4/29/09

Go.


This is what you should be doing, instead of being on the internet.

Blow out...


1st spot of the day and Nick blow's out his pants. The funny thing is, it didn't bother him at all, he kept going all day.

Scroll down so you can see what Nick likes and dislikes about traveling.

There will be blood...


A few knuckle cuts can't stop Tim Tim.

Come back tomorrow...


We spent about an hour drying this spot. Turns out it was worth it, Tim Tim put it down.
Check back tomorrow for more updates.

Nick Garcia's Travel Likes...



Nick Garcia Likes.

1. Skating new places.
2. The Chad and Ricki show.
3. Team picnics.
4. Heated skate name game showdowns.
5. Gaberman's dookie jam sessions.

Nick Garcia's Travel Dislikes.



Nick Garcia Dislikes.
1. Sketchy Locals.
2. Pulling rookie moves, then paying for it later.
3. Coffee butt.
4. Chapped lips/burnt skin.
5. Going home.

Desert Sands Motor Hotel


Our last night in Albuquerque we ate at the Pho spot right next to the Desert Sands Motor Hotel.
You might recognize it from a certain MOVIE

4/28/09

DeWitt's Travel likes...



DeWitt Likes
1. Having to deal with whatever weird situation that comes up
2. Cleaning out the van every morning
3. Pointing out what tricks I think every one should do at each spot we go to
4. Laughing at my own jokes
5. Watching everyone rip

DeWitt's Travel Dislikes...



DeWitt Dislikes
1. Coming back to the office after a trip
2. The fact that everyone would rather sit in a shitty van rather than clean up their trash
3. When people bring unnecessary luggage
4. Trying to work from the road
5. Tour guides that hold out on spots

4/27/09

Travel Likes...



BRIAN GABERMAN Likes:

1. The adventure of the open road
2. Being surrounded by good people
3. Tour Delirium
4. New foods and new backdrops
5. Not getting woken up by my kids at 6:30 AM

Travel Dislikes...



BRIAN GABERMAN Dislikes:

1. Non-stop blaring of the worst hip-hop on the planet
2. Conversations about the newest portable video game
3. Everybody's boards dropping out of the back of the van onto my foot
4. My camera bag falling on the ground just after everybody's boards fall out onto my foot
5. Born in a barn: Dudes walking away from the van with $30,000.00 worth of my equipment in it, leaving the door wide open

4/26/09

Day 3, Spot #1


First spot of the day.

Andrew Lutheran...


We hooked up with Andrew Lutheran, he's a rad kid. Showing us all the spots with no complaints.
Thanks Andrew, you're the man.

Size it up...


1st spot of the day, Nick's down. Size it up Nick.

Got Flat Spots?


I don't think any wheel out there could handle what Nick was putting down.

New wheels...


Time to put on some new wheels after that trick.

MVP-Nick Garcia.


Be on the look out for Nick Garcia. We're working on a MAG MINUTE while we're out here.
He killed it today.
Nice work Nick.

DeWitt's Garmin...


I brought my Garmin (GPS) to make things a little easier for DeWitt, he was over it.
Old Fashion Garmin.

Day 1-2


So right now I'm on a Element trip out to Arizona and New Mexico, filming for SOLE. I'll try and keep everyone updated on a daily basis.

Here's a few pics from Days 1-2.

Desert Piss


It was so hot out your piss evaporated before it hit the ground.

TURN AROUND!!!!

Holy Shit you should of heard me when I saw this thing, I got so excited I could barely get the words out of my mouth. Ttttturn aarrround, I I I just ssssaaaw the Mmmmmystery Maaaachine.
MYSTERY MACHINE Phoenix Arizona, 2009. SOLE Filming Mission.

Body Count...

On our way to Albuquerque we crashed at Levi's.

Has anyone seen the van?


Not sure if you know this, but the Element van is covered with tree print.

Nature 40


We did a little exploring in the woods, only to find this along with some other fabulous finds.

Something fishy...


Chad found these dirty panties. Seems like everywhere we go it's either PANTIES or CONDOMS that we find laying on the ground.

We found this as well...


Along with a 40, and dirty panties we found this.

CSI


We had to call in CSI to get the scoop on the bone...

Rim Licker...

Coors Blvd


Seeing's how I'm a BANQUET BEER MAN I gotta stay on Coors Blvd.

Alburntquerque Ditches...


The one good thing about NM ditches are they're pretty much perfect, the one bad thing is you get sun burned all to hell if you don't put sun block on.

Wax on, Wax off...


LEVI BROWN preps the ledge to get a clip for his part in SOLE

Peanut Gallery...


NICK GARCIA and CHAD TIM TIM

2nd Angle...


I can always count on DeWitt to get those 2nd angles for me. (As long as it doesn't require him to move or adjust any of the camera's settings)
Thank DeWitt.

Lens Men...


Master lens man BRIAN GABERMAN and my favorite back-up filmer/Ultimate bird watcher/Element TM RYAN DEWITT

Sack Lunch...


With the economy taking a dump on everyone, we've decided to cut cost by making our own lunches, which by the way is much better than eating shitty fast food.

Leaving their mark...


We found this spot while driving and when we got a closer look at it, it looked like someone got a little too excited. By the looks of the wide wheel marks and Chuck Taylor imprint, we came to the conclusion that it happened around 86' or 87'

4/24/09

Introducing MAX...


So my brother just got his 2nd bulldog Max, and from what he tells me he just naturally love to skateboard.

4/20/09

The Cave...




Sorry about lagging on posting. I wish I had new photos to post but, lately this (editing) has become my life.
Element South West Tour coming soon.
Stay tuned.

2009 Long Beach, CA. Me in "The Cave"

4/17/09

Motorcycles are so hot right now...


READ THIS
Might have to make a trip up to Pebble Beach in August.
Thanks KIRK

Flash Back Friday


Ryan Sheckler, photograffiti style.

Abu Dhabi, 2007

Dubai 2007


A couple of years ago I got a chance to go to DUBAI with Ryan Sheckler, Figgy, and David Loy. I was sharing a room with Hoops, the guy has card tricks for days. Pure comedy.

Card Tricks, Red Bull, and Hoops.

video
The only bad thing about sharing a room with Hoops is his taste in music.

4/16/09

Crazy, Insane!!??!


This is by far one of my favorite clips. I love how mad the dude gets when he finds out Gary got knee'd in the nuts.
"SHE DID WHAT!!!???"

Natas


Why I love skateboarding...

Hosoi