This week's video is Brian Wennings part from the old Alien video "Photosynthesis"
Monday, August 31, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Etnies Skate and Create.
Etnies won the Transworld Skate and Create contest this year with their Legend of Boxton Square video.
Also check out DC's video as well.
Also check out DC's video as well.
Hubba
Here's a photo of Greg Brewer kickflip nosesliding the hubba ledge in Saint John that Jeff Delong took.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Fix Push
Greg was telling me about this the other day and I'm sure it's soooooo last year, but it's still a pretty funny video making fun of the fixed gear trend.
Color
Jeff Delong sent Color the link to the Saint John Montage and they posted it on their site, stoked to see some more Maritime love. Check out their site at Colormagazine.ca
Landrys Column
"Smokes and Motorbikes"
So I will choose smoking as my subject for the column this week because I saw a seriously overweight biker taking a drag while driving on his hog today. It was hilarious as his gut hung out and he coughed while taking a drag. I was picking up one of my stepdaughter's friends and thought I was interfering with traffic while pulling in to the driveway. That is until I saw the biker dude cruising along with one hand on his handlebars and the other cradling a cigarette. I don't know how this guy could walk let alone drive a motorcycle while smoking but he somehow pulled it off. Even though I thought he was going to die on the spot, he sputtered on without a care in the world. He was the exact opposite of the dudes who went on Emerica's Wild Ride.
Even though I found this scenario to be quite humorous, I'm probably not that far behind. My gut doesn't seem to want to go down these days even after a serious skate session and I am thinking of getting into riding motorcycles to pass the time. Perhaps I will become the purple shirted entity I saw today. Maybe it's a version of myself from the future who came back in time to warn me of what I am destined to become. I'm sure I can avoid this scenario as long as I avoid smoking. However, I would still have my belly to contend with and if we've learned nothing from the Greeks or Shakespeare, it's no matter how hard you try, it is impossible to beat fate. Every attempt the hero makes in order to thwart the tragedy ahead only contributes to the projected outcome. It's in the stars and there is no getting around it. In fact, if any of you have seen my father, you would realize the gut is part of the Landry legacy and it may be impossible to avoid.
I wonder if my future self has a job or if he just lives the life of a vagabond. I've always wanted to travel but I also feel it's necessary to contribute to society in a positive manner. I would feel awful if I was just cruising around in an effort to promote smoking. However, maybe it's for the better of mankind.
-Marc Landry
So I will choose smoking as my subject for the column this week because I saw a seriously overweight biker taking a drag while driving on his hog today. It was hilarious as his gut hung out and he coughed while taking a drag. I was picking up one of my stepdaughter's friends and thought I was interfering with traffic while pulling in to the driveway. That is until I saw the biker dude cruising along with one hand on his handlebars and the other cradling a cigarette. I don't know how this guy could walk let alone drive a motorcycle while smoking but he somehow pulled it off. Even though I thought he was going to die on the spot, he sputtered on without a care in the world. He was the exact opposite of the dudes who went on Emerica's Wild Ride.
Even though I found this scenario to be quite humorous, I'm probably not that far behind. My gut doesn't seem to want to go down these days even after a serious skate session and I am thinking of getting into riding motorcycles to pass the time. Perhaps I will become the purple shirted entity I saw today. Maybe it's a version of myself from the future who came back in time to warn me of what I am destined to become. I'm sure I can avoid this scenario as long as I avoid smoking. However, I would still have my belly to contend with and if we've learned nothing from the Greeks or Shakespeare, it's no matter how hard you try, it is impossible to beat fate. Every attempt the hero makes in order to thwart the tragedy ahead only contributes to the projected outcome. It's in the stars and there is no getting around it. In fact, if any of you have seen my father, you would realize the gut is part of the Landry legacy and it may be impossible to avoid.
I wonder if my future self has a job or if he just lives the life of a vagabond. I've always wanted to travel but I also feel it's necessary to contribute to society in a positive manner. I would feel awful if I was just cruising around in an effort to promote smoking. However, maybe it's for the better of mankind.
-Marc Landry
Monday, August 24, 2009
Retro Monday
This weeks video isn't really all that old(2002 or 2003 I think) but Ted Degros kills it in the Canadian classic skate video "North".
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Delong Photos
Here are two pics that Jeff Delong sent in, The first one is Matt Craig but I'm not sure who the second Saint John local is doing the airwalk.
Horror
Here's a teaser for a horror film that one of my friends made a long time ago and is finally selling on Amazon. It's a low/no budget film that has some funny/cheesey and scary parts to it. Also the graphic design for the DVD art was made by Kelsy Norman, check it out.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Landry's Colum
"Heatwaves and Jeans"
After seeing people wear jeans throughout the heat wave this week, I was reminded of an older transvestite I saw in Montreal quite a few years ago. Despite this man’s apparent poverty, he always wore a woman’s outfit. Even though you could tell much of his garb was picked up second hand and his make up was definitely applied with reckless abandon, he remained dedicated to his look. I think this is the same type of dedication which is necessary to wear slim fitting jeans while skating around town during the summer months.
I think this may be one of the ultimate forms of rebellion in the face of adversity. While Leonard Cohen once stated that staying up at night (despite a person’s need for rest) as one of the simplest forms of rebellion, I think a much more difficult form of rebellion is against the weather itself. In Canada, we do not have it easy. We freeze in the winter and are cooked in the summer. We do whatever we can to get around these difficulties because deep down we know that life must go on. However, to skate in jeans during 30+ humid temperatures is to really stick to one’s guns despite any discomfort which may arise.
I’m not dissing those who choose to wear jeans during the summer months. In fact, I applaud them. If I were half the man I was a decade ago, I would be wearing them myself. Unfortunately, I truly cannot skate in jeans in the heat anymore. I even have trouble wearing jeans just walking around in the heat. I only mention this because I really would like to be wearing pants but I just don’t have the strength to fight the heat.
It’s nice to see that there are those out there who will remain dedicated to not only a look but to skateboarding in general. They will continue on despite the weather, trials and tribulations of life and the pain of falling down. The act of wearing an outfit is one thing but the dedication to an outfit is a true reflection of the character which is necessary to get through life and to continue on with an individual’s passion. Stay gold Pony Boy, stay gold….
-Marc Landry
After seeing people wear jeans throughout the heat wave this week, I was reminded of an older transvestite I saw in Montreal quite a few years ago. Despite this man’s apparent poverty, he always wore a woman’s outfit. Even though you could tell much of his garb was picked up second hand and his make up was definitely applied with reckless abandon, he remained dedicated to his look. I think this is the same type of dedication which is necessary to wear slim fitting jeans while skating around town during the summer months.
I think this may be one of the ultimate forms of rebellion in the face of adversity. While Leonard Cohen once stated that staying up at night (despite a person’s need for rest) as one of the simplest forms of rebellion, I think a much more difficult form of rebellion is against the weather itself. In Canada, we do not have it easy. We freeze in the winter and are cooked in the summer. We do whatever we can to get around these difficulties because deep down we know that life must go on. However, to skate in jeans during 30+ humid temperatures is to really stick to one’s guns despite any discomfort which may arise.
I’m not dissing those who choose to wear jeans during the summer months. In fact, I applaud them. If I were half the man I was a decade ago, I would be wearing them myself. Unfortunately, I truly cannot skate in jeans in the heat anymore. I even have trouble wearing jeans just walking around in the heat. I only mention this because I really would like to be wearing pants but I just don’t have the strength to fight the heat.
It’s nice to see that there are those out there who will remain dedicated to not only a look but to skateboarding in general. They will continue on despite the weather, trials and tribulations of life and the pain of falling down. The act of wearing an outfit is one thing but the dedication to an outfit is a true reflection of the character which is necessary to get through life and to continue on with an individual’s passion. Stay gold Pony Boy, stay gold….-Marc Landry
Retro
Well it's not Monday but better late than never. This week it's Willy Santos' Birdhouse The End video part which the whole video was shot all on 16mm. I can't imagine how many rolls they burned through to film that and I think I read a long time ago they spent close to a million dollars to make the film.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Saint John Plaza Montage
Here's the montage I put together with all the plaza footage I got the last few days. Featuring in order of appearance Greg Brewer, Brandon Meehan, Kurtis Shea, 2 Saint John locals don't know their name(comment if you do), Kevin Murray, Brian Gautreau and Justin Allain.
Delong photos
I've been skating in Saint John the last 2 days and I got quite a bit of plaza footage to make a montage which I'll be posting later. For now here are some photos that Jeff Delong took.
Tyson Preshyon - ollie. Recognize anyone lurking in the background?.
Kurtis Shea - Drop in.
Tyson Preshyon - ollie. Recognize anyone lurking in the background?.
Kurtis Shea - Drop in.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
From the same
Here's some additional footage I got the other day after filming the tricktip at the same session.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Tricktip
Here's a tricktip with Mark Feero, It's been a while since the last tricktip but they get old pretty quick so don't expect to see much more of them.
Triple
Here's two photos I took sometime last year that I was never really stoked on how they turned out but figured I should post them anyway.
B/S 180 by a dude from Cape Breton? forgot his name.
Justin ollie
B/S 180 by a dude from Cape Breton? forgot his name.
Justin ollie
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Timeline Merchandise
The new Timeline Skateboarding merchandise has finally arrived and you can get T-shirts and 5-panel caps online via the online store using paypal and shipping is included, or if you live in Fredericton or Saint John visit East Side Board Supply to pick up some Timeline gear.
T-shirts are limited right now so if you miss out on the gear this time around you might have to wait a bit until their restocked. Also there is blue t-shirts with white lettering available at East Side right now and will be online in the near future.
T-shirts are limited right now so if you miss out on the gear this time around you might have to wait a bit until their restocked. Also there is blue t-shirts with white lettering available at East Side right now and will be online in the near future.
Landry's Column
"John Hughes"
Last week, John Hughes passed away as a result of a heart attack. Many of you probably weren’t aware of his existence but for a time he was the voice of the ignored youth of the eighties. His films explored teen angst and examined the emotions of middle/suburban America. While he never examined or included skateboarders directly, I’m certain there are skaters out there who could identify with at least one of his characters from one of his films. You see, John Hughes often included an underdog or anti-hero type of figure within his films which I feel can translate directly to the underdog nature of skateboarding.
We as skaters often seek some recognition for the work we put into skating but with little or no regard by the mainstream media. For the most part we embrace this lack of recognition. It is not our aim to get noticed per se but to find ourselves within a fringe activity. This may be the one reason as to why we, as skaters, are unable to identify with John Hughes films. While Hughes' underdog archetypes are searching for a voice and attempting to be heard, skaters can often find their voice through the act of skateboarding. While we remain on the outskirts of the mainstream, we remain content to just be out skating.
At the same time, we do attempt to receive some recognition from our peers in our attempt to improve and develop our skills. In my opinion, this is where Hughes’ films become an example of our human (skate-centric) condition. As we attempt to record that which is around us and share said recordings, we are in fact extending our voice to a larger audience. While it is debatable whether the parties involved are truly searching for recognition, we still must attempt to explain our apparent need to create videos and share them with a larger audience.
This apparent need to not necessarily be known but to be understood by others is central to our day to day lives. Even though we aren’t pursuing a girl in the face of adversity (as is the hero in many a Hollywood film), we still remain in pursuit of something. We just don’t always know what it is or how we’re going to get there.
-Marc Landry
Last week, John Hughes passed away as a result of a heart attack. Many of you probably weren’t aware of his existence but for a time he was the voice of the ignored youth of the eighties. His films explored teen angst and examined the emotions of middle/suburban America. While he never examined or included skateboarders directly, I’m certain there are skaters out there who could identify with at least one of his characters from one of his films. You see, John Hughes often included an underdog or anti-hero type of figure within his films which I feel can translate directly to the underdog nature of skateboarding.
We as skaters often seek some recognition for the work we put into skating but with little or no regard by the mainstream media. For the most part we embrace this lack of recognition. It is not our aim to get noticed per se but to find ourselves within a fringe activity. This may be the one reason as to why we, as skaters, are unable to identify with John Hughes films. While Hughes' underdog archetypes are searching for a voice and attempting to be heard, skaters can often find their voice through the act of skateboarding. While we remain on the outskirts of the mainstream, we remain content to just be out skating.At the same time, we do attempt to receive some recognition from our peers in our attempt to improve and develop our skills. In my opinion, this is where Hughes’ films become an example of our human (skate-centric) condition. As we attempt to record that which is around us and share said recordings, we are in fact extending our voice to a larger audience. While it is debatable whether the parties involved are truly searching for recognition, we still must attempt to explain our apparent need to create videos and share them with a larger audience.
This apparent need to not necessarily be known but to be understood by others is central to our day to day lives. Even though we aren’t pursuing a girl in the face of adversity (as is the hero in many a Hollywood film), we still remain in pursuit of something. We just don’t always know what it is or how we’re going to get there.
-Marc Landry
Monday, August 10, 2009
Retro Mondays
This weeks retro video is Peter Smolik's video part from full fill the dream. I think it's safe to say he had every b/s tailslide trick on lock and this was in 98.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Matt Tre
Jeff Delong sent me this photo of Matt Mcfarlane doing a tre-flip over a barrier/wall to a downhill sidewalk.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Classically
Here's a bit of throw away street footage from the other day that I wasn't able to edit right away due to computer problems.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Extended
Check out the extended version of the Nike p-rod commercial I think it's better than the original one.
Also the firewire on my mac is acting all weird so I can't capture footage till I figure it out, which I'm working on so I'll hopefully have some street footage uploaded in the next day or two.
Also the firewire on my mac is acting all weird so I can't capture footage till I figure it out, which I'm working on so I'll hopefully have some street footage uploaded in the next day or two.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Landry's Column
I wanted to get other people involved with creating content on the site and who better than Marc Landry. He has been involved within the skateboard scene in Fredericton since I can remember which is probably about 13 - 14 years to my recollection, and I know he was involved even before that but whose counting. He usually has a strong opinion about things skate related and some things non-skate related, and has even had his opinion published in magazines like The Skateboard Mag and others in their letter to the editor sections.
Marc will try to have a column posted every week to keep people entertained and mix things up. Here's the first week's column by Marc Landry.
"Contests"
On the surface, the idea of contests presents itself as a means of earning or establishing oneself within the social network or a means of reinforcing one’s dominance within the skatosphere. However, the reality couldn’t be further from the truth. There no way to ostracize oneself quicker than to use a contest victory to raise the ego. No one in the world loves a prima donna. Big egos rub everyone the wrong way and always leave the masses feeling insulted.
At the same time, there is an opportunity to use a contest to effectuate change. Whether it is through the accumulation of funds in order to build new terrain or to use the event as a means of pure promotion for better and new facilities, there is an opportunity to rise above the individual desire to excel and sell skateboarding to the masses for the greater good. For this reason, we should all do our best to get involved for one day of the summer by attending and participating in the realm of contests.
This is a public relations war here folks and the only way we’re going to get ahead in this political climate, is by inviting the squares. Despite our personal philosophies, we need to get people in the arena in order to sell our game and as with most sport/activities, we need to cheer and make some noise. We need to hype up our product and show people what’s up.
-Marc Landry
Marc will try to have a column posted every week to keep people entertained and mix things up. Here's the first week's column by Marc Landry.
"Contests"
On the surface, the idea of contests presents itself as a means of earning or establishing oneself within the social network or a means of reinforcing one’s dominance within the skatosphere. However, the reality couldn’t be further from the truth. There no way to ostracize oneself quicker than to use a contest victory to raise the ego. No one in the world loves a prima donna. Big egos rub everyone the wrong way and always leave the masses feeling insulted.At the same time, there is an opportunity to use a contest to effectuate change. Whether it is through the accumulation of funds in order to build new terrain or to use the event as a means of pure promotion for better and new facilities, there is an opportunity to rise above the individual desire to excel and sell skateboarding to the masses for the greater good. For this reason, we should all do our best to get involved for one day of the summer by attending and participating in the realm of contests.
This is a public relations war here folks and the only way we’re going to get ahead in this political climate, is by inviting the squares. Despite our personal philosophies, we need to get people in the arena in order to sell our game and as with most sport/activities, we need to cheer and make some noise. We need to hype up our product and show people what’s up.
-Marc Landry
More Park
It's been pretty hot out lately but I can't complain it sure beats all the rain we got in July, so here's some more park footage with Mark, Brandon, Francis and Greg.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Delong Photos
Here are 2 photos that Jeff Delong took, The first one is of his brother Mark kickfliping on a bank in the middle of nowheres, and the second is Justin Gautreau switch ollie over a bench.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Retro Monday
I figured since I usually post a video part that I'm stoked on from older videos about once every week or two, that I might as well just make it a regular thing every Monday.
Well this week I'm hyped on Marc Johnson's old video part from the Yeah Right video.
Well this week I'm hyped on Marc Johnson's old video part from the Yeah Right video.
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