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The 7th annual King of the Groms at 3rd Lair in Minnesota was a huge success, not to mention tons of fun. Jessup supplied custom "King of the Groms" logo stenciled Jessup griptape to the contest riders, and fans. The kids went crazy for it, free Jessup has been known to start a feeding frenzy!
When the dust settled and the 3 day contest was over, Bong Cause, the 12 year old phenomenon from Jacksonville, Florida was announced the the 2009 King of the Groms National Champion. Thanks to all the riders, parents and fans who came from all over to compete. Some riders travelled as far as California, Florida even Hawaii.
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Danny Way successfully set the land speed world record, becoming the fastest person on a skateboard, during Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory show. Danny Way was clocked in at an incredible 74 mph, while being pulled by a modified race car that Dyrdek drove.
For more info go to
dcskateboarding.tv
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2/17/09– Chicago based Jessup Manufacturing is proud to announce the addition of skateboard icon Eric Koston to it’s pro team. Jessup Manufacturing has been producing premium skateboard specific griptape since 1975. Currently residing in Los Angeles, CA, Koston hails from San Bernardino, California. Known for his technical wizardry and fearlessness, Koston is one of the most loved skaters of all time. Eric is currently a part of the Girl skateboard team and is also the founder of Fourstar clothing.
Eric Koston first began skateboarding at age 11. By the age of 18, Eric had stacked enough skills to turn pro, moving to San Diego to join the now legendary H-Street team in 1991. Shortly thereafter, Koston’s talents were recognized by skate legend and industry icon, Natas Kaupus, who convinced Koston to move to Los Angeles and join the 101 team. On 101, Koston established himself as a leading switchstance skateboarder - pioneering such technical tricks as the nollie flip noseslide and the switch kickflip backside tailslide. Of legend, Eric Koston landed a switch 360 flip down the Embarcadero 7 during his part in 101's 1993 video, cementing himself as one of the most technically advanced skateboarders of his time. Koston’s stance is goofy, but he is known for his ability to skate switch. Known for his technical skill and fearless commitment, Koston is known to create new tricks at any given moment, on the streets, or in competition. He is also known for commercializing the competitive, HORSE-derivative, game of S.K.A.T.E. Koston has won numerous skateboard contests including; X-games, Gravity Games, Slam City Jam and the notorious Tamp Pro. Koston has also been voted Skater of the Year. Koston currently rides for Girl skateboards, Lakai shoes, Fourstar clothing, and Independent trucks.
Koston had this to say about the new relationship “I have been skating on Jessup grip since I was a kid, it has always been the best grip. I am stoked to be on the team.”
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For more information on Jessup Griptape or Eric Koston please contact:
Matt Martelli at Mad Media
Matt@madmedia.com
For more information on Jessup Griptape or Eric Koston please contact:
Matt Martelli at Mad Media
Matt@madmedia.com
Jessup griptape announces new DC branded griptape collaboration. The DC branded griptape will feature various screen-printed DC logos styles and come in a co-branded custom designed box. Jessup griptape, the leading griptape brand, has been producing premium skateboard specific griptape since 1975 and is widely revered by skateboarders’ world wide as the best griptape in skateboarding.
“DC is the perfect partner. They have a long-standing commitment to skateboarding and unbelievable team. We continuously seek to align ourselves with the core brands that continuously build skateboarding. ,” stated Bud Smith of Jessup.
The co-branded griptape will be available exclusively through DC. The collaboration is the one of a few select core skateboard companies that will have Jessup griptape offered as their own griptape product.
DC Shoes and Jessup team rider PJ Ladd put it quite simply, "The original skateboard griptape. Perfect grip, no holes, plain black.”
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