The Natural Koncept crew just blazed through California on a mission for footage, parties, tattoos and women, you know the regular stuff. Transworld has the mega tour story starring Katch1, Sean Reilly, Chris Kays, Dave Davis, Adrian Mcelhaney, Trevor Uriona, Brendan “Lai Wing” Leung, and Josh “JZ” Zickert. Photos by Cmart & Bryan Calla.
Wheel startup Broadcast is definitely continuing to start up and announced today that they have a new website along with three new members of their team. Go here to see the product as well as to stay up on Ethan Fowler, Paul Shier, Joel Meinholz, Gareth Stehr, Danny Falla, and now Patrick Melcher, Jeremy Holmes, and Nolan Johnson.
Arnette has just announced that Brian Kachinsky and Ty Morrow have joined their BMX team. Midwest vet Kachinsky and dirty south young buck Morrow are both high profile riders who will no doubt cast additional shine on Arnette’s growing BMX squad. They join Rob Darden and Corey Martinez. A shot of Morrow after the jump.
Rider’s rider Jake Blauvelt has just been put on to Oakley’s Pro Rider Series apparel team. Although its hard to believe, he’s already been on Oakley eyewear for ten years and now he will be leading the direction of Oakley apparel along with Eero Ettala and Eiki Helgason. Thats some good shit. Go here for more.
In a match made in spiritual awakeness, Habitat has brought Guru Khalsa onto their pro team. Guru will be blessed with 5 pro decks and his own colorway of the Summit high. Expect peace and prosperity to follow this drop in spring or get a dose now with Guru’s online video part. Check out the boards after the jump.
So yes it’s true, Ken Block has left longtime car sponsor Suburu for the deeper pockets and further ranging vehicle classes of Ford. We know these Hitler vids are a dime a dozen these days, but this one is hella funny for real. Keep an eye out for Ken’s new Focus coming soon.
Continuing their quest to create one of the most mega-powered multisport teams on the planet, Nike 6.0 has just signed teenage surf phenom Kolohe Andino. The 15 year old, who’s also known as “Brother,” is already a 9-time NSSA national champion and 4-time Surfing America USA Championship. Expect to see big things in his future. Another shot after the jump.
In some news that comes as no surpise whatsoever, Flip has turned Luan Oliveira pro. The future dinheiro-earner got the news at Hooters while redcoat Geoff Rowley looked on. Luan definitely did his best to act surprised but the kid had to know it was coming. In terms of chicks, its only gonna go up from here. Watch the video here.
Habitat has announced that Alex “Al Buttaz” Davis has joined their am squad and will be repping for their new footwear line starting in the spring. The Cincinnati kid was tapped to hold it down for Habitat’s home state, Ohio. To welcome him they hooked up a sick video part, check it out right here.
Zoo York has just announced that Eli Reed has been bumped up to their pro squad. The Boston native has been ripping it on the amateur level for a minute now and his graduation to pro status is well deserved. To coincide with the promotion, Zoo York has released an inaugural Eli Reed pro model. Look for it to hit stores soon.