intro I can’t believe this is the third one of these things I have had to write. I can’t believe we are leaving for Montreal in just over a week and I’m still writing something for this magazine that needs to be there in time for the show. I can’t believe we somehow have our own magazine. I cant believe Ben has been soul searching for the last 3 weeks while cruising around California on his Harley and has some how managed to put this thing together. All these things crossed my mind earlier today when Ben and Perry told me everything was “under control” as far as the KNOW?MAG went. They had to leave for Cali at 7am earlier today and the magazine is due tomorrow so that it’s printed in time for the East show. The last thing they mentioned as we leave from a brief dinner meeting last night is that we are still missing an intro and we need you to write something up. If you’re at the KNOWSHOW East show in Montreal and you’re reading this then we made it. If your reading this in Vancouver in September and you hear that these mags
didn’t even make the East show then I’ve totally clowned myself. Lets hope I didn’t just jinx the East here. Anyways I think the goal here is to introduce the mag so after an intro’s worth of meaningless ramble welcome to KNOW?MAG issue # 3. Brought to you by the KNOWSHOW in support of our second show in Montreal and our fourth show in Vancouver. As always we look forward to bringing you Canada’s premiere skate, snow and lifestyle tradeshow and hope you make the most of your stay at each of our shows. -nick brown On behalf of everyone at KNOWSHOW Thank you for your continued support. KNOWSHOW team West/ Ben Couves, Perry Pugh, Nick Brown East/ Mer Van Roost, Oli Van Roost, Stefan Gauthier, Jesse Bowden Nick Brown: Text
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vancouver Brioche Brioche is probably the best cafĂŠ or bistro in Gastown, hands down. A super casual open concept where everything is made from scratch and is very authentic in an Italian meets West Coast style. The staff here has some seriously heavy experience with years spent in Italy and Paris. Highly recommended for breakfast, lunch or an early dinner; be sure to try an omelette, panini or one of the many daily specials written up on the chalk board. The treats and the coffee are out of control as well. /// 401 West Cordova Street, Gastown
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Rodney’s Oyster House A true oyster and seafood lover’s paradise, Rodney’s is a must visit for landlocked out of towners. The interior feels like you’re eating at the docks minus the seagulls and the food is fresh and amazing. Definitely a spot to check, one hell of a shucking good time! /// 1228 Hamilton Street, yaletown. Japadog Japadog is exactly what it sounds like, a Japanese hot dog stand. Situated in front of the Sutton Place hotel on Burrard street, this hot dog stand serves tubesteaks with a twist. Japanese condiments are employed to take wieners to the next level. Winner of best hot dog in Vancouver for 2007, the Japanese do everything better. Visit them on Burrard at Smythe.
Salt Tasting Room/ A restaurant without a kitchen…how does that work? Salt tasting room is a bit of an anomaly in that regard. Located in historic, and colorful, Blood Alley, their menu consists of meats, cheeses, condiments and wine. Share plates are assembled and, well, shared. Choose a few meats, cheeses and condiments from their blackboard menu, throw a couple of glasses of wine in the mix and enjoy. Blood Alley between Carrall and Abbott streets. Don’t worry about the locals.
The Whip/ Situated in the ever popular south Main neighborhood, The Whip is contemporary dining meets a gallery space meets loft decor meets some good beer on tap, meaning it fits the neighborhood perfectly. No clue where the name came from, maybe the owner is into some kinky business. Don’t let that bug you though, the staff are super nice, it’s only a name after all. 209 East 6th street at Main.
Six Acres Situated in the oldest brick building in Vancouver, Six Acres is a good place to grab a drink and a bite as the hustle and bustle of Gastown passes by. With the largest beer list in the neighborhood, 43 at last count, finding something to whet your whistle won’t be an issue. Sit down for a nicer lunch or a drink before dinner and admire the gassy jack statue with its natural, albeit crazy, transitions. /// 203 Carrall street.
The Circle With its beginnings in Whistler, BC, the Circle has expanded to Gastown and brings with it a true skate shop mixed with street and skate wear. The interior is very boutique, everything is white and there are plenty of mirrors and metal, and the hardgoods section is tucked away in the back of the shop bringing an almost gallery feel to it. The garbage can hidden in the wall is a nice touch, don’t want those griptape scraps wrecking up the shop. Check it out to see the future of the skate boutique. No slatwall here! /// 164 Water Street
Alife Alife, New York based high-end streetwear, has opened its second boutique in the heart of Vancouver’s gastown. Inside can be found the house label’s footwear line, which is extremely popular with locals and international visitors alike, as well as hoodies, tees, new eras, denim, skateboard decks, the list goes on. Local celebrity and Girl family skateboarder Tony Ferguson is a partner and can often be found on the sales floor. Quiet yet strong designs, get some. /// 350 Water street.
The Templeton Diner A classic diner with a health conscious menu, for the most part, The Templeton is nestled in the seedier part of Granville street, surrounded by a couple porno shops for some exciting post meal shopping. These guys will make you a beer milkshake, which is as gross as it sounds, but will also serve up some of the best traditional diner fare in town. Their sign says they are the best in town and no one seems to be arguing. /// 1087 Granville Street. Capers Capers is a health food market with a large deli, bakery and salad bar. It’s a good place to get lunch or a snack if you are feeling guilty about that double cheeseburger combo you slammed back last night at three am. Also a great place to meet a member of the opposite sex who is into yoga and all that kinda good stuff…if you’re okay with that. /// 1675 Robson Street.
Subdivision An underground, literally, streetwear shop, Subdivision carries hard to find clothing, toys and other likeminded paraphernalia. Black walls with exposed concrete and wooden beams, plus some imported tshirts and caps, a good place to get something no one else will have. /// 306 Water Street
Antisocial Ramp The fine folks at Antisocial keep on giving to the local scene with the addition of an indoor miniramp to their store. This thing is a ton of fun and has a big extension to keep it interesting. Definitely worth checking out, even if to just watch some of the locals destroy the thing. Many a heated session goes down. /// 2425 Main street.
Phnom Penh Phnom Penh aka Chinatown’s finest is a Cambodian and Vietnamese restaurant. Apparently back in the early 90’s Vogue magazine came to Vancouver to do a review of the city and said the only thing worth eating in town was the chicken wings at Phnom Penh. Any seasoned Vancouverite will tell you that they are the best in town and nightly lineups will also attest to that fact. Don’t worry about them Vogue douche bags, there’s plenty of other good stuff on the menu as well. /// 244 E Georgia Street, Chinatown
The Reef The Reef is a Jamaican/Caribbean themed spot with a big drink menu and some of the best jerk chicken around. Grab a jug of mojitos, some of the johnnycakes (deep fried bread with coconut butter, this can’t be good for you but it tastes amazing) and enjoy a roti in a relaxed island themed environment. Life is good and so is the Reef. /// 4172 Main Street
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Caffé Artigiano Home of the six dollar cup of coffee, but don’t let that scare you off. Vancouver loves its coffee and Caffé Artigiano, with several downtown locations, has met the demand. This is the best cup of joe in town…forget going to that place that ends with “bucks”. Also featured are amazing sandwiches and sweets. If you love coffee, this is a great place to start your day. /// 763 Hornby at Robson street, 1101 West Pender at Thurlow street, 740 West Hastings at Howe street. Kintaro Kintaro is a ramen noodle house with cheap and seriously good eats. Ramen are thin Japanese noodles usually served in broth with some kind of meat, often pork. There is a guy who works here whose sole duty is to taste the broth, that’s all he does, so you know it’s going to be on point. Kintaro’s ramen are all handmade on the spot and the place is fairly authentic in that it is very small, you usually have to wait and the service kind of sucks. But the ramen makes up for it, the best you will have outside of Japan. Did I mention cheap? /// 788 Denman Street.
Section 3 Section 3 is known as a trendier spot in Yaletown, and while that might scare the average Vancouverite away, it’s actually a really good place to go for some mellow drinks and the food is decent and unpretentious. A good place to start your evening or to wind it down. /// 1039 Mainland street, yaletown.
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montreal Tokyo Let’s stick to facts on this kids. Tokyo is a fucking good club. It’s a winner: beautiful people, good music, well priced drinks and clever décor. Wednesday is rock night and our good friend MR. LEATHER SNAKE works there, so go find him and ask him to buy you a drink! He’s cool like that but make sure to tell him the Know?Show boys sent ya! /// 3709 St Laurent
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Hotel Godin Built up from the ruins of a mansion designed by Joseph Godin back in 1915, this hotel offers a unique blend of classic and modern elements. The location of this boutique hotel alone makes its nightly rates seem fair but add chic design, very luxe rooms and friendly staff, and it becomes a bargain. Take some time to stroll around the hotel, you’ll be impressed. /// 10 Sherbrooke W.
Joe Beef For those of you that dare to venture into the lower ends of the city, gems can often be found. Joe Beef borrows its name from a age old MTL tavern and is tucked away between ancient antique shops on the west end of NotreDame. DO NOT BE FOOLED. Everything about this place is GOLD. The food, the atmosphere and staff will make you want to buy a house across the street just to be close. It’s small so reservations are a MUST and bring your wallet, quality isn’t cheap! /// 2491 Notre-Dame W. Lola & Emily This boutique is strictly for the ladies…sorry guys. As you walk through this boutique you’ll begin to notice that it is design much like an apartment. You’ll pass through a faux kitchen and a bathroom before ending up in bedroom. Each little area is filled with products and furniture to add to the theme and whether it be a dish set, lip gloss, a pair of jeans or a chair, it is all for sale. The bedroom host the majority of the clothing, which is displayed hanging in a closest or folded and placed through out the room. A very unique concept, friendly staff, and overall a super comfortable environment to shop in. /// 3475 St-Laurent
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Rooney One of few boutiques that have popped up in the “Old Montreal” area over that past two years. The Rooney crew has a fine grip on the new street wear movement by blending many styles from trendy euro to blog hyped NYC print programs as well as some staple footwear brands. The whole package is served in a well-spaced layout with some friendly staff to complement. It’s hard to not find something you need! /// 395 rue Notre-Dame W. St-Viateur Bagel Widely regarded as the BEST bagel shop in Montreal (and the world). The shop is open 24/7 and this year marks its fiftieth year in business. It pretty safe to say these cats know what they are doing. It’s hard to beat a fresh wood oven bagel topped with your poison of choice. This is a “must” for every visitor coming to Montreal. /// 263 St-Viateur W.
Hurley’s Irish Pub Staying true to the Irish roots of Montreal, Hurley’s is your classic Irish pub. This two floor pub offers over 18 beers on tap, a slew of whiskey and various other fire waters known to make an Irishman dance. Like most pubs, the atmosphere is super chill and friendly. There is live Irish music on weekends so stop by for a pint or 10. /// 1225 Crescent St.
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Empire Originally, Empire was created in ’99 as a snow/ sk8/lifestyle boutique to mainly service the south shore. Quickly gaining support, the Empire boys set their sites on fixing a serious Montreal issue and in 2003 they provided the city with one of the few true snowboard/skate/lifestyles boutiques. Stocked full of hot brands and knowledgeable staff it’s hard not to find what you need. Word on the streets is that these cats are on verge of expanding to an even larger location closer to the downtown core…Stay tuned. /// 365 St-Antoine Est
Bar Biftek A true Montreal landmark. It’s that simple. Surrounded by many St-Laurent clubs, this bar is RockN’Roll…..or at least the spot where rock goes to grab some pitchers and shoot some pool. From heroes to zeros, this spot welcomes all. You haven’t truly BEEN to Montreal unless you’ve gotten shitty at BIF. No, they don’t serve steak, only popcorn. /// 3702 bd. St-Laurent Boustan By far the BEST “shish taouks” in Montreal are served at Boustan. Sure, it’s not the swankest restaurant in the world but if you are hunting for great, well priced Middle Eastern food, this is a key choice. Not to be over looked is the fact that you can stumble there at 3:30 in the morning after a hard night on the town and still get food. Pierre Elliott Trudeau used to frequent the spot for godsake…Classic! /// 2020 Cresent st.
Temple By the time you read this, a chapter in the 20 yr TEMPLE SKATE SUPPLY legacy will be over and a new one is about to be written. Temple is the oldest skate shop in Montreal and has been nestled in the heart of Chinatown since it was created. By late summer, Temple will relocate to new, modern boutique-type shop right at PEACE PARK (an infamous MTL sk8 spot.) I managed to get a sneak peak of the new store and without ruining any surprises, let me just say it is going to sick…very mod, very clean and very on-point. /// 1007 St. Laurent (2nd floor)
Aux Vivres Aux Vivres is a 100% pure vegan restaurant that uses ZERO animal or mass produced products. Being a scavenging meat eater type, I wasn’t too excited when a friend told me we were going there for lunch but my opinion quickly changed. Not only was the food AMAZING and UNIQUE (coconut bacon strips), it was well priced, it’s a chill atmosphere, there’s a huge terrace and friendly staff. Not to mention, you actually walk away from lunch feeling good about yourself as well! /// 4631 St–Laurent KNOW?MAG / 27
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Mark and Dave first started a little store called Authentic sports back in 1989. They thought that there was a serious hole in the Calgary market for cool clothing. Authentic sports was located right next to Westbeach who at the time occupied the current Source location on 17th.They were all about the beach volleyball shorts and the florescent colors which were so hype back then. They eventually bought the Westbeach from Chip Wilson and then changed the name to The Source around 1991. The Source has been a place where a good chunk of the Western Canada Sales reps and managers have got their starts. Jamie Calon with Oakley and Billabong ran the Kensington store for years, Jamie Cormack with Ride used to work at the 17th shop and his brother Linden of Vans at the Canmore store. Jarrod White, sales manager for S&J, ran the 17th Ave store for years and his little sister Jill who is now running a buying department for Intrawest also started at the Source. Everybody’s favorite guy Chris Martins also started back in the day working the 17th floor. Josh the metal man that we all know and love finally has moved up to a sales rep for S&J after working for Mark and Dave for nearly 10 years. The list goes on…. but apparently there was something that everyone thought was cool about the industry they learned from working at the Source. Mark and Dave always made it a good time and try to make sure that it is always about snowboarding and skateboarding and about everything that is cool about the two lifestyles. They never compromised what was good, cool and right just for a quick buck. A lot of people who own shops now certainly don’t live for snowboarding or skateboarding anymore, but Mark and Dave still do it for the love of the sport. They get more heli and sled time in than any non pro snowboarder that I have ever met. Both Mark and Dave call CMH Galena heli their home away from home. Mark has traveled to India and Russia in the past couple years for heli trips and Dave has made it to Nicaragua for a refreshing surf trip. They also do a good job to ensure that all of their hardworking staff gets a chance to get in a cat or on a sled trip every year. They have a place in Golden that they can retreat to for some mid season back country riding. They work hard to be able to play hard. –Stacey Burke
It’s amazing how much the source supports snowboarding andskateboarding in the local market, and that is what makes me so proud to be a part of this company. From doubling the size of the snowboard park at COP, to supporting its riders in productions like Sandbox, The Source is committed to both the grassroots and national levels of snowboarding. The shop has made its mark on the skateboarding market with its introduction of the Source Skatepark, may it rest in peace, which at the time of opening was one of the largest indoor parks in North America. From a retail standpoint, the store is based on an inclusive philosophy that any style of rider can come in and get stoked - nobody is left out. So anyone from tight pant hessians to Jeezy bangin’ ghetto soldiers are gonna be able to come in and get the right shit to enhance their shred or skate experience. -Brett Sandford. From Authentic Sportz to the 17th Ave store, to the opening of Kensington on Kensington Road to 10th street Kensington and on to Canmore. From the Oval logo to Cartoons Jibbing the Oval Logo, to the famous maple leaf logo to now. From snakes being lost in jackets, to snaking runs on the ramp in Kensington…the Source has been a huge part of my life. I owe a great deal to Mark and Dave for creating an institution that we all were happy to call home base. – Lyndon Cormack, former employee.
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“Retail has been a lot of work and still is, things are just flowing now. We are lucky to have lived our lives as snowboarders and made a living at it. Pray for snow.�
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A little shop by the seaside. Twenty years old but not potty trained. Bald guys work there. So do rapper hustlers. Once saw skateboarding die. Masters of Foose. Can go fast. Had kids recently. Slayer. Provals, everywhere. Shredz. Plenty. Burly. Friends in high places. Friends in low places. Hardcore short term hobbyists. Independents. Rats and leaky ceilings. The Teeth Beneath. Equal opportunity employer. Unilingual. Skateboarder owned and operated. Hail Satan.
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C: How did you get your start in tattooing? Tell us a little bit about yourselves.
that this was what I was going to do with my life. So I got an apprenticeship and focused on tattooing full time.
S: I started in Mississauga (it’s a suburb outside Toronto) in May ‘93. I worked at a skatepark at the time. I skated all the time and all my friends skated. A few of them started to get tattooed and they asked me to draw some stuff for them…so I did. When they came back with their tattoos I was really stoked to see my drawings imbedded in them. It got me to thinking that this could be a way for me to leave my mark on the world, even in some small way.I would spend most of my time snowboarding in the winter months because it was too cold to skate. Late in the winter of ‘92/’93 I broke my collar bone… doing a butter of all things. Anyway I couldn’t do my landscaping job I’d lined up for the summer, so one of my friends convinced me to buy some tattoo equipment. That way I could tattoo him and myself. Seemed like a good idea.In the beginning I saw it as just another medium like painting or sculpting. Which it is… but it is so much more. I started to tattoo my friends and then their friends. Next thing I knew I was working on people I didn’t know. I realized
J: Tattooing is something that I have wanted to do for a long time. I definitely didn’t get into it overnight; it was something that I approached very cautiously. Through skateboarding and doing graffiti I saw a lot of my friends starting to get tattooed. I was always designing things for people to get tattooed but I was hesitant to get any myself. Before tattooing I was making a living by doing album covers, board graphics, murals etc, pretty much anything to pay the bills. I was doing really well with the mural thing after a while but I was feeling less fulfilled creatively having the large majority of my work being commercial advertising. I felt like I had lost that spark and desire to create. I was always interested in tattooing but I felt like it was a big step and a big responsibility to actually start tattooing people. Plus, I just wasn’t ready to get tattooed myself. Once I really committed myself to getting into it I went through a few half assed apprenticeships that ultimately let me get my foot in the door. I just picked up what I could from each experience and moved on. I had already
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built a pretty good name for myself through doing graffiti so once I made the transition into tattooing I was fortunate to have a lot of people wanting to get work from me. Tattooing has given me back that creative spark and is the most fulfilling thing I have ever done with my art. There really isn’t anything like it. C: What did your family think of you getting involved in tattooing? S: My Mom was really supportive she even lent me the money to buy my first equipment.She’s happy to see me do anything with my art. My Dad is still waiting for me to get a real job. J: My parents are both artists and have always been supportive with anything I’ve done relating to art. Tattooing was probably the only thing I could have done that they were not happy about. At first it was like “No…don’t do that. Why do you want to do that?” But now that they understand it more, they are very supportive. Now it’s like ”Hey James, come over here and show these people your back.” C: What’s your relationship to the skate/snow industry? Is working with this industry something you wish to continue? Do you skate/snowboard/surf/etc? Do you see a connection between the two industries? S: Now a’days I still snowboard, but not as often as I’d like. My work keeps me super busy. I skate maybe a few times a year. I always tell myself “I’ll just go roll around” but that never lasts. I had to give it up because I just can’t fall on my hands anymore. I have a lot of people depending on me now. I already have some wrist issues. I try not to think about it. Every time I hear wheels coming down the sidewalk while I’m working it makes me a little sad. I do some graphics for the guys at Stepchild… it’s a pretty regular gig. Those guys are all really cool and Sean [Johnson] always has really funny ideas. I’ve done stuff for K2, Endeavor and Premier snowskates. The only skate things I’ve done have been one offs for art shows. I really enjoy doing stuff for graphics; it’s a lot less stressfull, except for the fact that everybody always needs their stuff “a week ago”. As far as a connection goes I could say that they are all ways that people can express themselves but that sounds kinda “Arty”. You definitely have to take your lumps with both. J: To me all these things are connected. I grew up skateboarding. I think what connects all these things are the people involved and the similar mentalities and ideals that we share. It’s all about self-expression and enjoying life on your own terms. I was never much for team sports or being confined to a rigid schedule. I don’t get to skate as much as I would like to these days but I still feel connected to it. C: What’s the craziest thing that’s ever happened while someone was getting worked on? S: I was tattooing this guys lower back one time and he let out this total seeper fart. I got it point blank in the face and he didn’t say a word. Man I was so pissed. I turned up my machine and laid into him until he broke out in a sweat and was about to pass out. Then I sat back and thought to myself “That’s right”.
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J: I was tattooing this guy’s wrist and when I was almost finished he said “Hold on a second…” and he fell straight back out of the chair. He was a big guy and I managed to put down my machine and catch him before he hit the ground, but as soon as I caught him he went into this crazy seizure. His legs got all tangled up in the power cords and heripped the power supply off the counter. He kept trying to stand up but when he did he would pass out again and start running around on all fours like a dog. His eyes were wide open and he had no idea where he was. I have never seen a human being more terrified.
in the room had the same tattoo. Oops.
C: Have you ever made a mistake?
J: I refused to tattoo angel wings on my sister’s back. It just didn’t seem fitting.
C: Any job you have ever said no to? S: I say no about 95% of the time now. I’m mainly doing larger work; arms, backs, ribs etc. Each piece takes between 20 and 50 hours, plus drawing time, so I can only do about 50 pieces a year and I get at least a 1000 requests a year. When I first started I never said no, until a guy came in and wanted to get a swastika on his tongue. I don’t know if that would even work.
S: The mistake would be answering that question. C: Any celebrity encounters? J: Yes. Haven’t we all? C: Worst tattoo you have ever seen? I knew a dude with a hitchhiking alien on his shoulder… S: I try not to look at the bad ones. I think I might have done that one. J: As a tattoo artist you get asked this all the time. It’s hard to say. Once when I was asked this I mentioned that I did a tattoo of a playboy bunny on this guy’s lower back and thought it was pretty strange. Later I found out that one of the guys
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S: I tattooed that talk show host Montel. He was really nice. He got a snowboarding panther man. You know like a man with a panther head and claws doing a frontside slash. Sweet! C: Dream tattoo job? S: Yes tattooing is my dream job…wait what? J: Celtic body suit. Just kidding.
C: You both have private studios and don’t work out of public shops how do you attract clients? S: The interweb (check out www.getmooretattoos.com) and word of mouth. J: Mainly word of mouth. C: Favorite tattoo you have given? S: There are so many… I did this broken marionette doll on this skater Brian Forbes. I’ve been tattooing him since like 96 and he would always come in with some outrageous injury. He broke his ankle so bad one time that the sole of his shoe hit his calf and the bones came out the bottom (compound fracture) and splintered on the ground. That guy is so inspirational. The falls he has had, most people would give up on life let alone skateboarding. But not Brian he heals and goes back out and rages, there is a metaphor for life in there somewhere. That broken sad marionette doll I did on him has got to be one of the most well suited tattoos I’ve done for anyone. J: The most fun tattoo I think I have done is one of the Powell ripper with Ziggy Stardust makeup and hair on a guy’s forearm. He was going to get it on his ribs first but then he was like “David Bowie doesn’t hide!”. C: Favorite tattoo you have on yourself? Describe/explain. S: I guess if I had to pick just one it would be the deity I got from Marcus Pacheco on my right arm. I like the layout, the colours and the depth of the image. J: I have some amazing work by Steve but I think the script on my forearm is my favorite simply because it was my first one and it will probably be the only thing I ever design for myself. C: Who or what inspires you? Artists etc? S: Everything, but mainly my clients. Without my clients I would be a lot less productive. My single favorite artist is Alphonse Mucha. My Favorite tattooers are Aaron Cain, Marcus Pacheco and Filip Leu. J: So much. I am mostly inspired by seeing people that are amazing at what they do, have a positive attitude and drive to better themselves. C: Where has your work taken you? Any crazy road stories? Any future travel plans? S: I’ve gone to a bunch of conventions in the States and Europe. In ‘95 I went to Moscow for the first ever “Russian Tattoo Convention”. It was part of a five week trip where we landed in Paris, drove to southern France, then to Germany, and then to Amsterdam and finally Russia. That convention was crazy! I had a couple clients pull guns out and put them on the counter with their keys and wallet, like it was no big deal. One guy’s gun actually fell off the counter when I was bandaging him up and landed on my foot. We ended up
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getting kicked out of the hotel because my boss punched out the organizer of the show, so we ended up at this biker club house in Gorky park. Bonfires, the whole bit… totally surreal. You have to keep in mind that I was just a skater kid and not a tuff guy. J: I have lots of travel plans. So far I have been concentrating on getting established here in Vancouver, but I need to start traveling a lot more. C: What’s your average day look like? S: Wake up at 6:00 am with my son Walker; he’s an early riser. Hang out with him till 8 when he and my wife leave to daycare and work. Then I do yoga, eat, shower and go to the shop. Clean the shop and start tattooing at noon. I do either two 3-hour appointments or one 5ish hour job. Try to have a lunch break. Come home generally at around 7ish, have supper and put Walker to bed. Then I decompress from the day, watch a movie or something. Got to bed around 10ish. Repeat. I tattoo 4 days a week and draw 2. J: Wake up around 10- 11 ish. Coffee. Tattoo for a bit. Usually two people a day. Draw. I have just opened a live work space in kitsilano right on arbutus across from the beach. It has taken a lot of work to get things set up so I am just getting back to a normal schedule and trying to enjoy a bit of the summer.
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C: What is your favorite part of your job? S: Making people happy. J: I feel like I never have to work again. I love the satisfaction of making someone’s idea materialize. I love hearing “It’s so much better than I thought it would be”. That’s the best part. C: What do you think the future holds for tattooing? J: I see a lot more people coming into the industry. I think artistically the bar will steadily be raised and that there will be less of a place for people in tattooing that can’t draw. People are becoming more educated and aware of what is possible; people are being more creative with there own individual ideas about what they want tattooed. Gone will be the days when someone walks in and says give me #98 off the wall. C: Do you think that tattooing will ever be fully accepted? S: Accepted by whom? There will always be those that don’t understand it, but the same can be said for skating and snowboarding. J: I think people are more open to tattooing than ever before, but there is always going to be some sort of stigma attached to it as with skateboarding or graffiti. I don’t think that is a bad thing. I don’t think tattoos are or should be for everyone. KNOW?MAG / 43
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Photography: AndrĂŠ Pinces Styling: Tanus Lewis Make-up: Josee Gordon-Davis Hairstyling: Seungmin Yoo Models: Eva and Dani from Talentco, 44 /Jules KNOW?MAG and Chris
Above/ Jules: WESC jacket, RDS shirt, Lifetime denim.
Opposite/ Matt: C1rca jacket, WESC sweater, Lifetime denim, DVS shoes. John: Independent jacket, Lifetime t-shirt, C1rca denim, C1rca shoes.
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Opposite/Above Matt: Vans shirt, Matix sweater, Ambiguous denim, L & K Ltd. bandana. Jen: Matix hoody, Lifetime shirt, headband/ model’s own. Jules: DC sweater, Lifetime shirt, WESC denim. John: DC sweater, Lifetime shirt, Ambigous denim.
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Left to Right: Yoshi Haraguchi, Wu Gagnon, Nick Louie, Cyrus Li
How long have you been in the game? GMAN - since tie dye shirts were in the second time around WU - since tie dye was cool the first time around. Give us some background on the agencies you work with (Timebomb/NLA). How did they start, where are they coming from? GMAN - NLA is the launching pad for everything. Started as a little sperm, then turned into an embryo, and now it’s a caveman. Who knows what’s next. WU - Kind of like Gizmo from the Gremlins. What made you want to be involved with the skate/snow industry? WU - I had dreads and was teaching little kids how to shred way back. GMAN - Skate betties. CYRUS - It beats rollerblading. You appear to have an extremely busy schedule with Timebomb/NLA, the retail spots and the club events, how do you make it all work? Any tips on time management for the rest of the world? GMAN - There are actually three of me. A lot of people don’t know this but I was born as triplets. Now the secret’s out, damn! Best and worst things about your job? GMAN- Sample size. CYRUS- Getting to do cool interviews like…
What’s your most memorable event/party experience? GMAN - Bindy Johal getting shot in the head was pretty memorable. WU - Sweating at the Timebomb parties. Favorite place you have ever traveled to and why? CYRUS- Putagwagon, Mantitoba because you really feel like a rock star. Favorite thing to do outside of work? GMAN - Masturbation has to be way up there. CYRUS - I can play the skin flute pretty good. WU - I just like to drink, if you see me at a party near you, I like jager bombs. Don’t even ask if I like em, just buy it for me. Food of choice? WU - Anything with meat. CYRUS - Tubesteaks smothered in underwear. Last/next big purchase? CYRUS - Wayne Gretsky rookie card. GMAN - Spring 08. What do you think you would be doing with your life if you didn’t follow this career path? GMAN - Grill master at Mickey D’s. WU - Packing boxes at NFA. CYRUS - Working at Pink Pearl Dim Sum restaurant.
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How long have you been in the game and how did you get your start? Well I guess for how old I am I have been playing the game for a long time now. I’m ALMOST 30 now and I have been either working at a shop or managing one since I was 16. After high school I decided to go out west and enjoy some larger mountains. I started working at the best shop in the west Mission and after a little bit I started to manage their north location where I met Jason Flynn. He needed someone for Technine and I guess I was the man. Give us some background info about the many projects you’re involved in (Elusive, Iced agencies and Monark skateboards). How did they each come about? Ha yeah I guess you could say I do a few things; I manage my skate shop, rep the best lines in the industry and run a skateboard company. Elusive is my shop, I got to build a store from scratch, cases, racking, everything. I felt there was a lack of a boutique style skateshop in the far east. It’s sick being able to double dip and sell yourself brands you rep. Iced Agencies started right as I was moving back from Calgary. Iced is an independent sales agency that represents Spy Optics, Technine, Section, Nomis, Endeavor, Skull Candy, Monark Skates, Stepchild, Eesa and Choban. I have a few homies to help me out, Josh Clark and Scottie Mac, they are god sends and help out so much. Thanks for everything. That leaves Monark Skateboards, an artist based skate company that helps low key artists and designers get their work out there a bit more. It’s the best wood in the industry made at Chapman. If you are looking for good wood buy North American made boards. Hit me up at monarkskateboards@gmail.com. CHINA WOOD SUCKS!!!!!!!!!! Growing up in Fredericton, what the hell made you want to be involved with the skate/snow industry? Well I guess you could say the Mountains or the skate parks didn’t have anything to do with it, we have nether of them in the east. I really started to like being around the scene and meeting new people. Once I was in with T-9 I contacted the original Hustler Rajzilla the MEHRATHON man who helped me out and got me in to do some east accounts with Zoo, Thanks RAJ. I can’t imagine doing anything else now; I love this life even if it does get crazy. How do you do it man? How does one run a shop, own and operate a skate company and run a sales agency that serves the Maritimes, how do you make it all work? I’m a robot! To be honest some times I really don’t know how I do it. I’m sure most people reading this from time to time have felt the same way. The Maritimes is a large place so you try to cover as much ground as you can on each road trip, hit KNOW?MAG / 77
at least six shops per day. There is no point in stressing super hard it only makes things worse. Life is way too short to live life stressed, go for a skate when it gets too hectic. Best and worst things about your job? The best thing about the job is working for yourself, making your own decisions on how to handle things. Also the amount of dope ass places you end up on sales meetings doesn’t hurt. The worst part is the amount of driving, I’ve probably spent more time behind the wheel in the last year than I have sleeping. Favorite place you have ever traveled to and why? Costa Rica for sure. Man that place is sick. It was the first time I had gone someplace totally tropical. One thing that totally stands out in my mind is getting crushed by my first wave. Favorite thing to do outside of work? I would have to say out side of our industry, golf. I know more people play than say they do so I’m all good. What’s your best Newfoundland story?
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Usually what happens over on the island is you get trashed, sometimes you end up kissing fish, sometimes you end up kissing girls that look like fish. The people there are off the hook, crazy looking fuckers with the yellow fishing hats and hip waders up to their ears. Watch out for moose. What do you think you would be doing with your life if you didn’t follow this career path? Anybody you would like to thank? Man I don’t even want to imagine what I would be doing if I wasn’t where I am today. So many people have helped me along the way, by no means have I done this on my own. To all my team riders and anyone else who ever has gotten flow from Iced, you are all kings. To all my homies at the shops, keep it up. My girl J you’re the best. Jarret Flemming, Much love. Sean One keep them beats coming man. STV and Baby Grand thanks for all the times you dj’ed Iced events. Friends and Family thanks for the support. My staff at Elusive you’re the best. Kempster you’re the man. Jesse and The whole Tiger crew you rule, Oli, Murr, Pete and RJA and anybody else out there I have met thanks for making this industry what is today. Without you it wouldn’t be here. I THOUGHT THIS WAS A SNEAKER FREAKER PROFILE?
artikol With only a few seasons under their belt, there isn’t much history behind Artikol. Yet, what they have accomplished thus far and what they’ve got planned for the future will definitely write a good story some day. Founded by three friends, Artikol is the brainchild of husband and wife Jen and Tyler Summers along with friend Matt O’Brien. Before Artikol’s inception, Tyler and Matt ran a clothing company that primarily just screened graphics on blank tees and hoods. Though they only sold to family and friends, they did find a small amount of success and more importantly, the realization that they’d found something they had a true passion for. In mid 2004, they agreed to dissolve the company and take as much time as they needed to develop a new brand that would include more than just basics. After what seemed like an eternity, the name and the concept were decided. In mid 2005, Artikol was finally born. Starting this venture was a lot more difficult than they’d ever imagined. They were all working full time jobs (and still do for that matter) in order to finance the company. Finding time to juggle both a full time career and run a company at the same time was proving to be quite the task. They were also at a crossroads with a lot of their collection. They set out to create a luxurious, ready to wear line, but weren’t sure that putting expensive pieces into a collection by a label that no one had heard of would work. They decided to simplify things and take a moderate approach and build the brand into a more luxurious line each and every season.
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Months and months of work concluded and the group was ready to launch their first collection for fall 2006. The line debuted and Artikol quietly started making a name for itself. After the launch of their first collection, they immediately started on their spring 2007 collection, which is currently available in various retail locations across Canada. While showcasing their spring collection at KNOW?SHOW last September, they were approached by Tiger Distribution. A huge honor for the group, Artikol is now represented in Eastern Canada by the crew known for bringing WESC to Canada and their work with elite brands Addict and Brixton. It’s hard to believe that this coming September we’ll see them celebrate their first real birthday. Yes, it’s only been one year since their first collection launched. Their humble attitudes and pure passion for what they do is what makes them an intriguing group. Jen, Tyler, Jess and Matt all bring something different to the table and form a truly unique dynamic. They’re inspired and driven by everything from hip hop to rock & roll, urban street wear to high end fashion, simplest forms to the most complex design and all things in between. They realize that they would be nowhere without the love and support of their friends and family and that constantly keeps them grounded. They have the utmost respect for each other and those who have forged paths ahead of them. There is a lot planned for the not-so-distant future, but the group won’t disclose all of the details just yet. Keep on watching them as they try and forge their own path.
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God bless Geoff Dermer and Russ Morland, they gave the world Kitsch Skateboards. It just feels so good, like a cold beer in the morning. Kitsch has a clever little theme, appealing graphics and a collection of skaters that are true Canadian rascals. Fuck demographics, sales reports, and marketing campaigns. Let’s skate...Yeah, just skate and make quality shit. These are weird times in skateboarding, and yeah, it’s always weird because of uncertainties. But I have a feeling Kitsch is always gonna be around. P.S. While all you companies were taking an extended nap, we got Hastie. Welcome to the team ya little rascal. -Arron Johnson “Kitsch is like the warm towel straight outta the dryer after a shower.” -Jay, DNA Skateshop, Naniamo B.C. “Kitsch is one my favorite companies. The fact it is owned by one of Canada’s best skaters (Geoff Dermer) says a lot. The other reason, they have unique graphics and off the wall hats. I can’t wait to see what is in store for the future!” -Eric,Vertical Edge, Red Deer, AB
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Established in 1996 by skateboarder Jesse Watson, Homegrown skateboards is anything but just another deck manufacturer in an industry led by cookie cutter companies. Located in possibly one of the least likely places you would think to find a skateboard factory, Homegrown resides in a sleepy rural fishing village along the southern shore of Nova Scotia. Above the La Have Bakery (an ex fish factory dating back one hundred and six years) this space houses a nice sized mini ramp, a small street area, the Homegrown factory outlet, a venue for live music and the company’s workshop, providing an environment for both local skate and art culture. In the early years Watson was driven to create a truly local quality product. With many years of skating and some background in silk-screening and wood working, pressing decks became the direction and means to building a label. All of the equipment to produce the decks has been built on site and through the consultation of local industry. The raw materials (hard rock maple veneer, glue) have been sourced locally in Quebec and New Brunswick adding to HG’s commitment to produce eastern Canadian product. T-shirts, stickers and other promotional gear have been kept in-house since the beginning. As Homegrown has developed so has the team and its riders. Many talented skateboarders have represented the brand over the years and the current team consists of: Ian St. Aubin, Bud Patterson, Joey Maher, Nik Sexton, Jon Sturge, Bruce Treby, and new blood Adam Wade. HG’s first full length video “The Burning Whale Project” co-directed by Adam Cassidy and Scott McClellan was released in 2004. McClellan’s photography can be currently seen in the last couple issues of ‘Concrete Powder’ stepping up documentation of the HG Posse. With many new projects on the go, Homegrown looks forward to new skate parks, road trips, guest artist lines of graphics, an online shop, and contributing to all that is healthy and real in the Canadian skate scene. Homegrown Skateboard Route 331 LaHave, Building # 3421 Nova Scotia, Canada , B0R 1C0 Ph. (902) 688-1180 info@homegrownskateboards.com www.homegrownskateboards.com
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queue Queue is a new retail clothing establishment situated in the heart of Edmonton’s historic Whyte Avenue in Old Strathcona. Developed to enhance the neighborhood’s strong retail market, filling the need for quality men’s fashion. Queue will offer the highest quality men’s clothing from denim to suits, shoes, and accessories.
meet their demands for any occasion, leaving the Queue customer with a feeling of sheer confidence. Accessories for all occasions including eyewear and timepieces as well as a wide selection of footwear allow Queue to provide a look for their customer from head to toe.
Queue’s retail space was designed to complement the fashion of its designer lines. Their unique look includes slick varnished concrete walls, lit custom designed furniture and a new exterior that will not only impress but also demonstrate Queue’s fashion forward attitude.
The latest Denim Obsession will be captured by Queue through a huge high end selection, ideal for day when paired down with a t-shirt and sneakers and suitable in the evening when worn with a blazer and your favorite kicks. Queue will feature American and European styles reflecting the hottest fits and washes.
Queue defines Men’s current styles, epitomizing the marriage of fashion and function, street style and luxury brands, fashion for day or night, work and play. Queue fulfills the fashion lifestyle needs for today’s modern consumer by striving to
For those individuals not afraid to cross new boundaries, Queue is the fashion lifestyle retailer or their modern consumer needs. Those seeking to express their own personal style need not look further than the shelves of Queue. -Robindra Mohar
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Things to Make and Do. Steve Forstner Cooper Wilt Clint Peterson Tuukka Korhonen Benny Fairfax This season WeSC invites you to imagine a world where craftiness is king. A chalet where hastiness is traded for hobby, and the day-to-day talents of your friends are known and appreciated. Here the world moves at a slower pace. Letters are handwritten, meals homemade, and moments last just a wee bit longer. Turn off your TV. Unplug your microwave, and trade binary code for conversation and craft. Welcome to your coziest, most creative Fall/Winter yet.