SHOP DUDE'S FIVE FAVE PARTS 2017

Hello there fellow skateboarder or skate video fan. It's your local KCDC shop dude Tristan sharing his top five favorite skate parts of the year. I've always wanted to do a top five video list and since I'm still waiting for that Crailtap invitation I decided to ask myself do it. So here it is! Enjoy!

1)  Atlantic Drift - St. Paul's Church Spot 

2) Kader Sylla: Young Emericans B-Sides

3) Jamie Foy: Deathwish Part One - Rough Cut

4) Max Palmer: 917 Video

5) Bobby Worrest: Let's Skate Dude 

Shane Says - Entry #2

It was the last hot Saturday in October and I wanted to try my luck at barging a few runs on that pump track on Kent Ave.  There was no way I was paying $10 and waring a helmet (as I heard was protocol) so I just showed up.  The place was empty except for a few people setting up for an event so I just started skating.  Next thing I know I hear "Shane!!" It was a friend of mine whom I hadn't seen in a while.  He was now a rep for Triple 8 pads and was setting up a tent for Broadway Bomb.  I get introduced to the other organizers and the beers start flowing.  This led to a rad private session that lasted about an hour.  That's when we see the "racers" crossing the WillyB bridge.  "Here they come" says one of the organizers.  Next thing I know, a flood of about 200 skaters came through the gate.  All races, all genders, all ages.  Excluding my friends in the band Witch Slap, which happened to be playing the event, I knew nobody.  What really stood out is that nobody was riding "conventional" skateboards.  They were all longboards and crazy, straight up Mad Max, junkyard setups.  The oranizers of the event were kind enough to let me hang out on their platform as well as be a Judge of this "Death Match" style event.  More beers.  As comical as some of these boards were, either the bottom scraping the ground over every hump or deemed too long and not possible to ride on the track, the spirit and energy of skateboarding was still there!  Collisions, high speed chases and a super enthusiastic crowd that contributed to a very awesome atmosphere.  It was a good day.   

So remember, next time you see that kid with dread locks and weed spandex with the "kook" board, they most likely love skateboarding as much as you.  Thank you Broadway Bomb and thank you skateboarding!  See you next year at the finish line.                                                                   -Shane Medanich

adidas Alltimers Collection

adidas x Alltimers Skateboarding Collection Pt. 2

Back at it again, adidas and Alltimers have introduced a new capsule with an apparent vintage gym feel to it.  The capsule includes a hoodie/sweatpant combo, long sleeve tee, t-shirt, Campus Vulc sneakers and a gym bag.  The whole collection not only has that retro look but is designed to look and fit "broken in".  Not only made for skateboarding but eco friendly cotton was sourced for the apparel.
Available now in shop or online at www.kcdcskateshop.com.

      

Barbara Kruger NYC x Volcom

    Legendary artist/designer Barbara Kruger has a new installation this month in Manhattan.  Paired with Performa and Steve Rodriguez, Barbara wrapped LES Coleman Skate Plaza with her classic white Futura font on red background (commonly mistakenly referred to as Supreme font, check the facts kids).  The installation at the skatepark is part of the Performa 17 Biennial, set to take place November 1st - 19th at various locations in NYC.  Check the video below to learn more.

So hyped on how the installation came out at LES. Thanks to @performanyc and #barbarakruger @axelcrusher with the line to break it in. #performa17 @volcomskate

A post shared by Steve Rodriguez (@stevernyc) on Nov 1, 2017 at 9:35am PDT

Nike SB Dunk High Dream Team

Nike SB Dunk High

Another dunk, another homage.  The most recent pack from Nike SB features two patriotic color ways inspired by the 1992 Olympic Dream Team.  They both sport heel logos and patent leather detailing.  We all know this shoe's basketball roots, but we're here for the skateboarding.  If you get down with the dunks they will available in store Saturday, October 28th.