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CIRCA Parks and Wreck this Friday June 3rd

Dan — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 22:51:07 +0000

This Friday June 3rd make sure you are at the Pioneer Park at 4pm! For those who missed it last time there will be a free BBQ, tons of CIRCA swag thrown out as prizes for best trick on all your favourite park features. Whether you are only just rolling on your first board or looking to get sponsored get down and get involved in the second of our bi-weekly skate jam series… See you there… AG

Cons putting the Spring into Chase’s ollie…

Dan — Tue, 24 May 2011 20:23:49 +0000

Next time you’re in the park and you see Chase ask him. I know there are a million reasons why he has been smiling a lot recently. For one school holidays are coming and with those comes a Summer away from responsibilities like homework and making it to class. Other than this though. He’s skating better than ever, traveling to see his favourite skaters in Seattle and Vancouver. All good reasons to be stoked. Sometimes to find the answer you need to start at the very bottom and work up. So next time you see Chase look at his feet. On these you will find the very latest offerings from the latest addition to the Alternative Groove shoe wall, Converse Cons.

While Converse has always been synonymous with skate, in their Cons line they have taken this to the next level. Designed by skaters, for skaters is an overused line in the marketing world, but with what Cons are doing with splitting their skate line from their mainstream shoe line you will find everything you need for your Summer skate shoe, and nothing you don’t want, or like.

Come check them out in store and if you don’t know or aren’t sure, ask the always smiling Cons flow team rider Chase about his shoe of choice… AG

Edit courtesy of Left Coast productions…

Spring sessions photo essay Cam Aldoff style…

Dan — Fri, 06 May 2011 19:30:33 +0000

Cameron Aldoff is a local kid making big impressions with his stills. Enjoy the photos and expect more over the long summer of skate ahead…

Chase front 180 switch nose manual fakie back one out

Chase backside 180

Jarred 5-0

Kaiden front lip

With summer just around the corner, school nearly done and days getting longer, expect to see Cam and the AG skate team killing it. Drop by AG to check out the new AG shop decks, the new Instrumental decks and a store full of summer’s finest clothes, shoes and so much more. Enjoy… AG

SHOP DECKS!!!!!!

Dan — Thu, 05 May 2011 23:18:59 +0000

Shop decks have landed here at AG. Two sick new 309 designs boards. This year’s deck has all the pop of last year plus the missing secret ingredient that will make this year’s deck the best decision you will make all summer….. For those of you that have been waiting, not only did our shop decks arrive but the epic new offerings from our friends at Instrumental. We have the full Lurk series ready for you and the ever classy Instrumental originals…. AG

Kaden Martin makes DVS/Lakai flow team!!!!!

Dan — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 22:48:52 +0000

The AG skate team is killing it already this Spring and the boys are getting recognized. DVS and sister company Lakai wanted a kid on the streets of Nanaimo in recognition of the sick skate scene here in town. AG has been the home of Lakai, DVS and Matix in Nanaimo for a long time now so our friends came to see us and one conversation on the DVS bench later, they had the name Kaden Martin ringing in their ears. Watch the guy for 5 minutes and you see why they are so pumped to be involved with him. Kaden and the boys are working hard on pumping out some sick new footage so check back to see Nanaimo’s only Lakai, DVS and Matix skater getting it done… AG

Spring sessions video edit

Dan — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:33:48 +0000

Big thanks to Dragos Neaga for showcasing the Kaden Martin and Chase Torrie from the AG skate team. With the sun out and the temperature beginning to rise let’s hope this is the first of many.

Chase Torrie makes Cons flow team

Dan — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:16:08 +0000

The sun is shining, the park is dry and Chase Torrie is shredding for Cons. As Spring firmly plants itself on the Island, AG team rider Chase is stoked about his new Cons Pappalardo OX shoes. “They’re really nice and they skate real good” says Chase, and with more deliveries dropping at the store every day come in and grab a set before you head to the park, hit the streets or go rip the bowl. This kid is set for big things and AG is stoked to support him all the way. A big thanks and shout out to our friends at Cons for making this happen. Check in regularly to see footage, results and photos as Summer unfolds…
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Photo Luke Connor
To choose your Cons come by the store or check out the site and give us a call. 250 3907433 http://www.converseskateboarding.com/

Spring session

Dan — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:31:04 +0000

Luke Connor framing Chase

Luke Connor framing Chase. If this were a game of H.O.R.S.E. who do you think would have edged the first round? Check out the Alternative Groove Facebook page to see FJ as the competition…

Don the magic juan

JT — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 03:15:39 +0000

The gypsy recording box talented Luke “the Don” Connor brings another fine piece of cinimatic sorcery with his latest Alt Groove team edit, featuring the likes of Chase Torrie, Brian Douma, Shop Homies; Alex “Zancheddar” Zanchetta, Graeme “Hamburgaler” Schoenberger, and employee Ryan “Ultra Babe” Butler

Electro is out, 90’s R’n'B is in

JT — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:03:44 +0000

After so many nights at Nanaimo’s Lvl. 2 gettin’ buck to the latest techno beats and elctro vibes, you get a bit tired of it the seizure causeing capabilities and want something new. So in the spirit of winter and the spirit of the 90’s (Spenny claim’s hes and 80’s kid) heres a jam for all the ladies!