MALL GRAB
09/01/2010
I got this from Johnny Gomez: Yo Chain, hope your familiar with the term "Mall-Grab". I went up to Denver with Xander, Dave, and Travis Waller and stopped to skate the Colorado Springs park along the way. Here is a short one we filmed in the back bowl of the park. Skateboarders: Xander Rentz, Johnny Gomez, Dave Lopez, Travis Waller, and a Local Fly-Out Kid. Filmed by: Johnny & Dave. Edited by: Johnny. Music: Wal ... Read More
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A SORT OF HOMECOMING
08/10/2010
When you get the call (or text) from your pal telling you to "get south" because he's coming home for a visit, you best jump South. Daniel Lutheran is riding the wave of "up-and-coming" reef in the sea of "Skateboard Industry." He's currently living in Long Beach; touring, demoing, accruing sponsorships and most importantly: filming a debut video part for Toy. I can't wait! But, sometimes what you need most ... Read More
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GO SKATE DAY
06/25/2010
For months now I've been trying to spread the word about the skatepark in Española, New Mexico. The response is usually something like, "Española?" Yep! It's somewhat of a late '90's "X-Games" set up with large metal ramps set up in a back and forth manner... and super fun in my humble opinion. But on this, the first day of summer,.. really fuckin' HOT. Hot like a stove. But, Johnny Gomez and Neil Shankli ... Read More
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NEW FRIENDS
05/25/2010
Sometimes murking on a mission with no set plan is the best plan of action. I drunkenly stumbled onto a whole crop of good times last weekend in Albuquerque. I witnessed the local video premier of Nothing Special (which ripped, from what I remember.) Partied with locals, up-and-coming ams and a top Pro. Filmed (re-filmed) a serious banger, and throughout the entire ride I was meeting new friends or re-connecting ... Read More
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GET TUBED, DUDE!
05/19/2010
Andrew Torralvo, AKA "Miami" hits a very "sketchy" spot near the famed "Big I" in Albuquerque. I had seen evidence that he was scoping this spot on BRISCO GOT ROBBED. Jaxxon and I tagged along with a sick crew, as he gave the beast some valiant kick-flip attempts. Crazy indeed 'drew. Watch on the TUBE Read More
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REPO MAN
05/15/2010
I have become a little obsessed with Alex Cox's 80's cult classic film Repo Man lately. Jointly, I have been scouring the hard drive for any remaining "nugs" yet to join the inter-web party that this site has become. So... here is a little "some, some" consisting of off-shoots, almost makes, and a little Emilio Estevez for good measure... (Tony Alva also makes a brief cameo, name-drop!) Andy Garcia has a blog ... Read More
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SUNFLOWER MARKET
04/16/2010
Last week the wife and I got outta "Dodge," and headed down to Albuquerque for some much needed R&R and Spring-like weather. I made a point to bring both board and camera along. Saturday, I bombed some hills solo before meeting up with Neil "Skud" Shanklin and Xander Rentz at Ceebs. I was sucking wind on the filming tip... I think I made them do each trick like three times, it was really bad as you will see. Tha ... Read More
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HELLO POT, THE KETTLE CALLING...
03/17/2010
I just did some spring cleaning to the HOMIES section, or the links if you wanna be a dick about it. In there you will find some newish New Mexico skate sites... big ups to all the "around the way" blog doggs. I added some big name camera men whom keep the content coming and inspiration flowing. And last, but not least, the pot calling the kettle black. I always hated the term "throwaway footage"... if your usin ... Read More
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NOW FILMING...
03/03/2010
Have you ever seen the Fellini film 8 1/2? Ever heard the Black Flag record "Who's got the 10 1/2?" Did you know I've been trying to complete a full-length skate video for over ten years now? Well, my answer is YES! And now I am pleased to say that I plan to roll all the above, plus a plethora of additional influences into what will become the Broketape.com full-lenth video. The only thing that's certain at this ... Read More
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LUNCH BREAK
02/01/2010
We had a light-hearted and fun little session last Wednesday at the "new park," and here's what we came away with... Neil got the blunt, and Dan flat-spotted into his first-ever nose blunt skidder on a quarter. His second was golden, but that's for another time boys and girls. Full-length Broketape is underway. Believe that. Read More