Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Hello . . . Dubai! (part 2 the Lord of the Streets contest)

Redbull Dubai's "Lord Of The Streets" jam was definately good times. The multi-faceted counterculture event featured Skateboarding, BMX, blading, B-Boys and graffiti artists.
It was thrilling to have the opportunity to be part of this event halfway around the globe.
I am fortunate to have great friends in industry, namely Jim at DLX, Chris, Craig and Lucian at High Grade and Joey and Shrewgy at Ace- who hooked me up with a grip of product to get out to Dubai's shredders. Many thanks!
Here is just some of the goings on at LORD OF THE STREETS:



Maysam and Brad use telepathy to discuss ASA and skate domination of the Middle East


Little shredders wait for there turn . . .




to leave the course in style


Scenesters peep the scene near the graffiti wall


The crowd begins to gather


I was the skatejam Mic Controller




an unexpected hurrican in Dubai


snacks served on a bed of freshly shredded Krooked deck


Even Collisson is a local ripper. Here he is demonstrating a proper frontside nosegrind




Colm is one of those lucky kids who's natural good style is matched by his talent . . . Maysam gets the footy as Colm pilots a stylee kickflip over the loading doc


Evan with a boned backside 180 (Mitchell photo)

. . . More to come on the Dubai trip, stay tuned for installment
3!