Month: July 2009
Above the Crowds: Kevin Fedderson
Everyone knows that a lot of the younger skateboarders today are progressing at a level beyond comprehension, and that’s exactly what drew me to Kevin Fedderson in the first place. I remember running into him at Sandy Park when I was still in high school and every time I saw him there, he had at least two or more new tricks dialed in and on lock. We met up on a Saturday to go skate and just to get to know each other a little better. The day couldn’t have been better.
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Skate Terminator: Matt Fisher
I think Matt Fisher is a terminator. He seems to be sent from the future to destroy Utah County’s spots. It can’t be a coincidence that he is on the same shoe team (DC, who gave Matt a “Golden Ticket” to their King of Chicago contest) as Danny Way (who I heard is actually from Mars, not the future).
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Skate Park Etiquette
This month I’m going to touch on the subject of keeping the park clean. I mean, what’s worse than hitting a fart rock at ten miles per hour? Well, it could be stepping in some douchebag’s chewed up gum in your brand new kicks. I know that you don’t own the park or anything, but if you skate there on a daily basis it’s your unspoken job to clean that bitch up. … read more
Product Reviews – August 2009
Product reviews for August 2009 featuring Aggronautix, Powell, Crucible, The Green Element, Sneaky Steve, Irie Eyes and Reflex Bearings. … read more
Food Review: Road Island Diner
Diners have always held a special place in my heart. Greasy food, handmade desserts and dim lighting—the trifecta of honest road-side eating—have long made me a fan of this style of restaurant. As essential as the food is though, the setting can be even more important. A great burger or a fantastic breakfast special can easily be overshadowed by chintzy décor or a poorly trained wait staff. The opposite can also be true. The right surroundings can make even average food seem immortal. It is in the combination of great food and an incredible atmosphere that the Road Island Diner really shines. … read more
Whiskey Reviews: High West
When someone throws out the word “craft” in the alcohol industry, my first instinct is to assume they are talking about beer. David Perkins (head whiskey-maker at High West) is pioneering professional distillation in Utah and it is looking like that title ought not be reserved for beer alone. … read more
Video Game Reviews – August 2009
August video game reviews for Ninja Blade, Overlord II, Prototype, Red Faction: Guerrilla and a web exclusive review of Fuel. … read more
Movie Reviews – August 2009
Movie Reviews, including 500 Days of Summer and I Love You Beth Cooper and DVD/Blu-Ray reviews of Watchmen, Terminator 2, Gothkill and more! … read more
National CD Reviews – August 2009
National music reviews, including 10 ft. Ganja Plant, Against Me!, The Antlers, The Casualties, The Fiery Furnaces, Goatwhore, Mos Def, Municipal Waste, Pelican, Reign Supreme and more! … read more
Book Reviews – August 2009
Book reviews for August, including Black Tooth Grin, Gun with Occassional Music, The Heavy Metal Fun Time Actvity Book, and Stripmalling. … read more