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PUBLISHER’S NOTE LAST MONTH’S COVER STORY - A LOCAL HERO On October 8th a gunman opened fire on children playing at Kelly Elementary School in Carlsbad. The 41 year-old gunman Brandon O’Rourke was wielding a .357 Revolver and a 2.5 gallon tank of gasoline and matches. “The suspect parked his car around noon, jumped a fence and opened fire as he walked across the campus” said Carlsbad police. Alerted by the sound of gunfire three construction workers working at the campus - Steven Kane, Mario Contreras and Carlos Partida, all of Chula Vista, as well as Carlsbad resident Scott Chandler, all reacted immediately to disarm and subdue the shooter.
“Kids were scattering everywhere..” Chandler said. “The guy just kept shooting.” Carlos Partida actually jumped into his truck and struck the suspect, knocking him down, as the other men chased him over a fence and tackled him. They disarmed the man and secured the weapon. Scott then located the two girls, (one 6 year old and one 7 year old) both were grazed by the bullets but had luckily survived the shooting. One girl had broken her arm while fleeing from the shooter. Scott stayed with the girls tending to their injuries and working to calm them. He also helped family members stay informed after the violence ended via cell phone on NBC News live from the campus office. “The gunman couldn’t load the other clip. Something got in the way.” said Chandler. “If he had loaded that other clip who knows how many fatalities there could have been. He was yelling anti Obama stuff ...he was just crazy!” Scott, a father himself, and a very humble hero, wants to make sure the construction workers receive praise as well. “Two of the construction workers “actually ran into the line of fire to stop the gunman” he said. “They held O’Rourke down until officers arrived on the scene.” Chandler was featured on the cover and inside the last issue of Revolt In Style. He was recognized as an outstanding local waterman, shaper & now we can add ‘Hero’ to his resume. We just wanted to recognize Scott Chandler and the 3 construction workers for their heroic efforts in stopping a potentially deadly situation at Kelly Elementary School. Good work guys. We’re proud to know you.
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MAN FOOD Il Padrino EAST COAST Pizzeria 859 Hornblend St (between Mission Blvd & Bayard St) Pacific Beach, CA 92109 858.274.9927
Unreal Calzones
Words by Brian Terhorst Photos by Leslie Krouse In our last issue we ran a piece on Il Padrino and raved about the amazing East Coast style pizzas at this great new spot. We were so busy sampling incredible pizzas, we didn’t get a chance to review their other signature items: Calzones & Grinders. The owners Sven & Sam invited us back to show us how an East Coast style calzone and grinder is done. We were, once again, blown away by the food. Just looking at this calzone makes your mouth water. This is no deflated, weak attempt at a calzone. Il Padrino knows how to satisfy their customers. The calzone is over-stuffed with ricotta, mozerella and your choice of stuffings. They offer the ‘Meat Eaters’ filled with meatball, sausage, pepperoni, bacon and ham or ‘The Steak Bomb’ with thin slices of steak, diced onions, peppers & mushrooms. If you want to try a lighter fare give the ‘Grilled Veggie’ calzone a go. The dough is light & oven baked to perfection. The side of marinarra sauce ads just the perfect dipping compliment to complete this truly phenomenal calzone.
Awesome Meatball Grinders
Sven, one of the partners at Il Padrino, once claimed that their meatball grinder is second to none in San Diego. We put them to the test. I have to give it up for these guys, they know what they’re doing.
The Meatball Grinder is no joke. It looks & smells incredible. It dwarfs the plate it is served on. I pick it up and feel the substantial heft of the sandwich. As I prepare to sink my teeth into this bohemoth, Sam reminds me that the meatballs are made daily from scratch . The sauce is a family recipe that he will protct with his life, and the soft, warm roll is baked fresh daily. Sven is spot on with his claim. Second to none! Epic flavor. Only thing...Leslie wants half. Next time I’ll order two. Do yourself a favor. Check out Il Padrino. Question: If you are proud of your calzones & want to share them with the rest of the world, what would you do? Answer: Put together a calzone eating contest that would be broadcast worldwide on YouTube. Professional & non professional eaters showed up to the 2010 1st. Annual Calzone Eating Contest to try their luck at devouring a massive (7 lb.) calzone in 30 mins. Check out the link on Youtube for all the action: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=2HkxBYHusSA
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YAMAHA MCR-140
For wireless enjoyment of your iPod. Compact and convenient with 10 color choices, the MCR-140 lets you enjoy a variety of music sources, including iPod. And because it features Yamaha digital amp and YST technologies, the sound is much better than you would normally expect from a micro system. 399. wwww.yamaha.com
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Fly the Parrot AR.Drone quadricopter through your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, or play with others over a Wi-Fi network in this innovative remote control toy. The Drone actually creates its own Wi-Fi network, which your iDevice connects to, enabling outdoor missions. Your screen displays what the Drone’s front camera sees at 640x480. Best of all, the Drone automatically stabilizes itself when you release the control buttons (or get a phone call!), and it’s a great feeling to avoid a wipeout by simply...letting go. 299. www.brookstone.com
XBOX 360 Kinect
Gets gamers active and all the way involved with their games. However, unlike the Wii, Xbox 360 Kinect recognizes users body motions and facial expressions without the help of a controller. Now it’s just you, your friends and your TV. No controller, no cords everything is completely hands-free. Welcome to the future. Available at GamesOn 299.
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ENVIRONMENT
MOTHER EARTH NEWS MISSION BEACH GETS TRASHED Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter calls for cleanup and more testing. Often it’s the tourists that trash Mission Beach, now an Army Corps of Engineers project is adding to it. Mission Beach residents and beachgoers have been shocked by debris left behind by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its contractor, Manson Construction (headquartered in Seattle, WA). Right now a top concern is beach safety as many sharp objects are turning up.
SurfAid Tsunami Appeal
SurfAid International is launching an emergency appeal in response to the devastating tsunami that hit the Mentawai Islands, off West Sumatra, Indonesia. A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck just south of the Mentawai Islands sending a 2-3 metre (6-10 foot) tsunami into the southern island of Pagai Selatan. The quake hit at 9:42pm local time on Monday, October 25th. The tsunami has traveled up the east coast of Sipora and the villages of Bosua and Gobik have been hit. The death toll from the earthquake and tsunami is now more than 400 and it is rising with more than 300 people missing. A further 270 people are seriously injured. The latest report from the government command post in Sikakap, the main town in the Southern Mentawai, says that 23,087 people are now either displaced from their homes or affected by the tsunami.
Beaches should be barefoot friendly but right now we are advising everyone to watch their step on Mission Beach The United States Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) through their contractor are in the middle of a dredging project in Mission Bay to make it safer for boat traffic. The name of the approximate $5.3 million project is “Mission Bay Dredging and Beach Nourishment”. As the name of the project implies, material that is dredged up from Mission Bay is being pumped up the beach through large pipes to various sections of Mission Beach. Unfortunately, the material being dredged up has included an abundance of debris with apparently no attempt to clean it up. “When I walked the tideline on Tuesday I found armfuls of debris, everything from outdated soda and beer cans to old fishing gear to degraded lobster traps wrapped with wire to left over
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caution tape from the project. At first glance it did not look bad but once I got on the beach I was pretty shocked.”, said Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter Coordinator Bill Hickman. “Beaches should be barefoot friendly but right now we are advising everyone to watch their step on Mission Beach near the dredge and fill project.” The trash (which includes beer cans, sharp metal objects, discarded fishing material and more) is being pumped out right at the water line, allowed to drain, and is then graded into the existing sand.
There is no apparent effort by the ACOE or Manson Construction to screen their dredge material to make sure that they are only depositing “clean, beach quality sand”, as their own construction sign indicates. “Surfrider is calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to stop trashing our beaches and to clean up the mess that they’ve already made. In addition they need to increase testing of the water and sand near the outfall to make sure it’s up to health standards.”, said Hickman. For more go to www.surfrider.org
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TIS THE SEASON To Grow It Indoors
Do you want a way to get food and herbs the alternate way by cultivating and growing it on your own? We have always found ways to feed ourselves throughout the passage of time. Innovations in agriculture and large scale food production ensure us that there will always be food on the table. But why not be self sufficient, and produce it yourself? There are many options within your reach, you just have to find the right one that you can sustain and continue to produce in the long run. But first things first, you have to know how to grow your own food, applicable to your location, even at home the temperature and other terrestrial consideration must be considered especially if your thinking of organic farming, but when you want something indoors like hydroponics then you must also have the right materials for the venture. If you are considering hydroponics gardens, make it your priority to get the right materials like equipment, plant nutrients and a sustaining water environment for what you are growing. Thankfully, you can learn to grow your own food at your own pace with a little help from Home Brews And Gardens in North Park. They have everything you need to get underway. They carry complete hydroponic systems, grow lights, organic fertilizers, growing mediums, organic nutrients, organic pesticides, environmental controls, complete lighting systems, and so much more. They are also an invaluble source of information to make sure your first harvest and every harvest, is a succesful and gratifying experience.
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ME IN Electric Vehicles Just Got More Interesting Words by Lynn Laumann
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lectric vehicles could be the next generation in the evolution of transportation. By the end of next year, at least eight battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) will be on the U.S. market: the Nissan LEAF, Chevrolet Volt, Tesla Roadster, Ford Focus, Coda Sedan, Fisker Karma, Mitsubishi i–MiEV, and Think City. In 2012, automakers will further introduce the Audi e-tron, Fiat 500 EV, Honda EV, Smart Fortwo Electric Drive, Tesla Model S, and Toyota RAV4 EV and Plug-In Prius electric vehicles.
than that of an equivalent gas-powered vehicle, potential buyers are considering advantages such as zero emissions, quick acceleration, silent operation, high efficiency, and mechanical simplicity. Electric vehicles do not burn fossil fuels, and have no emissions. Their impact on the environment relies solely on the environmental sustainability of their local electric plant, which can increasingly use renewable and
Why all the interest in electric transportation? Although the initial purchase price of an electric vehicle is higher
alternative fuels, solar, wind or plasma arc technology. Furthermore, the EV electric motor delivers 100% torque starting at 0 rpm, so the acceleration is impressive.
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Electric motors only have one moving part, and are about 80% efficient. In contrast, traditional internal combustion engines are only 15% efficient, wasting most of their energy overcoming friction and generating heat, noise and vibration. Since the electric motor is so powerful and efficient, EVs do not use a clutch, transmission, radiator, coolant, water pump, oil, filters or hoses. Most people will recognize these terms from past auto repair bills, which should be a thing of the past. Long-time EV owners boast that maintenance involves checking the brake and wiper fluid. Therefore, in addition to providing a cleaner environment, both fuel and maintenance costs are comparatively much lower for an EV.
GREENL TECH
Popular Mechanics recently named the Nissan LEAF one of The Top Products of 2010. I found out why on a recent weekend when Nissan sponsored the Drive Electric Tour event at Liberty Station in San Diego. Nissan put on an excellent event, complete with an inside-out tour of the LEAF’s battery and electric motor technology, planned charging infrastructure, iPhone app, and a test drive.
THE TEST DRIVE:
The car has a spacious interior for its size, seating five adults. The seats are very comfortable, and the interior has a luxurious feel to it. The back seats fold down and the hatchback opens wide to fit lots of groceries or gear. I was surprised to find out that such a fine interior can be made from 60% recycled material like plastic water bottles, and 99% of the car is recycleable down the road. A push of the start button plays a tone and lights up the dashboard, which digitally displays the speed, power usage and range.
Driving the LEAF felt like a luxury car, smooth and quiet, but with the familar handling of a small hatchback. One of the best qualities of driving the LEAF was the smooth acceleration, and another was the silence. There are no gears or transmission to stutter the acceleration. It just goes. I was given a two block stretch in which to test the acceleration, along which we reached 60 mph, at which time I thoroughly tested the regenerative braking. The LEAF is so silent that Nissan had to replace the original windshield wiper motors, the sound of which is normally drowned out by engine noise. The LEAF is simply a pleasure to drive. It was very familiar, yet had a futuristic feel. My test drive left me in great anticipation of receiving my LEAF in January. With the world’s largest solar energy project recently approved in the Mojave desert, and many other solar installations on the fast track to completion, the future looks bright for electric vehicles.
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CHOICE EATS
I WANT TO COOK
BEACHWOOD & FLEETWOOD EXCECUTIVE CHEF MARK BOLTON Words by Leslie Krouse Photography by Aaron Goulding
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ver walked into a restaurant, peered at the kitchen door, and wondered who or what is back there? I know I have. Well, I got a chance to go behind those closed doors, and see for myself who was inside. I was more than pleasantly surprised. I found a man with such a passion not only for food, but for the love of making people happy with the dishes that he creates. His insistence on local fresh ingredients, and making everything from scratch, is what makes dining at either the Beachwood or Fleetwood restaurants, a tantalizing experience for your taste buds. So without further adieu, I’d like to introduce you to Executive Chef Mark Bolton.
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UNTIL THE DAY I RETIRE
RIS: Where did you get your training? CHEF MARK: I went to the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. Before I was formally trained I worked for the Four Seasons Resort Aviara for about two years. Then after school I moved to Lake Tahoe, then back to San Diego where I worked at the Pacifica Del Mar for about five years. Then 3 years ago I became the Executive Chef at the Fleetwood, and now Beachwood. RIS: What’s the difference between the Fleetwood and Beachwood? CHEF MARK: The difference is basically the location. We definitely cater to our crowd. Downtown is obviously going to be a little more on the high-end side, a little fancier. Where the Beachwood is a little
more beachy, a little more casual, and the food is a little more laid back. But, both still have the main focus of freshness, from scratch cooking, and made with local ingredients. Being from San Diego I know how great our produce is here, I’ve grown up around it, and want to give my food the San Diego feel to it. RIS: What are some of your signature dishes? CHEF MARK: One of our most popular signature dishes is the Lobster Taco’s, made fresh with local lobster. We also have our Tomato Bisque, which is a big hit. It’s like your mothers homemade Campbell’s soup, but on steroids. Another popular dish is the Ahi Poke. We insist on making everything from scratch.
RIS: I love to cook, and watch a lot of shows like Hell’s Kitchen. What are some of your kitchen nightmares? CHEF MARK: Some of the worst things are when you get attitudes that don’t melt well together. I’ve seen people get pretty close to getting into fist fights in the kitchen, or it gets so heated they throw things against the wall. Those are my kitchen nightmares, when people at work are trying their hardest, and two people just don’t get along. RIS: Now the opposite of that, what are some of the greatest things that have happened to you in the kitchen? CHEF MARK: Again, I really think it’s the people. I love being in the kitchen, and I love having a good time in the kitchen.
YOU SHOULD BE... I’m definitely not a Gordon RamseyHell’s Kitchen type I’ll yell when I need to yell. For the most part it’s work, and we’re all here so many hours a day, I don’t want it to be a drag, or anyone to be unhappy to come into work. I want people to be happy when they come to work, and have good attitudes, because that reflects in the food, and it reflects in the service. I don’t want people yelling at the servers, or any kind of conflict between the front and back of the house. We are all on the same team. I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of my best friends, and I’ve had the opportunity to make some of my best friends in the kitchen. I also love to see someone grow. Just to see someone come from the bottom and learn everything there is to learn is very rewarding for me as well. RIS: As far as patrons are concerned. Have you had the opportunity to have someone go out of their way to thank you? CHEF MARK: I definitely have. I’ve had a time or two where someone has gone out of their way to let their server know, and I have actually had someone come into the kitchen to let me know how much they liked the food. I’ve also walked out of the kitchen and had someone stop me and tell me “wow, this is the best tomato soup I’ve had, and I’ve had it everywhere.” Or “this is my favorite dish in the world, and you made it the best,” that kind of thing is definitely really rewarding. It does happen every now and then, but unfortunately in our industry you seem to hear the bad, more than you hear the good. RIS: What are some of your favorite things about being a chef? CHEF MARK: I just love to cook. I love being in the kitchen. I love being around food. I love being around the people I work with. I love the creativity of it all, and having the chance to create something new and different that people haven’t tasted before. Making people happy with the food I cook is basically what I do it for. If it wasn’t for people saying “wow that was really good,” I don’t think I’d be able to handle it. There is a lot of pressure in the kitchen, and it is a lot of hard work. But, it is all worth it for those times when people do go out of their way to let you know it was good. RIS: What are your five MUST HAVE’s in the kitchen? CHEF MARK: Basically it has to be pantry items. Salt is the most important thing. I teach my guys everything has to have salt in it. Even if you’re making brownies, you have to add a pinch of salt. Next would be pepper, then a good olive oil is always really important. I think bread makes a really big difference, and probably vinegars as well. It’s another little secret in the kitchen I use, and something I try to tell people, if you have that flavor that just doesn’t quite taste right, add some vinegar or lemon juice, something acidic, it helps to round out the flavors. RIS: Where do you see yourself in 10 years? CHEF MARK: Honestly, I hopefully will have been with this same company the entire time. I hope Fleetwood and Beachwood continue to open new places, and continue to grow their vision of the future. Then, hopefully at the end of all, I get to open my own little restaurant with a couple of seats, and cook until the day I retire. I hope you learned a little bit about the man behind the food. And remember, if you like the food your chef created for you, thank them, they really do appreciate it.
BEHIND BARS TIFFANY MORGAN By Leslie Krouse Photography by Aaron Goulding
Meet Beachwood’s bartender Miss Tiffany Morgan. She’s been serving San Diego’s finest for 3 years, and loving every minute of it. We wanted to learn a little more about the woman behind the bar. RIS: What got you into bartending? TIFFANY: I originally got into bartending in college to help pay the bills, and just kind of kept with it after I graduated. RIS: How long have you been in San Diego? TIFFANY: I moved here about 3 years ago from Santa Barbara. But I’m originally from Boston. RIS: How does San Diego compare to Bean Town? TIFFANY: I don’t think you really can compare the two they are completely different. In Boston it’s pretty much winter 9 months out of the year, cold and gloomy. Here it’s almost always sunny. RIS: What are some of your signature drinks? TIFFANY: Depends on if it’s a guy or a girl. If it’s a girl, I’ll do something sweet. I like using cherry vodka, or Bacardi torch cherry, with a little grenadine and lemonade. Guys, I usually stick with Jameson, Jack or Patron. RIS: What’s your favorite drink?
TIFFANY: I like Beer. I prefer Michelob Ultra and a shot. RIS: What do you like best about bartending? TIFFANY: I get to interact with every type of person out there. RIS: What’s your least favorite thing? TIFFANY: When people come back with their drinks and say there’s not enough alcohol in it. I pour by hand, so I know how much has gone into it. You just know their looking for a little extra for free. RIS: What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen? TIFFANY: I’ve actually seen people do a little more than make out in front of me. She was wearing a dress; did they really think I didn’t know what was up? RIS: Who’s the biggest celebrity you’ve served? TIFFANY: Michael Jordan RIS: You must get a lot of guys hitting on you. What’s a turn-off? TIFFANY: I don’t like the type of guy that goes to a bar and just blatantly hits on you because you are the bartender. Obviously everyone is trying to get something out of you. I’d rather have a guy joke around and make me laugh. RIS: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? TIFFANY: In 5 years, hopefully owning a house. I’d really like to get into real estate, or insurance.
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WHO IS? Interview and Photos by Aaron Goulding
The next generation of surfers from the San Diego area are comprised from a deep pool filled with talented, young athletes. Each have unique style & positive influences that make them a force to be reckoned with. Revolt In Style has made a commitment to supply paper in each issue open to their thoughts, stories and experiences to share with our readers. The following is an interview with one such ripper: RIS: Johnny, you are 20 years old, and a pro surfer. You are on top of the world right now. What keeps you grounded? JN: I don’t think of myself as anything special-- I’m just an average kid who likes to surf. RIS: I understand that surfing is in your blood. Your father is an avid surfer himself. That must play a huge roll in your love for the ocean. Please tell me what it was like growing up in the Noris family and how you got involved with the sport of surfing? JN: I guess since my dad was a professional hockey player, growing up I was meant to be a hockey player myself. I played competitive hockey from the time I was two until I was sixteen or so but didn’t start surfing until I was thirteen because I was afraid of sharks. Once I got over the whole shark thing and started surfing I got over hockey but played for a couple more years because I thought it would make my dad happy. Eventually I got over it enough to quit regardless of what he thought. My dad still says it was the happiest day of his life when I decided to surf instead of play hockey. I’ve always thought of my dad as more of a friend to me than your typical dad and we still surf at least a couple of times a week together.
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RIS: You are very humble. A couple years ago you were pretty shy and not too sure about the contest scene and your future with surfing. What was holding you back and what made you decide to make a commitment to pursue surfing? JN: I’m still not too sure about the whole contest scene being right for me or any sort of “future” with surfing. I just know that I want to travel as much as I can for as long as I can. RIS: What was it like to be a grom in San Diego? JN: Sick! You spend your winter days surfing both before and after school with friends and summer days at the beach with hot chicks. What else could you want as a kid? RIS: I know you love music and every time I see you suiting up, you have your headphones on and you have this super serious look like you are about to murder someone and then you smile like you know something nobody else does. What the heck are you listening too and what genre gets you motivated to bust?! JN: I’m always listening to house music. Any electronic music gets me amped before I go for a surf. Lately its been “I Like That” by Richard Vission & Static Avenger (Angger Dimas Remix) that’s been getting me out there and in a good mood. RIS: I know the groms look up to you. What advice do you have for them regarding professional surfing? JN: Go to contests. I still haven’t done many contests and usually lose in the early rounds but every time I go to a contest whether I surf in it or not, I learn different ways to surf and approach even the shittiest waves. Just being involved in that scene forces your surfing to advance much faster than it would otherwise.
JOHNNY
NORIS
RIS: I have seen you surf and you surf very well. You are consistent and you stand out at any spot like a sore thumb because you go big on nearly every wave. Watching you surf like that is inspiring to those around you but who or what was it that inspired you to surf like that?
JN: Haha, well I can’t do a proper turn to save my life so I guess I’ve looked up to anyone who can boost an air. Sounds pretty typical but guys like Jordy and Dane are easy to watch surf-- I usually want to do exactly what they’re doing. Locally I always looked up to Derek Dunfee and Ian Rotgans. I like Nico Becerra’s style of above the lip surfing; I guess he’s the reason I got so interested in the whole air thing. Maybe one day I’ll learn to put my board on rail!
I’d like to travel the world to just about every country with a coastline and waves
RIS: Johnny, you have done some extensive traveling over the last year. Can you tell me all the places you visited and what your favorite place was? JN: I’ve been to Baja, Hawaii, Northern California, Mainland Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Canada. Everywhere is attractive in its own way but I enjoyed Canada more than any other place. The people up there are so kind and the waves are really fun. Surprisingly enough, I enjoy wearing a hooded 5/4/3 and being in cold weather. Then again I’m pretty weird... RIS: What are you plans for this winter? JN: I plan on going to Hawaii next week for a little bit, but don’t want to end up staying there all winter. I plan on hitting both East and West coast Canada and possibly the Caribbean but want to spend some time at home too. Some waves at home I simply just don’t want to miss out on when they’re on... RIS: Where do you want your surfing to go and far are you willing to take it? JN: Realistically, I’d like to travel the world to just about every country with a coastline and waves- experience different cultures, meet new people, and taste what life is like outside the La Jolla Bubble. RIS: Thanks for you time Johnny and good luck in the coming year! With all of the media coverage over the last year, you must have a ton of people you’d like to thank. JN: For sure! I’d like to thank Katin for helping support my stupid travel habits, you for taking photos of me on even the worst days and just being a good friend, Michael Barrus for joining me on some of my little adventures and helping document, my parents, and God for the life that he has given me! Without all you guys I’d be nowhere!
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LEGENDARY
SHAPER’S
FORUM
TIM BESSELL Interview by Brady Ruysschaert Photography by Aaron Goulding
Q: What does Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning and all other top professional surfers have in common? A: They all ride custom surfboards made by world class shapers. Tim Bessell has been shaping custom boards for the better part of his life. Not only for pros but everyone that takes their surfing seriously or wants to. If you want a complete attachment to the sport of surfing, have a custom board shaped specifically for you. Your size, ability and choice of wave is scrutinized and taken into consideration. A board is produced that will enhance your surfing experience unlike anything a mass produced, cookie cutter surfboard could ever do. And if you are lucky, your board will be shaped by a master craftsman like Tim Bessell. Tim is a legendary shaper that has been riding the leading edge of his industry for decades. His knowledge of the sport and it’s new technology is second to none. We had the opportunity to sit down with him and pick his brain. RIS: So Tim, when did you start shaping? TB: I started shaping on my 13th birthday. My brother Peter gave me a stripped down long board blank. It was a Velzy because he knew I wanted that shape. And um…yeah I shaped this thing. I worked on it all the time. I glassed it and hand-painted a Sunburst on the bottom of the board. It was a 6’ round-pin19x2 single fin. That was back in the old days.
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RIS: Your boards are fast and responsive. Since surfing has taken a huge step in progression, how have you managed to stay afloat in the surfboard industry? TB: Well, why am I successful? I am always pushing the envelope on new material, new technology and new designs. So I am always constantly trying to come up with better products. After 47,000 surfboards I have the basis to know what is good and what isn’t good. RIS: Shortboards are not the only boards you make. You are known for making magic fishes and longboards too? TB: I make everything from retro classics to wood boards to high performance epoxy and carbon technology for Aviso boards. We do it all! The Carbon X Reflex is the most state of the art custom board here. RIS: Being an older known shaper, known mostly for longboards and fishes, making new designs and shapes must make you a pretty well rounded shaper yeah? TB: Absolutely! Yeah! Yeah, I think to be a master shaper, you have to be able to make any kind of surfboard from start to finish. It’s not just shaping it. You need to know how to glass it and polish it. Imagine if you were stranded on an island and you were just a shaper and never glassed a board before. When I first started, I shaped and finished surfboards all in my parent’s garage right up the street. RIS: You make boards for not only the local pro surfers but you even make boards for some of the more wellknown pros. What’s it like working with them and with their specific designs? TB: You know, usually a good experience. For a long time I based my worth on having top professionals riding my boards at one point in the late 80’s. 25% of the top 40 surfers were all riding my boards. So that was a good ego boost.
But there wasn’t that much connection to what I felt got them what I felt they really needed. A lot of pros have no idea what they need and it’s because they don’t take the time to learn the basics of surf design. There are a lot of components you need to know about. Fin placement is crucial. You get the option to determine if you want your board loose or stiff. RIS: Being and avid surfer yourself, how have you transferred your surfing style into the boards you shape? TB: Interesting questions. I have never had that question asked. I’m really into asymmetrical boards these days and I have been for a while. And that has really progressed my surfing. The Eliminator with the channels on the bottom allowed me to do better turns. More older school. I like clean surfing. When we were kids, we used to imitate our favorite surfers. My favorite surfers were Tom Warner and Barney. RIS: You’re one of the few shapers to shape amazing custom shapes that are guaranteed to work 110%. What’s your take on making a board work to its potential? TB: Let’s take you coming in for example. Bring me two boards that you like. We’ll take bulk head measurements. Then you’ll tell me what you like and don’t like about that board. Surfboard design just really comes down to numbers, and volume, and distribution of volume. And then we will come up with a board you will really like because then I’ll have a basic comparison. And I’ll know everything about your surfboard so there is nothing missing in my mind. There is the X factor. There is weight, strength and flex. I think a lot of shapers don’t fell comfortable making surfboards. I don’t confuse surfboards with fine art. My sole mission is to make my customer the best surfboard that they could ever imagine. I don’t tell the customer what they should have. That usually doesn’t work. A lot of retail shops are guilty of selling the wrong board to the wrong customer. Clear com-
munication is the best way to see what is working and what is not. A rider will judge you too quickly if he doesn’t like your board. RIS: You have pretty much been in the surf industry most of your life. How do you fell the industry has changed? TB: Every surfboard shaper will tell you the surfboard industry is fucked up and going down hill. Things will be corrected through the market. These Asia boards are destroying the industry worldwide, while guys like us can’t make a living because of price point. It is sad because very few guys can come up with something new and original. I am pro-custom and that is all I have to say. Custom is the only way to buy a surfboard. Every world title has been won on a custom surfboard. I heard some really good news that Costco is no longer buying Asia boards. RIS: You have an awesome life and an amazing background, and you even have an eye for fine art. How do you mix art and shaping to produce your wave machines with style? TB: A surfboard is a really special tool because it bridges the gap between art and design. A lot of snotty art people say that they are two different things but I do not see that. I create this wonderful sculpture that is going to be ridden. It will create patterns on the waves so you will be dancing with the universe. Surfing is an art form and it is like dancing. So you know you have sculpting, dancing, and theater all in one element. You have to be selfish to be an artist. RIS:Tell me how you endured the hardships to make a name for yourself? TB: You have good times and bad times. And bad times most of all. Though, I have had really good times. I am really lucky. You just have to pray and keep the faith when the shit hits the fan. And you need to pray for others who are bringing you down. RIS: With a constant change in surf culture, how do you maintain such a laid back lifestyle while brainstorming new ideas?
TB: It just comes naturally. It is my lifestyle. Even when I’m surfing I am working but it is fun work. Even though, I may piss people off. The real fun is testing the equipment. Getting feedback from people is the best. For me, getting on any kind of surfboard is just so much fun. RIS: Where do you get your inspiration for shaping and design? TB: I have some wild or crazy idea. Some one will give me an idea and I will just go off on it. I am into tech. That is what excites me. China can’t do what I do. They can’t design, develop and produce custom as quickly as I can. They can only copy! RIS: Being a family man, how do you manage with work, surfing and art to be with your children? TB: I have to sacrifice a lot of time. I’m on the phone a lot. We see each other at night. I think eating together is the most important. It is hard to do in this society. I cook really good food. RIS: You have an entourage of test pilots. What’s it like working with them? TB: The dream of any shaper is to get great feedback. RIS: You seem confident in your shapes and they have been pretty long-lived. Can you guarantee your spot in the industry or is it a constant battle to stay in the game? TB: I don’t try to be number one. I’m happy to just be in the top ten. I never wanted to be number one because from there, the only way left is down. It’s just more stress. I used to have five shapers. It just adds more stress to your life and less time in the water. RIS: How many hours a day do you spend shaping boards? TB: About 2-4 hours a day. RIS: What kind of boards do you have coming out in the near future? Any new projects? TB: I can’t talk about it. I am working on something really exciting. I will keep you updated. I hope it works!!!
RIS: Thanks for your time. It was great talking with you about boards! TB: Likewise, Thank you. Timbessellart.com Besselllivingsystems.org
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CHOICE EATS
WHERE
LA JOLLA
SURFERS
Goldfish Point Cafe 1255 Coast Blvd La Jolla CA 92037 (858) 459-7407
GRIND GOLDFISH POINT CAFE OFFERS MORE THAN JUST AN EPIC VIEW Words by Vivian White Photographs by Aaron Goulding
Sweet & Savory
What started in the late 1980’s as a one car garage housing just a coffee cart was taken over and transformed into a beautiful European style cafe by local architect Claude Anthony Marengo. Offering everything from French pastries, full breakfast and lunch menus, to exquisite espresso, beer, wine and free Wi/Fi, the Goldfish Point Cafe has the most breath taking view in all of La Jolla.
Q: With all these tourists in the summer months does it discourage your regulars from stopping by? VW: No. Of course it gets a little crowded in the summer, but everybody loves bikini season.
JP Marengo and Vivian White chilling
Q: With so many cafes in La Jolla what sets the Goldfish apart from the rest? VW: The view! Also our skilled baristas who actually know the proper way to pull espresso. Q: What sort of clientele do you cater to? VW: We have our loyal locals of swimmers and surfers, but we also get tourists from all over the world, most of whom say the cafe reminds them of France or Italy. I can ask a guest what kind of coffee they would like in eight languages and thank you in many more.
Stacked Sandwiches
NORTH P.B.
Chronic Smoothies Blazin Grill 865 Turquoise Street, N. Pacific Beach, CA 92109 858.488.2529
SO WHAT IF I WANT A SMOOTHIE FOR DESSERT? Words by Brian Terhorst Photographs by Leslie Krouse In little more than a year since their move, Chronic Smoothies Blazin Grill has gained popularity and notariety as the best place to get your daily fix of smoothies and Acai bowls in P.B. But did you know that they also have a fantastic selection of classic and signature sandwhiches? Nothing better after a epic surf sesh, than filling up on an (inexpensive) ‘killer’ sandwhich. Owner Chris, is hands on with all aspects of the business. He prides himself on great quality and value. We sat down with Chris and fired some questions his way. Q: I’ve tried a lot of sandwiches in my life, what makes yours so special? A: We don’t skimp or take shortcuts on any of the trimmings. Every sandwhich is piled high with at least a quarter pound of fresh, hormone & preservative free ‘Boar’s Head’ meats. Local garden fresh produce and fresh baked breads add to the flavor & our own homemade aioli sauce is delicious.
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Q: Everybody claims that their food rocks. How can we be sure you’re the real deal? A: Just look for the crowd of hungry surfers, locals & workers that are constantly rolling in and out of our location on Tourqoise St. They’re the one’s that truly decide if you are good or not. I make sure they’re happy & they tell their friends, & so on. Q: Anything else we should know? A: Yeah, this is something different...we serve smoothies and Acai bowls till 10 at night. We had no idea how many people would be totally into this, but plenty are. Instead of grabbing that pint of Ben & Jerry’s after dinner, try one of our fresh fruit smoothies or Acai bowls. You’ll thank yourself in the morning. The Acai Bowls are loaded w/ fresh fruit
Q: In all the years you have been here what is the most memorable thing you have seen? VW: We have seen a lot here, 25 foot waves, post lightning storm rainbows, but the most memorable would have to be when a pod of Grey whales found their way into the cove. Q: Is there anything else that you would like to mention? VW: Yes! We have the best Paninis! The cafe is open everyday, even Christmas at eight in the morning. During the week we close our doors at six, weekends we stay open untill nine p.m. Also every Saturday from five o’clock to close is Blues Night, so come by grab a beer and listen to all your favorite old school blues tracks.
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GROM ALERT!
TWENTY QUESTIONS with
LUCAS DIRKSE Interview and Photos by Aaron Goulding RIS: How old are you and when did you start surfing? LD: I think when I first stood up on something was when I was like four, pretty sure it was a boogie board.
RIS: What are you most known for in the surfing community? LD: I am usually known for exploring the unknown, or in other words I like to surf everything on anything in all conditions.
RIS: Who are your major influences? LD: My major influences vary depending on what style of surfing I am interested in; considering I am interested in all types of surfing I have quit a few major influences. Joel Tudor is probably my biggest influence though.
RIS: Are you a competitive surfer, a soul surfer, or a little of both? LD: I couldn’t say I am a competitive surfer because I am not. I love to win but I hate the life that comes with contest surfing.
RIS: What drives you? LD: My drive is just having fun. RIS: What’s your favorite place to eat? LD: My favorite place to eat is either Cheese Shop or Ortega’s. RIS: If you were stranded on an island full of perfect surf what board would you want to be stranded with? LD: It would probably be this wing swallow tail quad made by Ryan Burch. The board holds it down in any conditions! RIS: How would you describe how you felt when you caught your first wave? LD: I honestly do not remember.
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RIS: Are you featured in any surf flicks at the moment? LD: Yes! It’s called Stoked and Broke. Check it out!
RIS : Do you surf at night? LD: I have been known to have an occasional vampire sesh at midnight on full moons.
RIS: Where are your favorite surf destinations? LD: Um... my favorite destination is a little spot in Mexico called “Don’t Worry about it!”
RIS: Who do you usually surf with? LD: I usually surf with all my friends after school or with whoever is out there.
RIS: What is your dream surf destination? LD: Dream surf destination? Probably Peru. Twenty second barrels sound great!
RIS: What king of music do you listen to? LD: I like a lot of music but to shorten it, EekA-Mouse, The Police, The Growlers, The Cars, Bob Marley, The Clash,
RIS: What was the hardest part about learning how to surf? LD: I never had that much trouble learning to surf; it was when I started growing a ton that I felt like I needed to relearn!
RIS: Do big waves scare you? LD: I don’t find big waves too scary for some reason. Cold water and big waves can be a little gnarly though.
RIS: What advice would you give to someone who is just learning to surf? LD: My advice to a beginner is stay away from good waves! We have enough of you in the line up! RIS: If you could do anything in the world, what would it be? LD: Anything in the world? That could be a lot of things! But it would be rad to take a bunch of the boys on a boat trip or something. RIS: Any last words? LD: I would like to thanks all sponsors, friends, family, and the ocean.
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FILL IN THE BLANKS... Words & Photographs By Aaron Goulding ...with CHUCK GLYNN I started out… as a kid loving the ocean. Growing up I had learned how to surf first on a body board, then a long board, after a short board. I had been competing through junior and high school in both long and short board. After graduating high school I had found the western surfing association (WSA) and was competing in Men’s open long board and short board. Up until I was introduced to stand up padding. As a waterman… my goals are for myself are to master all forms to surfing. To me surfing is an art to show how people express themselves on a wave. Everyone has their own style and approach to how they surf each wave whether on a type of board or not. My training is… training is a huge part to being successful as a waterman. You have to teach your body to be able to take a beating under water as well as remain calm while doing so, and being strong enough to get yourself out of threatening situations. My training on water consists of paddling either sprints or distances on my kings sup race board. I also treading water while using weights to add resistance, or swimming laps in a pool for endurance. On land my training consists of working out at pure fitness. They have a great facility that has all the machines needed for all my workouts. I am not only a competitor but an… enthusiast. I love getting out in the water with everyone who shares the same passion I have for the water. When I hydrofoil it makes me feel…like I am flying. Riding the hydrofoil surf board was a tough learning curve for me. In flat water I learned how to control it right away and after a few outing with a good friend/teacher (Scott Chandler) I learned how to surf it on waves. The sensation of flying across a wave is a rush and quite addicting. I have been SUP’n… since about November of 2008. When I was first introduced to it was extremely difficult to learn. With that said that is most likely why I pushed myself to learn the sport and try to become the best and to help progress the sport. I also like to…hang out with my family and friends. People I know would say I am… I am very outgoing. Always up for a challenge and full of life and energy. I owe a lot to… God. Everyone at king’s paddle sports for making me all my boards. Without them I would not be where I am today. Quick blade paddles make the best paddles for paddle surfing and for racing. Pure fitness for helping me out with my training. My parents for supporting me through my adventures. Laird for introducing my to the sport, and Scott Chandler for helping me push myself to better my skills.
...with JP MARENGO When I was a kid…I used to slide in the street in my “Tough Skin” Jeans. I started surfing…seriously at fifteen years old. As I got older…I got barreled! People say I am…an asshole! But my close friends will tell you I’m a good guy. Ocassionally I like to wear blue gloves and…teach local squids how to bodyboard in shorebreak. After a heavy surf session I like to…get a clam chowder and a calamari sandwich at El Pescador. I buy all my gear at…Mitches! Duh! My goals are…to keep promoting my sponsors to the best of my ability and to one day open my own restaurant. I would like to thank…Murphy Surfboards, Matuse Wetsuits, Black Fly, Head Hunter, Dickies and Joe Roper’s Surfboard Repairs.
Photo by Mike Delanzo
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WHATEVER
Who Needs A Doctor Anyway? The genesis of a 40 year friendship… Words by Bill Andrews Photograph by Aaron Goulding
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he year was 1972, and I had been managing the Pacific Beach Surf Shop from its opening in April of 1969. We offered free surfing lessons and the lessons included the use of a surfboard – however – we tried to schedule the lessons on Saturday mornings, and the designated instructor was my problem child employee, Gary Keating. [Gary had a tendency to be a bit tough in the water, so I used the lesson opportunity as sort of an anger management intervention.] Anyway, on a cold, rainy day in mid winter, a guy walks into the shop and wants a free lesson. I tell him no way, it’s freezing cold and I’m in the shop by myself – “Wait until Saturday.” He won’t take “wait” as an answer, so I say “Here take this board, walk to the end of the street, knock yourself out.” The guy, Joe Noris, leaves his driver’s license with me, I hand him a 10 foot piece of crap rental board, and off he goes to ride the wild surf at the end of the street [Pacific Beach Drive]
TEDDY NAVARRO
with Interview and Photography by Joe Foster
What if you still lived in Whittier? TN: Uh, maybe I’d be into dirt bikes or something. What if you had red hair? TN: Call me Ginger. What if you had a fridge full of beer and no food. TN: Drink sandwiches. What if you had a lot of money? TN: Surf trips with my family and the boys!! Every month!
OFF THE LIP
&
WHAT IF?
Whatever… Where do you live? TN: Costa Mesa. What helps you surf? TN: My boards and my GF and my little one. Sponsors? TN: Alpine stars, Freestyle, Katin surf shop, Vitamin Water, Dragon Where do you surf? TN: HB, Newps, anywhere really.
What if you had unlimited boards? TN: Oh man, I would surf more than I do now.
Friends? TN: Rc, Spenny, Warring, Joe, Simmo. I consider everyone my friend but too many to name.
What if you had the best wave in your front yard? TN: It would be a right with a left going into it... hahahha!
Family? TN: Whitney and Emma
What if you had one arm longer than the other? TN: That would be sick! Good for airs…hahaha!
Dimensions? TN: 5’ 11”, 18.5x2.5
What if you could only do hand stands. TN: What?
Stick or Automatic? TN: Auto
What if you had a private jet? TN: I would never be home.
Up or down? TN: Down then up.
What if you lived in a box? TN: I do.
Cream or no cream? TN: Cream holmes…cream!
About an hour later, Joe comes back in, with the board, cut off jeans, no wetsuit, blood covering his head and face. I took one look at Joe’s mug [about a 6-8” gaping cut on his head] and I said something like, “Dude, you got a pretty good gash on your melon.” I took a closer look at bloody Joe in front of me, and I said, “I ain’t gay, but you’re pretty buffed, you’re not gonna beat me up are you?” Joe said I was safe for the moment, and then asked me if I had some fishing line and a hook, and if so, I could stitch him up. Joe noticed my trepidation and said, “I’m a professional hockey player for the San Diego Gulls, this cut ain’t nothing more than an annoyance.” Luckily for me – and probably for Joe – I was flat out of 4 pound monofilament line, so I was literally off the hook! Joe left, I figured a law suit from the Gulls was gonna follow, and I’ll bet Joe went to that night’s game without being stitched up – Slap Shot From that time, Joe has been a great friend, even though a few years ago, Joe gave me the hockey version of surfing’s stink eye, when his spawn, John Noris did not win his heat at one of WindanSea Surf Club’s Spring Classic Contests.
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COOL WEATHER ESSENTIALS COOL WEATHER
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LANNEL FLANNEL FLANNEL FLANNEL FLANNEL FLANNEL F
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RUSTY SheisterL 64. www.rusty.com
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SEYCHELLES Chit Chat 102. www.longhardride.net
OSIRIS NYC 83 Girls 70. www.osirisshoes.com
ETNIES Fader Vulc Girls 50. www.etnies.com
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MOUNTAINS Photo by Ian Hylands/Red Bull Photofiles
Cameron Zink comes full circle with victory at Red Bull Rampage
With wild skies above him and 1,500 feet of vertical drop below, Cameron Zink persevered over the obstacles to become the 2010 Red Bull Rampage champion. Twenty-one of mountain biking’s best riders threw down all they had while battling wild weather, but when the skies cleared it was Zink who took home the trifecta – the contest win, Utah Sports Commission Best Trick Award and the Freeride Mountain Bike (FMB) World Tour season overall title. After a season of highs and lows with big contest wins and tough injuries, Zink went through another rollercoaster ride throughout the day. During his first run, Zink attempted a 360 off the Oakley Icon Sender custom feature, but took a hard hit that cracked his helmet and was unsure if he could do another run. Once the medics cleared him, he was energized to go again, only to be delayed a couple hours by gusty wind, rain and threatening clouds. But as the sun came out, Zink dug deep and threw down a perfect run that included a flawless 360 off the intimidating Oakley Icon Sender that sent him nearly 40 feet below. That massive move, which also won him Best Trick honors, was the only thing that could top the UK’s Gee Atherton, who was seeking redemption after making the 2008 event finals and then suffering an injury in practice that prevented him from riding. Atherton’s racing background was a definite advantage that resulted in a fast, controlled line that wowed the judges, along with his huge transfer to wallride. Third place went to Darren “the Claw” Berrecloth who hands down had the most technical line from top to bottom.
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Photo by Christian Pondella/Red Bull Photofiles
Over 2,000 fans hiked into the remote desert venue to witness a contest that showcased a mix of rugged, natural downhill terrain and manmade obstacles. A team of builders led by Paddy Kay spent a month digging, building and grooming the course that would become the riders’ playground. Course builder and former Red Bull Rampage competitor Josh Bender liked what he saw, “I was really excited on the utilization of all the features we built on the course – it was great to see the progression of the sport stepped up a couple levels.” With jaw dropping tricks like Greg Watt’s backflip stepdown and Atherton’s gap to wallride, the fans were given a show that could only be produced in unparalleled terrain of the Zion desert mountains. The finals on Sunday almost came to a halt after wild weather caused a couple hours delay. Saturday’s practice was also cut short after an intense windstorm that was described as no less than “the apocalypse.” The riders charged on however, heading up to the gate as soon as the last raindrop cleared and pushed through an intense second run. Zink summarized the challenges faced by all,
“It’s so hard to get into the mode. Your run has to be dialed from the top, you can’t just work your way into it and then be stylish towards the bottom. You have to pin it right from the top. I guess I picked up some contest skills and determination along the way because I did pretty well today!” Atherton agrees, “Second today at Rampage was nuts. It was fun, it was a crazy contest and I couldn’t have been second place to a better guy than Zink.” After 18 stops on the FMB tour, Zink’s overall championship left him on cloud nine, “Being Rampage champion is a dream. It’s one of the first real mountain bike contests ever and if I were to tell anyone – this is what mountain biking is, this contest would be it. So to win this is the most amazing thing in the world. In all honesty I’d rather win Red Bull Rampage than any other event.” Perhaps the day was best summarized by fourth-place finisher Andreu Lacondeguy of Spain, who is known around the world for his jaw-dropping tricks. When talking about what Zink did, he had one thing to say, “That was the wildest thing I’ve ever seen!”
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ROB DYRDEK INTERVIEW By Eric Hendrikx
“Limitless by design” and founded upon individuality, progression and skill, street skating is the most rapidly growing and technically advanced sport on God’s hippie green earth. Making sweet use of urban plazas, common stairways, ledges and handrails within our concrete jungles, street skaters have established a guerrilla style sport like no other, giving life to tricks only believed to be possible in a video game. But not until recently has there ever been a competition that could accurately score these gravity-defying stunts, while engaging both the riders and audience. Not until Street League anyway. Masterminded by renaissance street skater celebrity Rob Dyrdek, Street League has high aims of revolutionizing all street skate competition and keeping it within the hands of the skateboard industry. And by developing the first-ever live-scoring system for competitions, he has done just that. In a series of three events in 2010, Street League put $1.2 Million Bucks on the table in prize money – the most in skateboard history. Beyond the purse, competitors can also win best trick in each event, and get to share in the overall profits of the Street League, another first-ever. This is why the roster is flooded with over twenty of the top skaters in the world, who have signed up to skate exclusively in their events, and why you can expect to see thin rosters in other competitions next year. Sorry ESPN. REVOLT IN STYLE: Rob, you have completely revolutionized the scoring system for competitive street skating, bringing a tremendous amount of attention to Street League. At the same time, you’ve signed up over twenty of the best street skaters in the world including Ryan Sheckler, Paul Rodriguez, Chris Cole, and Sean Malto. Can you please explain how Street League is so different from other street skating competitions? DYRDEK: Yeah, of course. All of the competitions in the past have either been a sixtysecond run or an open jam format, both of which you never knew what place a single guy held at any time. So the biggest fundamental difference is I created Street League more along the lines of traditional sports, but kept all the core values of our sport. We divide a real concrete urban plaza into four distinct skill-set areas. Each guy goes seven times, one at a time, and then each trick is scored instantly with the ISX scoring system. So now you’re following the competition play by play, where skaters are going trick for trick, and most importantly, not a single trick goes unnoticed. You might see a guy miss his first trick, then bail two in the second section, moving him down into fourth place. Then when they get down to that final section we could end up with what we had in our first competition, which was five guys with a shot to win it all, going trick for trick, until Nijah Huston kickflipped out to frontside boardslide and won a hundred and fifty thousand dollars. It’s the first time that the audience can be engaged, watch the event like four quarters of a game, and know what’s going on the entire time. They can follow the story that develops inside the actual event, as opposed to just waiting until the events over to be told what happened. RIS: “By Street Skaters, For Street Skaters,” sounds like the key phrase here. Is that too cliché here? DYRDEK: Not at all brother. No one has ever created anything like this from within our industry. We’ve always been lumped into general action sports, forcing us to be part of their program to get any of the mainstream exposure and attention. What we’re doing is isolating all aspects of our sport, which is street skating only. We’re the gorilla in the room here. It’s the majority of all things that are action sports. Street skating is bigger and growing faster than all the other action sports combined and has its own industry that doesn’t even care about those mainstream contests, because they’re unnecessary. This is the first time that our entire industry has embraced a singular event on this scale. RIS: Tell us exactly how the new ISX scoring system is more accurate and how it helps the competitors? DYRDEK: One of the fundamental problems with other competitions and their traditional judging is that they base everything on an overall impression, with no real method to the madness. To fix this, we’ve broken down the fifty core skateboarding tricks and all of the combinations of those fifty tricks that make up every trick in existence. Then we assessed a value range to each of those, giving special circumstance to style. This gives us a more accurate score for each trick, so that harder tricks are rewarded, and there is accountability inside the judging. There is no free-for-all inside it anymore.
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photos by Eric Hendrikx
Rob feeding some hungry fans
RIS: Mix that up in your cocktail and add a splash of consistency? DYRDEK: Consistency is what this is all about. That’s why we saw Nijah Huston, Shane O’Neil, and Torrey Pudwill who were first, second and third in the first event, not even qualify in the third event. That’s how hard this contest is. The outright best dudes survive by making every trick count, the stakes are so high. RIS: Rob, what’s next for Street League and how do you plan to keep all of these worldclass shredders coming back, as opposed to skating in other big name competitions? DYRDEK: The answer is exclusivity my friend. They can’t skate any league they want to. That’s exactly why Paul Rodriguez and Ryan Sheckler weren’t at the Maloof Money Cup this year. It’s also why Paul Rodriguez, Chris Cole and Greg Lutzka weren’t at the X Games. In the first year of their contracts, they were allowed two wild card contests, which is what fragmented the industry. But going forward, all of our skaters are 100% exclusive and they won’t skate anything else. The reality is that we are holding a purse of 1.2 million dollars in prize money, which doubles all other contest major competitions combined. That’s how much bigger Street League is. On top of that, we have a profit share with all the skaters based on how well they end up ranked at the end of the year. We’re trying to build something together that is bigger than all other competitions combined, and take care of our own. RIS: Thanks man, always good to see you, and best of luck with your competition! DYRDEK: Thanks Brother and God Bless. Additional Street League Facts:
1st place 2nd stop Sean Malto
How is the course designed? Each Street League course is designed by Rob Dyrdek and California Skateparks (www. californiaskateparks.com). In the first time concrete plazas have been built inside an arena setting, California Skateparks has brought an artistic approach to each section and floor layout. Each skate plaza course will be entirely different at each event but will be divided into four distinct sections. Each section tests a different area of street skating (creative section, line section, technical section, and big section). How does the format work? Street League has each skater going one at a time in a line-up. Each skater does their trick one after another in the same section for seven attempts. Key in the Street League format is the fact that every trick counts with tricks that are not landed given a zero. Landed tricks are judged on a 0.0 to 10.0 scale for a cumulative point total that determines ranking. Each trick can fall into a separate range of points according to difficulty (0 - 2, 2- 4, 3- 5). Combinations of these tricks, innovations, special circumstance (special style, doing tricks the “hard way,” switch, nollie, etc.) add additional points to each score. Maximum possible trick score is 10.0. This also allows for viewers to have greater understanding of the skating in each section. Average total points per section, the consistency percentage in each section, and the average score of each landed trick will show which sections are the strong-points or weaknesses for each skater. What is ISX instant scoring? ISX stands for the Instant Scoring Experience (www.isxscoring.com). The ISX judging dials and system provide instant, real-time results for every trick and updates these standings to arena displays, announcers, the ESPN TV broadcast and even the online fantasy league instantly. What does ISX do for the event? This creates fast paced real-time understanding of exactly what place every skater is in at every moment of the event. This will allow the viewers and skaters to know exactly what place everyone is at every moment of the event, allowing the winner to be known at the very instant the last trick the event is scored. How is the judging done? There are five Street League judges. Each judge has an ISX dial. They judge each trick that is done in each section. The highest and lowest scores are dropped and then the middle three scores are instantly averaged to make the trick score that is added to the running point total. Who qualifies into the finals? The skaters with the top six highest scores will qualify into the finals on the Saturday of each event. One additional skater will win a spot into the finals from the Last Chance Qualifier contest on the big section at the kick off of the Finals on Saturday.
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TONY HAWK Pro Skateboarder Entrepreneur Philantropist
Interviews by Leslie Krouse Photographs by Brian Terhorst Despite grey skies and rain, a sold-out crowd of 1,000 guests attended the 7th annual Tony Hawk: SHRED Presents Stand Up For Skateparks signature benefit in Beverly Hills. Celebrities, athletes, fans and friends of the Tony Hawk Foundation returned to Green Acres Estate, the home of Ron Burkle, for what is considered to be one of the most unique and exciting family events in the Los Angeles area. The event raised $750,000 to further its mission of assisting low-income communities in the effort to build free, quality, public skateparks. Celebrities including Tony Hawk, Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Johnny Knoxville, Rooftop, Chuck Liddell, Eric Estrada, Leeza Gibbons, Arsenio Hall, Ben Harper, Patrick Dempsey, BMX legend Mat Hoffman and legendary skaters Rodney Mullen, Lance Mountain, and Mike Vallely enjoyed the interactive booths while waiting for the stage and vert ramp to be dried by crews. The show went on and the expansive estate was transformed into a veritable action-sports festival highlighted by a special performance by Jane’s Addiction and a private Vert Demo with Hawk and some of the best skaters and BMX athletes in the sport. Fundraising efforts included a live and silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind items: a “Hawkized” DUB edition GT 5.0 Mustang from Galpin Auto Sports, a Roland Sands designed Harley Davidson, and a role as a playable character in Tony Hawk’s next Activision video game, among others. Local skaters from the neighborhood that have played an integral role in the project joined Tony Hawk onstage to pump
up the crowd and generate $41,500 in pledges. The Tony Hawk Foundation has awarded $3,261,000 to 463 communities. The Foundation focuses on working with local officials and grassroots, community-based organizations that plan to hire designers and contractors with strong experience. The Tony Hawk Foundation was established in 2002 to promote and provide funds for high-quality public skateparks in lowincome areas throughout the United States—with an emphasis on the word “quality.” Tony Hawk is the only guy we know (in his forties) that doesn’t seem out of place on a skateboard. His event was a virtual who’s-who of the action sport and pop-culture world. His friends are proud to support his cause. While Tony was definitely the man of the hour and crazy busy, he still took the time out to hang with us a bit & talk about his foundation. RIS: Do you remember Revolt In Style? TH: Yeah, Of course. RIS: You were actually on our cover! TH: Yeah! I know, I remember. RIS: Bowling! TH: I know. (he smiles & scratches his head) RIS: What made you start this foundation? TH: Really, I just saw a need for skateparks in the inner city areas and low income areas. There was an explosion
of skateparks happening at the time..around 2000 or 2001, and I saw thyem going in well to do areas. And really not designed very well, but a lot of money being put into them. I wanted to change that cycle. Getting the skaters more involved in the parks that they use, but also to direct the funds to the more needy areas. So that’’s why I started the foundation & we’ve been going strong ever since. We’ve given away over 2 million dollars & helped to fund almost 500 parks now. RIS: What do you attribute the change in the sport from when you started, to now? TH: Skating has always evolved. That’s what I love about it. No matter how far you get or succesfull you become there are always new meneuvers & techniques to learn. That’s what has always drawn me to skateboarding. The fact that’s there’s always something new.
JOHNNY KNOXVILLE Jackass Jackass 2.0 Jackass 3D Johnny Knoxville was in the middle of the largest press junket of his life when we got ahold of him during the event. His hit movie Jackass 3D had just hit theatres raking in over 50 million dollars for the unlikely superstar and his crew. He’s been on a whirlwind tour of the US. coast to coast, promoting his latest movie & showed up in his classic ‘Knoxville’ style. ‘Ray- Bans’ & ‘Chucks’. Always the life of any party Johnny was imediately surrounded by the media when he rolled up to the red carpet. The cameras started poppin’ & the jokes started flying, Classic Knoxville. RIS: Hi Johnny. So how are you feeling after the premiere weekend? JK: Good. Healthy. I feel pretty good considering. I can’t believe we did what we did. RIS: Sounds like this release is the biggest in the history of the Jackass franchise. They have you guys jetsetting all over the country. JK: That’s the truth. They really stepped up our marketing. RIS: I know! Last week you screened Jackass 3D at the Museum of Modern Art in New York? JK: No Joke! They did. We did! I think they’re adding the ‘Weiner Cam’ to their permanent collection.
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RIS: So did the ‘Dildo Bazooka’ actually knock out your tooth? JK: Yep. I got hit in the face from, like four feet away (big hand gestures) Blam! There goes the molar. RIS: How does it feel? JK: It’s all good. They fixed me up. RIS: How can you explain your success? JK: Think of it like, we’re making cartoons ‘real’ thru Jackass. We’re the characters. Slapstick. I don’t know, you’re asking the wrong guy (laughs). RIS How did you get involved with Tony Hawk? JK: Um...Tony Hawk (gestures a thumb to Tony) I think it’s a great thing that he’s doing & I’m really, really happy to be included. It’s a good, positive thing for kids to be doing. It keeps ‘em out of trouble. God Knows (laughs) There’s a lot of stuff out there to get into. RIS: Some people make movies about it & some people just go to jail. JK: Exactly! (more laughs) Go see Jackass! I’m Johnny Knoxville & you’re watching Revolt In Style.
Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla is a funny guy. If you haven’t seen him messing with Kat Von D and her ‘men’ on the show L.A. INK then you may know him from MTV. (He was the guy that did the backflip on his bike over the spinning blades of a helicopter) One of the most influential riders of the ‘90’s he’s still making waves wherever he goes. Shooting his signature ‘thumbs up/snarl’ to the press he jokes with everyone, He stops with our crew and has a bit of fun showing off his tatoos & clowning around with Bam’s parents Phil & Ape. RIS: How do you like being on L.A. Ink? RT: It’s good. Kat just kind of asked me on a whim, I was like “I guess” - I didn’t have anything else going on for a few months. Little did Parick Dempsy is the epitome of a ‘Happy Hollywood Story’. The once awkward teen star of the late late 80’s & early 90’s re-invents himself with a smooth, seductive image. Consistently lands leading roles on hit TV shows, romantic comedies and dramas. Now becomes part of one of the largest SciFi franchise’s ever. The third installment of Transformers is due out in 2011. A parent himself these days Patrick was at the the event to give support and share a great afternoon with his kids. RIS: Let’s talk about the Tony Hawk Foundation first. PD: Yeah, it’s really cool. I think one of the
I know that it was going to be so much workBut it’s good. I mean, it’s so different watching it on TV, than what really happened. Some things you film on one episode might wind up on the show 12 episodes later in something completely different. I might come in and say something and it shows up in a totally different conversation. But it’s good. Everyone in the shops amazing. Kat’s amazing. All the artists are amazing. It’s really just kinda like a party. It’s fun... all the joking around. RIS: It looks like fun. RT: Yeah, it’s good. I mean, I don’t know what I do. I don’t really have a reason to be there other than just comic relief. I don’t even know how I ended up that way - I’m not even funny. things thats great about it is he’s used his visasbility and fame to really impact these communities with the resourses It gives kids someplace to go & excersize and just be creative. Skateboarding is a really creative sport. RIS: Are you into skateboarding? PD: I used to skateboard as a kid. The neighbors had a long driveway that we all used to ride on. That was a long time ago. The rules have changed quite a bit. My kids are into it now & they really enjoy it. RIS: Tell us about Transformers 3. PD: I think it’s real exciting, I’m happy to be
ROOFTOP Professional BMX Rider Stuntman / Actor L.A. Ink (himself) RIS: So tell us your thoughts on the Tony Hawk foundation? RT: I’ve been touring with Tony for close to 15 years. When you see someone so pasionate about, not just skateboarding, but youth in general, it really is inspiring. I mean, I talk to him on a weekly basis when we’re on tour or whatever, it still surprises me, how passionate he is. For how old he really is...like 22 (laughs) he’s more passionate than an 18 year old. I hope when I’m that old, which is sooo far from now, that I’m that passionate.
PATRICK DEMPSEY TV & Film Actor Car Enthusiast part of it. Michael Bay is great to work with. Really cool cars. Out of all my movies I think this is the strongest one. RIS: Anything else going on? PD: I did a movie ‘Flypaper’ that I acted starred in & produced. It’s with a bunch of the guys that did The Hangover. We’re editing that right now. Hopefully we’ll get that done in time for the film festivals. I’m just glad to still be working.
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ROGER HUERTA Taking A Moment To Reflect
Interview by Taff Davies Photography by Bo Cross RIS: You were one of the trailblazers of MMA at a young age, including being the first and only MMA fighter to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated. What was that like?
big challenge and I realized I had to have a full camp to prepare for him. So I went to San Diego to train with my manager, coach and great friend Jeff Clark. He is managing fighters and coaching out of The Arena these days, so it was a natural choice for me.
RH: It was an honor. I still don’t know why SI picked me, but I was glad to be part of helping familiarize the mainstream public with the sport of MMA.
RIS:So how did you find the training and the fighters there?
RIS: How did you get started in the sport?
RH: Everyone was there was really helpful, with a lot of positive energy flowing through the gym. The coaching and some of the fighters there are top of the food chain, and the team is constantly evolving. I’m really looking forward to training at The Arena again when I get back to San Diego.
RH: I was a wrestler in college and thought it would be a fun way to make some extra cash. I never realized it would become what is has become for me. RIS: What’s your record now? RH: I’m currently 22-5-1. I’ve definitely had some tough losses recently.
RIS: We heard you were also in a few movies, including Tekken, which is about to be released. Are you excited to see yourself on the big screen?
RIS: Yeah, we saw your last fight with Eddie Alvarez in Bellator. Tell us what happened.
RH: Yeah, it’s going to be fun. I love the movies and I hope to be involved in more projects as they become available. I am an entertainer at heart, whether movies or MMA. I just try to give my fans my best no matter what I do.
RH: Eddie came out real strong and fast and caught me off-guard with an inside leg kick. The he followed up with some good shots. After that, I was literally seeing double and just couldn’t get in the rhythm. My hat off to the guy, though. He did what he needed to do to win. RIS: You’ve fought some of the best lightweights in the world. Where do you think Eddie Alvarez ranks? RH: He is without a doubt one of the top pound for pound in the lightweight ranks, inside and outside the UFC.
time to heal up, so I’m going to travel for a while, starting with Thailand. While there, I’m going to work on further developing my skills before jumping back into the cage.
RIS: We also heard you had some injuries from that fight. What did you break and how long do you need to heal?
RIS: We obviously shot your photos here in San Diego while you were training at The Arena MMA gym. Tell us what prompted your move from Austin TX to San Diego and why did you choose The Arena to do your camp out of?
RH: I broke both orbital sockets and my nose, as well as sustaining some other minor injuries. I definitely need some
RH: Well, for my last fight before Alvarez, I was really training by myself for the most part. I knew Eddie was going to be a
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RIS: Final question. I’m sure a lot of people have already asked you about your latest brush with Hollywood that came if the report from TMZ.com. They broke the story and video about you getting into a street fight in Austin. Care to comment on why you got involved? RH: Let’s just say that a man shouldn’t hit a woman but if he does, another man should step in and do something about it. Great Roger, thanks for the interview. We look forward to seeing you on both the movie and TV screen again in the near future.
CHUCK QA & LIDDELL with THE ICEMAN
The iconic figure from the UFC that we all know as ‘The Iceman’ was in Beverly Hills with his girlfriend and two children supporting his friend Tony Hawk and the ‘Stand Up For Skateparks’ benefit. We have met Chuck on a couple of occasions and our impression of the ex-champ is, simply... He’s a great guy. He’s a great guy to his fans & he’s a great family guy, Chuck is also a member of the event’s benefit committee, which includes Shaun White, Andre Agassi, Lance Armstrong, Ron Burkle, Michael Eisner, Jon Favreau, Perry Farrell, Mat Hoffman, Howie Mandel & Sal Masekela to name a few. We had the opportunity to meet with him - we spoke off normal MMA topics. Here’s a bit of what was discussed:
ICEMAN’S GREATEST HITS Chuck Liddell vs Randy Couture I
April 16, 2005 at UFC 52 Chuck Liddell vs Tito Ortiz II
RIS: Let’s talk about the Tony Hawk Foundation. Tell me how did you get involved with this? CL: I started this up with him a long time ago. I guess when I first started. It’s a great event and a great cause. I like anything that keeps the kids active & keeps them off the streets. My son loves skateboarding. It’s his favorite sport, so it works out perfectly.
December 30, 2006 at UFC 66 Chuck Liddell vs Renato Sobral II
RIS: We just met you daughter, she says she’s learning to skateboard as well. CL: Yep, she’s trying. She’s having fun. RIS: So what are you up to now? What’s the latest news? CL: I’m just training and doing P.R. stuff for the UFC right now. Staying busy & traveling a lot. Just enjoying taking some time off right now. While that is one of the most asked questions these days, his fighting days may be numbered (if not over) before the fans get to see the much anticipated Liddell vs. Titoi Ortiz rematch. According to a report from MMA Weekly Dana White stated: “Chuck’s one of my good friends, and I don’t want him to fight anymore.” So w e may never know who would come out on top.
August 26, 2006 at UFC 62 Chuck Liddell vs Wanderlei Silva
December 29, 2007 at UFC 79
UFC WILL ABSORB WEC World Extreme Cagefighting will be no more.
Dana White, the President at Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that the WEC will merge in with UFC in the year 2011. White intends to bring in all the WEC lightweights into the UFC talent pool, and uniting the two belts with forms of miniature tournaments. “The way it works is you win fights, and you stick around. Or if you’re incredibly exciting, you stick around for a while,” White added, “We’re looking for great fighters and exciting fighters.” With only two WEC cards to go before the UFC absorbs the organization, all eyes are on WEC 52: Faber vs. Mizugaki on Thursday, Nov. 11 from The Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas.
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SPOTLIGHT
SUBLIME Interview by Leslie Krouse
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he tour is a new chapter in the story of Sublime. It’s been just over 14 years since the death of Bradley Nowell, and for remaining members, bassist Eric Wilson and drummer Bud Gaugh creating this new story has not been an easy one to write. To start with, when you’re missing the key character, replacing this person in not only a daunting task, but also, when it’s your best friend, it’s almost impossible. “Everything happens in time for a reason,” states Bud, referring to the finding of Rome Ramirez, who was only 7 at the time of Bradley’s death. Next step is the name, should be simple enough, SUBLIME, but when the Nowell family filed and injunction against the use of the name, and Judge A. Howard Matz of the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California passed the injunction stating they couldn’t represent full ownership of the name Sublime w/o Brad, and wouldn’t be able to move forward with out permission from the Nowell family they had to find another way. So, the trio decided to move forward anyway. So let it be written, so it shall be done, we will call ourselves, “SUBLIME WITH ROME!” Which seems to have satisfied everyone. And so the saga continues with a new front man, and a great story of peace and love for old and new. I had a chance to talk with two of the members on their thoughts of what’s to come.
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WITH ROME BUD GAUGH Drummer (original member)
RIS: How’s the tour going? BUD: Excellent, we had a killer show last night. It was a great welcome back. We actually ended our last tour at The Norva in Norfolk VA, and started our tour there. It was like a reunion tour. My hands were bleeding by the time we were done I was playing so hard. RIS: How does it feel to be back out there? BUD: It’s lovely, the emotions. I’m playing this music again; it’s so surreal that it’s happening all over again. It’s like we are taking off again from 1997 and fast forwarding to the future. It’s an incredible feeling being loved by so many people. RIS: You guys were definitely missed. So now, how did this whole thing come about with Rome? How did you and Eric choose him as the lead? BUD: Eric heard him in the studio when he was visiting a friend. Eric called me up and basically told me the same
thing when he introduced me to Brad, was this guy can play the guitar like a mother fucker, and he has a platinum voice, you’ve got to hear him. So that really caught my interest, because hearing that come from Eric, who is such a great musician, and for him to hold someone with such regard, I have to check him out for myself. So they came up to my home in Tahoe. I met him, shook his hand, and introduced each other from behind the kit. The magic was there; it was like I’ve known this guy forever. It was just an amazing feeling. I did have my reservations about it. How could this actually happen. Eric and I always figured we’d get back together and do a 3 piece Sublime-esque music, but how were we going to handle the voice. Rome’s voice is so similar yet so individual that it actually worked. He wasn’t trying to be Brad, he wasn’t trying to sound like Brad, but he did sound enough like Brad that it did convince us.
hh RIS: So do you wish you would have done this sooner? BUD: I think everything happens in time for a reason. I think Eric and I needed some time to grieve, and to grow emotionally, and to be able to do this the way we’ve been doing it. Also we needed to give the fans some time to grieve, and get over it. The real answer, I wish this never had happened, and we were still playing with Brad, but that’s not possible.
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RIS: Does it feel like he is there with you guys? BUD: Definitely, in our hearts and in our minds. If not hovering around the stage while we are playing, kicking our ass. When we played the Smoke-out, I looked over and saw a smile on Eric’s face from ear to ear. Just his whole emotion, to me was how could you deny this, certainly his best friend Brad wouldn’t deny him of this. RIS: What’s your favorite Sublime song to play? BUD: The song that we’re playing at the moment. I’m the biggest Sublime fan you have to understand that. I’m really excited about the new stuff. We went into the studio last month and recorded 4 songs. ‘Take It or Leave It’ is one of the songs I’m super excited about. RIS: You’re coming back to San Diego. Any shout outs? BUD: Hey to the Nowell/Holmes clan, Troy and Jake, and to all the sublime fans. Thanks to all my friends.
ROME of Sublime with Rome RIS: You literally grew up listening to Sublime. Did you ever imagine in your wildest dreams you’d be the front man for the band? ROME: I knew I’d be playing music somehow, someway, some day. But, I never thought it would be with Sublime. I remember when I first got their CD on vacation in San Diego. I literally wore it out. RIS: Was it intimidating stepping out on stage, knowing the shoes you had to fill? ROME: Not so much intimidating, as it was more like I had something to prove to myself. I’m not trying to be Brad, Brad was my biggest inspiration growing up. The response has been amazing. Everyone has been so nuts in the crowd. We’re pretty fucking stoked. I’m just going out there, and giving it my all. RIS: What’s your favorite Sublime song to play? ROME: ‘Under My Voo Doo’ because, it’s rock–n-roll, it sounds like a fucking Jimmy Hendrix song. I get to just let loose, and tear it up. RIS: Sublime is touring with Dirty Heads, and you are featured on their #1 Alternative hit ‘Lay Me Down,’ are you going to be performing with them as well? ROME: Yeah, we just found out that the song got nominated for a Grammy. So we’re pretty excited about that. I play with them as much as I can. Usually when I’m not busy and they are playing somewhere, I will fly out to join them. But, having them on tour with us makes it a whole lot easier. RIS: So what’s the largest crowd you’ve played to on tour? ROME: We just played for 80,000 people in Brazil. It was insane to see that many people standing next to each other. During “What I Got” Todd Forman our Saxophone player started jumping up and down clapping his hands together, and seriously 80 fucking thousand, I mean 160 fucking thousand hands were in the sky clapping to the song. It was literally a sea of people moving up and down to the music. It was great. RIS: What would be your ideal situation in life? ROME: I like being on the road and touring with the band. Even when I’m at home I wish I were out touring. What would make life perfect; is if I could have a studio out on the road with me. I’d never have the need to ever go home again. Then I could just live on the bus forever. Then life would be perfect. RIS: Any shout outs to anyone in San Diego? ROME: Yeah, to my Uncle Ramone. He lives in Ocean Beach. He’s the reason I got into Sublime, he’s the one that gave me their CD when I was a kid.
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SPOTLIGHT
MISHKA M
ishka’s upbringing is what every child dreams. Sailing the seas, learning from the school of life. Mishka explains “Learning how to read maps and chart a course was my math and geography class, going ashore in different countries and talking to people about their culture was my history class, reading books on board was my literary education, picking up French and Portuguese in the ports we visited was my language school.” Mishka’s passion for music was created through his exploration of different cultures. Signing with Matthew McConaughey’s J. K. Livin label and winning the 2009’s Best New Artist in the singer/songwriter category by digital music leader iTunes, Mishka is well on his way to becoming a household name. Mishka is now on tour for the O’Neill Cold Water Classic. I really wanted to find out more about the man behind the music, so I called him up, and this is what I found out.
RIS: You had an amazing childhood. How much of an influence did sailing around the Caribbean have on your music? MISHKA: It had a lot. Everything I’ve ever heard blends together in what I do. RIS: You have that true roots reggae sound that one can only achieve growing up around it. At what age did you discover your talent for music? MISHKA: As long as I can remember, I’ve known I wanted to be a singer/musician, but I really didn’t get into it until the age of 19 or 20.
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Keep on Lovin Interview by Leslie Krouse
RIS: Now lets talk about J. K. Livin and Matt McConaugheyMISHKA: No let’s not talk about it, everyone always want to talk about it. RIS: Oh no, I didn’t want to talk about him. I wanted to know if being on his label has helped or hurt you as an artist. MISHKA: Well, there is a plus and a minus to it. In some ways there is a lot of exposure being connected to Matthew, but I think there are a lot of people who look at Hollywood creating music labels with a lot of skepticism. We’ve put out two albums so far. It took quite a while to put out the first album. I started working on it in 2006 and it didn’t get put out until 2009. So there has been a big learning curve as far as J. K. Livin trying to become a record label. We did manage to get the second album out pretty quickly once they figured it out. I don’t want to say it’s all-good, or it’s all-bad. But, there are definitely pros and cons to it. RIS: Do you still have the freedom to do what you want with your music? MISHKA: For the most part. They have an interest like all record labels, telling you what they think is right, or what they think it should be. Which is always difficult with a label. But, for the most part, I’ve had quite a bit of freedom. RIS: You’ve teamed up with O’Neill promoting the Cold Water Classic and their Eco-Friendly clothing line. What do you think about what they are doing with the clothing line?
MISHKA: It’s great. I’m wearing clothes I’ve never worn before. They are very supportive of what I’m doing, and perceptive to the ideas I have on the Eco line. I’ve had some ideas of what I think people would like, and what I like. It’s fitting for my lifestyle. There is a natural synergy there. RIS: How conscious are you in your personal life about the environment? MISHKA: I’m very conscious in my personal life. I try to put out as minimal of a carbon footprint, reuse and recycle as much as possible. We all have become victims of the consumerism that surrounds us. Everyone’s buying bottled water now, because they put chemicals in the tap water so it’s not safe to drink. We need to take a stand for change. Things can be cleaned up, but we need to keep and eye on the planet. It doesn’t have to be a battle. RIS: Yeah, you’d think it would be easier than it is. It’s just common sense, but when there is money involved, that just seems to go out the window. MISHKA: Yeah, but the thing is, and this is what I mentioned to the marketing team at O’Neill about their Eco-Friendly line of clothes. There actually is a lot of money to be made from products that are in harmony with the planet, than adversity to it. I believe all those people who are making money from oil, could just as easily be making as much from wind and solar energy. It doesn’t have to be all destructive.
RIS: There seems to be a lot of love, unity, and spirituality in your music. Is that how you live your life? MISHKA: It’s what I strive to want. A lot of it is reflective on the opposite of what you’d like to see, and not necessarily what is going on. Aside from that, I’m just trying to focus on the positive, but yeah that’s pretty much how I live my life. RIS: Your song with Willie Nelson “Home Grown”, is great, no need to ask what inspired it. But since California has this issue coming up. Do you think Marijuana should be legalized? MISHKA: Yeah, absolutely! It should have never been made illegal to begin with. It’s one of gods creations, just like growing an apple or peach tree, it’s natural. Legalizing is such a funny word, it implicates that there is legality to it. To me it’s beyond even being legal, it has a divine right to exist, and nobody has the right to take that away. You shouldn’t have to buy it, if you want it, just grow it. It’s a plant! RIS: Are you working on any new projects? MISHKA: I’m always song writing, but nothing in the studio. RIS: Any shout outs? MISHKA: Thanks to the Belly Up for putting on the show, thanks to the fans, and a special thanks to Taylor Guitars in San Diego.
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THE GRACIOUS FEW - The Gracious Few
CD reviews by Leslie Krouse
Genre – Rock When you take two bands, each great within itself, and combine some key members into one entity; there are some doubts that can be raised. You wonder whether or not we are going to hear the same sound, or hopefully, are we going to get something new all together. Ding, ding, ding, we get something new. The Gracious Few combines lead singer Kevin Martin, and Sean Henney (guitar) from Candlebox, with Chad Taylor (guitar), Patrick Danhlheimer (bass) and Chad Gracey (drums) from the band Live, to create a familiar (in the sense, it is Martin’s voice), and yet ultimately a unique sound unlike anything either band has ever done. Once I heard the opening track ‘Appetite’ with its deep bass, moaning guitars, and slightly provocative opening drum beat, I was hooked, and turned on. The songs on this album are so melodically well thought out, lyrically sound, and the way every member meshes together; I’d be surprised if they went back to their old lives. TGF combines a genre of influences including blues and punk, but primarily this album is ALL ROCK. There are several tracks that stand-out for me, from the more powerful, ‘The Few’ and ‘Honest Man’ to the slower more thought provoking ‘Crying Time’ which I have to say sucked me in and wouldn’t let me go, to the ‘Closer’ which is a combination of both. This album totally rocks, and definitely has something for everyone young and old alike. www.thegraciousfew.com
SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA - Until One Genre - Metal
As solo DJs and producers, Sweden’s Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso and Axwell have been carving up dance floors worldwide for the better part of a decade. But it wasn’t until they began gigging together as Swedish House Mafia that they really became superstars. “Until One” is their debut album and doubles as a soundtrack for “Take One,” a documentary about the group, so here we have a 24-track primer designed to update new fans on each artist’s earlier work. The album opens with the summer smash ‘Your Name’ which features N.E.R.D frontman and, arguably, the most stylish man in Hip-Hop, Pharrell Williams. Samples on the album include Daft Punk’s ‘One More Time,’ Benny Benassi’s ‘Satisfaction’ and even Coldplay make an appearance, in the form of ‘Meich” which samples their 2003 hit ‘Clocks.’ Obvious highlights are Angello’s mix of Robyn’s ‘Show Me Love’ and Ingrosso’s take on MGMT’s ‘Kids.’ Throw this on at your next house party and your friends will either roll their eyes, or just plain lose their minds.
LCD Soundsystem - London Sessions Genre – Rock/Reggae/Fusion
The London Sessions is a unique 9 trk encapsulation of one of today’s most acclaimed acts in perhaps their rawest and most original recordings to date. The session itself was recorded in one day at the Poll/Miloco studios in south London back in June 2010, in the week following this year’s triumphant Glastonbury performance. It was locked in order to record tracks for dissemination across the globe through the medium of contemporary rock radio; fans of LCD Soundsystem will know that radio sessions are something that have never been a staple of the band’s career thus far because of the belief in the necessity to maintain the highest quality of all sonic recordings released into the atmosphere. From opener Dance Yrself Clean, Drunk Girls, All I Want, Daft Punk is Playing at My House, to the over 1 million youtube viewers of ‘All My Friends,’ this album has it all. ‘The London Sessions’, is available now exclusively on iTunes until December 6th.
PLAIN WHITE T’s -Wonders of the Younger Genre – Alt/Rock
The sixth-studio album from the Plain White T’s, 2010’s Wonders of the Younger features the T’s trademark melodic pop often delivered here in a laid-back, acoustic style. The Chicago band best known for the Grammy Award-nominated love song ‘Hey There Delilah,’ teams up again with producer Ian Kirkpatrick for an album they describe as “having a loose concept about the feelings that come from being young.” Front man Tom Higgenson has said the band is moving away from the mellow sound signified by their previous hits with this release. The songs on the album were reportedly inspired by the band catching a performance of Cirque du Soleil’s “O” in Las Vegas and trying to capture its adventurous spirit. The band describes this effort as “a collection of songs designed to evoke the feeling of awe and the yearning for adventure remembered from youth.” The album gets off to a faster start with ‘Irrational Anthem,’ a sort of thematic overture for the record. Then 1st issued release song ‘Rhythm of Love’ with its Jason Mraz-esque acoustic feel, and inspired by a re-united childhood love, is the epitome of what this album is about. “Lyrically,” says Higgenson, “I think it says exactly what I want the album to say. I think the line that sums up the whole album is let your mind go anywhere it wants to.” Release Date: December 07, 2010
VINYL REVIEWS & DIGITAL DOWNLOADS Vinyl reviews by Shawn Green of CalSound.com
Leo Zero
Dub Psychedelic Series 02 - Vinyl LP Leo Zero, aka Leo Elstob of cult Balearic band A Mountain of One, delivers the second volume of his highly in-demand Dub Psychedelic series. I particularly like the direction of this series because it edits known tracks rather than the superobscure. On the a-side, Leo offers two re-edits(1,2) of David Bowie’s “Moonage Daydream.” Moreover, these aren’t wimpy looped intro edits either, Leo is in deep concentration, splicing, re-arranging, and dubbing. On the flip, Leo gets into John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “How Do You Sleep(3)” and then an extended dub version(4) of The Police’s “Spirits In The Material World.”
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Roy Ayers Ubiquity
The Roots
Syntheme
Red Black & Green came along in 1973, at about midpoint in Ayers’ Polydor career. He manages to straddle the line between jazz and soul quite comfortably. The disc went Top 5 on the Billboard jazz chart, though it contains versions of such soul classics as “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” and “Ain’t No Sunshine”.
A killer LP of 15 instrumentals from the band’s early years, cuts from “DO YOU WANT MORE”, “ILLADELPH HALFLIFE”, “THINGS FALL APART”, & “COME ALIVE” plus an unreleased track! Now that the band graces the nighty network stage on JIMMY FALLON’s show, interest in this band has never been so high!
Lasers ‘n’ Shit marks the return of Syntheme to Planet Mu. Following the success of Volume 1 and Lov3 (the latter on the Weme label), there have been many questions as to the mysterious Syntheme’s identity. Only one thing is certain-whoever it is, they sure know their acid.
Red Black & Green - Vinyl LP
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Instrumentals Album - Vinyl
Lasers ‘N’ Shit (2 Vinyl LP)
Storm Queen Look Right Through
Digi-12inch – House
Morgan Geist’s new project STORM QUEEN marks a return to his roots with an analog approach towards modern house music with a disco pedigree. The debut STORM QUEEN release, “Look Right Through,” features the vocal talents of Damon C. Scott. Scott and Geist met on the NYC subways where Scott performs.
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5 THINGS I LEARNED WHILE BEING A ZOMBIE Words By Beth Accomando Photography by Joseph Perez
When I created my Facebook page the first thing I did was put this in my profile: “Would love to be a zombie in someone’s movie.” Then someone named Kevin Perkins sent me this message: “If you fly to Baltimore, we’ll make you a zombie.” OMG! My life long dream was about to come true. But I didn’t want to seem too eager so I asked for a script and things only got better. The short film was called My Boring Zombie Apocalypse. The opening line from the teenage narrator was: “I always thought the end of the world would be epic cool.” Turns out the zombies would be old school Romero zombies – slow and lumbering – and instead of being a terrifying threat, they were more of a nuisance. What fun. My scene would be for an infomercial that would be used as a tease on the web and then be incorporated into the movie as something playing on TV. I was going to get to be a zombie at a ranch where rich folks come to kill zombies like game. And better yet, I would get my head blown off! So I got star zombie treatment and was made up by two extremely talented artists: Victor Acord and Mark Wenger. They took a bite out of my shoulder and another out of my arm and made me look fabulous. Then on the set jack-of-all-trades Chris Brown stepped in to rig a device (a metal pipe with rubber tubing attached to a compressor and loaded with blood and brain matter) that would be strapped to my back so my brains could be blown out. I can’t remember when I had more fun. Here are a few things I learned while decomposing on the set. 1. Zombies do a lot of waiting on the set. Our minds – or what little is left of them – tend to wander and it’s hard to get us to focus on our motivation. 2. You can make fake blood with stuff you find at a grocery store, things such as Karo syrup, cocoa powder, and food coloring. 3. Blood left out in the sun is no fun to put in your mouth or swallow, and wounds get ripe in the sun melting the blood so your wounds bleed anew. 4. Thick prop blood works just like hair gel. 5. Most used phrase during the day: “You got red on you.” Official site: http://myboringzombieapocalypse.com/ Facebook page: http://www. facebook.com/pages/ My-Boring-Zombie-Apocalypse/320807286149
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MINI REVIEWS
WATCH THIS By Beth Accomando The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest
(Music Box Films)
The Walking Dead Photographs by Scott Garfield The Walking Dead is a popular comic book series created by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore. This past Halloween a 90-minute pilot based on the comics premiered on AMC. The six-part series continues through November. Developed for cable by Frank Darabont (of The Shawshank Redemption fame), the series has already been picked up for a second season. At LA’s Weekend of Horrors last month make up and effects artist Greg Nicotero talked about working on the series. He provided nice tidbits of info like the fact that it was so hot on the set in Atlanta 120 degrees) that fake blood heated up, crystallized, and turned to candy. Or how they made a special mouthwash to turn zombie tongues black. He also described how for a scene involving a parking lot full of dead bodies and zombies he and the effects crews filled water balloons and condoms full of blood and then threw them all over the parking lot to create blood splatter effects. For those who are concerned about the series faithfulness to the graphic novel, Nicotero had this to say: “Look at it like this, the graphic novel is like a freeway you are driving on and every now and then you get off on an exit and see something that’s not in the graphic novel. So if you love the graphic novel you get the ride you want but with twists and turns you didn’t expect.” Another concern voiced by fans of the comic was about the degree of freedom the filmmakers had since the show was being made for cable. Nicotero assured them that the series wasn’t censored by AMC: “AMC never said no to us.” And so far the effects and gore look impressive. In fact, the zombies seem to be the show’s greatest strengths. Nicotero said that the make up and effects have to be well integrated into the film: “If you don’t identify with what the character is going through then it won’t work.” Nicotero – who has worked with undead masters George Romero and Sam Raimi – is the perfect choice to do the make up for The Walking Dead. So far his work on the series lives up to all expectations. But I’m less sure about Darabont as director. Nicotero boasted that the series is cinematic. Well his zombies certainly are but the series itself – at least so far – still smacks of a TV sensibility especially in terms of some of the actors chosen. But the mere fact that a cable network greenlit a zombie series is positive news for me.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest is the final installment of Stieg Larsson’s Millenium Trilogy. It follows The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played With Fire. Its lead character of Lisbeth Salander (played with intensity by Noomi Rapace) is riveting as she fights to clear her name of three murders and expose government corruption.
Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (Warner Brothers)
Too big to contain in one movie it’s HP 7.1! And Potter fans will have to wait 9 months for the final installment of this wildly popular franchise. As a casual Potter fan, this latest film comes across as a bit padded and repetitious in its narrative. Yet the strength of the series has always been the cast. The trio of young leads (who have aged ten years since the first film) are appealing and the supporting cast of veterans is great. But my beloved Alan Rickman barely gets a line of dialogue here. Hope he’s more vocal in HP 7.2.
Due Date
(Warner Brothers)
Another reluctant buddy road trip can be found in this comedy starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Zach Galifianakis, and directed by Todd Phillips (of “The Hangover” fame). This time it’s not a man on his way to a wedding but rather on his way across country to join his pregnant wife for the birth of their baby. Of course the man, played by Downey, Jr., hits repeated obstacles and ends up hitting the road with Zach. Galifianakis was hilarious in The Hangover but if the trailer is any indication, he may have worn out his welcome.
Burlesque
(Screen Gems)
Burlesque looks to be the Showgirls for the new millennium. You know what I mean, so bad it’s good. The tagline reads: “It takes a LEGEND... to make a STAR!” So with Cher and Christina Aguilar getting top billing you can guess which is which. Kristen Bell plays the small town girl and complete neophyte who joins in the mix. This looks so cheeseball it might be fun. Let’ hope for a catfight.
Monsters
(Magnolia Pictures)
Earth has recently suffered an alien invasion (what else is new?). In search of a safe place a photojournalist and his boss’s daughter set off across an infected zone towards the U.S. border and hopefully safety. But it won’t be an easy trip, especially on foot… and especially with big multi-tentacled, Cthulhu-like thingies after them. It serves up a horror/sci-fi tale that’s more intimate than action-filled but that’s okay if it gets it right. And from the early buzz, it sounds like it does.
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GAMING
PLAY THIS DON’T PLAY THAT
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood
Players can help the Templars by using Abstergo to train in the art of Assassination to eliminate the Assassins once and for all. Players can choose from a wide range of unique characters, each with their own signature weapons and assassination techniques, and match their skills against other players from all over the world in different game modes. Genre: Action - Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Montreal Available at Games On: 59. Also on: X360, PC M for Mature: Blood, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
PS3 The critically acclaimed single-player experience of Assassin’s Creed is back and better than ever as Ezio returns in an epic struggle against the powerful Templar Order. Now a legendary Master Assassin, Ezio must journey into Italy’s greatest city, Rome, center of power, greed and corruption to strike at the heart of the enemy. Defeating the corrupt tyrants entrenched there will require not only strength, but leadership, as Ezio commands an entire Brotherhood that will rally to his side. Only by working together can the Assassins defeat their mortal enemies. Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood offers a never-before-seen multiplayer layer.
Release Date: Nov. 16, 2010
Call of Duty: Black Ops
Xbox360 / PS3 / Wii / PC Hear the call of duty once again with this seventh entry in this blockbuster first-person shooter franchise. Call of Duty: Black Ops takes you deep behind enemy lines into the world of deniable operations as a member of an elite special forces unit engaging in covert warfare, classified operations, and explosive conflicts across the globe. With access to a variety of exclusive weaponry and equipment, your actions will tip the balance during the most dangerous time period mankind has ever known. Genre: First-Person Shooter - Publisher: Activision - Developer: Treyarch
Rock Band 3
Wii / Xbox360 / DS Rock Band 3 is a classic music game. In fact it’s quite possibly the best party game on earth, a great solo pastime, and a potential entry-point into a lifelong artistic pursuit – how many games can you say that about? While no game can be all things to all people, Rock Band 3 comes close. It is both a great party game and an entirely hardcore music game experience. Up to seven people (three vocalists, keys, guitar, bass and drums) of any skill level can jam at once. The ultimate social and interactive music game. Featuring innovative game modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 has something for everyone. Master an instrument through the gameplay fun of Rock Band Pro, add another member to your band with a keyboard controller, or experience 83 new hits from 83 unique bands, along with your current library of songs from the over 1,500 songs available to date and counting. Genre: Music - Publisher/Co-Publisher: MTV Games / Electronic Arts - Developer: Harmonix
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Rock Band 3 features a new “Pro” mode, designed as a learning tool to accurately mimic playing of real instruments. The Pro Guitar the closest thing to a real guitar without being a real guitar. Pro Drums allows for three extra cymbals to be added to the drum kit
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LEAP FROGS
US Navy’s Own ‘Best Of The Best’ Words By Leslie Krouse It might surprise you to know that there is a special branch of the Navy’s public relations team called “Leap Frogs”. They go to great lengths to demonstrate their expertise and precise skills. In fact they fling themselves from high flying aircraft and perform death defying stunts thousands of feet in the air for a serious reason. Risking life & limb... all in the name of PR for the Navy. We wanted to find out more. Who are these guys? What does it take to get on the team? What makes ‘em tick? They train locally at SkyDive San Diego, so Blake Robinson set us up with an interview. After clearing the meet & greet with the ‘Top Brass’ we had the opportunity to sit down with members of the team. This is what we learned. The Navy’s “Leap Frogs” Parachute Team is a ten-man team comprised of U.S. Navy SEAL, SWCC commandos and support personnel. Each member comes to the team for a three-year tour from one of the two Naval Special Warfare Groups located on the East and West Coasts. On completion of the tour, members return to operational units. A typical Leap Frogs performance consists of jumpers leaping out of an aircraft at an altitude of 12,500 feet. During free fall, jumpers reach speeds of 120 mph and can accelerate up to 180 mph by pulling their arms to their sides and straightening their legs into what is called a “track.” The jumpers typically open their parachutes at around 5,000 feet by releasing a smaller pilot chute which deploys their main blue-and-gold canopy. After deploying their chutes, the Leap Frogs fly their canopies together to build dramatic canopy-relative work formations. Let your eyes drift over to the left - that’s them doing their thing. Thousands of feet in the air. The men and women on the team are consummate professionals and we have the utmost respect and regard for what they do.
Doing aerial stunts is inherently dangerous... So if things do go wrong, you have to work your way through it, stay calm... We had the privilege of meeting with their Leading Chief Petty Officer Justin Gauny. The following is just a glimpse into what these guys are all about: RIS: How did you get into the Leap Frogs? JG: I’ve been in the Navy for 19 years, and the last 15 have been with the Navy SEAL teams. About 3 years ago I needed to find another job, so I decided to come and try out for the team. I was lucky enough to be picked up for it, and I’ve been skydiving for about 2 1/2 years now. It’s one of the best jobs in the Navy. RIS: Since you’re only allowed to be on the Leap Frogs for 3 years, are you on your last tour? JG: No, I just re-enlisted for another 6 years. But, yes I am almost done with the Leap Frogs. I will have to find another job in the Navy, in about a year. RIS: Do you have a most memorable jump, or moment? JG: One of my most memorable jumps is when I got wrapped up in my buddy’s parachute over the top of skyscrapers in downtown St. Louis. He had to cut away his chute. He fell free, and I gathered up the remainder of his canopy. I dropped it safely over the park and landed. Then he landed right behind me. To top it off this was a low jump to begin with, because of weather. He opened his chute around 2000ft, and the tops of the skyscrapers were at around 800ft. So we only had seconds to recover, and land safely. RIS: So how many jumps would you say you’ve had over the span of your career? JG: I think I just went over 930. Our safety officer has over 15,000, and the rest of the crew have over 1000 each.
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RIS: So how much do you rely on each other to keep things safe? JG: It really is a team effort, not just in the sky, but also in our everyday work. In the sky you have to be very careful, steady and sure about what you are doing. You have to have a lot of confidence in your fellow jumpers. Canopy Relative Work, is when we create different canopy formations in the air. Doing aerial stunts is inherently dangerous, and skydiving with a crew is even more dangerous. So when things do go wrong, you have to work your way through it, stay calm, know your altitude, what the problem is, and what the plan is, and talk your way through it. Either one guy cuts away, or you wiggle out of each other’s lines, and hopefully are able to part. RIS: How do you train for a disaster? JG: We do a lot of training here on the team. Every year we do 3 months of winter training, from January thru the end of March. We do 6 to 10 jumps per day, and most of those jumps are for accuracy. Making sure we stay up to date on our accuracy and proficiency. We have to jump into confined areas or stadiums. The other part of that is the canopy relative work. We do about 250 jumps in that 3-month period. April 1st is when we start our show season and it continues until the end of December. In addition to the shows, we still try to get in at least 4 training days a month, which gives us over 350 jumps per year of training. RIS: Where do you train? JG: We do pretty much all of our training at Skydive San Diego, especially during the winter training session. Sunny San Diego has the weather we need, and is one of the best places to train. The next opportunity to see us perform is December 30th. We will be jumping into the Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium.
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