Building a Private Ramp: Final

On June 10, 2011, a private mini-ramp called "La Embajada" was resurfaced and resealed with masonite.  The ramp was previously surfaced with a 1/4" layer of ply coated in polyurethane(on top of the two layers of 3/8" plywood) as the final layer.  Here is the process of layering the final layer...

Sweeping the tar-paper off to lay down the masonite.  Tar-paper is used under the shingles on roofs to keep water from getting to the wood.

James Hosoi and Luis Galindo screwing down the first sheet of masonite!

 First sheet down!

 One side down!

James Hosoi and Alejando Soto, doin' work!

They call it "The Embassy".

 Progress. Almost complete!

 He has a sick mini in his backyard, and he doesn't even understand how cool that is!

Ivan Lozano, sanding down the masonite, for that perfect fit!

Changing the set-up to rip up the newly surfaced mini!

Shaly with those mega-micheladas! 

The final pieces.

 Valentin, still sanding that final piece!

Sweeping Her down for the session to come!

Valentin Barragan, the first to drop in on the mini!

 Better put that phone away!

 Aye! AYE! Captain Luis!

 So Fresh!

 Ivan Lozano takin' a stroll!

Untitled from Philip Sullivan on Vimeo.

First Fridays "La Parada"

Here we go again! "La Parada" will be turning up the heat in the beginning of July!  


La Parada" is an ongoing social event that occurs on the First Friday of every month, at the San Carlos Building, in Downtown El Paso, Texas.  The San Carlos Building is located on the corners of Campbell and Texas Streets.


As always, it's $5 dollars at the door. All ages are welcome.  Doors open at 8 PM.  Get there early, because the line starts to build up! 


You can also find Chuco Fresh in the vendor's section of the event!

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Something Smells Like Fish!

Check out this sweet board we got from our good friend Gilbert Martinez! His company, Smells Like Fish Skateboard Co. has been heating up lately! All of the Smells Like Fish boards are hand painted! If you like what you see, and you want one, hit up Smells Like Fish Skateboard Company! 

Keep up the good work guys!

Smells Like Fish!

Bulletproof Tiger Vinyl Release Party!

Bulletproof Tiger has recently finished recording a new album called Healthy Fear! This Friday, June 24th, they will be releasing their album at the Lowbrow Palace on Robinson St.  They will be selling 200 limited edition 7" vinyls, at a first come, first serve basis! Get there early to ensure you get a vinyl! 

What: Bulletproof Tiger 7"      Vinyl Release Party

When:  Friday, June 24th

             9PM

Where:  Lowbrow Palace

Price: $10 w/ Vinyl

          $5 General Admission

See you there Chuco Town!

Check out the Bulletproof Tiger video below from KRUX 91.5!

For more information visit La Famiglia Magazine or Bulletproof Tiger Music

Go Skateboarding Day at the Plaza!

This is how we do it El Paso Style! Thanks to everyone who made this possible! Thanks to Mark Martinez from Knuckle Boardshop, for filming and editing this amazing session! Happy Go Skate Day everyone!

Stay tuned for some more video action!

White Wave Skate Festival!

On July 23rd, the White Wave Skate Festival will be coming to Las Cruces!! There will be a S-K-A-T-E competition, with a $750 prize for first place! There will also be a Best Trick Comp, a prize for "Best Retro Dressed", and an Indo Board Comp.. Come out and show everyone what you've got!  This is going to be a serious event! 

Where: Las Cruces, NM Skatepark

When: July 23rd

Time: 10AM to 11AM - Registration

          12AM - Competition

Price: $5 - General Admission

          $15 - Competition Entry Fee

          $10 - Early Entry Fee

Sign up early for the comp at the Las Cruces Mall, or online at White Wave Clothing!

Sunland Plaza Grand Opening: Recap

On June 11, 2011, the Sunland Park Sports Complex opened to the public! This park has taken years to complete, from the planning and funding stages to the final building process! The complex is a two million dollar sports facility, with soccer fields, a children's playground, and our favorite, a mega-sized skate plaza! The picture to the right is the skate plaza, the center piece of the whole complex! Check out our photos and .gifs of the Grand Opening! Enjoy!

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Chuco Fresh! was there, holdin' it down!

 Bearing the heat.

This guy's outfit screams Chuco!

This group ripped it up!

Announcements!

Once the sun went down, and it cooled off, more people began showing up.

Miss El Paso, Miss Teen El Paso, Miss Teen New Mexico, Runway Teen '11, Runway Miss '11, the Mayor of Sunland Park, Mr. El Paso, and some guy in a pink shirt. What a classy bunch!

Beatin' the heat, by staying in the shade!

Our Crooks homies!

These guys were energetic...

...and the crowd loved it!

This little girl was chosen to sing the National Anthem! She did great!

Introducing the Mayor...

The Mayor gave an uplifiting speech! Check out the kid with the mohawk next to the Mayor!! 

Now, over to the plaza to check out the action!

This little girl loved every minute of it!

Josh Alva with a stylee FS 50-50 over the planter gap!

The local kids filming it up!

Even the girls were getting their shred on!

We had some first timers on the spot! Nicole Ingraham skating in boots while carrying her purse!

Josh Alva with a crispy Boneless!

Rocky Kirk with a sick Air to Fakie on the only transition in the park!

Joey Espino coming off a 50-50? We don't know the Inline terminology... it may be a Frufignugen for all we know?

Lurkers...

Josh Alva again with a stylish Rock to Fakie!

One Footed Grind? Rocky Kirk!

Thankfully these guys provided the only music in the Plaza area of the park! Good call guys!

Our homie Gilbert Martinez taking his cloths off.. Check out his site! Smells Like Fish!

Oh wait... what? They are going to have a fireworks show?? Sweet!

Watching the show.

Enjoying the fireworks!

It has been a long time coming, but this complex is nothing short of amazing! Thank you to the El Paso Skatepark Association, Crooks Skateshop, The Tony Hawk Foundation, the contractors, and the City of Sunland Park for making this possible!

Stay tuned for weekly videos at the plaza!