately need it. Come out for a GREAT cause and see some rad skaters!
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This "Who's Rad" section isn't just about girls who compete - it's also about girls who love this industry, skate for fun, and make a positive difference in our community. That being said, I am happy to introduce Hailey Villa as today's "Who's Rad".
The first time I met Hailey, I knew I'd like her. She was confident, outgoing, and loved women's skateboarding. She does a lot more than just "love it" actually. Besides being a skater herself, she owns Scallyragz Screen Printing which does a ton of silk screening for the skate industry (they even silk screen our GN4LW shirts!), she co-owns the Original Betty Skate Co with her mom (legendary skater, Patti McGee) and is also the team manager. Even with her days (and nights) so full she is always the one you see smiling and having a positive attitude, no matter what else is happening around her. And I secretly love that she can throw down a rad handstand at a moments notice, with perfect form, just like her mom did back in the day!
Hailey is more than just a rider I wanted you to get to know - she is also someone doing a lot for the girls in this industry. Huge props to that!
Name: Hailey Villa
Age: 35
Home: Originally from Cave creek, AZ now living in Anaheim, Ca
Favorite trick: Bert slide
Favorite park: Union Hills skate park, AZ
Sponsors: Co-owner with my mom (Patti Mcgee) of Original Betty Skate Co. We sponsor female skateboarders.
How long have you been skating? Ever since I could walk I was riding my mom’s old Hobie skateboards. In middle school and into high school I skated mostly street, took a break for awhile and finally dropped in for the first time at the age of 32, thanks to by best friend Natalie Das. Now in my mid 30’s loving transition! Woo!
3 things you don't know about me:
1. Before making T-shirts I worked in the radio industry. My on air name was, Hailey DOT Comet.
2. Hip Hop is my guilty pleasure.
3. I love avocados.
What's New? I am the owner/team manager at the Original Betty Skate Co. and Scallyragz Screen Printing Services. I also work very closely with Matt Gaudio at Pink Widow Distribution and Silly Girl Skateboards. One of the most frequently asked questions I get is: What is Pink Widow Distribution? Well, Pink Widow Distribution is the hub for female oriented skateboarding products, apparel and accessories and more. We sell our sell products and deliver services to both retail and wholesale customers within the skateboarding community and beyond. I do the in house screen printing of all the soft goods available at Pink Widow. I take pride in being able to support and mentor the Original Betty skateboard team, which includes: Brenna Pawley, Brittney Conrad, Cheryl Jumao-As, D’orr Greenwood, Megan Black, Jean Rusen and Brighton Zeuner! Recently, OG Betty team riders have competed at: the OG Jam, King of the Groms, Exposure 2013, Girls Combi Classic and the I.E. contest series. This past October, I was able to be lucky enough to travel to New York with the Silly Girl Skateboard team on the ‘Silly in the City’ team trip! Overall, it’s been a pretty rad-ful year!
Make sure to follow yeahailey as well as originalbettyskateco on instagram. & you can also
"LIKE" the Original Betty Skate Co. on Facebook
Look what's coming!! TOPGROM. This will be insane! I saw last years video and it was crazy good. These kids SHRED.
And by the way that's little ]ripper Annika Vrklan on the right - yeah Annika!!
Photos: Ian Logan
They are here and ready to ship this week - just in time for the holiday's! The full line of "Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word" tee's, tank tops, trucker hats, and the NEW beanies - in 3 designs and 3 different color ways!
I'm also really excited that we have the classic "Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word", super soft tee back in stock (it's sold out twice now!) It's so super soft that it's the first thing people comment on when they slip it on. Nothing else like it!
And have I mentioned that the new beanies are to die for?! Yep. Slouchy, soft, warm, and fully rad. Take your pick -"Pretty Radical", Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word, or $kate Couture.
Check it all out via our ONLINE STORE- we ship via EXPRESS MAIL so you get it FAST!
** Please Note: Limited Supply Available - and they are going fast**
To see all the styles & color ways now available, or to place an order - click HERE
Two of my favorite old school skater girls, Robin Logan and Laura Thornhill, now have their 1970's Logan Earth Ski signature models re-released!
How bitchin' is that?
Get yours from Aerial Action Sports HERE
Another actress that is into skateboarding! After reading the article, it sounds like Britt Robertson is a pretty avid skater - which is so cool. It's not the average actress that says she she can do a kickflip down 3 stairs. Stoked to read this! xx
Skaters: Natalie Krishna Das, Laura Logue, Carlye Garcia.
Male model (and all around good sport!) Marcel Ojameruaye
Great idea Natalie!!!
Follow Natalie on her Tumblr page where she is always on the forefront of anything that is rad!
First 4 shots by Ethan. Instagram by Ishtar Buckland
OMG What's not to love about today's "Who's Rad", Cami Best? Just look at the photos abvove, the girl is having fun in every single picture and making it all look easy - especially the shot of her jumping over the shopping cart - like it's no big deal. Did you also happen to notice that she's rocking purple hightops? KILLER! Style points for miles on the board and off, that's what makes her today's Who's Rad! xx
Who's Rad: Cami Best
Age: Twentysomething
Home: Earth
How Long Have You Been Skating? 15 years give or take
Favorite place you've ever skated? ISRAEL
Favorite Trick: Mannies
Sponsors: Orangatang Wheels, Bustin Boards, Rey Trucks, Longboard Girls Crew, 69 Slam, Triple 8 NYC, Ghostskate, Sneaker Report, Polaroid Action Cams, Rock Star Bearings
Three Things You Don't Know About Me:
1. I have four joints in fingers in both hands
2. I have a bird named Sprite that calls me and my siblings by name
3. My wingspan is 6 feet, but I am only 5'6.
Follow Cami on Instagram @camibeast
Photo Via: Thomas Olsen
Doubles routine at Bondi Beach. Poppy Starr Olsen and Steve Caballero.
LOVE IT! Steve has always been a huge supporter of women in skateboarding and I LOVE that he did this with 13 year old ripper, Poppy and I am stoked to see that she is other one doing the huge air over him - instead of the other way around!
That is a big old air Poppy!! Very cool!!