We skated with Tony Rivituso for a week in California and a few sessions in Las Vegas. - Dom West. Video on Youtube: PLAY.
Music: The Oscillation – Liquid Memoryman. Thanks Kato. Facebook Thread
Tony Rivituso - Interview on Remz.com (2009)
Whatup Tony, introduce yourself plz
My name is Tony Rivituso, I am 25 years old (26 in November!) and have been skating for 10+ years. I’ve been known to grom out on “insert bad-ass pro’s name here” now and then, and I’ll always respect what the legends have done for our sport. But it’s the homies that always inspire me to skate the hardest.
How is the Rolling scene in your beautiful city?
I live in Las Vegas right now with my two roommates Brett Walters and Jeremy Cloe. We’re the resident blade house so if you’re out here, hit us up! Vegas has a pretty healthy scene with a lot of younger dudes holding it down for the next generation. […]
Interview on Remz.com (saved on Archive.org).
Who is Mark Korte and what does he have to do with rollerblading?
I can basically answer that by saying… I am the USD Enforcer, one of the founders of the Stretch Crew, and a Powerslide veteran… since a lot of kids might not know what in the hell that means, I will break it down.
I came to be part of USD in the late part of ‘98, when the team was Arlo Eisenberg, Champion Baumstimler, Dustin Latimer, Jon Julio, and Josh Petty. At the time I was only hired by Powerslide to push papers, but that changed after a week or so.
To make a long story short, I had found my calling. I got to know all of the USD team (which was going through a transition period, much like we are now) and I ended up being the filter between the company and the team; I might even go as far as to say the glue, and at the same time I was the International Sales Manager at Powerslide.
So I was able to combine all of that into helping make USD (and The Conference Brands that followed) the hottest thing available. During this period, of which I am very proud to be a part of, we had the undisputed best team in Rolling, I built a worldwide flow team to rival all others at the time, and worked with distributors in over 40 countries building USD.
I was very adament about everything having structure, and working with the best team of rollers in the world has moulded my personality to this day, and I am grateful to each and every one who ever rolled for USD. […]
Full Interview on Oneblademag.com.
Originally posted on Believeinone.com | backup on Archive.org.
Mark Korte is Back! Back in the day, when the legend of the infamous Stretch Crew reached around the world. Back when Coup De Tat was the authority on Rollerblading, back when USD consolidated the undisputed sickest, most powerful, stylish and most influential skate team on the planet – there was one person in the wings, always motivating, encouraging, managing, and developing the USD brand to rule over the Rollerblading world – Mark Korte.
Known as one of the craziest fools on the planet, he lived and breathed USD. Eventually forming an unbeatable worldwide flow team – some of which are currently still representing today and some of which even have carried the USD / Conference flag since he left to pursue other endevours in the Golf business.
But, now the time has come for the passion to return to the USD / Conference with the return of the Prodigy, the return of the glory days when USD was considered to be the leader and innovator of the Rollerblading lifestyle, the days when it was not enough to be an amazing skater, you had to have style, personality, and a true love for rollerblading. Reviving the glory of the days of Arlo Eisenberg, Jon Julio, Champion Baumstimler, Dustin Latimer and Josh Petty. Those who made Rolling what it is today. The founder of the Stretch Crew and the USD Enforcer is on a mission to return USD to the top of the game in Rollerblading.
The last of the famous international playboys – Mark Korte, coming to a city near you with the New Stretch Crew, which will be restructured to bring Rolling back to you, the individual skater, back to the reason we do this in the first place – for the lifestyle, and for those who want to have the most innovative equipment available from the most dedicated skater owned company in Rolling – USD and The Conference Team – also led by Bauer, true to The Conference since day 1, will continue to push forward. He will now be concentrating more on the improvement of the product and sales and representing like always. Mark Korte and Stefan Beierlein (Bauer) the new Conference Dream Team. Both will be assisted by Oli Benet and Demetrios George. The Motherfucking Stretch Crew is back, with a Vengeance!
Thanks Mark.
Rollerblading’s Angelina, Fabiola Da Silva is doing vert shows (and getting this high). All this summer at Six Flags Magic Mountain. She is a part of Matt Hoffman’s “Danger Defying Daredevils” stunt show. I would say something about the name but apparently, they ride 2 motorcycles at a time in that Mad Max lookin’ sphere-cage. Via fifty-50.com (post on Archive.org).
Blake O’Brien’s come back section to rollerblading. Section was edited and filmed by Daniel Fabiano. Music: Bloc Party - Hunting For Witches.
Video on Vimeo: PLAY.
The team video by Con Artist Brand Inc, Children Of The Con was released for sale November 1st, 2008. Featured skating includes: Jeff Dahmen, Dereck Larsen, Victor Arias, Jeff Dalnas, Brad Magnuson, Kevin Meland, Brett Dasovic, Dan Fabiano, Blake O’Brien and more.
Artwork by Jeremy Beightol - Shipping August 1st.
Visit myspace.com/kaspa9000.
This is it… The most anticipated extreme sports DVD of the year: “Game Theory” The 2009 Razors Team Feature DVD. Starring Brian Aragon, Mike “Murda Johnson, Dre Powell, Don Bambrick, Stefan Horngacher, Chaz Sands, Matthias Silhan, Romain Abrate, Erik Perkett, and more.
Razors is a leading manufacturer of high end skate equipment. Together with an elite team of professional skaters they have been setting the trends in both skating and technology for over 10 years. After signing a deal with National Award Wining Director “Brazilionaire,” Razors will break the bar in standard for media projects in the rolling industry by releasing “Game Theory”.
Check back for updates on GameTheoryMovie.com, there will be “behind the scenes” video journals, production notes, pictures, etc. Razors will also hold online contests to win a free pair of Razors Skates along with autographed gear from Sunshine Distribution.
Visit GameTheoryMovie.com (link down). Thanks Helton ‘Brazil’ Siqueira.
Alex put a lot of work into making this section, and I really enjoyed editing it. He’s one of the nicest guys I know and one of the rawest skaters! Enjoy! - Shannon Joy Rodgers.
Video on Vimeo: PLAY. PS: He also goes by Logan online. Music: Trouble Andrew - Youngboy.
Deshi is becoming a part of USD.
