The biggest drag with having a baby has got to be the 5 or so years you have to wait for the kid to be able to do anything remotely cool or fun. SHUT has addressed this problem by introducing the Youngster Complete, a legit setup geared for kids aged as young as two so now there’s no reason not to blow off all your responsibilities and go skate all day in the name of parental bonding. Available now Shut Skate Mechanics.

SHUT has just re-issued one of their raddest NYC-inspired decks, “New York Got It Runnin Through My Veins.” The caption pretty much says it all. Available in limited quantities now at SHUT Skate Mechanics.

In this week’s dose Tim Brodhagen breaks the news that Pat Hoblin has officially joined SHUT NYC as their newest am. The 21 year Long Island native is a natural born ripper who was also one of the mystery skaters in The Hundreds x Penny’s rad NYC edit. Get to know more about him here.

Photographer Allen Ying’s skate mag 43 threw a release for their 2nd issue at Max Fish. Sponsored by SHUT and featuring PBR beer, the party also featured a chance to win a limited edition print of Wieger Van Wageningen by Marcel Veldman. Check all the pics by Michael Cohen after the jump.

Saturdays Surf NYC has tapped none other than SHUT skateboards to produce two skateboards for their store. The decks feature SHUT wheels and come in a glossy black or silver colorway. You can cop one over at the Saturdays online store. Via Highsnobiety.

Vans Syndicate and our fam at SHUT took over the LES on Friday night with the launch party for Rodney Smith’s deck and sneaker pack. Tammany Hall held the event and the place was filled with NYC skate OG’s, industry heads in town for Maloof and of course, sexy ladies. Rodney and SHUT co-owner Adam Schatz both performed live music sets while the crowd enjoyed the open bar. Check out a gallery of photos from our editor Brad Clarke after the jump.

Shut rider and our homie Luis Tolentino has been killing it all over the place. Recently The Berrics recruited him for an edit. Peep Luis destroy it right here.

SHUT Am Shawn Powers is making some moves and just finished a full length part in Caviar by Peter Sidlauskus. With a hard charging steez, expect more from the Queens ripper this year. Hit the SHUT Blog for more.

Damn that was quick – here’s the next release coming from Shut. The 7.875 x 31.45 Gold Label board is the brand’s fourth collaboration with artist Steve Nish, who also did their Signage, Brix, and Vampire board artwork. These will also be in stock on Orchard by the weekend.

Shut has some dope product set to drop this fall starting with the Stickers Mini. Peep this exclusive first look at the 7.375 x 29.5 deck featuring an all over graphic of Shut’s original stickers from the 80’s. The Barb, Street Posse, Jeremy Henderson’s Big Apple and more classics are laid out over a crispy white base that happens to lock up perfectly with the new Shut Money Grip wheels. Both items will be in stock at Shut Mechanics on Orchard by this weekend.