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  • Mark Appleyard 1999 courtesy of T-Bone

    Mark Appleyard 1999 courtesy of T-Bone

    Appleyard-99 Filmed by Tyler Corbett, some rare as fuck footage of Apple’s killing it way back in the ancient days of 1999. There’s some classic Toronto spots in there, especially Bay & Wellesly and the Hydro Hideout ledge. Ahhhh, the good old days. Thank Ty!

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  • “Your going to jail, bitch!” The Johnny Tang interview

    “Your going to jail, bitch!” The Johnny Tang interview

    Johnny-Tang-interview Originally from Toronto, Johnny relocated to China about 5 years ago. He’s the Nike SB China team manager. Unlike many fat and old TM’s, Johnny still rips and rides for FLY skateshop, Gift skateboards, Nike Sha-Bi and Cart wheels. Johnny’s greatly missed in Toronto, but you can see why he doesn’t plan on leaving Shanghai any time soon, 70 cent 1.5L beers aside. Nike SB is prounounced  “Nike Sha-Bi” in China, which apparently means “Nike Pussy” (not as in

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  • Johnny Tang at SMP

    Johnny Tang at SMP

    Toronto’s legendary Johnny Tang defected to Shanghai 5 years ago, and after spending a bit of time here I can see why: Short winter, TONS of scooters and motorcycles to skitch ,more spots then a sickly redheaded stepchild…and Club Babyface. Well, maybe not so much Club Babyface. Check Johnny hitting the step-up at SMP Skatepark here: Johnny-Tang-SMP Johnny is the Team Manager of Nike SB in China and is sponsored by FLY clothing, and a bunch more that I forget,

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  • Toronto Board Meeting

    It’s that time of year again, and since I’m not in Toronto this year, here’s some footy from the 2006 Board meeting Check out Ontario Longboarders .com for the latest ish, son As you can see, longboarding isn’t just for stinky hippies anymore….collared shirts and ties are what’s gwannin&#

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  • Gap Out?

    Josh Cowan doing what he does best….scathing commentary Scott Varney, crooked grind @ Bickford, Toronto

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