November 3, 2006
Daily Ops: Ryan Sheckler
10 Ways To Handle Crazed Autograph Seekers
The Skateboard Mag December 2006
By Rob Brink
Some pros might never know the trials and tribulations of being adored by skate fanatics all over the world. Others know all too well. Ryan Sheckler has had his share of celebrity moments and is no stranger to outrageously ravenous fans bum rushing him or enduring endless, spur-of-the-moment autograph signings. Should you ever find yourself in his predicament, here's a few tips on how to handle it all from a guy who's got it on lock:
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October 24, 2006
The other night I was bored and wrote this.
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September 22, 2006
Finally got some stuff going over at VitalSkate... Lots more to come.
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August 8, 2006
New Jack: Jon Goemann
By Rob Brink
The Skateboard Mag September 2006
After a few years of hanging out with, observing and interviewing young up-and-coming ams in skateboarding, something kind of inspiring and refreshing that I've noticed is a certain amount of innocence and carefree attitude that emanates from them. Qualities that, if we aren't careful, are easily lost to the hustle and bustle of everyday life, aging, girlfriends, careers, money and whatnot.
Speaking to these ams
these types of interviews are probably the only time I'm happy to hear “I don't know” as an answer to my questions. Because really, it kinda just means they aren't thinking too hard. And when people don't think to hard, you can bet your pimpled ass they are getting' busy living for the moment and having a good time. In Jon Goemann's case, he seems to be kicking back and enjoying the ride. Poker, candy, skateboarding, breaking and losing expensive shit and a whole lot of not knowing
God I envy this kid and you should too. Because with the style of a modern old skateboarding soul, heaps of well-rounded ability and pop and a unique satchel of tricks, for certain, one question you won't be able to answer “I don't know” to will be "Who is Jon Goemann?"
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August 2, 2006
I wrote this piece for the shoebox of the new etnies Rune Glifberg pro model, the Forsvar. Pretty stoked. Never wrote for a shoebox before. It looks pretty different from anything you've ever seen, as far as shoeboxes go, the design dudes went off on this one...so be sure to check it out.
Christiania was formed in 1971 and is a partially self-governing neighborhood in the Danish capital Copenhagen. Christiania has established semi-legal status as an independent community and is the only place in Denmark, and possibly even the world, where there is a city/society that governs itself within an already-existing city/society.
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July 4, 2006
Jeron Wilson
By Rob Brink
Sprouse Bros. Code July 2006
The Sprouse Brothers are kinda like the male version of Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. Like millionaire 14-year-old heart throbs that own an empire. Kinda funny when people less than half you age pay your salary. Anyway, their new mag is in stores now and called Code. They asked me to interview Jeron Wilson for it, and me, always down to try something new and bring skateboarding to a new audience via my writing, happily obliged.
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June 7, 2006
This etnies 20 Year Anniversary Timeline took months to complete. A royal pain in the ass if you ask me, but fun too. Garry Scott Davis worked on the orignal text version a few years ago, assembling a large portion the info and history. Fast forward to 2004 and I was handed the monumental task of picking up where he left off, editing it, re-arranging, working with a buttload of people here at etnies to get it approved by all relevant departments and so on.
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June 6, 2006
This is Rune Glifberg's second etnies pro model shoe, the Forsvar. Its purpose is to raise awareness for Christiana, a one-of-a-kind society in Copenhagen, Denmark that is facing threats of government abolishment. If you haven't heard of Christiania yet, do a little reading. I'm excited about this one because its the first time I was given the opportunity to write a story for a shoebox. The Forsvar will be in stores soon, so check it out if you can.
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May 31, 2006
Eric Fletcher
By Rob Brink
etnies.com May 2006
In this amateur-centric era of skateboarding, Eric Fletcher is one of the up-and coming elite and he's got a list of heavy hitter sponsors to prove it. Fletch has amazing board control. Whether its technical skating, transition or gnarly big stuff, he handles it mellow—with style and ease.
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May 29, 2006
Festivus: Tampa Pro ‘06
Rob Brink
The Skateboard Mag July 2006
Sadly, skateboard contest articles have become somewhat mundane—even obsolete or non-existent, over the years. Many mags, if they cover contests at all, only devote one page to a contest or event. Sad, but sometimes mere editorial and photos on glossy paper cannot properly do a weekend like Tampa Pro justice. So, in an attempt to make your contest article reading experience slightly more engaging, I, in conjunction with The Skateboard Mag, have decided to try something off the beaten path. My coverage of this event can be broken down into four categories, and, in my defense, I cannot be responsible for anything I missed due to sleeping in as the result of late nights at clubs consuming larger-than-usual amounts of Guinness and Irish Carbombs.
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