Totally Skateboarding

We've moved!

2010-01-25T11:28:00.001-08:00

In case you haven't visited the site recently, we've updated our main website in order to combine the blog and site in one place. Go check it out, and stop back here to visit the old posts whenever you feel like taking a trip down memory lane.

Here's a link for ya' - Totally

It's been said many times, many ways...

2009-12-22T19:53:00.001-08:00

Beauty & the Beast II Premier Rescheduled

2009-12-20T12:09:00.001-08:00

Okay, so mother nature won. New date is Tuesday December 22nd 8:00 pm.

SATURDAY! Beauty & The Beast II Premiere

2009-12-18T22:01:00.000-08:00

Anti-Hero's Beauty and the Beast II premieres Saturday 12/19, 8pm at the Alter Street Arts & Cultural Society, 1702 alter street, be there or be square buddy boy. Underage & edge can shred, but if your 21+, $5 gets you drunk.

plus possible Totally commercial? you didn't hear it from this rumor mill...

T-Rizzle hides out in Maven's basement...

2009-12-10T11:35:00.000-08:00

Here he is picking his nose and flicking it off with a nollie.

photo Keegan Reed

Maven Skateshop owner and super shredder, Brendan, checks the stock on size 11's between blunts.

photo Travis McCormack

Besides being a great hideout for Travis, Maven is one damn cool store. Check them out HERE.

NATURE BOY

2009-12-03T21:23:00.000-08:00

This is, by far, the best thing that has ever been posted on this blog. In fact, I'd even say that this is, by far, the best thing that occurred during the year 2009 (yes, even more amazing than Michael Jackson's untimely death). Anyway, here's your favorite Totally team rider, the Confessor, laying waste to Portland, Oregon this past Halloween.

David? Richard?

2009-12-03T07:58:00.001-08:00

photo Zoli
Scott Kmiec has a really cool skinny-guy style. Check it.

T-Rizzle sightings

2009-12-02T20:50:00.001-08:00

is that Totally team rider Travis McCormack I spot at Marginal Way?

check travis's blog for more T-rizzle action and some hot jams!

Confessor Carnage

2009-11-25T07:03:00.000-08:00

This was one of those quick meet n' greet, then thrash n' dash sessions.

"Mike, this is pool-tiles." "Pool-tiles, this is Mike, er, THE CONFESSOR."

Blackberry helmet footy yo!!!

2009-11-18T17:51:00.000-08:00

Oh man...this is kind of embarassing...

Filmed with a blackberry at Woodward over the summer. Thanks RipnDip!

Totally Halloween II! (video)

2009-11-06T11:42:00.000-08:00

So the Halloween Jam was last week, and it was a ripping good time. Costumes were awesome, beer was flowing, and people were stoked. Yes, there were some scary moments... like when five cops rolled up on bikes, or when some dude thought it would be a good idea to try a front flip off of the office vert wall into the bowl on a dare and landed flat on his face. A conversation with one of the bike cops and they left for Dunkin Donuts, a visit from a fire engine & an ambulance, and the concussed flipper was whisked off and the party continued. Of course during all of this, McRad was SLAYING the joint. I saw their drummer get nailed in the side of the head by a flying board, and after a moment of shaking it off, they picked right back up again like nothing happened. Gnarly.

While McRad was playing, 2, 3, sometimes 4 dudes were dropping in at once and totally going for it. So many rad tricks going down simultaneously, and of course the occasional smash up, but the energy level was absolutely fierce. Can't beat those primal sessions.

Special thanks to Scott Kmiec, Chuck Treece & McRad, and of course Exit and Kinetic for support and help in making the jam possible. Thanks also to Chris Picco, Pauly, Suozzo, and everyone who pitched in to help set things up that day. Can't thank you all enough. ---Patrick

Totally Skateboards Halloween Jam 09 from cf3rules on Vimeo.

Carmichael oldies but goodies

2009-10-31T13:57:00.000-07:00

Here's some more warehouse goodies, this time it's Totally team rider Scott "Carmichael" Kmiec. Photos by philthy

Low to high lipslide into the corner

Tail jammer yank in on the extension. If you haven't noticed, Scotty's good at them yank-ins.

BKL photos from the Scarehouse!

2009-10-28T14:52:00.001-07:00

Backside ollie.

Pat grabs tail into the pocket:

All photos by Bryan Karl Lathrop, for more stuff check out both his flickr and his brand-new website

Wilcox @ FDR updated!

2009-10-21T11:09:00.001-07:00

Andy back tails up, across, over and out the poop chute. Who's Ed Martin?

Stylish frontside up the hubba and into the bank

both photos by Zoli

HALLOWEEN JAM II

2009-10-06T06:17:00.000-07:00

HALLOWEEN JAM II @ THE PHILLY WAREHOUSE, 10/30!!!

Celebrated Summer

2009-09-16T18:26:00.000-07:00

During the last couple weeks, we logged some time in the woods and on the streets in celebration of one fine summer coming to an end. Here are some pics. Enjoy.

This ramp features some pretty cool surroundings (see treehouse with electricity), which makes up for the horrible coping situation ON the ramp itself. Throw in some good transitions, and I'm hurling my old bones as high in the air as I can.
Patrick Melon to Fakie
photo by Phil Jackson

Kurt Kamrad going frontside down this 9-stair rail...and he didn't crack his head.
photo by Zoli

We came to this rail and I wasn't sure if anyone was going to step to it, but James Pitonyak hit a perfect backside lipslide down it on his third attempt.
photo by Zoli

James Christening some steps with a proper noseblunt slide.
photo by Zoli

Junky wallride by Patrick
photo by Zoli

Kurt Kamrad on Totally

2009-09-04T11:00:00.000-07:00

Totally welcomes Kurt Kamrad to the team. I've watched Kurt go from small fry to big guy over the last four years, and his ability to dial in some of the most tech tricks has always blown me away. He's a talented skateboarder, and an all around cool guy. We're proud to have him in our crew. Welcome aboard, Kurt!

Scott at Groton

2009-09-02T19:25:00.001-07:00

Totally team member Scott Kmiec lives on the edge with this stylin' frontside tailblock in Groton, Connecticut.
Photo by Phil Jackson

Totally On Tour (pics added 8/31)

2009-08-27T17:59:00.000-07:00

So we went on our first mini-tour a couple of weeks ago, hitting some awesome spots throughout New England and sleeping in tents set up in campgrounds, backyards, bowls, you name it. No showers, no beds, no seats in the van (or windows), and no complaining.
The trip took us through Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, & New York (up state).
Everywhere we went, the locals were super friendly and they ripped! Vermont breeds total SHREDDERS! I love it there and can't wait to go back!
Special thanks to Josh (Chicopee Bowl), Brendan @ Maven Skateshop, and Keegan.

Below are some photos, but first, here's some video:

More photos coming soon.

The van crew:
Me (Patrick)
Travis
Phil
James
Alex
Chuck
The Stranger

The car crew:
Scott
Ryan
Dexter
Dan

The Crew (minus Dexter & The Stranger) l-r: Phil, Travis, Scott, Patrick, ********, Dan (aka The Cookout) in front, Alex, James, Chuck (back), Ryan

Travis with a sick blunt in Chicopee, MA

Frontside Grind in Groton, CT - Me

Rhode Island campground. Setting up tents at 10 pm is not the best way to do it. Our neighbors at the campgrounds were not psyched on us at all.

Impromptu campground

Vermont...of course

Yeah, I skated in the 80's...

Road to Nowhere

Behind Maven Skateshop in Burlington, VT after an evening skating the Burton Bowl. Maven RIPS!

Travis & me

Says it all

Philthy

Ludlow

jeans

Fountain Of Youth Skateshop

2009-08-21T19:22:00.000-07:00

F.O.Y. in Providence, Rhode Island is a pretty nifty little skateshop owned and operated by some great old friends of mine- Donny Barley & Grandison Taber. Two of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, and one of the coolest shops you'll ever visit. Their selection is top-shelf, and their shop decks and shirts are SICK. They are also now stocking Totally decks. Click HERE to check out their website/online store. Buy one of their shirts and show them some support.
If you're in Rhode Island, hell, if you're in Massachusetts even, make a b-line to Providence and check out their scene. Stop by on a Thursday night and skate in the town square where they pull out ramps and rails and set them up in the ice-rink (no ice in the summer months obviously). Donny says the sessions are fun, and I'm bummed that we missed out on this while we were up there last week. We'll try to get back up there soon!

Artifact Skateshop

2009-08-21T19:01:00.000-07:00

Artifact Skateshop, located inside Haven Skatepark, now has Totally boards in stock! The shop is great, and the skatepark features a bowl with a massive wooden bassinet/fullpipe. If you're ever in Connecticut, get on over to North Haven and pay them a visit. The people here are really cool, and you'll feel welcome the second you walk through the door. Ask for Ricky in the skateshop.
Click here to check out their site and to link to the skatepark's site as well.

Back from New England

2009-08-21T18:40:00.000-07:00

Totally went on a mini tour through New England last week, and it was nothing short of epic! We skated a lot of sick spots, hung out with a lot of great people, and even managed to sell a few boards along the way.
Stories, pics, & video to follow shortly. Stay tuned!

Totally Kinetic

2009-08-08T11:42:00.000-07:00

Kinetic skateshop in Delaware now has Totally boards in stock! Get down there to check them out, or go here to order them right from their website!

The Philthy Northwest

2009-08-03T11:38:00.000-07:00

Phil Jackson checks in with some rad photos from a trip to Seattle and Oregon.

Photos by Brad Westcott

Backside Noseblunt

Bean Plant

A few more POPS pics from Zoli

2009-07-27T17:46:00.000-07:00

Brad transfer

? Crailslide

Guidotti 5-0 fakie

Phil Ladjanski backside tailslide

Pics from POPS grand opening...

2009-07-27T08:13:00.000-07:00

Opening day was packed with plenty of eager kiddies, and for good reason...the park is rad. So many cool little things going on in this park. Hats off to Jesse and everyone who helped make this park happen.

All photos by Zoli

The spread

Ceremony

Brad

Jesse backside kickflip

POPS Skatepark Grand Opening!

2009-07-23T10:32:00.000-07:00

Come out to shred Philly's latest great DIY park on July 25th!

For more details, click HERE

Derek Rinaldi? Totally down.

2009-07-21T08:23:00.000-07:00

Derek sent me a couple of shots from the field.
Derek, Clint Peterson, & Dune hanging out at Enid's in Brooklyn.

Dune @ NJ Skateshop

Philth of July

2009-07-17T07:33:00.000-07:00

Photo: Adam Wallacavage

More warehouse party footage...

2009-07-05T17:27:00.001-07:00

Totally 2009

2009-06-22T21:41:00.000-07:00

New decks in stock at Exit and NJ Skateshop!

2009-06-18T17:07:00.000-07:00

Both of our new decks are in stock at Exit Skateshop in Philadelphia and NJ Skateshop in Sayreville, NJ (maybe also their Hoboken location - call them to confirm if you're in that area). You know both of these shops are the real deal, so stop in and show your support!

www.exitphiladelphia.com
www.njskateshop.com

Warehouse jam video and photos

2009-06-17T14:30:00.000-07:00

Our buddy Zoli snapped some sick photos at the warehouse jam. In this one, Totally team manager Patrick Guidotti snaps a sick lien air.

Team rider James Pitonyak isn't afraid of sketchy street obstacles.

Team rider Travis McCormack got busy in the deep end.

Warehouse Weekend

2009-06-14T15:50:00.000-07:00

Just a quick re-cap on Saturday's warehouse extravaganza:

We were super stoked that the rain held out until late in the day. It arrived just as McRad was about to begin their set, forcing them indoors and onto the rollout deck of the bowl. This last-minute adaptation became inspiration, their proximity pumping up everyone's adrenaline and pushing the sesh to a phenomenal level of insanity. My friend Brad said it was definitely in his top 5 sessions list ever and I definitely concur. When they busted out their classic tune "Weakness," everyone went nuts. If you skated in the 80's, you definitely saw Powell's "Public Domain" video and you understand. Back in the day, I used to tape those songs by holding a tape recorder up to the television just so I could listen to those songs while I was skating my backyard ramp. 20 years later and I'm skating one of the sickest spots, and McRad is there playing live. I told Chuck Treece it was a religious experience for me. He smiled and shook my hand. Thanks again Chuck, thanks to the band, and thanks to all my friends for coming out.

I would like to thank everyone who helped make this awesome day possible. Scott Kmiec, Chuck Treece, Steve Miller and Exit Skateshop, Superbuick, PoPo, DJ Solomonic, and all of the great people who came out to show support for the warehouse, Totally, and skateboarding.

Patrick

There will be more pictures and video posted as they come in, so be sure to check back!

Philthy strikes again

2009-06-02T17:04:00.000-07:00

Totally team rider and wayward traveler "Philthy" Phil Jackson just sent us these shots from out in the bush. Here's a pretty sweet shot of a smith grind in a California pool.

This no-comply pole jam back home at FDR is also nice.

Warehouse Jam!

2009-05-25T18:25:00.000-07:00

So check out the flyer below, and schedule accordingly.

I suppose it's a little funny to bill this as a deck release party....I mean, we're really only releasing a couple new graphics, and it's not like we plan to throw a party every time we make a new board. Or maybe we will... I don't know. I just know that this is going to be an awesome day of shredding, good music, beer, and burgers of the meat and meatless varieties.

Team Case

2009-05-21T14:24:00.000-07:00

Make sure you cut slits so they don't curl up too much.

Girl's logo shirts are official...

2009-05-02T09:10:00.001-07:00

Girls shirts! All are American Apparel women's cut. Get in touch fast if you're interested - sizes were limited.

Logo Shirts!!!

2009-04-27T07:40:00.001-07:00

The logo shirts are in... hit us up for details! Girls shirts will also be in this week in red/white and lt. blue/yellow!

Confession Session

2009-04-08T07:31:00.000-07:00

Check out this shot of Mike "The Confessor" Flint jamming a lien tailslide on some steep 'crete at FDR during his holiday trip back east. Photo by Philthy.

Totally/Focus Magazine Deck & Shirt Giveaway!

2009-04-02T10:39:00.000-07:00

Focus Magazine is giving away a Totally deck and shirt! Enter here:

http://www.focusskatemag.com/pub/851

Philthy in Arizona

2009-03-11T09:13:00.000-07:00

Here's a photo of Totally team rider "Philthy" Phil Jackson from the "Skate Arizona" website, living up to his nickname and laying down some dirty moves in a desert pool.

War

2009-02-16T09:50:00.001-08:00

Los Angeles...Totally

2009-02-12T12:06:00.001-08:00

Travis took a long weekend trip out to L.A. a few weeks ago so he could shred some sick pools with Tony Farmer and Salba. Here's a bro-cam style taste of his trip. Man I wish I could've gone along for this one.

Check out the street sign. (click on photo to enlarge)

Travis at the Kanis Park in Little Rock, Arkansas

2009-01-22T12:34:00.000-08:00

Here are some shots from Travis' recent holiday trip to Arkansas. Photos courtesy of Ashley.

Confessor at Piratetown

2009-01-19T16:14:00.000-08:00

Our buddy Matt Yula sent us this shot of Totally team rider Mike "Confessor" Flint getting down and dirty on some junky, over-vert concrete. Thanks, Matt!

Totally Halloween Jam

2008-12-22T15:42:00.000-08:00

Yes, you read correctly, Halloween. This video is long overdue, and there are several reasons why it has taken so long to post, but in the end I'll just fess up to slacking on it Sorry, it won't happen again...at least, not this year.

If you were there, you know it was a night which could best be summed up in two words- awesome retardation. If you weren't there, well that's just retarded.

So here it is. Merry Xmas.

Confessions

2008-12-15T16:57:00.001-08:00

This is really old, but what the hell...

Watch Totally team riders Mike "Confessor" Flint and Travis McCormack demonstrate the art of shredding to a large, appreciative audience at the Autumn bowl. Check it out here:

VIMBY - Autumn Bowl

Philthy's photography

2008-12-12T13:42:00.000-08:00

Our buddy Adam Salo shines the spotlight on underground ripper (and Totally team rider) "Philthy" Phil Jackson's photography. Check it out here:

http://expn.go.com/expn/blog/skateboard?post=3755658

Saturday 11/22-Princeton Skatepark Opening

2008-11-20T18:39:00.000-08:00

This Saturday we'll be joining the effort to christen the new skatepark in Princeton. You should too.

Where in Princeton? I don't know, but I'm sure it won't be too hard to find.

Seeing Red

2008-11-20T18:17:00.000-08:00

Totally Demo, 10/25 @ Hamilton Skatepark!

2008-10-11T13:28:00.000-07:00

Hey Central/South Jersey - 10/25 @ 1pm... Hamilton Skatepark in Veterans Park. Be there for the Totally demo, sponsored by Shogun Skateshop!

Totally Halloween Jam at the Philly Warehouse, 11/1/08

2008-10-09T12:01:00.000-07:00

Saturday, 11/1 at 7pm. Alter Street bet. 17th and 18th, Philly (please do NOT park on Alter St.)

Free drinks and prizes for best costume, as well as a best trick contest!

Okay, so...

2008-10-09T07:20:00.000-07:00

...this blog will be sort of a supplement to http://www.totallyskateboarding.com/ - basically a spot that we can put everything that we can't get up on the site for whatever reason.

Let's kick it off with Totally team member Phil Jackson and Totally bro Matt Yula in a piece by Adam Salo for EXPN on Oregon skateparks called "Concrete Wonderland"!

http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/video?id=3548610