Nollie: Weird Stuff

May 4, 2010 9:00 AM

Baby snowboarding video: Right or Wrong?

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Ok, so the idea sounds cute, but the reality is somewhat more disturbing: some 'proud' parents have posted a video of their one year old baby daughter Ava Marie 'snowboarding' in Mammoth. Harmless enough right? Mmm, firstly she's on a board far too big her, with a ridiculously wide stance, that makes her knees look like they could pop at any minute. She's also not wearing any eye protection (her parents want to blind her as well as bust her joints) and no helmet for most of the video.

That said the tot does seem to enjoy sliding around, even if she can't turn. It's the whole 'sponsor me' tone of the video that is also a tad unsettling. What next? Parents chucking kids off kickers shouting 'spin to win son, gotta spin to win!' Shudder...

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Firstly, parents are told kids shouldn't snowboard till they're about 3 as their knees aren't

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Links, Snowboarding, Videos, Weird Stuff
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January 26, 2009 2:10 PM

video: Wheelbone - your secret weapon when learning skateboard tricks

Compared to snowboarding and wakeboarding (where you're strapped in) and surfing (where most falls are absorbed by the sea), fact is skateboarding is hard. But, if you're looking for that extra push to help you nail that elusive trick - from your first ollie, kick flip or back-lip - the Wheelbone could be your secret weapon.

Genius in it's simplicity, this plastic construction fits around the wheels of your skateboard to keep it stationary when you're attempting tricks, helping to maintain balance, body position and make stomping easier. Plus the Wheelbone creates more tension between the trucks allowing you to pop even higher, with it's increased stored energy, all weighing in less than 200g.

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Accessories, Audio and Videocasts, Links, Skating, Weird Stuff
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January 12, 2009 9:01 PM

What? Louis Vuitton skate deck & case. Yours for just $8,250!

Screw the credit crunch, and splurge out on a designer deck; just $8250 for a one of three Louis Vuitton skate deck, with it's own case. This is no joke, the chav's favourite clothes peddler have released a limited edition deck, to match a new collection inspired by New York graffiti artist Stephen Sprouse.

Currently for sale in the SoHo boutique Greene Street store, the three boards, and 70 $250 t-shirts will be auctioned off at a nightwith music by 80s legends Blondie, with proceeds going to the Free Arts NYC charity.

More info after the jump...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Accessories, Art, Equipment, News, Skating, Weird Stuff
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January 7, 2009 4:48 PM

New 2009 spring sneakers: cherry, watermelon, apple and orange kicks from Vans & Nike

Nike and Vans footwear release fruit flavoured sneakers / trainers collection for Spring 2009

You might be scoffing fruit as the temperatures plummet and you try to fend off yet another cold, but how about wearing some? Soon you could be donning one of your 5 a day on your feet - as both Vans and Nike are releasing kicks with zing (aherm) for spring.

Nike's going sweet with some Louis Vuitton-like Cherry Dunk Hi in blue and beige, (spotted on Kanye West's blog no less) and Vans Girls have served up a whole platter, with an apple, orange and watermelon adorned collection.

More pics after the jump...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Accessories, News, Skating, Style, Weird Stuff
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September 30, 2008 9:13 PM

When heros shred part 2: Farah Fawcett's Charlie's Angels skateboard scene

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A few weeks back I shared a clip of Wonder Woman ripping on an old school skateboard, despite her restrictive, and rather high waisted, granny knickers.

Now's the turn for the most iconic 'tv totty on a deck' clip ever broadcast from the original Charlie's Angels; escaping a diamond thief on an old school set-up Farah Fawcett manages to keep her big flicks intact while dodging ice cream vans, kids and traffic - with the help of stunt double and skate legend Stacey Peralta.

Silly, ridiculous, but brilliant in it's retro cheesiness, keep reading to see it.....

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Audio and Videocasts, Skating, Weird Stuff
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September 15, 2008 3:08 PM

Old school skating: Wonder Woman saves the day!

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In all honesty, this clip isn't that cool - or clever - but something about seeing the full-on glam of Wonder Woman racing down the streets on a skateboard is quite spectacular, in a retro, ironic way. Her impeccably matched lipstick, helmet and bustier combo is pretty damn impressive too: if only us mere mortals could look that hot while riding tarmac.

Keep reading to see the video and look out for more Superheroes Who Shred on Nollie soon...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Audio and Videocasts, Links, Weird Stuff
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