Leo discusses his haunted house, Active Erica and his scrotum.

A rejig, reedit, bootleg, spy cam thingy featuring: Adam Wharekawa, Simon Thorp, Tiaan Watene, Scott Lai, Brett Band, Josh Gemmell, Tom Kelly, Dan Kasper, Ben Morice, Dan Gemmell, Edwin Massold, Gus Curwood, Max Couling, Callum Paul, Jack Kirk, Adam Kinsman, Chad Hope, Lp Nuku, Pedro Day

Australian filmer Riley Blakeway has put together this little montage featuring Edgecumbe legend Ryan Wilson alongside Chima Ferguson, Sammy Winter, Bjorn Johnston and Josh Pall.

Andrew Litten has made a pretty stunning tribute to the old iconic film of Mark Gonzales in New York from “Mondo Vision” featuring Krooked rider David Clark.

Fred Gall really is a living legend, in this clip he discusses his new found sobriety due to a night in the cells with a large transvestite. Kids learn from Uncle Fred.

Here are three photographers, that over the last decade or so, I’ve drawn inspiration from in one way or another. These three shoot in an easily discernible documentary style, as deliberate as it is natural, if that’s even possible.

I’m hyped on these guys, and when I’m lacking inspiration I go back and check this shit out.

Eugène Atget

Mum travelled to Paris in the early 2000s and brought me back a photo book by Eugène Atget. I’d never heard of him before, but I was immediately drawn to his photos. He was an interesting character to say the least, but the thing I like
about him the most is that he never thought of himself as a photographer. He had wanted to be an actor as a young man, but instead found himself photographing the streets and people of old Paris for several decades around the turn of last century, selling the images as reference material to the artists of Montmatre.
He inadvertently ended up creating the biggest collection of Paris street photos from the period, and after his death in 1927 was celebrated as one of the true masters of photography.
I think it’s his empty street scenes that grab me the most. He shot on plate, his exposures long, so his landscapes have a desolate, otherworld feeling.

Eugene Atget

Eugene Atget

Eugene Atget

James Nachtwey

I don’t remember how I came across James Nachtwey’s photojournalistic work, but it’s artistic style and confrontational subject matter kicked me right in the nuts. The guy has covered every major conflict since the early 80s, amassing one of the most fantastic and terrifying records of human suffering.
If you are in JB Hifi, grab a copy of his largely ‘Point of View’ documentary War Photographer. It was filmed over a decade ago, using small cameras attached to his Canon Film SLRs putting you right in the thick of it. Amazing stuff. His narration alone is worth the watch. He’s one cool customer.

James Nachtwey

James Nachtwey

James Nachtwey

Tom Gould

Tom is probably the best thing to come out of New Zealand in the last few years. Based in New York for the time being, Tom possesses a rare gift. Just look at his pictures, you’ll see what I mean. Tom also makes music videos, directing underground hits from the likes of Mayhem Lauren, Action Bronson and David Dallas. Tom did some assisting for me in the past, but if he had learned anything from me, he’s done his best to forget it. His work is years ahead of his peers.

Tom Gould

Tom Gould

Tom Gould

Tom Gould

Tom Gould

I hope you enjoy these pics as much as I do, if you get a chance, look them up, their work is worth it.

As a side note for nerds, all of these guys work/worked on film. Good shit.

5-0 Fakie. Photos: Jake Mein.

Chad Hoskin executes one damn good looking 5-0 fakie at the Newtown Ghetto Spot in this week’s For Example

Andrew Reynolds doing what he does best for Independent Trucks.

Boo Johnson doing it for the new Venture Nightrun V-Light truck.

Check out the likes of Pedro Barros, Rune Glifberg, Bucky Lasek, Steve Caballero, Tony Hawk, Lance Mountain, Jeff Grosso, Bucky Lasek, Steve Alba and Tony Trujillo in the highlights clip from the 2012 Pro-Tec Pool Party.

Check the latest ams on Enjoi - Ryan Lay and Zach Whallin.

Imagine having a one way plane ticket to the US turn up at your house. The first part in what is sure to be an interesting series – Arto Saari Epicly Later’d.

Well, I can safely say this made my week. Christchurch skater Tom Clark has put together this mix-tape of sorts. Featuring the likes of Tom Clark, Andrew Davies, Kurt Green, Dan Yeoward, Joel Keogh-Cope, DK, Jack Dargan, Josh Swinard, Zack Gray, Gus Curwood and Manual‘s very own Gregg Timms. Get watching.

It’s official Fred Gall is in the X-Games. Along with these fellas: Chad Tim Tim, Bobby Worrest, Silas Baxter-Neal, Nick Merlino, Cory Kennedy, Daryl Angel, Dan Murphy, Matt Bennett, Fred Gall, Aaron Homoki, Collin Provost, Joey Pepper, Manny Santiago, Chris Haslam, Nyjah Huston and Taylor Bingaman.

Another amazing clip from Joe Pease and the Predatory Bird.

A heavy crew features in this weeks Free Lunch/Dinner. Jeremy Klein, Willy Santos and Tony Hawk chew the fat and talk about Steve Berra crying.

Dave Bachinsky gets in between a bunch of Xs for the latest collaboration: The Vox X Thrasher Kruzer.

Alex Majerus going absolutely berserk in this clip for Volcom, which was apparently filmed in two weeks.

Leo Romero eating hubbas for dinner and blind bumps for dessert.

LRG Florida Tour 2012 from LRG on Vimeo.

LRG demolishing Florida skateparks one trick at a time. Featuring Billy Marks, Tom Asta, Chico Brenes, Rodrigo TX, Felipe Gustavo, and Tommy Sandoval.

This pic always fascinated me. Who the fuck lives at a skatepark? Who even goes to skateparks?

Gallo.

My Periphery

We all have guilty pleasures. Rolled ice creams in Dunsandel and bargain bin CDs in Balclutha. Thanks Uncle Moz.

Nelly Furtardo - Whoa Nelly!

E-Clipse

Jeeeez.

Fine Tuning

Funny how things can just jump up and bite you out of nowhere. So I guess it’s good to let your guard down at times. Grab it and run with it.

Adina Howard - Do You Wanna Ride.

Stomping Grounds

Mo’ tongues ALL DAY. But seriously adi, you just weren’t thinking proper. If you want something done right sometimes you just gotta do it yourself. Not a fan.

Adidas double tongue.

Photo: Jake Darwen.

D.O.B:
5th of October 1988.

I popped out in:
Durbin, South Africa.

Currently I reside in?
Brisbane, Australia.

Because?
My family and friends live here.

Backside Smith. Photo: Jake Darwen.

Sponsors?
Stereo Skateboards, Lakai footwear, Matix clothing, Modus bearings, Picture wheel company, Skatebiz, The Bay Skate.

Outside of skateboarding the bulk of my time is spent?
Chill with the family, eat food, watch movies.

One item you want for free but have to pay for?
A house!

Frontside hurricane. Photo: Jake Darwen.

All time favourite cover?
Stevie Williams, switch crooks Transworld cover

You get to choose one person to rule the world, who and why?
Tupac! Because he is a revolutionary!

Your go to Youtube clip?
Tony Tave in This is my Element.

One song for the rest of your life?
Tupac – Ambitionz as a Ridah.

Fakie heelflip. Photo: Jake Darwen.

Vices?
Eating out.

What makes you nervous?
Bad drivers.

Current set up details?
8″ Stereo board, Independent trucks 139s, Picture wheels 32s, Modus titanium bearings.

Childhood memory?
My parents buying me éS Koston 3s.

Website?
Thebayskate.com, hellaclips, The Berrics.

Top five favourite skate nick names?
Battlecat, Gaitor, Sweendeezy, Sasoon and Jmac.

360 flip. Photo: Jake Darwen.

What is one thing you can’t live without?
Skateboarding!

5 Skate predictions for 2012:
1. More Internet video parts
2. Skating is going to get fresher!
3. More spots
4. More companies
5. Skateboarding will be bigger and better!

When Street League announced there were five US spots open for the 2012 pro lineup, Matt Miller knew he had an opportunity and went all in. See how Miller submitted his video to “The Selection” qualifier and became one of the new pros selected for Street League 2012. Featuring: Matt Miller, Mike Mo Capaldi, Mikey Taylor, Nyjah Huston and Chris Cole.

A great story about the one and only Lee Ralph over on Stuff.

Full coverage of the Volcom Wild in the Parks championships at Belconnen Skate Park in Canberra, Australia. Featuring champion on the day Mitchell McCarthy and other Kiwis Mike Bancroft, Sam Allen, Tai Wepa, Enya Hunt and Izy Mutu. Head over to the Volcom site for full coverage.