Category: skateboarding
5boro ‘Join or Die’ Series Decks
With 5boro’s new Join or Die video set to premier next week, the New York skate label unveils a set of pro decks of the same name. The decks are illustrated to each pro’s individual influence on the Join or Die snake, 5boro’s latest mascot. In order of appearance above: Dan Pensyl, Joe Tookmanian, Guillaume Dulout (France), Akira Ishizawa (Japan), Willy Akers, Danny Falla and Rafael Gomes (Brazil).
5boro states: The “Join, or Die” graphic and statement are a direct reference from Ben Franklin’s drawing made in 1754 visually strengthening his campaign for colonial unity. The snake has been re-illustrated into five pieces to represent The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens & Staten Island which collectively form NYC. For the 5boro Crew, the statement represents the dedication and brotherhood maintained since 1996.
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FTC Promo Part I (VX)
FTC drops a new three-and-a-half-minute promo video. In it you’ll find the likes of Marcus McBride, Jack Curtin, Jabari Pendleton, Joey Johnson, Nate Keegan, Dave Abair, Karl Watson, and more. Check it out.
Thrasher Digi-Montage
Thrasher comes correct once again. This time around they put together an awesome two-and-a-half-minute video showing the raw talent of Koston, Keegan, Brock, Donnelly, Plunkett, Nugget, P-Rod, Wieger, and Brian Anderson.
5boro x Carhartt

Part of Carhartt’s Spring/Summer collection is a collaboration with NYC skate label, 5boro. Designed by Pontus Alv and Mark Nardelli, the capsule collection consists of co-branded products including a Digger coat, a pocket t-shirt, three skate decks which come with a fanzine, and a set of 53mm wheels. Look for these at Carhartt locations and select retailers. mash rating: 7.5/10
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5boro ‘Join or Die’ Video Preview 2
Following the first teaser, 5boro offers a second preview of their upcoming video, Join or Die. The full-length video premiers in two weeks on February 16th.
Sean Cliver for Girl Skateboards 2012 Spring
Sean Cliver once again teams up with Girl to design a new set of decks for the Spring. The series consists of twelve pro decks, each depicting an amusing trophy for an equally amusing imaginary award, like Koston’s Most Offensive Blogger award.
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Converse Team Skates Germany & Italy
Converse’s skate team put together a video of a recent tour to Germany and Italy. Check out Kenny Anderson, Tom Remillard, Sammy Baca, Julian Davidson, among others shredding some ridiculously unbelievable spots.
RIME for Zoo York
Zoo York presents a new series of decks designed by graffiti artist RIME, of The Seventh Letter crew. The series consists of six pro decks, each paying homage to Zoo York’s graffiti roots. In the video above, RIME talks about his relationship with and “addiction” to graffiti while bringing his new designs to life.
Check out all six decks after the jump.
Benny Gold ‘Golden’ Cruiser Board Video
Benny Gold unveiled a new promo video for the newly released ‘Golden’ cruiser board. The deck is limited to only 50 and is now available online through the San Francisco label’s online shop.







