A Poem

They put away their cameras when I skate.
Not because they hate me,
But because I suck.

They put away their cameras when I skate.
Not because I suck,
But because I'm old.

Duane Peters Relief Program

Get Them Here

PLEASE HELP THE MASTER OF DISASTER

You can thank Duane Peters for skating the way you do. You can thank Duane Peters for defining skateboarding in the 1980s, and setting it on its current course. He took the elegant freestyle of the 1970s and shoved it through a meat grinder. He took skateboarding "Off The Wall" and went balls-to-the-wall. He put the snarl in gnarl, the punk in rock, the fuck in you. Duane Peters isn't a relic--he didn't invent the Indy Air and disappear, retire, or fade away. Pushing 50, DP has been charging as hard as ever, skating, touring, slamming, and getting right back up to do it again. But recently the Master Of Disaster had a bad knee injury turn worse. Gangrene. The doctors prepared to amputate his leg, but Duane pleaded to save it. He knew that no leg would mean no skating. And without skating, he'd descend into old habits that would pretty quickly kill him. He's been cleaning himself up, sharing the rough road with thousands of Twitter followers (@DuanePe! ters), and keeping his head straight to be able to raise his son, Clash. But skateboarding is the compass that makes that effort possible. No leg, quite simply, means no skating. And that would mean the end of the Master Of Disaster.

Saving his leg means saving himself. "Skate or Die" has never been more true than it is for Duane, right now. But to save his leg, Duane's been undergoing intense treatment and therapy. It's rigorous, painful, and very expensive. He's been selling everything he owns on eBay, and he's got thousands of dollars in medical bills stacked up against him. Duane needs our help (not just you or me, but us). He would never ask, so we are asking. The dozens of members of this coalition we call Rebate. It's about skaters helping skaters. It's about seeing a brother like DP backed against the wall and doing something about it. Whatever you can. If we all lend a hand, two things will happen: we will collectively raise some money to help Duane save his life, and in our efforts Duane will realize what he's given us all. Over the decades he's remained a champion for skateboarding. A champion of what skateboarding means. Do your part. Do what you can. Donate mone! y. Donate a valuable collectible item for auction. Whatever you can. But DO something. Help the master Of Disaster get through this, and get back on his board where he belongs. He deserves this. And you deserve this opportunity.

Send checks (payable to Duane Peters) and any items product/Art/Pictures (signed if possible)  for auction  by Feb 18th 2011 to:
Duane Peters REBATE
17421 Nichols Lane, Suite L
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
To make a cash donation via  Pay pal -dpdisaster@aol.com

 Thanks for your generosity.
-Rebate

Grand opening

FYI,
This saturday is the grand opening of the Team Pain masterpiece, Laffayette Skatepark. The weather looks great. I could skate that place all day long, I'm talking ALL DAY LONG!!

Christmas Sale! Save up to 15%

Hey everyone! It's that time again for the DenverSkateShop.com Christmas Sale! Save up to 15% off on your entire order.

Orders is up to $30, save 10%: Use coupon code XMAS10 @ checkout

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I hope everyone has a safe holiday season and a happy new year!

Thinning the herd

2 Boards for sale:

#1 Dan Tag Flying Pig-8.5 X 32, Indy 149s, Conspiracy proto 58mm, and abec 5 -$80.00

#2 Co Op Skateboards-8.5 X 32, vintage stage 5 Indy 149s, Conspiracy street 56mm, and abec 5-$80.00

Both in great condition, call David @ 303-246-1469 for a test ride.

How To Fix a Flat Spot

How to fix a flat spot submitted by Eric Irwin

This weekend I figured out a way to "fix" a flat spotted wheel. I have only done this once, so I don't know how it will work on all wheels or all flat spots.


It requires the use of a belt sander, which I am aware that everyone will not have, but if you look around, you probably know someone that does. I used an 80 grit belt this time, but want to try a 120 grit the next time.

Start by clamping the board down (wheels up) to a solid piece of something, I used my workbench. Turn on the belt sander and run it across the wheel at about a 70 degree angle to the plane of rotation. You want to ensure that you are not sanding the wheel into a cone, so you've got to keep it flat to the wheel surface. The rough dirty surface of the wheel is a good indication of how level you are sanding. The wheel will spin pretty fast, but not fast enough to damage bearings or anything. As you pull the sander off the wheel, you can touch the wheel and and feel if you have removed the flat spot. Just keep repeating this until the wheel is round again.


You are putting a pretty severe side load into the sander. Be prepared for this and have a good hold on the tool. Also, this side load will tend to push the belt off center, so you may have to pull the sander away and let the belt re-center itself and then start again.

I ended up removing about 1/2 mm from the diameter of my wheel. I can still slightly feel the flat spot, but it is about 95% gone. I did put a little bit of a cone in my wheel, but that's what happens when you are experimenting. It is good enough that I don't feel the need to replace the wheels anymore.

187 Helmets and Pads have arrived!

Check out the new 187 Helmets and redesigned pads! 

Go here: 187 KILLER PADS

Ward Skatepark Benefit October 2nd, 2010 at Nederland Skatepark

Where's it gonna be this weekend??

Anyone up for Sunday morning at Rox, then over to Scott's in the afternoon.

Skateboarding banned at Bennett HS

Who says Bennett, CO doesn't have a skate scene. This was in the morning announcements at the high school:

Skateboarding is no longer allowed on school grounds~please leave them at home.
The public library has put put a ban on skateboarding, smoking is banned on their property also.

I guess they're all gonna be outlaws now!

Does anyone want to skate Brighton tonight? 9.8.10

Does anyone want to skate Brighton tonight? 9.8.10

NO SLEEP 'TIL......Old Man Jam in Brooklyn

This if from JJ Rudisill over at Funhouse. Owl's Head Park, Brooklyn. Saturday, September 11th. 11am to 4pm. Rain date September 12. Helmets required, skills optional. Check it out if you can.

Anyone have plans for skating tonight 9/1/10?

Friday Night Lights!

Anyone up for Brighton Tonight?

OJII Wheels

Check out the selection of OJIII Wheels!  OJIII and the folks at NHS came out with a whole new lineup of wheels. I have some Pro Models and some NOS. Grab them now while they're still 15% off! Only 3 more days!

Howdy Folks,

I plan on hitting Wheel tomorrow morning for a quick roll-around. My divorce is final and want to celebrate! Then back home to continue painting the house.

Doug

Tues night session

Lets take over Brighton tonite. I will be there around 7:30. Join me?

Tuesday Night Brighton Session ~ 7.27.10

Be there...Miller out.

Sunday Morning 7/24

anybody want to sk8 in the morning?

Where's the Saturday Session???

Rox? Brighton?

Slides shown at Paul's wedding reception

I'm a little surprised that Paul would show these at his wedding. Click here

Hey!

I havn't skated with any of you guys so long, and that sucks. I kinda stopped skating for a while, while I finished highschool, and I've been getting back into it the past month, before I head off to college.

I hit wheel park today, and had a blast.




I did some other cool stuff, like those indy 180's in different places but my girlfriend was off doing other stuff, so I don't have them on video.

I need to work on my farmer's tan.

Hope all is well with you guys.

Patrick

Skate Southpark This weekend!

Skate Fairplay, maybe the legendary Horseshoe, and stay at Thunderdome. Sessions Saturday and Sunday morning. I'll be up at my place Friday night and you're welcome to stay there. Sleep on the floor, or bring a tent and stay on the grounds. Let's drink some PBR and skate! E-mail me for directions to Thunderdome, or meet at the park on Saturday. Dave out...

How about a session tomorrow night @ Brighton?

Anyone??

Skate 6.5.10

AT Roxborough AM

Skate Mountains Sunday???

Anyone up for a day trip to the mountains on Sunday? I'm dropping off my sister's dog in Dillon, so I was going to hit up Silverthorn, Kremmling, and Winter Park. If anyone wants to meet me at Wally world in Evergreen, and come along for the ride, that would be way cool.

Phase 1 of the Arvada skatepark

I took these pix last weekend while at my daughters soccer game and so far it looks like it will be a cool little park. I'm not sure when it will open, but it's very close to being done.

FUNTEST AT THE SWAMP! 5.15.10 1-8 pm

Skate Brighton this afternoon/evening.....

it's on.

Anybody gonna skate this weekend??

Anyone?? Anyone?? Bueller? Bueller?

Mini Ramp

SPRING SALE ENTIRE INVENTORY 10% OFF!

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FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $85!!

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Gone Daddy Gone

Moving the Micro to the other building -got taller ceilings so we can go up to 4ft. high with a new ramp and still keep the micro up in some form. Gonna redesign the whole area - any ideas????

And yet another reason why Denver needs more skateparks....

Funtest at Conspiracy/Swamp May 15th!

Saturday May 15th

6810 E. 53rd

Commerce City

1-8 pm

Live Bands 5-8 pm

Does this guy have anger issues?

Check out this post.

http://denver.craigslist.org/spo/1654388201.html

Talk about a smooth sales pitch.

Brighton Tomorrow Morning?

Anyone? Anyone?

OJ Wheels Has A New Rider

DP

Is anyone skating tomorrow?

I'm down for anything!

Brighton Contest

For those of you who care: the Brighton Bowl contest has been rescheduled for Sat. April 24 from 12:00 to 6:00.

ROCKnRON's are BACK in STOCK!!

Ballistic Missiles are back! 

GET THEM HERE!

More stuff from Ron coming soon so stay tuned!

New Lineup of Deckcrafters Decks!

Check Them Out  Here!

Still Crappy Skate Weather

CRAP!

Stapleton

Dig out Stapleton tomorrow??

Some OMA Decks Are In!

GET THEM HERE!

http://denverskateshop.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=10

Brighton Tomorrow??

Anyone up for an afternoon session?

St. Patrick's Day Sale!!

St. Patrick's Day Sale!!

March 16, 17, 18
17% OFF Your Entire Order!!

USE Coupon Code: STPATTYSDAY @ Checkout

Bennett Clean UP today!!

Come on out this afternoon and help us clean the pool out!

I Need a Good Used Snowboard!

If anyone knows of anyone who has a good used snowboard for Christine let me know. She's 5'4" and is a novice boarder. Thanks.

Wounded Knee Decks Are Back in Stock!!

Check them out here:
 http://denverskateshop.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=59

Just Shut Up And Skate T-Shirts Are Here!

Check them out here:  http://denverskateshop.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=7_19

Frozen dig

this is as far as we got-ready to pour...........I wish........come on summer!!

FREE BEER!!

Just help me move on Sunday....I'LL BE AT MY TOWNHOUSE on HAWAII @ 10:30 AM

Will stop by B today to inspect the damage. My house only got a light dusting so hopefully they didn't get much. Maybe Sat. AM?

More on helmets

Speaking of helmets.....




Rung my bell, seeing stars, and a helmet cracked in 3 places. Glad I was wearing it!

Now for the other news...I'm getting a divorce! Moved out first of December and in an apartment in Aurora. Life is actually very good and looking forward to skating a lot more. Just got back from a biz trip to Tex-ass, my next stop is So. Cal for a surf trip.

L8R SK8RS,

Doug

New Stuff from Pro-Designed

New Stuff From Pro-Designed

Northglenn Skatepark

This just in:

Dear Skate Park Supporter,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in a skate park in Northglenn. As many of you know by now, we did receive funding from Adams County Open Space for the skate park! The park will be design in 2010, with construction planned for early 2011. This is very exciting news for everyone who worked so diligently for so long to make this project a reality in our community!

I am writing to again ask for your support. The skatepark budget, as was submitted to Adams County Open Space, does not include any lighting. TO further enhance the park, the City of Norhglenn is seeking additional funding from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) to add lighting to the park.

The lighting will be of the type that provides directional light to the park itself, while minimizing any impact to the surrounding area. It would be on a timer, and only usable during pre-determined hours. The lighting would be user-activated, so that energy is only used when the park is actually in use.

If you would like to see lighting at the skatepark, please send a letter of support to:

City of Northglenn
11701 Community Center Drive
Northglenn, CO 80233
Attn: Amanda Peterson

In your letter please include your name and address. Also, please note which of the following groups you identify with:

* Foundations or Civic Organization
* Community Member
* Local Business
* School
* State Agency
* User or User group

To meet the grant deadline, all comments or letters of support are requested by January 22, 2009. If you have any questions or comments about the proposed renovations, please contact Amanda Peterson at 303.450.8950 or at apeterson@northglenn.org.

PLEASE MAIL A LETTER OFF TO THE TOWN OF NORTHGLENN TODAY!!

Skate on MLK day!?!

Anyone have the day off and want to skate? It's supposed to be in the 50's.

Did some chopping/shoveling/digging yesterday at B. A couple more days of warm weather and some more work and maybe by this weekend we can get back in a bowl. I'm stopping by after work around 4:00. Could use some help.

New From Tracker Trucks

The Tracker SixTrack debuted in 1979 and was the Number 1 choice of Pro Skaters worldwide.
During the late 70's, Tracker co-founder Gary Dodds prototyped a nylon baseplate that was actually lighter than the Magnesium bases. Since aerial maneuvers were coming on to the scene lightness was the key. However, skaters that rode their trucks tight found that there was flex in the base.

Gary and Larry then redesigned the nylon baseplate in the mid 80's and the new stiffer Ultralite Base was born. As skating progressed, a few skaters still found some flex in the New Vydynyte material.

By the late 80's Tracker's R & D found the perfect Carbon Graphite Composite material. Stiff, Ultralite and Strong as Hell. Larry has dug into his historic collection and released a limited amount of these Duralite Carbon Graphite Bases.
There trucks are 75 grams lighter than the original Tracker SixTrack.


CHECK IT HERE!

Sunday session???

Anyone down for a session on sunday @ my micro?

Michael Jackson

I'm selling this never used deck for $45 obo. Please let me.

Anywhere to SK8 on this Jan. 6th night

any indoor spots tonight?



KooK

Photo of the Month Contest

Send me a skate photo of you or your friends and if it's the "Photo of the Month" you'll get a 20% off coupon!

So far KoOk is in the lead with a photo of Jack cleaning out a bowl somewhere.

Send it to denverskateshop AT gmail

Contest will end Wednesday.

micro session

Danny and Paul made it out to ride my micro..........good times..........thanks for the session guys!!

New Bacon Boards Are In!

Check 'em out!