In a serene garden tucked away in Nad Al Sheba a gargantuan wooden sculpture is rapidly rising up through the sleepy trees.

Dubbed the “Arabic Chin” ramp, the skateable structure spells the arabic word for art: “Tashkeel”, which is also the name of the host venue.

The varied architectural features of Dubai make it a world-class skater destination: Dubai Municipality even creates special asphalt areas for skaters and a 16-year-old halfpipe installed in Al Mamzar Park at the request of local skaters appeared in the skating magazine Thrasher’s list of “Places to Skate Before You Die”.

Several skateparks already exist in the city but skaters are constantly looking for new challenges and Arabic Interpreted presents the unique format of a world-class ramp with an intrinsically Arab soul. [...]

Check the full article by Kate Hazell.

Larger Picture.

Larger Pictures + Photo Gallery on Satellitevoices.com.

• Visit Tashkeel.org. Thanks Mathilde Monneron.
• More? When Art Meets Skating.

Check the Issue #1 of The Othergrounds on Scribd.
Thanks Edwin (forums).

Download your X-Mas Wallpapers here.

• The wallpapers are available in 1920 x 1200. Check those 2 icons (top right of each picture) to download or view each wallpaper in full resolution.
• More Blading Wallpapers.

A story about being free by Ed Thirteen.

Issue #2 Laying Hammers

Story so far: Charz is back in New Kroy City after a one month vacation trip with his parents. He reunites with Fishuaii and Keyode for an afternoon session where they team up with a local crew “kids with bombs” to roll around the city. It’s all fun and games…

More Artworks.

X-grind on a steep plastic “rail” in an abandoned factory.
Download Wallpaper. Photo by Wladislaw Sokolowskij, S44.

Don’t forget to check the Daniel Prell’s entry for the WRS Uploaded World Finals.

• Visit Danielll.wordpress.com.
• More Rollerblading Wallpapers. Click at the top right part of the picture to view / download the wallpaper in full resolution.

Here are some samples of my work and artistic creations since January 2011.

Visit Clementmilot.tumblr.com.
Contact: clementmilot@gmail.com

A story about being free (prologue) by Ed Thirteen.

Issue #2 Laying Hammers (Preview) NEW!

Story so far: Charz is back in New Kroy City after a one month vacation trip with his parents. He reunites with Fishuaii and Keyode for an afternoon session where they team up with a local crew “kids with bombs” to roll around the city. It’s all fun and games…

Issue #1 (prologue)
Posted on April 27th, 2011.

A tribute to the lifestyle of blading (aggressive inline). The story follows the adventures of an up-and-coming blader named Charz.

I’m sure a lot of skaters played Jet Set Radio (Gamespot Review). This game was released for Sega Dreamcast in 2000, got a sequel called ‘Jet Set Radio Future’ released for Xbox in 2002 and a wierd port to Gameboy Advance.

In 2006, a game studio proposed a Wii version of Jet Set Radio, Sega refused it.

A topic asking Sega to make a new one made the frontpage of Reddit this week.

I’m not sure that Sega will release a new version of the game, but it’s not impossible that you will soon be able to play the Dreamcast version on your PC & Xbox: Sega released Dreamcast Collection featuring Crazy Taxi, Sega Bass Fishing, Sonic Adventure DX & Space Channel 5 (link on Steam) ; Jet Set Radio might be next.

up: Artwork for the Wii version of Jet Set Radio (refused by Sega).

Jet Set Radio: Music

You were a fan of Jet Set Radio’s Soundtrack (by Hideki Naganuma & various artists)? I got good news for you, Redditors posted 3 compilations & mixes of Jet Set Radio ; you can download them here: 01, 02, 03 ; groovy!

Videos: Dreamcast Story Intro, Xbox tv commercial, Dreamcast japanese tv commercial, 403 combos.

Franco Cammayo: Blade or Die Tattoo

Don Bambrick: Blade or Die Tattoo
As seen on the Game Theory, Charging Remixed Section.

Franky Morales: Neck Tattoo

Tattoo Artist: Chuck Cauton ; directed by Erick Rodriguez ; music by Johnny Juliano.

Glenn Jersey: Rollerblade Tattoo
Long Island, NY.

A lot of people regret their tattoos, but this is one that I definitely do not. Myself and 3 other rollerblading friends have it on our wrists. It is a life long memory of a sport that has brought thousands of kids, from around the world, together.

Roll For Life
Related Post: Killa Kai & Brian Aragon on Taiwanese TV (July 2011).

Ryan Timms & Victor Arias
Photos: 01, 02.

More Blading Tattoos.

I knew Austin for a number of years now and the only way to describe him is a beer drinking, blood sucking, piece of shit. But the best kind of piece of shit new jersey can birth. From having to rake up buckets of broken glass the morning after parties in our old house in the pine barrens to traveling the country with this son of a bitch, there are always good times, a shit load of laughs and gallons of good old vitamin beer.

I have some of the craziest nights of my life partying with this dude and am going to have many more to come.He is one hell of an artist and I have had the pleasure of him personally drawing up every tattoo sketched into my skin. After moving out west, Erik and I introduced him and his artwork to Brandon Negrete and luckily enough he was able to do all of the titles in Negretes film, Regardless.

Looking at his artwork, one can not look at it and not be impressed, and for some even disgusted. But you have to have a solid appreciation for it REGARDLESS… like that plug? The right people have been taking notice of it and he is now going to be working with Valo, and Shredweiser in upcoming projects.

Austin is a solid dude, has the eye for cool shit and is one hell of a model american. Get ready to have you skulls shaken. -Chris Dafick.

Larger picture | Visit Cosmicscum.tumblr.com.

Porte d’Italie, Paris. By Tim Marsh, Arcena.
Photos: 01, 02, 03, 04.

The Rollerblade Team choosed the winners for the Rn x Rollerblade, Design Contest:

1. Marcus Oliveira wins a pair of skates (Newjacks or Hype) + Euro RB tour t-shirt.
2. Alexey Chervyakov wins a Blank liner + backpack + Euro RB tour t-shirt.
3. Tito Senna wins a set of wheels + Euro RB tour t-shirt.

Winners will soon be contacted (check your forum‘s PM). Congrats to all the artists who entered the comp.

Check all the 1920×1200 Wallpapers + Iphone Entries for the Rn x Rollerblade, Design Contest. More Blading Wallpapers.

The Rn x Rollerblade, Design Contest is almost over. We posted validated entries here. If you entered the comp, check if your entry(ies) is correctly listed. You have 2 days to (re)post your late entry(ies).

• Rn x Rollerblade, 1920×1200 Wallpapers (validated entries).
• Iphone Wallpapers.

Entry by Marcus Oliveira – 1920×1200 Wallpaper.

Entry by D.O. – 1920×1200 Wallpaper.

Entry by Tito Senna – 1920×1200 Wallpaper.

More Blading Wallpapers.