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nyskateboarding · 7 years

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Words: Matt Kruz

Vermont is one of our favorite escapes- beautiful landscapes, crisp fresh air and some of the warmest people ever. On August 25th we packed the car and drove up to Burlington, located on the shores of expansive Lake Champlain. It was the 4th annual A Dog Day, a weekend long event of skateboarding, music and camaraderie that since its beginning we’ve never missed.

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Andy A Dog Williams was a talented DJ, skateboarder and snowboarder from Burlington. He influenced many people with his style & smile- and after a tough battle with Leukemia, his spirit lives on strongly. His genuine approach to life positively affected a range of people globally amongst the action sports, music, as well as the local Vermont community. The Friends for A Dog Foundation was started in his honor and provides arts education to the less fortunate, and hosts an annual memorial event. Andy’s partner Josie works arduously to continually share his spirit with others, and awareness about Leukemia treatment- signing up us and hundreds of others to be bone marrow donors.

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Saturday began with a group hill bomb, from the top of UVM all the way down to Lake Champlain. It lasted about 15 minutes of steady cruising as over 50 skaters rode through the entire city of Burlington. Once by the lake, everyone amassed at the brand new Andy A Dog Williams Memorial Skatepark, a concrete paradise designed by Grindline and built by Artisan. The turnout was incredible, and contests kicked off all afternoon for kids of all ages. Even the Mountain Dew team came through with Sean Malto, Curren Caples, Chris Coburn and Jordan Maxham to really put on a show!

His genuine approach to life positively affected a range of people globally amongst the action sports, music, as well as the local Vermont community.

Afterwards, the Friends for A Dog Foundation hosted DJ and vinyl workshops, breakdancing classes and live painting. The festivities were just beginning, as shows and performances started from 7pm till 2am! Nectars is a centrally located local venue with two floors of stages. The lineup was packed with DJ’s, musicians and performers- with a special show by the legendary BeatNuts!

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We spent the weekend camping with all the homies just up the road, on the beaches of Lake Champlain. The rest of the weekend we explored the city and enjoyed what it has to offer. Burlington has so many spots to skate besides the park- Theres an abandoned freeway onramp overgrown with vegetation and intact jersey barriers for the entire length of the road. Over the years locals have added tranny, banks, pump bumps and wall rides making it a really fun and diverse place to skate. Across the train tracks is the Burton Headquarters that has a perfect skatelite bowl tucked away against the treeline and always generates a heated sesh. There’s even a perfect marble plaza, privately owned and built in the middle of the mountains and forrest.

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…an abandoned freeway onramp overgrown with vegetation and intact jersey barriers for the entire length of the road

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Huge thanks to everyone in Burlington for showing us such a great time! Much respect to the community and everyone involved in continuing ADog Day- its one of our favorite gatherings, already looking forward to next years! #thankyouskateboarding

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Gnarmads in Vermont for ADog Day (2017) Words: Matt Kruz Vermont is one of our favorite escapes- beautiful landscapes, crisp fresh air and some of the warmest people ever.

#Adog #Gnarmads #Vermont

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nyskateboarding · 7 years

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Photos: Jason Belsky Words: Matt Kruz

NYSEA‘s second annual Long Beach Skate Jam for Street & Bowl was a blast! With 80+ registered contestants, it was competitive and exciting. On a hot Sunday by the bay, the kids’ street contest kicked off with 9 heats. Everyone was impressively talented, and the winners were awarded trophies and prizes from several sponsors. Congrats to Tim Drake for first place, Oscar Johnson in close second and Jake Pellicane taking third.

Kids division winners | Photo: @jasonbellofficial

After another warm-up session, the adult street contest started soon after with some heavy heats! Everyone was crushing it and getting hyped off each other. After a tough judges meeting the winners were announced- awarding Tyler Collins in first, Nico Ramos for second and TJ Higgins wrapping up the podium. Special shout out to NYC local Brandon Johnson winning Best Trick!

Brandon Johnson Back 3 outta the park | Photo:@jasonbellofficial

Tyler airwalking towards victory | Photo:@jasonbellofficial

The contest was held at the new skatepark in Long Beach, completed in 2015 by Spohn Ranch Skateparks. Located only a few blocks from the LIRR station, the park was flooded with skaters and spectators. There were complimentary snacks and swag from Essential Water, Clif Bars, La Colombe Coffee, Honest Tea and YETI coolers. TETON Gravity Research rolled up with their epic party trailer and media patio, which included a dope rooftop for judges to see all the action from above!

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During golden hour the anticipated bowl contest begun. With a race against the setting sun the heats were rapid and intense. The bowl is an amoeba shape, with pockets and walls ranging from 3-7 feet- Contestants were blasting huge airs and getting pretty tech. Judging the contest wasn’t easy, everyone was on fire! Tyler Collins took first place, Nick McDonough in second and Charlie Weiss in third. Special shoutout to Tom Mullens for crushing it all damn day.

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The contest was part of NYSEA Surf’s 8th annual SURF WEEK, which included events everyday- Pro and AM Surf Contest, free surf lessons from Skuddin Surf and afterparties at local venues all week. NYSEA is a collective of New York surfers, artists, skaters and locals who are brought together by their common bond to surfing and action sports. Founded in 2010, they organize local events, non-profit fundraisers, photo/video contests and much more. Stay tuned for upcoming events all year long!

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Huge thanks to head honcho and master of ceremonies- Brian Adamkiewicz, and everyone else involved in making this happen! Thanks to our head judges Tyler Kufs and Noah Wilson for being involved despite being injured.. safe recovery boys! Shoutout to all the generous sponsors: YETI, Clif Bar, Essentia, Honest Tea, Outside TV, Teton Gravity Research, La Colombe Coffee, Hurley Surf Club, Skudin Surf, Revv Lifestyle and Bonus Brooklyn.

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Event Recap: NYSEA Skate Contest in Long Beach (2017) Photos: Jason Belsky Words: Matt Kruz NYSEA's second annual Long Beach Skate Jam for Street & Bowl was a blast!

#Brandon Johnson #Charlie Weiss #contests #Gnarmads #Jake Pellicane #Jason Belsky #Long Beach #Long Beach Skate Park #Matt Kruz #Nick McDonough #Nico Ramos #NYSEA #Oscar Johnson #Tim Drake #TJ Higgins #Tyler Collins

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