We’ll since the hatching of our first child Holden we’ve been counting the days till we trade in the Passat for something a little more ‘functional’. We’ve already had to get rid of the Mazda 3 because it was slightly too ’sporty’, but all hope is not lost. Lucky for us we can become the hip, fresh parents that every child hopes they are born to. How you ask, through the Swagger Wagon. I just hope they’ve fixed their little gas pedal problem.
Hey Kids
There is something wrong with our generation! Too many kids now-a-days are too preoccupied with videogames and the internet’s to fully enjoy the finer things in life. Luckily, there is still hope for you apathetic losers: exercise! Unfortunately donning spandex and getting sweaty in front of a Richard Simmons video isn’t cool and thus won’t get you a date. What will get me hot chicks, more friends and rock hard abs? I’m glad you asked; Skateboarding will get you more friends, surfing will get you rock hard abs (like Spencer) and skimboarding or Wakeboarding will get you some hot chicks! These are all tested and proven facts and I’m so confident that you’ll succeed, that if you’re not completely satisfied you’ll get your money back (some very well crafted conditions apply). So drop the controller because contrary to your nerdy friends digital skateboarder’s are the quintessential definition of a poser. Lastly, and most importantly, we just got a boatload of new Zed Skimboards and Scorpion Skateboards.
XOXO – AG
North-South: RVCA or R.V.C.A? Lets fight about it!
Enjoy this…
There are three things rotting minds of our youth and weakening the resolve of our allies, reality television, hacky-sacks, and the rap music. What happened to the conviction of rock-n-roll? Therefore, this week’s music video features the quintessential element of rock, leather vests, handle-bars moustaches and blowing people away (with your music), something Justin can relate too. Take my advice, remove you’re sock before watching the video because they’re going to get blown off anyways (TWSS).
Hey buds
Things have been pretty quite this morning but “if there’s time to lean there is time to clean.” Fortunately, the diligent closing shift left the shop cleaner then Josh’s criminal record (spotless). Therefore, I often elude boredom by convincing Justin to do entertaining things, for example, last week he ollied our dirt gap, one time he ate a donut off the toilet and so on. Today, BS Crooks the bench, over the dirt gap. Things got hotter than wiener on BBQ, Jared didn’t fully execute but some splendid attempts. Justin Taron (QT) got some banger rattlesnakes! Unfortunately, JT’s got blasted on the wiggle-wood and forgot to land wheel-side down: SWOLLEN ANKLE!
Additional News
Local skate company, Push Wheel Co., is gearing up for their island tour this June; Their team will be gracing us with their presents June 26th, come get buck!
Despite being technically a business, I believe our virtues extend past the conformities of other more orthodox companies—although we’re far from perfect (except maybe Kegan). Our unconventional perception derives from our staff, friends and most importantly our customers. As a result, we host events, like Picnic in the Park and Picture This; we support local companies like Flav, Instrumental, Manual, Scorpion and Blueback; and we sponsor big-ups like Kaden Martin and Chase Torrie. The select number of haters who aren’t illiterate are probably saying: “yeah right, you’re shop is..blah blah.” Here’s my rebuttal: “Suck a D@&$, it’s my blog I’ll honk my horn as loud as I want!” Now, the rebuttal my boss would like to hear: “lets us know you’re issues and we’ll try to work them out.”
Dirty Segue (Dawson)
Speaking of issues, Alternative needs a photographer / Videographer to help us get some banger shots of Chase and Kaden—I’m looking at you Luke Connor and Chris Regits! Speaking of those Rug-Rats, check out Kaden and Chase’s new project Washed Up. Although I’ve heard no official news on its progress I assume it’s going great! Also check these photos of Kaden flipping out (terrible pun I know) on our new AG decks. Lastly, quick update from the shop, new hot hot hot products from Circa, RDS, Sitka, Nomis, Four Star, and bunch more!
Yes ladies Kaden’s single and yes, he has a the facebook Hug-me app! HOLLA
PS: Josh I didn’t proofread this!
PSx2: The new Shad album drop next Tuesday and the first single, Ya I Get It, is free on Itunes Canada!
PSx3: Photos by Luke Connor and JT
Thanks to our friends at the Roundabout (Website coming really soon) who posted this amazing little video.
OK Go from Ana de la Fuente on Vimeo.
Hello Skaters and haters
What’s hot in shop? (hot like QT – Kegan Peppersmith, not stolen hot). Alternative just got bunch of new 2010 Hyperlite and Ronix wakeboards, wake-surfer, and wake-skates. We’ve got open and closed toe boots, various lengths of ropes and banger impact vests. Nothing is going to impress the ladies at the lake more than a switch 911 Crypt! On that note, we’ve got a shwack load of boardshorts from RVCA, Volcom, O’Neil, Insight, Matix and BLUEBACK! Short jean cut-off’s aren’t kosher anymore, so it’s vital you keep looking hot hot hot on the beach in some new board-shorts unless you’re a nudist.
“check out how psyched Nikk Beach is about our new wakeboards”
so, since the weather has been so fine and everyone is thinking about the beach, and the river, and the lake, we would like to challenge you to do something a little different. Instead of sitting idly by, you too can walk (run) on water, and maybe get a million + hits on youtube. If you can’t be as hot as KPS you might need to impress the people with some novelty skills such as this.
Hey, you apathedic Kids, vote peter!
Local pro-surfer Peter Devries and filmmaker Jeremy Koreski have put together a banger part for Innersection’s new media contest! Click on the image above to see the video and vote.
Random Spencer quote: “no, I don’t know anything good!”
Hey Kids
First off, We’d like to thank Rick Dawson for the great graphics!
Our new Alternative skate decks arrived yesterday afternoon. Obviously my perception might be slightly skewed; yet, I believe these are superior to every other previous shop deck: in fact I can say without hyperbole or a hint of exaggeration, these are positively the greatest decks we’ve ever sold. You might say these are the Kegan Pepper-Smith of wood, simply the best. Although it’s not scientifically proven, it’s incredibly probably that these hunks wood will make you a better skater. If not, they’ll at least save you some coin, which you could then use to take out that hot girl you’ve be meaning to ask out. Who knows, maybe you’ll stomp a trey-flip over a 15 set on one and thus, we’ll sponsor you (assuming you filmed it). Also, new Ripper Skateboards and Sector Nine Long Boards arrived today. Also, if you get a banger shot on one of our new deck, post it on our facebook page and maybe you’ll win something.
