Op Sportswear at Wal Mart in 2008

Wal Mart will now be selling Ocean Pacific Sportswear. The name brand surf clothing that once sold in specialty surf and skateboard shops will be available in Wal Mart in Spring 2008. The way I understand it is that Wal Mart will be the only store selling OP Sportswear. Lots of specialty products are now moving to Wal Mart. The first product I noticed was Schwinn Bikes that were once only sold by an authorized Schwinn bicycle shop are now at every Wal Mart in USA. Mike McGill also sells his signature Airspeed skateboards and shoes at Wal Mart. Wal Mart says they want to penetrate the action sports market . **** As Jeff Spicoli said in the new Transworld Business, "All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and a discount on OP Sportswear and I'm fine" ****

New 2007 Hosoi Hammerhead Skateboard Decks

The new 2007 Hosoi Decks are out and look great. Check them out at http://www.hosoiskates.com/ or you can purchase yours at http://www.tailtap.com/ . Pic is courtesy of Tail Tap

American Legend Evel Knievel Dies at 69

Evel Knievel was my hero when I was a kid. In the 1970's Evel Knievel jumped his Harley Davidson XR-750 motorcycle in front of huge crowds all over the world. Evel always wore red , white, and blue leathers and helmet. Evel's most famous jump was in 1968 when he attempted to leap over Ceasers Palace water fountain and ended in a crash that broke almost every bone in his body. Evel was a legend and the greatest daredevil of all time. This is a film of his famous Ceasers Palace jump I found on you tube. Check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYGGCVE2lKY

Thinking about a longboard?

Longboards are really getting popular and there are many boards out there to choose from. Longboards are great for cruising around your neighborhood and for street skating. I recommend soft wheel and loose trucks. This is my longboard of choice and you can buy it at http://www.gravityboard.com/. Gravity is a great skateboard company and has great customer service. Check out all the boards at Gravity Skateboards. Also check out this video with Roger Mihalko on the '39 carve taken from Gravity YouTube videos. Roger really rips and is the best longboard rider I have ever seen so check it out. . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OxrMtmOuD4

Gravity 39" Carve

Tracker 149mm Dart trucks

Gravity 66mm Street G wheels

Bones Swiss Bearings

Skate pics just got better

Skateboarding is all about great pictures and I just picked up the Nikon SLR D40 with two lenses . Next years skate pics just got better.

New Marc's Board Shop stickers

Santa Cruz Street Skate re issue sold out at www.marcsboardshop.com

This Santa Cruz Street Skate is too cool. This is a re issue from around 1980. The deck is 9" x 30" and has a 15" wheelbase. The Santa Cruz Street Skate is classic!!!! This deck is sold out and I feel this deck will double in value in the next year.

New OJ Hot Juice wheels at Marc's Board Shop

These new OJ Hot Juice Wheels are too cool. The bright orange color looks great and the hardness of 79a durometer is great for street skating. These wheels remind me of the Vintage OJ wheels that were available in the 1970's

Focus Skatepark is now open?

Focus Skatepark is suppose to be open.

• 3 to 9 on weekdays
• 10 to 10 on Saturday
• 1 to 8 on Sunday

New Red Moose Decks at Marc's Board Shop

The new Red Moose Decks are coming to Marc's Board Shop and they look cool. These decks are looking as good or better than some of the pro decks out today and are much more affordable. Get yours at Marc's Board Shop

Marc's Board Shop

"Still your best deal"

Marc's Board Shop is now an official Ebay Power Seller!!

Marc's Board Shop is now an official Ebay Power Seller and has recieved the Bronze status in the Ebay Power Sellers program. Ebay rewards businesses with consistant sales, high business ethics, and excellent positive feedback to join the Power Seller program. Marc's Board Shop is proud to join the Power Seller community on Ebay and to give the skateboard community the lowest prices and great service for years to come.

Marc

http://www.marcsboardshop.com/
"Still your best deal"

"Old School" Evan Tolley featured in new AXE ARMY Video

Marc's Board Shop team rider "Old School" Evan Tolley (grey hat) hanging out with the Richie "Brown Bomber" Carrasco and the Axe Army. Richie is the owner of Sk8kings and the 360 spinning champion. He has the world record spinning 360's (142). This classic photo of the AXE Army (courtesy of Sk8kings) was taken at the Dixie Cup slalom race in NC. Evan won the juniors class at the Dixie Cup, was featured in two recent newspapers, and also landed a part in the new Axe Army video. Way to go Evan!!

New Old School Rock N' Rollers "Budget Series" Wheels at Marc's Board Shop

The Rat Bones blems are long gone so I'm replacing them with low price Rock N' Rollers "Budget Series" old school 60mm wheels and they look cool!!. Another affordable item from Marc's Board Shop

"Still your best deal"

The Skateboard Coach says.....

Son, you win that skateboard contest and make me look good, and next time we are at Toys R US we will splurge and buy you a new $15 or maybe even a $20 skateboard

Congratulations to Marc's Board Shop Team Rider Evan Tolley for 1st Place at Dixie Cup

Congratulations to Marc's Board Shop Team Rider Evan Tolley for his first place win in the junior class at the Downhillbillies Dixie Cup Slalom Race . The Dixie Cup is one of the biggest races in the USA and was held over the weekend Nov-2nd thru 4th in Statesville NC. The best slalom racers in the world attended this huge event. Way to go Evan!!

Everyone needs a Board Room. Check out the pics below

This is my new board room in my garage currently under construction. I just started it and all I have got done so far is part of the floor. I'm going to make it into a place to hang out and build boards. One day I hope to get a flat screen for the garage to watch skate videos. I want hang some Old School Decks and framed skateboard posters on the wall, but the floor is my first project. The floor is plastic and snaps together in about an hour. It keep the garage floor warm in the winter and makes the garage look great. The floor is available at http://www.racedeck.com/ and comes in multiple colors. Jeff at http://jeffsskateboardpage.blogspot.com/ mentioned the coolest thing about the floor is it matches my Vans Classic Hi skate shoes. I agree!!

Kenny's Board Room

Kenny Mollica has the best Board Room I have ever seen. Kenny's Board Room is also climate controlled. Pic courtesy of Kenny's sight, which you can see more of Kenny's great pics at http://www.ncdsa.com/44/The-Gong-Show-with-Kenny-Nature-Boy-Mollica.html

Fun Room

This is my fun room with the skateboard display. This is for display only. I'm also working on my new Board Room in the garage where I can work on skateboards and hang out. Check the pics above to see the new board room. If you don't have a garage, start with the Fun Room display like this one. The skateboard movie posters are available thru http://www.moviegoods.com/ and the Board Hangers are available thru http://www.bulldogskates.com/ on their forum

Marc's Board Shop Grand Re Opening Next Saturday!!

Don't miss the Marc's Board Shop Grand Re Opening Party next Saturday (November 3rd) at 12 noon. The event will feature free hot dogs, drinks, and prizes leading up to a complete skateboard givaway at 12:30pm. Stop by for fun, food and cool skate videos.

Marc

Marc's Board Shop

"Still your best deal"

Check out the Apple Skatepark Websight

Apple Skatepark was an indoor skatepark in Columbus Ohio from 1979 to 1981. The park was skated by some of the best pros in the world. Apple was designed by Wally Holiday and in my opinion was the best skatepark ever built. Check out Apple Skatepark . This great shot is of Dave 'The Raver" Andrecht taken by Larry Walker in the 12' Egg Pool.

http://www.skatepunk.net/apple/contents.html

Wet Willy Wax now available at Marc's Board Shop

Most skate wax gets expensive if you are waxing your favorite curb daily. Not with Wet Willy skate wax. With Wet Willy you can afford to wax as you please. Get yours today at Marc's Board Shop.

"Beast of the East Award" for Dixie Cup Race

The Downhillbillies are hosting the 3rd annual Dixie Cup Slalom Race on November 2nd to the 4th in Statesville NC. The "Beast of the East Award" is presented by Marc's Board Shop and will be given to the fastest amateur skateboarder from the East Coast in the Hybrid Slalom event. This 2ft tall trophy also comes with $100 cash. There will be 5 Marc's Board Shop team riders competing for this award against some of the best skaters in the east. Good luck to the team.

Marc's Board Shop is open!!! Saturday 10-20-07

Marc's Board Shop is now open. It will open at 10 am on Saturday October 20th 2007. Same booth at the Capitol Flea Market. All new inventory!! All new storefront!! Stop by this weekend to check out the newly remodeled Marc's Board Shop.


"Live like James Bond"
"Die like James Dean"

New Blacksburg Virginia Skatepark is now open

The new 8000 sq ft Blacksburg VA skatepark is now open and features a clover bowl. This park is designed by Wally Hollyday. Wally has been building skateparks since the 1970's and some of his designs include famous Apple Skatepark in Ohio in the early 1980's and Greenfield Grind in Wilmington NC. Wally's designs are great so check out the new Blacksburg park.

Jeff's 80's street trick

Here is Jeff completing an 80's street trick with style

Jeff's Bert Slide at Coonskin Sk8park

Here is Jeff on a Bert Slide at Coonskin. The old school deck and Rat Bones make for great Bert Slides.

Coonskin Session

It was a nice cool fall day at Coonskin Skatepark. Fridays are always the best skate sessions. Classic photo of Jeff holding his old school deck

Marc's Board Shop will be the official sponsor of the "Beast of the East" Award at Dixie Cup Slalom Race

Marc's Board Shop will be the official sponsor of the "Beast of the East" Award at the 3rd Annual Dixie Cup Slalom race in Statesville NC on November 2-4 2007 . The award will be given to the fastest East Coast amateur slalom racer at the Dixie Cup event. The award will be a nice trophy and $100 cash for the fastest racer. Only amateur skateboarders will be eligible and they have to be from the East Coast. In most races , the pros from California take home all the prizes. The "Beast of the East" award should attract more racers from the East Coast.

Park Slalom at Coonskin Skatepark

Jeff and I had a park slalom session today at Coonskin park. Here is a great pic Jeff took of me on the course. See more pics at Jeffs Skateboard page http://jeffsskateboardpage.blogspot.com/

Downhillbillies hosting World Championships of Slalom Skateboarding

The Downhillbillies are at it again. This weekend ( Sept 27-30) they are hosting the World Championships of Slalom Skateboarding in Statesville NC. This is a world class event with the best skateboarders in the world attending. Marc's Board Shop team rider Lenny Poage will be competing in this event with over 100 skateboarders from all over the world. We want to wish Lenny good luck in this event. He will be entering the tight and hybrid slalom events. The Downhillbillies do a great job promoting skateboarding and you can go to their websight for more info on all of their events. http://www.downhillbillies.org/ pic courtesy of http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/

New Jason Jessee Movie

Jason Jessee was a pro rider for Santa Cruz skateboards in the 1980's and 90's. Jason has lived an unusual life. He has been called an American Anti-Hero. His new movie is called Pray for me ** the Jason Jessee Film ** (Pic is courtesy of Jason Jessee Movie websight)

http://www.jasonjesseemovie.com/

Focus Skatepark now Area 51?

I heard a rumor that Focus skatepark will re open under the name of Area 51 skatepark. A skater I have known for years said he has already been inside skating the park. I will keep you updated

Matt Hughes Skatepark Myrtle Beach SC

Here is a shot of me carving the quarter ramps at the Matt Hughes skatepark in Myrtle Beach. The park has smooth pavement and nice quarter ramps. I rode most of the ramps like a banked slalom course

Skimboarding in Myrtle Beach

It was near a record low in Myrtle Beach this morning, 55 degrees. The water was cold and so was the air on the beach. After it warmed up I tried a few runs on my 1980 vintage skimboard fully clothed with sandals. The trick is to not fall

Old School Evan in the Herald Dispatch

Congratulations to Marc's Board Shop team rider Evan Tolley for being featured in two newspapers over the weekend while racing in the Kentucky Fried Cone Fest. Way to go Evan!!

Kentucky Fried Cone Fest

Lenny Poage hosted the 2nd annual Kentucky Fried Cone Fest in Ashland Ky. This pic is of Marc's Board Shop team rider Ben Barkey on the slalom course

Photo courtesy of Lenny

Stability Skatepark ---- Myrtle Beach SC

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I skated Stability park today in Myrtle Beach . It's smooth, has some good lines and was packed with skaters. Local skate/surf grom sticking his tongue out at me. The first pic is an overview of the park.

Myrtle Beach vacation and new shoes

Myrtle Beach has two parks . One is called Stability and the other is named after a kid who died here in Myrtle called the Matt Hughes skatepark. Stability looks nice, smooth pavement, 6ft halfpipe, a bunch of street stuff, a few quarter ramps and a some banks for slides. Stabilty has their own skate shop and I picked these vans up because the owner offered them to me at half price since no one wants them. The shoes remind me of something Tony Hawk would wear at Del Mar Skate Ranch in 1985.

Powell Re Issue Pro Model Decks coming soon to MarcsBoardshop.com

http://www.marcsboardshop.com/ will be offering Powell re issue pro model skateboard decks in the near future so check back at a later date to check out these great boards

• Ripper
• Caballero Bats
• Skull & Sword -- Ray "Bones" model
• McGill pro model
  

Photos courtesy of Powell

Focus Skatepark to Re Open September 15th?

Focus Skatepark is suppose to re open September 15th. Greg said he will be opening on the 15th and have the grand opening on October 1st. Keep me updated if anyone finds out any more info

Photo by John Stalnecker

The death of Deathbox?

I heard a rumor that Deathbox Skateboards went out of business. Is this true? Deathbox is an old school company that offered pro models skateboards from some of the biggest legends in skateboarding.

• David Hackett Iron Cross pro model


• Steve Olson pro model


• Brad Bowman pro model


• Doug Saladino pro model (Pine Design)


• Jay Adams pro model


• Mike Folmer "punk" pro model

Deathbox had great looking decks. It will be sad to hear that the company is out of business. Logo courtesy of Deathbox

Tony Alva 50th Birthday

I got this birthday card from Alva Skates today advertising Tony Alva's 50th Birthday. Tony has owned Alva Skates since he was 19 yrs old. Tony Alva is a skateboarding legend and at 50 yrs old he doesn't show any signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Billy's Current Pic

This is a current pic of Billy on his first day of skating in 28yrs. Here he is ripping on his new longboard. The pics are nearly 30yrs apart but the classic style still looks the same.

Billy's Vintage Pic

Billy is a customer of http://www.marcsboardshop.com/ on Ebay and this is great pic of him from 1978 . Billy is featured here on a Sims Lonnie Toft model in NorCal

Marc's Board Shop Coloring Book

The coloring book feature is too cool. Here is the Marc's Board Shop coloring book