Julien Benoliel, kickass bowlrider and marseille local (the two things often coincide) just got into the Warriors family.

Actually a few months ago, watching him at the ISPO in Munich as he was getting tattooed the warriors bat/logo on his neck, i thought he might fancy the Lugano crew, captained by Yari Copt ;).

This is his welcome video. Enjoy.

Fabio B just pulled a masterpiece, put together two historical enemies, Sandro Vs. Sandro, aka J-ax against DJ Gruff.

After singing with Neffa, J-ax pushes himself to the limit with Gruff, singing a song that truly rocks, compared with the one done with Neffa. The base by Fabio B kicks, strong and beautiful , and the two legendary rappers rime over it with a bag of style, creating a very powerful song.

It seems that J-ax is trying somehow to get the respect that the “old school” has never given him, and I think that he’s succeeding in it . After a twenty years career with a lot a successes (including commercial) seems to me that J-ax, after quitting some years ago Articolo 31, is finding himself, and with all these featurings he’s doing nothing but confirming my theory . Well done.

Invited by Igor Iraola – the oldest of the three brothers that 10 years ago started the most powerful skateboard factory in Europe – I spent a few days in Irún to watch closely how decks are made here… as well as testing some of the best restaurants of the Basque Country ;)

Positively impressed with the quality of the local production, technologies used, thorough distribution and the people working for the company and that are on the team, I could not help stepping on my first JART board!

Here’s the report of a nice weekend visit to Lupi, a.k.a. Raúl Lupiáñez Martinez, spent between Girona and Barcellona. Besides el Guapo de Girona i was accompanied by Andreo Lopes, Marcin Solecki (R.I.P.) and Dare, filmer and Lupi’s roommate in Barcy. Enjoy!

Very good news from this august! Two brand new Lazy Riders just arrived on this planet. I’m talking about Mattia Molnar’s daughter and Marco Lambertucci’s son.

Great job everybody and welcome to Giulia and Jonathan!

Within the music festival Balla coi cinghiali (i.e. dance with boars), Skatea coi cinghiali (i.e. skate with boars) will take place on August 19, 20, 21. The skating will happen on a miniramp with spine, height 5 ft, width 20 ft with free skate sessions and daily best trick contests “call trick” or “trick for cash” formula.

Good news! After a long forced break, Daniele Galli has just informed us that Trinity Skatepark will reopen its doors on Septmber.

Skateboard Magazine #70 pubblished a double itw to Daniele Galli e Andreo Lopes.

Andreo and Danny are long time friends, they met through skateboarding and they shared a couplet of things like trips, contests, fliming sessions, tricks and bails.

To find out more about it, you can grab a copy of Skateboard Magazine #70, photographs and text by Bea Sugliani.

As usual the Street Survival, association that manages the Habitat Skatepark in Arezzo, has held a nice contest.

The park got completely renewed for the occasion with particular care for the street area.

The event was a best trick contest, dividing the competition in 3 rounds, corresponding with the 3 areas of the park. The jackpot of euros 1500 was supposed to be split on 3 best tricks with a price of 500 each. The level of the tricks put the judges in a tough spot, making them change their minds for 6 prizes instead.

Ale Cesario and Adam Walker win in the first area, Cristian Sirica Boccia and Federico Ghigo Borchi win in the second area.

The third area, the most aggressive one, sees Leonardo Tonioli and Marco Lambertucci as winners. Lambertucci seems to be on fire, basically winning a contest every other week. Keep up the good work Bauli!

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Random Video Production proudly presents the teaser of “Too Much Too Serious”, his last video coming next fall, with videoparts for Lukas Goller and Matteo Borgardt.

Here are some questions to Alessandro Miniotti, aka Killer.

Finally a good metal teaser; whose idea was it?
The idea was mine as i felt the need of refreshing the style a bit. The actual soundtrack will vary and include many genres so that it doesn’t get boring.

The title you chose doesn’t actually mean much, it feels like Luks Goller a little bit, true or false?
Yes Lukas did play an influence, how’d you guess (ironic)?

You work side by side with both Lukas and Matteo Borgardt, how’d they behave last winter?
With Matteo i have work, lived and enjoyed life for 3 years now. He’s a key element within many choices that involve Random. I’ve known Lukas for longer but onlyt during the last 2 seasons we got closer and got to know each other better. They both showed great passion for the Random project, not only as riders, and i’m thankful for that. Aside from little episodes, I can safely state they did behave! :)

Argentera is often described as heaven for riders and filmers: it’s the spot you filmed the most, right?
Argentera is an awesome place, one chairlift and new powder every week. It’s not easy to reach and there’s not many comforts up there but it’s paradise for those who love the mountains raw and uncut.

So now a little vacation and then back to work for closing this project? When will it premiere?
Yeah, now a short break is deserved. And then like you said back to work for finishing the video that will premiere at the Skipass in Modena. We’re also organizing a synchronized premiere at all the surfshops that are interested. Will announce dates and places asap!