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Title: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: CamaroSSk8 on June 03, 2012, 10:27:56 AM
http://youtu.be/dBuF6wRkrv0 (http://youtu.be/dBuF6wRkrv0)
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Post by: The Donger on June 03, 2012, 10:30:58 AM
Westgate should go to Baker.
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Post by: Big EVOL on June 03, 2012, 11:29:57 AM
I'll be interested to see where Zered ends up and if Westgate chooses to stick around or jump ship.
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Post by: Kristi Yamaguchi on June 03, 2012, 12:21:10 PM
lol
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Post by: AlaskaChance on June 03, 2012, 12:27:08 PM
That video was the first time I've heardsomeone say Nieratko, prior to this video I had always heard it in my head as near a taco.
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Post by: superslopp on June 03, 2012, 12:28:05 PM
i can't watch that guy talk for more than five seconds without wanting to kill him

"zeeeered? you got a stupid fuckin name"

westgate on foundation would be purdy cool
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: shit_for_brains on June 03, 2012, 01:10:31 PM
i can't watch that guy talk for more than five seconds without wanting to kill him

"zeeeered? you got a stupid fuckin name"

westgate on foundation would be purdy cool

foundation is a death sentence. sponsor purgatory.

westgate on toy machine please god.
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Post by: Spike Hawke on June 03, 2012, 01:46:32 PM
Westgate on Palace?!?
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Post by: Hannity on June 03, 2012, 01:57:24 PM
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i can't watch that guy talk for more than five seconds without wanting to kill him

"zeeeered? you got a stupid fuckin name"

westgate on foundation would be purdy cool
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foundation is a death sentence. sponsor purgatory.

westgate on toy machine please god.
would be amazing...

he's got to feel some sort of pressure to ditch those iconix fools and find a company that's true to the game. i would be disappointed if he stayed on for too much longer. westgate seems like he knows what he wants to represent in skating, he's not some kid just taking every energy drink deal that comes his way
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Post by: ivegotlevitation on June 03, 2012, 02:09:57 PM
all joking aside, he would fit well on Krooked
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Post by: foureyedjim on June 03, 2012, 02:19:44 PM
he's got to feel some sort of pressure to ditch those iconix fools and find a company that's true to the game. i would be disappointed if he stayed on for too much longer. westgate seems like he knows what he wants to represent in skating, he's not some kid just taking every energy drink deal that comes his way

He's probably the most humble skateboarder that I know of.  His epicly later'd videos were great
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Post by: Unbridled Technical Precision on June 03, 2012, 02:22:48 PM
all joking aside, he would fit well on Krooked

no he wouldn't and you are joking
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Post by: Star Whores Episode I: The Fellatio Menace on June 03, 2012, 03:43:06 PM
I can see Brandon Westgate on Expedition.
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Post by: superslopp on June 03, 2012, 04:05:49 PM
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i can't watch that guy talk for more than five seconds without wanting to kill him

"zeeeered? you got a stupid fuckin name"

westgate on foundation would be purdy cool
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foundation is a death sentence. sponsor purgatory.

westgate on toy machine please god.

they're starting to get a good team together again (nick merlino, dan murphy, marquis, etc). i feel like adding westgate would only further help them rebuild their image as a legitimate skate company.
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Post by: clamy hands on June 03, 2012, 04:14:39 PM
all joking aside, he would fit well on Krooked


Stephen A Smith Universal Response. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmaZXN2MtOA&feature=related#ws)
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Tarela on June 03, 2012, 04:23:03 PM
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i can't watch that guy talk for more than five seconds without wanting to kill him

"zeeeered? you got a stupid fuckin name"

westgate on foundation would be purdy cool
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foundation is a death sentence. sponsor purgatory.

westgate on toy machine please god.

Please im still hoping Marquise Preston will leave that company one day
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Post by: swagdragon123 on June 03, 2012, 04:39:50 PM
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he's got to feel some sort of pressure to ditch those iconix fools and find a company that's true to the game. i would be disappointed if he stayed on for too much longer. westgate seems like he knows what he wants to represent in skating, he's not some kid just taking every energy drink deal that comes his way
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He's probably the most humble skateboarder that I know of.  His epicly later'd videos were great
really? i thought he seemed boring not humble, kind of a bummer. he would fit on Baker with all those boring guys. Toy Machine and Krooked have to much excitment for him, he wouldn't be able to handle it.
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Post by: trannies and mannies on June 03, 2012, 04:41:00 PM
westgate on toy please
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Post by: Fairy Boy on June 03, 2012, 04:58:07 PM
Whos got the link to whatever Nieratko thing he was talking about? Did he break the story?
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Post by: thunderwood on June 03, 2012, 05:24:54 PM
This dude is such a loser.
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Post by: penguin meat on June 03, 2012, 06:06:37 PM
Its insane how zoo york has changed over the years.  I think, for a brand, only world industries compares with that level of selling out.
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Post by: mrindenial on June 03, 2012, 06:21:26 PM
zoo has been done in my eyes since their clothing started being sold in Kohls and the like
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Post by: doomstation55 on June 03, 2012, 06:30:27 PM
Out of curiosity, does zoo still have shoes and footwear?
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Post by: Liam Baker on June 03, 2012, 09:06:17 PM
Westgate on AntiHero kind of makes sense to me, even though he isn't a super gnar pool skater. But he does go fast as fuck
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Post by: Cats on June 03, 2012, 11:29:45 PM
Toy Machine makes sense and I would amped to see/buy a Westgate board with Templeton graphics.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Nancy Chin The Manicurist on June 03, 2012, 11:36:23 PM
"Chaz Ortiz need to go to GIRL thumb up if you agree

GrasuSkate 4 minutes ago"
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Post by: Strike A Pose on June 03, 2012, 11:42:53 PM
(http://upload.offensivex.com/images/tumblrm15s.jpg)
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Post by: Isaiah Kemp on June 03, 2012, 11:46:01 PM
Would definitely like to see where Eli Reed and Zered end up.
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Post by: Buzz Killington on June 03, 2012, 11:57:33 PM
Someone better hook up Deily.

Westgate on Toy would be great, Real would be sick too but their team is already too big as it is.

I could see Zered going to Mystery for some reason..
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on June 04, 2012, 02:13:39 AM
I would cry tears of joy if Westgate ended up on Real. Have you seen his SF footage in those emerica parts? Imagine regular trips out to San Francisco and regular coverage of him skating the hill spots there. That's really all I would need. The entire rest of the skateboard industry could disappear overnight, and as long as I was getting regular new Westgate SF footage I would be happy.

So, does Chaz go to plan b, or element?
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Post by: Upgrayedd on June 04, 2012, 03:34:30 AM
Chaz starts his own company, "Steeze Skates", it folds within 3 working hours, he promptly leaves the industry.
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Post by: asakusa75 on June 04, 2012, 04:32:20 AM
Not saying Huf should retire, but if he did Westgate should get on Real and replace him as the enormous ollie dude. And for the record I am a massive Huf fan.
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Post by: choke mayne on June 04, 2012, 04:37:36 AM
I would cry tears of joy if Westgate ended up on Real. Have you seen his SF footage in those emerica parts?yes Imagine regular trips out to San Francisco and regular coverage of him skating the hill spots there. holy shitThat's really all I would need.ditto The entire rest of the skateboard industry could disappear overnight, and as long as I was getting regular new Westgate SF footage I would be happy.i like louie too much for that

So, does Chaz go to plan b, or element? silver trucks will make chaz ortiz boards
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Post by: Box of Frogs on June 04, 2012, 04:39:48 AM
I would cry tears of joy if Westgate ended up on Real. Have you seen his SF footage in those emerica parts? Imagine regular trips out to San Francisco and regular coverage of him skating the hill spots there. That's really all I would need. The entire rest of the skateboard industry could disappear overnight, and as long as I was getting regular new Westgate SF footage I would be happy.

So, does Chaz go to plan b, or element?

Darkstar or World
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Post by: cookieboy on June 04, 2012, 05:06:00 AM
I would love to see westgate on toy machine.
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Post by: spool of cord on June 04, 2012, 06:58:10 AM
Eli on Hopps would be dope
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Post by: TheDonutFather on June 04, 2012, 07:14:39 AM
Does Westgate going back to 5boro not make sense to anyone? I'm surprised they haven't been suggested yet.
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Post by: Seamus_McShamebag on June 04, 2012, 08:37:08 AM
Steve Olson interviewed Andy Kessler in Juice magazine a few years back and I remember thinking Andy's take on Zoo York was little a harsh.  Sounds like Olson was spot on with the "soulless kooks" comment.

(http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/7613/kessler.png)

Excerpt is from Juice issue #66 http://juicemagazine.com/home/?p=25405 (http://juicemagazine.com/home/?p=25405)
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: cringe. on June 04, 2012, 08:45:38 AM
clyde realtalk
https://www.facebook.com/clyde.singleton.3/posts/10151028624902049 (https://www.facebook.com/clyde.singleton.3/posts/10151028624902049)
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Post by: ekayallday on June 04, 2012, 09:00:00 AM
no one sees them trying to start something up?
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Post by: sufodiv on June 04, 2012, 09:05:33 AM
If chaz doesn't stay on i'm guessing he will either go to plan b or element. But then again I don't really care what happens to him
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Post by: brianwilson on June 04, 2012, 09:18:24 AM
Does Westgate going back to 5boro not make sense to anyone? I'm surprised they haven't been suggested yet.

Just thought of that myself. Because it's sure as hell better than where he is at now.

I mean, who else would want to be stuck in a team with chaz ortiz.
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Post by: shit_for_brains on June 04, 2012, 09:23:23 AM
no disrespect to 5boro, but westgate is a little out of their league at this point.
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Post by: brianwilson on June 04, 2012, 10:09:17 AM
no disrespect to 5boro, but westgate is a little out of their league at this point.

Yeah it might be taking a little step back, but he has to get out of zoo.
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Post by: Lordata on June 04, 2012, 11:08:03 AM
Wesgate on Toy.

Eli Reed to planB or Expedition.

Donny Barley back to Toy.

Zered to the Expedition or Selfish??? haha. expedition.
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Post by: Joust Ostrich on June 04, 2012, 11:12:06 AM
Chaz starts his own company, "Steeze Skates", it folds within 3 working hours, he promptly leaves the industry.

This would be great.  He may become the next Seaholm.

Suski to 5boro maybe, not Westgate.

Westgate on Habitat makes sense to me.  Him, Silas, and Gilette would be a solid trio.

I hope this news doesn't surprise anyone.  Also, the guy in the video, please focus your bong.  Your brain can't handle any more.
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Post by: goosey on June 04, 2012, 11:15:53 AM
i seriously heard that ortiz is about to enter the rap game
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Post by: sleepypancakes on June 04, 2012, 11:45:45 AM
Wesgate on Toy.

Eli Reed to planB or Expedition.

Donny Barley back to Toy.

Zered to the Expedition or Selfish??? haha. expedition.
Donny Barley works for Element in an office now and had like a legacy board or something for them. Westgate should go to Real or Toy. Zered is perfect for Expedition. Or even Cliche in my mind along side Eldridge. Eli won't go to Hopps, even though that would be the sickest thing in a long time, Jahmal doesn't have the money to pay Eli right now. Hope Hopps keeps growing though.

On a side note, did anyone read Steeze Ortiz's interview in the newest thrasher? I finished Josh Borden's stoked and was hoping for another sick one until I saw his name, some golden quotes for your brians

Dan Z: "So what's this video part that you're working on? Who's it for?"
Chaz: "It'll probably be for a Zoo York thing."
Dan Z: "Is anyone else going to be in it?"
Chaz: "No"

Dan Z: "How many contest wins did it take to buy your Benz?"
Chaz: "Like, one"

I can't convey his complete douchiness here. Get the mag and hurt your brain a little.
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Post by: paraquat on June 04, 2012, 12:19:16 PM
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Wesgate on Toy.

Eli Reed to planB or Expedition.

Donny Barley back to Toy.

Zered to the Expedition or Selfish??? haha. expedition.
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Donny Barley works for Element in an office now and had like a legacy board or something for them. Westgate should go to Real or Toy. Zered is perfect for Expedition. Or even Cliche in my mind along side Eldridge. Eli won't go to Hopps, even though that would be the sickest thing in a long time, Jahmal doesn't have the money to pay Eli right now. Hope Hopps keeps growing though.

On a side note, did anyone read Steeze Ortiz's interview in the newest thrasher? I finished Josh Borden's stoked and was hoping for another sick one until I saw his name, some golden quotes for your brians

Dan Z: "So what's this video part that you're working on? Who's it for?"
Chaz: "It'll probably be for a Zoo York thing."
Dan Z: "Is anyone else going to be in it?"
Chaz: "No"

Dan Z: "How many contest wins did it take to buy your Benz?"
Chaz: "Like, one"

I can't convey his complete douchiness here. Get the mag and hurt your brain a little.
dude doesn't know how to do interviews...


Small children respond to cockiness by purchasing things
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Brown Thunder on June 04, 2012, 01:32:09 PM
Eli Reed on palace please and thanks

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Post by: The Ghost of Lenny Kirk on June 04, 2012, 02:01:59 PM
Lol i swear this feels like an nba draft/trade deal

Realistically:

Westgate on baker after his contract expires through emerica because baker seems to be on a hunt for new riders. Him on toy would be great if ed templeton makes a case for him though.

Stereo is definitely going to try and pick up one of these guys. Ron deily is probably the easiest pickup. He costs the least out of the group who left. Aaron suski would be a good option too. Hes no longer based in new york anyways.

Deily on traffic would be cool.

Zered is out a shoe deal too so he might get picked up by habitat if he decides to do both programs. If the moneys right. It would be the best fit for him.

Eli reed would be sick on plan b or chocolate but he would need a lot of good footy stacked for their respective videos. He does contests too. He would fit well on either krooked or real. Ideally what id like to see (although it would never happen) is him getting on traffic. He would give oyola a lot more spotlight with contests and hes generally out there doing shit.

Dave willis to palace. I also want to see him pull a terry kennedy and skate to his own rap.

Kevin tierney on coda seems to make a lot more sense.

Travis glover on organika?
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Post by: zt on June 04, 2012, 04:08:51 PM
chaz ortiz on plan b
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Post by: MrMojoRising on June 04, 2012, 05:25:17 PM
You guys are stupid. Zered said in a recent ESPN interview that they're cutting everyone BUT westgate and Chaz
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Post by: Joust Ostrich on June 04, 2012, 05:36:14 PM
You guys are stupid. Zered said in a recent ESPN interview that they're cutting everyone BUT westgate and Chaz

Totally sweet first post.  I'd like to welcome you with a -1 for not reading. 
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Post by: I Can't Think on June 04, 2012, 09:08:17 PM
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Chaz starts his own company, "Steeze Skates", it folds within 3 working hours, he promptly leaves the industry.
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This would be great.  He may become the next Seaholm.

Suski to 5boro maybe, not Westgate.

Westgate on Habitat makes sense to me.  Him, Silas, and Gilette would be a solid trio.

I hope this news doesn't surprise anyone.  Also, the guy in the video, PLEASE FOCUS YOUR BONG.  Your brain can't handle any more.
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Post by: Wall of Nausea on June 04, 2012, 09:37:32 PM
Just drop the "Zoo" and call the new company "Mike" York. Or Poo-york. yukkka yukka.

Some lame shit, I will now shit in the pair of Joe Boxers I don't own.

Things would of been different if the Paul Mitchell Group would of bought Zoo York when they had the chance.
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Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on June 04, 2012, 09:43:07 PM
You guys are stupid. Zered said in a recent ESPN interview that they're cutting everyone BUT westgate and Chaz
As soon as their contracts run out, what do you think is going to happen? They aren't renewing contracts, but aren't cutting people in the middle of theirs.

And people saying baker and Westgate...seriously? Imagine Brandon Westgate in the baker team van....not happening.
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Post by: hekkahyphy on June 04, 2012, 09:53:06 PM
so those three ams didnt have contracts?? id think theyd keep them around as theyd work for cheap!
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Post by: shit_for_brains on June 04, 2012, 10:53:45 PM
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You guys are stupid. Zered said in a recent ESPN interview that they're cutting everyone BUT westgate and Chaz
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As soon as their contracts run out, what do you think is going to happen? They aren't renewing contracts, but aren't cutting people in the middle of theirs.

And people saying baker and Westgate...seriously? Imagine Brandon Westgate in the baker team van....not happening.

people keep saying that. westgate and baker. i don't see how that could make any sense. a bunch of derelicts and a well mannered young man from massachusetts.
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Post by: gutterhead. on June 05, 2012, 02:26:51 AM
he does have the emerica and altamont(?) connect. but i'd much rather see him on toy
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Post by: Paper Crane on June 05, 2012, 02:34:49 AM
how about THINK?
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Post by: sluggers on June 05, 2012, 02:45:51 AM
Westgate is Girl and Plan B material.
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Post by: The Ghost of Lenny Kirk on June 05, 2012, 03:04:07 AM
Since a lot of baker riders are on emerica it would make sense if the boss tried getting him to get on. Theotis manages somehow right? Him on toy does make more sense. Westgate and leo skate together the most anyways. Its a more natural fit and he does fit the vibe better. Real would be cool. A  busenitz/westgate hill bomb doubles part would be sick. If that doesnt workout Get westgate on volcom clothing and make it happen.
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Post by: The Ghost of Lenny Kirk on June 05, 2012, 03:06:46 AM
Westgate is Girl and Plan B material.

I do not want to see him on girl or plan b. not a fan of seeing every good skater having to end up on those teams. It makes skate videos boring.
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Post by: dopestghost on June 05, 2012, 03:40:24 AM
Next board if Westgate hops on Real.
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Post by: Jackburton on June 05, 2012, 04:36:33 AM
I would cry tears of joy if Westgate ended up on Real.
This.  To me he is the best guy out right now.  Also, like you said the Real team is pretty clean cut for a skate team and it would make sense.


And pelase for the love of pete find this man a proper home-
Zered Basset- Vicious Cycle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL4ufIfkJW4#)

I think he would fit on Plan B the way PJ Ladd does.  I dunno that was just off the top of my head.  I could see him on...
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Post by: iamchuckbass on June 05, 2012, 06:10:29 AM
Worst company anyway. who gives a fuck. now at lest the riders can get something good going
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Post by: chillout on June 05, 2012, 06:11:17 AM
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You guys are stupid. Zered said in a recent ESPN interview that they're cutting everyone BUT westgate and Chaz
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As soon as their contracts run out, what do you think is going to happen? They aren't renewing contracts, but aren't cutting people in the middle of theirs.

And people saying baker and Westgate...seriously? Imagine Brandon Westgate in the baker team van....not happening.

i wouldnt be suprised at all if the kept chaz to keep some sort of image going. and chaz wont care if hes a one man team
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Seamus_McShamebag on June 05, 2012, 07:26:07 AM
You guys are stupid. Zered said in a recent ESPN interview that they're cutting everyone BUT westgate and Chaz

If you have ever had the pleasure of checking out Cheri or Swank magazine you're likely familiar with the insanely close zoom-in, 3-page fold outs that they have.  I just want to let you know that you are an even bigger cunt than any of those.  
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Post by: b.v. on June 05, 2012, 07:49:39 AM
Westgate and suski back on 5boro.
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Post by: ttching! on June 05, 2012, 08:47:02 AM
so those three ams didnt have contracts?? id think theyd keep them around as theyd work for cheap!

The ams are still on. The question is: how long will they stick with the Zoo program? Its unlikely they receive much in the way of financial compensation to begin with.

I'm sure that Westgate will bail when his contract is up.

Zoo will, of course, retain Chaz, as he fits the new direction perfectly. The concept of 'Steeze' will become a cornerstone of their branding across their marketing, media and product design platforms.
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Post by: Seamus_McShamebag on June 05, 2012, 09:54:15 AM
This is fucking rad, I suppose it explains why Zoo York is killing it with the "Hey bro, I used to skate!" market...

(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/1148/zoodooinmypants.png)

I realize it's a tired argument but I still think it sucks to see anything associated with skateboarding sold somewhere other than a skateshop.
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Post by: GAY on June 05, 2012, 11:02:23 AM
This is fucking rad, I suppose it explains why Zoo York is killing it with the "Hey bro, I used to skate!" market...

(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/1148/zoodooinmypants.png)

I realize it's a tired argument but I still think it sucks to see anything associated with skateboarding sold somewhere other than a skateshop.

Seamus, it's almost like you and I are brothers from different mothers or lovers from former lifetimes separated by space, time, distance, money and savvy, because I agree with almost everything you ever post, ever.

Zoo has been an embarrassing company for a long, long time. I knew they were in trouble when years ago my sister gave me a Zoo hoodie for Christmas. Nice gesture on her part, and it was sweet that she tried, so my issue wasn't with her but with Zoo because my sister most definitely never steps foot in a core shop of any sort. I've always hated that sweatshirt.

I'd be kind-of stoked if Westgate got on some company that made everybody go "WTF?" like Creature or enjoi. He's the raddest...and such a humble person too which is fucking awesome.
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Post by: Seamus_McShamebag on June 05, 2012, 12:10:29 PM
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This is fucking rad, I suppose it explains why Zoo York is killing it with the "Hey bro, I used to skate!" market...

(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/1148/zoodooinmypants.png)

I realize it's a tired argument but I still think it sucks to see anything associated with skateboarding sold somewhere other than a skateshop.
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Seamus, it's almost like you and I are brothers from different mothers or lovers from former lifetimes separated by space, time, distance, money and savvy, because I agree with almost everything you ever post, ever.
 

Must have been a spark ignited by the Jesus incident.
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Post by: spool of cord on June 05, 2012, 12:32:54 PM
It would be fucking sweet if even one of these guys made something happen with hopps, raw or traffic. do it for the love. eli reed landing on plan B would be the worst thing (not for him, for me as a fan) that could possibly happen.
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Post by: GAY on June 05, 2012, 04:20:42 PM
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This is fucking rad, I suppose it explains why Zoo York is killing it with the "Hey bro, I used to skate!" market...

(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/1148/zoodooinmypants.png)

I realize it's a tired argument but I still think it sucks to see anything associated with skateboarding sold somewhere other than a skateshop.
[close]

Seamus, it's almost like you and I are brothers from different mothers or lovers from former lifetimes separated by space, time, distance, money and savvy, because I agree with almost everything you ever post, ever.
 
[close]

Must have been a spark ignited by the Jesus incident.

Hahaha. That plus the fact that I'm a "yes man".
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Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on June 05, 2012, 05:50:22 PM
I suppose it explains why Zoo York is killing it with the "Hey bro, I used to skate!" market...


I've always thought about this. I wonder what people who used to be really into skating but quit back in the day when zoo was still putting out videos like mixtape and peep this think when they see the logos all over the place. I could totally see them buying it thinking like "Oh I remember them, they were totally legit"
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Post by: foureyedjim on June 05, 2012, 06:10:25 PM
I can imagine Westgate on Alien (If the team wasn't so stacked already).

His post-stay gold part had a similar vibe to Nick boserio and Gilbert crockett's life splicing parts. 

Honestly, as long as he ends up on a decent board sponsor, his skating will speak for itself.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on June 05, 2012, 09:04:49 PM
just restart aesthetics.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: malibu hamish on June 05, 2012, 11:19:09 PM
where will chaz ortiz go ???
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Post by: foureyedjim on June 05, 2012, 11:43:46 PM
where will chaz ortiz go ???

who really cares?  He can always make money off contests right?
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Post by: cookieboy on June 06, 2012, 04:37:58 AM
I can imagine Westgate on Alien (If the team wasn't so stacked already).

His post-stay gold part had a similar vibe to Nick boserio and Gilbert crockett's life splicing parts. 

Honestly, as long as he ends up on a decent board sponsor, his skating will speak for itself.

I can see this as well. Would be pretty sick.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: john2010hill on June 06, 2012, 05:10:50 AM
Good job zoo, i'm actually glad to see your company burying itself
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: natenola forever on June 06, 2012, 08:57:56 AM
i feel like Zoo is doing what all corporate skate companies are going to do or heading towards, it's the surf clothing company business model
where the team riders aren't as much team riders but paid endorsers of the product. To keep things fresh and moving companies are (element already doing this) are gonna sign dudes to a contract if they don't get a lot bigger by the time the contract is up the company moves on and doesn't sign them. Pros are gonna be ok with this cuz these companies are gonna pay them more in 2-3 years than they would ever make riding for a core company. If they have a decent shoe deal they wont care, they'll get good money for a few years then be able to go ride for their homies small company.
Skateboarding has become a mainstream sport and these companies trying to attract mainstream markets and money are gonna treat it as such, your corporate own companies are gonna be run more like football teams than a homie squad.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Zurg on June 06, 2012, 11:53:41 AM
i saw a post on instagram where someone asked RB whether he still worked there or not and he said he does and they've got stuff coming up. maybe they're keeping more than just chaz and westgate
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: ttching! on June 06, 2012, 03:13:41 PM
i saw a post on instagram where someone asked RB whether he still worked there or not and he said he does and they've got stuff coming up. maybe they're keeping more than just chaz and westgate

I'm sure he'll milk that cow as long as he has to.  Salaried skate filmer gigs are pretty few and far between.  With his resume, I'm sure he could freelance, but that is an unstable way to make a living, at best.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Liam Baker on June 06, 2012, 10:40:03 PM
Westgate on Alien would make me very, very happy. Just imagine Him, AVE, Dylan, Crockett, and Jake all on the same team. Their next video would break skateboarding forever. And as for Chaz, nobody cares where he goes, he should get demoted to Am
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Joust Ostrich on June 06, 2012, 11:06:04 PM
Chaz is one trophy toss away from Seaholmism. 
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Random Matt on June 07, 2012, 06:38:41 AM
The Zoo site is weird, when you initially click on "Officials" it shows Chaz, Eli, Westgate and Zered
Then under the the "Skate" tab it lists Westgate, Chaz, Forrest Kirby, Suski, and Ron Deily.  Kevin Taylor is the only name listed as "Master".
Looks like Zoo didn't re-sign their web guy, shit doesn't make sense.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: natenola forever on June 07, 2012, 07:28:33 AM
RB's got that Texas oil money he'll be ok.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Leo Chumack on June 08, 2012, 12:14:40 AM
I would be really stoked if Westgate and Suski got back on 5boro. I just couldn't see them fitting on any other team, seeing as how they got their start with it, I wouldn't be surprised if they just pulled an Arto and got back with the sponsors that put their names in the spotlight in the first place.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Unbridled Technical Precision on June 10, 2012, 12:46:14 PM
Chaz is one trophy toss away from Seaholmism. 

I laughed. Hard. To myself.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: MrMojoRising on June 13, 2012, 08:30:44 PM
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You guys are stupid. Zered said in a recent ESPN interview that they're cutting everyone BUT westgate and Chaz
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If you have ever had the pleasure of checking out Cheri or Swank magazine you're likely familiar with the insanely close zoom-in, 3-page fold outs that they have.  I just want to let you know that you are an even bigger cunt than any of those.  

You sir take slap waaay too seriously. I feel honoured to have made you so upset that you took 3 minutes out of your day to insult me over the internet. I hope you have a great sleep tonight, you sound like somebody who could use a good rest!
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: McDuff on June 13, 2012, 09:29:34 PM
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You guys are stupid. Zered said in a recent ESPN interview that they're cutting everyone BUT westgate and Chaz
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If you have ever had the pleasure of checking out Cheri or Swank magazine you're likely familiar with the insanely close zoom-in, 3-page fold outs that they have.  I just want to let you know that you are an even bigger cunt than any of those.  
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You sir take slap waaay too seriously. I feel honoured to have made you so upset that you took 3 minutes out of your day to insult me over the internet. I hope you have a great sleep tonight, you sound like somebody who could use a good rest!

you just did the same shit. shutup.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Box of Frogs on June 15, 2012, 12:42:11 AM
Templeton just posted a picture of Heath and Westgate on instagram. Ed and Westgate hanging out? We all know where this is going!  ;D

I sure hope so but it could also "just" be a Emerica thing
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Jive Turkey on June 15, 2012, 01:22:25 AM
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Templeton just posted a picture of Heath and Westgate on instagram. Ed and Westgate hanging out? We all know where this is going! ? ;D
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I sure hope so but it could also "just" be a Emerica thing
You think? I mean they are all on the same team, but that seems highly unlikely.
Best to assume he's on Toy Machine. Maybe Heath too!
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Post by: MANshark on June 15, 2012, 08:34:54 AM
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Templeton just posted a picture of Heath and Westgate on instagram. Ed and Westgate hanging out? We all know where this is going! ? ;D
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I sure hope so but it could also "just" be a Emerica thing
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You think? I mean they are all on the same team, but that seems highly unlikely.
Best to assume he's on Toy Machine. Maybe Heath too!
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Hahaha!  It's not like Emerica is on tour RIGHT NOW, or anything either.

Westgate has been talking to the guys at Toy Machine over the past few months... I wouldn't be surprised if it happened. 
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: via on June 15, 2012, 09:01:41 AM
If Westgate does ends up like everyone else and not getting his contract renewed, I can't really see him going anywhere but Toy. Baker is the worst option. Why would anyone want Brandon Westgate to ride for Baker?

Real would be sick but they've got like a 14 person team right now.

The thought of Westgate having a welcome part with Ed's little drawings and animation all over it makes me very, very happy.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: natenola forever on June 15, 2012, 09:03:06 AM
He is on an Emerica tour right now and definately running Zoo York gear and Zoo York boards
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Laban Fetus on June 15, 2012, 10:42:29 AM
Westgate is like the original Toy Machine member from the 90's who never had a part in Welcome To Hell. I think it's safe to say he's an "east coast powerhouse"
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: ice nine on June 15, 2012, 10:52:38 AM
I think john fitzgerald would fit toy better, but if either got on I'd be psyched.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: paraquat on June 16, 2012, 05:07:22 AM
There was a Zered zoo york commercial before Pete Eldridge's Firing Line on Thrasher today.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: brianwilson on June 16, 2012, 07:48:49 PM
Westgate on workshop floats my boat the most.

And, no fuck he is still using zoo york boards right now.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Vibetekk on June 16, 2012, 08:55:56 PM
(http://media.skateboard.com.au/forum/images/ZOO%20YORK%20TEAM.jpg)
Disclaimer:
I am a washed up, slightly overweight 30 something from Australia. I have nothing to do with Zoo York but I thought I'd put this up so everyone can unbunch their pruurrddy pink panties.
P.S. Chaz Ortiz is a goon and apparently Forrest Kirby is still living the dream? Who knew.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: brianwilson on June 16, 2012, 09:02:43 PM
(http://media.skateboard.com.au/forum/images/ZOO%20YORK%20TEAM.jpg)

Well,....fuck.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: drowe1 on June 16, 2012, 10:05:51 PM
no more kevin taylor?
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Paul Cicero on June 17, 2012, 12:13:26 AM


The thought of Westgate having a welcome part with Ed's little drawings and animation all over it makes me very, very happy.

Ohh stop it! That would be rad as fuck!
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: sponegg on June 17, 2012, 01:32:51 AM
Seeing Chaz Ortiz's face really makes me angry.  I hope Zared ends up on a good home, dude is an absolute work horse.  I'd like to see him on Real.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: victor333 on June 17, 2012, 11:05:01 AM
Westgate should leave anyway
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Shesty on June 17, 2012, 01:16:28 PM
There was a Zered zoo york commercial before Pete Eldridge's Firing Line on Thrasher today.
and before that Dakine backpack video too
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Laban Fetus on June 17, 2012, 06:41:14 PM
So, Kevin Tierney is still on the team but Zered and Eli aren't? What in god's name is wrong with this company.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: tobey on June 17, 2012, 07:00:19 PM
fuck im bummed about eli, hopefully he will get on something soon
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: ttching! on June 17, 2012, 08:16:45 PM
That isn't a press release, that letter has to be for their reps and distributers. New management is making moves, but they want everyone to be reassured that things aren't really changing and that everything is going to be alright, which will be true until things actually do change and people get burnt.

hey we're just gonna kick off the most zoo york motherfuckers that ever rode for us

Typical move in business when there is a change at the top. Often, its those who have put the most in who get burnt first.  In this case they are changing the face of the brand. 'Steeze' will be perfect for an integrated marketing and sales partnerships with Walmart, Target, and KMart, allowing them to extend their brand messages and bring in new customers. Companies are looking for ways to create long term customers out of Generation Y.  Expekt Moar.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: doomstation55 on June 17, 2012, 10:40:00 PM
I really liked his part in the newest zoo video and respect him as a skater, but how do they kick off eli and zered before ron deily? I can kinda see zered seeing as he has been on for awhile and probably is being paid a lot, but eli is a relatively new pro and can't be making the big bucks right?
Either way, Zoo York is fuckin up. Getting rid of 2 of your 3 best skaters and dudes that represent the brand really well to boot, silly.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: asakusa75 on June 18, 2012, 04:41:42 AM
Where are you KT?
PS : Zoo sux balls.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: buffalo hunter on June 23, 2012, 12:39:17 PM
Eli Reed on Skate Mental?

 (http://www.skateboardermag.com/files/2012/06/DSC_7678.jpg)
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: trannies and mannies on June 23, 2012, 01:46:25 PM
That would be alright.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: NowhereInLife on June 23, 2012, 05:15:21 PM
i'm always glad to see skaters getting checks, but Ecko skateboards will always be terrible.

I can picture Eli on choco.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Fongstarr. on June 23, 2012, 05:40:48 PM
Getting rid of Durrant for Eli is perfect! Good for him if he is on.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Fairy Boy on June 23, 2012, 07:39:46 PM
Getting rid of Durrant for Eli is perfect! Good for him if he is on.

Well when you put it that way I have a hard time being stoked...
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: ChrisLambe94 on June 25, 2012, 07:58:29 AM
I was over zoo after mixtape one , they lost their raw feel after that vid , imo
Robbie Gangemi had my fave part ...
Robbie Gangemi Zoo York Mix Tape (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om3WdNZSD8o#)
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Snowman on July 05, 2012, 12:05:55 PM
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Wesgate on Toy.

Eli Reed to planB or Expedition.

Donny Barley back to Toy.

Zered to the Expedition or Selfish??? haha. expedition.
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Donny Barley works for Element in an office now and had like a legacy board or something for them. Westgate should go to Real or Toy. Zered is perfect for Expedition. Or even Cliche in my mind along side Eldridge. Eli won't go to Hopps, even though that would be the sickest thing in a long time, Jahmal doesn't have the money to pay Eli right now. Hope Hopps keeps growing though.

On a side note, did anyone read Steeze Ortiz's interview in the newest thrasher? I finished Josh Borden's stoked and was hoping for another sick one until I saw his name, some golden quotes for your brians

Dan Z: "So what's this video part that you're working on? Who's it for?"
Chaz: "It'll probably be for a Zoo York thing."
Dan Z: "Is anyone else going to be in it?"
Chaz: "No"

Dan Z: "How many contest wins did it take to buy your Benz?"
Chaz: "Like, one"

I can't convey his complete douchiness here. Get the mag and hurt your brain a little.
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dude doesn't know how to do interviews...


Small children respond to cockiness by purchasing things


im not the biggest Chaz fan but it does seem the interviewer was giving him a lot of shit from the part i read of it

http://www.zooyork.com/blog/chaz-ortiz-thrasher-interview/ (http://www.zooyork.com/blog/chaz-ortiz-thrasher-interview/)
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: nino brown on July 05, 2012, 04:52:19 PM
that was the best interview ever
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Laban Fetus on July 05, 2012, 05:48:19 PM
"I got like 6 boards out right now"
..and of course he listens to Drake.
Chas Ortiz Interview: Mtn Dew's Green Label Experience, Las Vegas (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBsQItCkDoM#ws)
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Post by: Dontfearthereefer on July 05, 2012, 05:53:26 PM
Dude in the background....
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Shamalamalon on July 05, 2012, 07:19:21 PM


  Those Mnt Dew interviews are always the worst, I never really had an opinion on Pastras before except liking his old Dune graphics but he's comes across as a bit of a corporate shill on those things but I guess that's his job. Maybe shill is a lil harsh and I guess it is for little kids. This is btw not a defence for chaz as he came across as the same guy he always is,
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Preck. on July 05, 2012, 08:49:14 PM
Dude in the background....

Like 4 people wearing sunglasses inside.. people trip me out.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: toque on July 05, 2012, 10:34:51 PM
Seeing Chris Pastras like that made me pretty sad. 
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Post by: Hercules Rockefeller on July 05, 2012, 10:56:26 PM
i fuckin love the fact that the camera was focused on the kids behind him and not him.
my god is that kid a kook.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: ahl33 on July 06, 2012, 01:33:23 PM
I'd like to see Westgate on Traffic
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: sleepypancakes on July 06, 2012, 01:38:16 PM
I find it impossible to dislike Chris Pastras. He's just making some money, if you actually see interviews with him he's nothing at all like he has to be to get a paycheck on fuel
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: Zurg on July 06, 2012, 01:41:32 PM
where's the rest of that thrasher interview? i only see the opening spread and the back smith on zoo's site
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: john laws on July 12, 2012, 09:09:34 AM
they should fuck the whole skate program off and focus on bmxers. westgate has no pop and chaz doesnt do enuff hammers to even be on any teams. fucking poser skater fags
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: ChronicBluntSlider on July 12, 2012, 09:15:58 AM
Steve Caballero is his favorite skater? The influence is obvious.
Title: Re: Zoo York cuts skate team?
Post by: SFblah on July 12, 2012, 12:28:44 PM
I see two people in the background with sunglasses on and ANOTHER set on their head. I will not be clicking the play button on that video.