The Enjoi Panda Shirt

The Enjoi Panda is one of the most prolific logo's in the skate industry. It's origins stem from a combination of their somewhat chinky riders, and dedication to the Environmental Protection Agency. Most skate companies take their revenue and keep it in their pockets to buy Vodka or a 30 rack of High Life, which is cool. Enjoi takes 55% of their revenue and donates it to the Environmental Protection Agency, which is respectable and cool.

Here are some of my favorite incarnations of the Enjoi Panda Shirts  that are currently out, if you buy 2 you get them for $17.99, 3 or more you get them for $15.99 a piece.

Rasta Enjoi Panda Shirt	Woody Enjoi Panda Shirt
Galactic Enjoi Panda Shirt	X-Ray Enjoi Panda Shirt

Skullcandy Headphones

I remember about 4 years ago when I heard about Skullcandy Headphones how different they were from all the other headphones on the market. I think I was a senior in High School and was still figuring out was I was going to do with myself. Back then, even though it was still really recent, not a lot of companies were producing really unique products for the action sports world. It was a time where everyone was rocking a big white Sony label instead of the unique graphics on Skullcandy Headphones. Even though I may not be a biggest Skullcandy fan in the world, I can respect a company that took the time to broke the mold. Which is why I'm recommending everyone check out the new colorway on the Hesh.

Hesh by Skullcandy Headphones

Thanks to Robust Flavor, Univ, and Coupe De Grace

The guys from Robust Flavor just sent me a bunch of tees and some wallets. Super high quality prints. The screen printing on black is thick enough where it'll last a life time. Would completely recommend them to anyone looking for some fresh tees.

You can't find a site for Univ, but they make a ton of threads that you can find at Robust Flavor. The company is about as core as it gets, comparable to Alphanumeric in the way they are run. The dog with the hat and the pipe is such a sick logo, I think it rivals Undefeated's hash mark five.

And Coupe De Grace has some of the best War theme shirts available anywhere. The white and teal one in this picture is my favorite shirt I currently have in my collection.

Check these guys out here:

Robust Flavor

Coupe De Grace

Being a Trendsetter in 5 Easy Steps

Here are my 5 steps to being a trend setter:

• Read every magazine you can get you’re hands on for your industry. Blogs like mine may be gaining popularity, but there is still a unique power to print media. If it’s fit to print, there is usually a market for it. There is much less trash in magazines than there is on blogs.
• Stay true to your locality. Wearing a BBC hoodie in Iraq is a good way to get shot. While if you’re wearing a dank turban with a high thread count in Iraq- I’d be willing to bet people would recognize your style.
• Live your life. I cannot stress this one enough. If you spend all of your time reading magazines trying to be cool, you’re never going to be cool. You need to get out, go skateboard, go snowboard, go shopping at the grocery store. Just get out of your house and do what you do. When your life seems cool, people will latch onto your style.
• Relax, don’t push your style on others. Everyone hates a person that is like “Yo checkout my new Tee.” Not pushing your style on others shows a confidence that you believe in what you are supporting through your style. Myself for example, I am sent tons of merchandise from companies. Some I give away, but the truly respectable companies I educate myself on the way they operate and wear it with pride.
• Be your self. While it’s a good idea to take societies boundaries into consideration, don’t let them effect you too much. Everyone can be an idol to somebody.

Really, that's all there is to it. I'd even recommend starting a blog to let people know what your doing. It will ad local credibility like you wouldn't believe.

Get Familiar with Rye-Rye

If you went to a rail jam this winter, chances are the DJ played the M.I.A. Paper Planes Remix. That track was everywhere. Who was in on that it? This girl Rye-Rye, she is a steezball. If you want to know what the definition of personal style is- then I recommend you do a background check on her.

Anyway, if your In the NYC Area Thursday May 22nd now's your chance to Get Familiar with her courtesy of Name Ribbon Clothing and and XLR8R Magazine. Name Ribbon is throwing a big launch party for the drop of their new music label, and have offered a personal invite to myself, as well as my NYC readers. There's an open bar from 10-11PM so if you're in NYC and you don't go, you're a moron.

Here's the Invitation if your interested.

And here's the links to checkout the gear that Name Ribbon puts out.

Name Ribbon Clothing.

Nike SB Dunks

Ok so, I know it can be a pain in the ass searching all around for the newest Nike SB Dunks everywhere. Half the stores our out of stock of the new styles in both mid and hi's. When you call they are like "Sure, yeah- we've got Nike SB's in stock." Yeah. The ones from last year that aren't hot anymore. Fortunately CCS has a full stock of damn near every style they offer, including the new gold models.

Free shipping is available on all models until 6/4/08, use the code: CHFAFF

New Nike SB Mid Dunks

	My personal favorite of the whole bunch right here. The gold Velcro makes this kick wearable with pretty much anything. Nike SB Dunks Mid Blue White
	These have been out for exactly a year, and have been the only original model to still be in the current run. Alot of people know these as the Red and Orange Nike SB Dunks. Nike SB Dunks Mid Red Grey
	To me, these look a lot like the Air Mogan Lumberjack Edition, without the lumberjack stuff on it of course. Nike SB Dunks Mid Tan Gold
	Second favorite mid model, released at the same time as the Blue and White models at the top of this post. Nike SB Dunks Mid White Silver
	The color on these makes it so you could wear these as a formal shoe if you put some different laces on them. Prep school kids check em. Nike SB Dunks Mid Brown Red
	Not my style, but I know some kids are throwing down with the black vibe, so If that's you- here they are. Nike SB Dunks Mid Black Grey

 

New Nike SB Dunks Low

	Prefontaine meets Paul Rodriguez. Not many people know this color theme was because of the original Oregon Prefontaine shoes. Nike SB Dunks Low Green Yellow
	My personal favorite of the lows. My bud Sam made some custom dunks that look remarkably similar to these, but slightly more American. Nike SB Dunks Low Blue Black
	Another skateboard kick that could easily be worn as a dress shoe. Prep school kids with manly ankles that don't need mid's. Check em. Nike SB Dunks Low Brown Pink
	These will be a hard one to match with the rest of your outfit. But if you either don't care, or want to be different, these are the rarest of the production lows. Nike SB Dunks Low Grey Black
	In color theory gold is the only color that ever culture in the world gets a positive vibe from. Even those crazy Afghanis. Nike SB Dunks Low Gold
	Black, white and brown is about as classic of a color scheme as you can get. Nike SB Dunks Low Black Brown

I'm going to do my best to keep this list as up to date as possible with new releases and such. If there's an upcoming or new release that is being mass produced please, let me know about it.

Also, If anyone from Nike SB reads this and feels like sending me some shoes. By all means, just do it.

Another Einstein Tee

What can I say, I'm a sucker for anything with Einstein on it. The guy was a genius and somehow every print I see involving him radiates the mans' spirit. This is made by Abstraxx, a relatively new company that is currently being featured on the Karmaloop Kazbah.

Intelligence T Shirt by Abstraxx

Numbers Boardshorts

Lemar and Dauley might be small but their Ideas are big. These guys have given direction to Adidas, Kid Robot, and even DC Shoes. If you're looking for a unique print on your boardshorts for this season- this is it. Inspired by a Nascar racing print, you can even say you're a true American when you sport these.

Numbers Boardshorts by Lemar and Dauley

Alphabet Rain Tee by Zoo York

This is my favorite shirt of the year I have seen so far. Its such a simple graphic, that looks like a stippling gradient from far away. Essentialy it is a logo tee, but I can't help but love how this one was put together. Ever since Zoo York has been owned by Ecko their designs have mysteriously gotten a lot better.

Alphabet Rain Tee by Zoo York

Cindy Tee by Ezekiel

Ok so, I am not a woman. And I can't really say if this is the coolest women's shirt in the world or something. But I can say that as a guy it's one of the hottest looking tees I have seen. Reminds me of like an 80's workout video meets David Hasselhoff in female form or something.

Cindy Tee by Ezekiel

CCS Vice Shades

While I respect Old dudes that wear Rayban's with their safari shirts and cruise around in their land rovers- I do not respect Kids that drop 200 bucks on a pair of shades that do nothing to support their sports. Pick these CCS Vice shades up for $14 bucks. Think of it as a sale on those Rayban's you wanted.

CCS Vice Shades

Nike SB Classic

Since I mentioned Nike at the end of my last post in a bit of a snide manner, I figured I'd feature their latest release. The Nike SB Classic, which appears to have taken its styling cues from some 1990's Oakley Razorbacks. Which is definitely a good thing. I want to grow a mustache and just wear these.

Nike SB Classic

New Adidas Skate Shoes

A lot of people still think Adidas only makes jump suits and bad running shoes. Truth is their Adidas Originals Collection, and all of the New Adidas Skate Shoes are some of the best styled products on the market right now. While it may be overseen by a large corporation, if Nike SB can develop a following, I don't see why Adidas can't either.

Adidas Gonz Superstar Vulcanized

Open Mind Tee by Alphanumeric

Alphanumeric has been around since before streetwear was streetwear. Originally launched in 1998 these guys produced my favorite pair of shorts that I will ever own. They have a nut vent in them which is a god send on long road trips. While this tee may not have a nut vent, it does have a good message. Open Books lead to open minds.

Open Mind Tee by Alphanumeric

Tokyo Tee by Adio Clothing

Adio is a company that supports just about everything I care about. They are one of the few companies with a Skate, Surf, and Snow team out there that is still run by actual athletes. This is there new tee that they just released, the Tokyo Tee- with some stereotypical pop art.

Tokyo Tee by Adio Clothing

Cardboard Robot Hoodie

One of the things I look for when I am searching for products is a company run by cool people. I like to know when I recommend a  product that I am supporting people that love what they do and are having fun with it. The guys at Cardboard Robot are some of the most hilarious guys ever, and have managed to put together a line that even couture companies need to respect. This is the Bandit Hoodie, which is available now.

Bandit Hoodie by Cardboard Robot

Pop Stencil by Imaginary Foundation

Despite how computer oriented we are now a  lot of the best thoughts come out of the end of a pencil. I have always liked Imaginary Foundation for this reason. They make tees that make you think a little bit and wonder how they came up with the graphic that you're wearing. There is something to be said for a that.

Pop Stencil Tee by Imaginary Foundation

Diamond Grenade T Shirt

This tee is from a company that you've definitely never heard of before, Wollyhood. This diamond grenade picture is there logo and I'd look for it to be as popular as the BBC crystals this summer. All of their products have vibrant colors and are much more reasonably priced than that BBC trash.

Diamond Grenade T Shirt

The Jetter By Puma

One of the hottest new sneakers at Karmaloop right here- It's the Jetter by Puma. Suede upper with a graffiti style sole that really pops. Not the greatest skate shoe because it's a Puma Running shoe, but still a great lifestyle kick.

The Jetter By Puma

6 Best Skateboard Decks Reviewed

• Almost Impact Skateboard Decks

These decks feature carbon disks over the trucks that makes the board rigid where it needs it, and poppy where it doesn't. Light 7 ply deck, slightly lighter than most carbon blends.

Almost Cooper OG Impact Skateboard Deck

• Alien X-Band Skateboard Decks

Xband decks have the plywood arranged in a cross pattern running at 45 degrees throughout the board. This make it stronger so they can make the deck thinner and lighter. About the same weight as the Almost Impact Decks.


Alien Workshop Dyrdek Soldier Xband Deck

• Almost Uber Light Decks

In my opinion, this is the best skateboard design there is. Its the lightest and poppiest out of any in this comparison. Uses a standard 7 ply layup around a carbon foam deck. Watch Rodney Mullen on you tube if you need more of a testimonial.


Almost Mullen Uber Light Deck

• Foundation Fiberlam Decks

The fiberlam decks use fiber ply layers on the top and bottom. This gives the board longer than average pop, and a smooth sliding base that will last a while. (This is the same technology that Toy Machine Uses)


Foundation Vertigo Yellow Fiberlam Deck

• Blind Eternal Life Decks

Longest lasting skateboard deck made. Doesn't make any claims about being the lightest because it doesn't come close. It uses a composite formed from aluminum and epoxy glass to create "Texalium". If you want a deck to last and take huge bomb drops this is it. Even comes with a 90 day warranty.


Blind Creager Machine Deck

• Element Push Decks

Push decks feature 5 air chambers in the layup that make it the second lightest deck in this roundup. This is essentially an upgrade version of the Element Helium Decks that were the first of this superlight breed. All of the element skateboard decks are popular with kids, so if you're looking for a gift you can't go wrong with this.


Element Tave Positive Negative Deck



That's It for now. If a company decides to put out a deck with a new technology in it I'll definitely post about it here so keep checking back, or subscribe to my feed to stay up to date. If you've got some personal experience with any of these decks leave a comment here and let us know what you think!