This is a painting I did for my Sponsors Boardstix. They make the best paint pens.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
RUN DROP SLIDE The Movie
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Classic Skimboard Movie. RUN DROP SLIDE
Monday, October 15, 2012
Luke "THE DINGO" Trembath
Luke Trembath "THE DINGO" is a snowboarder, and sports media super star. He has done it all from an early age. Some of the things he has been involved in are, Competitive snowboaridng, TV,Radio and MC of some of the most important snowboard events in the world. He is also part owner of Grenade Clothing with Olympic Snowboarder and medalist Danny Kass. The Dingo is full of ideas and makes them happen.
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Name: Luke Trembath
Nickname: Dingo, got it from friends when I first came to America,stuck pretty good
Age: 26
Weight:hahahaha 1 should be 175!! about 190 and some
Stance: 12, -12 23inch (snowboard)
Hometown:Malibu/Mammoth
Home break/mountain: Topanaga break/Mammoth Mountain
Board: (snow) gnu/ have my own pro model coming out with monster
Sponsors:Monster/Oakley/Ethica and of course Grenade
Who got you into snowboarding? my dad
Snowboarding has brought you to where you are now, co-owner of
grenade, radio host, event announcer and you have a TV show on fuel, when did
you realize that this is the path you were going to take?
Pretty young I knew i wasn't going to be the next Danny Kass or
Travis Rice so I started going after other things like the mic and TV shows. I hosted the my first US Open when I was 17 and pitched my first TV show that
year! I didn't know where it would take me but I went for it!
Are you guys doing a Adventures of Danny and the Dingo 6?
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No we
finished at 5 and working on new ideas now.
How and when did you guys come up with that idea for show?
I met these guys that were involved with Jack Ass, told them the idea me and
Danny had the grenade strikes back tour coming up we filmed it! sold it to Fuel TV boom.........
Favorite mountain to ride?
Mammoth and Park City
Will you be announcing in Vail now that the snowboard US open
will be there?
Most likely not it has been a few year since I have worked with
Burton maybe one day down the road again
Jib lines in the park or powder runs in the trees?
powder in the
trees always
How was your summer?were you able to surf a lot this summer?
great
summer, got a new house in Malibu with my girlfriend Sable! loving it in the
water everyday
Your thoughts on skimboarding? Have you tried it?
never tried it, saw a guy on beach the other day, making it look some what cool. I'm open to anything.
What shape or surfboard do you ride?
short board
What other sports are you into? I love NBA and now NFL too, whats
happening to me!?? love skateboarding, BMX all the ogs!!
How long have you lived in the US? Do you ever see yourself
moving back to Australia
going on 12 years, got my green card 2 years ago, not anytime
soon!
Your best attribute?
probably grenade! its has been a long and
hard bumpy road! one big life lesson!!
Bests day of riding? (snowboarding)
Alaska heli boarding with
friends!
Worst wipe out?
had a couple! Northstar Tahoe filming for video
gangs over shot 70ft jump completely missed landing tore all ligaments in ankle
and some
You hang out with a lot of rappers, can you rap? And if
yes….give us a rhyme!hahahahahah no I can not rap
Best advice you have gotten?
be yourself don't try and be something
you are not!
Future projects for the end of 2012 and 2013?
lots of radio
shooting a new show with David Arquette next week on graffiti should be fun.
Shout outs?
Danny,Rob,Monster, Oakley, JC, Grenade staff and like 1
million other people.
Thanks for the interview Dingo!
October 13, 2012 from 11 am to 9 pm Piece Fest brings together some of LA's hottest new bands and most talented street artists to celebrate this artistic movement. Java Monster will host a coffee lounge at Piece Fest featuring LA's most talented street artists to include world renowned Graffiti Artist Kelly 'Risk' Graval, as well as live performances by DJ Lethal (House of Pain & Limp Bizkit), headlining Andre Legacy and special performance by Shifty from Crazy Town as well as Future People, Patience Price, Luxury Kills, LA Breakers and more. Live Graffiti Competition will feature hosts Jessica Sugar Kiper & Kev Hicks (special performer). Judges include David Faustino (Married With Children, Legend of Korra, Old Scratch Record co-founder), Risk (World Famous Graffiti Artist), Seth Shifty Binzer, Peter Mays (Executive Director, LA Art Association) and Monster Energy's, The Dingo. Attendees will include street artists, musicians, celebrities, influencers, media, and creative tastemakers. THE GRAFF LAB 1038 Venice Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90015 W: http://www.thegrafflab.com
Friday, October 7, 2011
Paul Camenisch
Paul Camenisch has been traveling the world in search of waves, culture and environmental awareness. His message is to respect and keep the ocean and beaches clean. Respect the mammals and support our community organizations. He is making a difference in many levels, from his surfing to being an excellent role model to the local community.
Name: Paul Camenisch
Nicknames: no nicknames!
Age: 35
Weight: 150
Stance: regular
Home Town: Milton
Home Break: The world
Board: 5'10" twin fin, 19" 2"1/4, but all of them, I'm addicted to surfboards just ask my wife. I have quite a quiver I enjoy riding all boards, from small to long.
Sponsor: Prana Clothing, Rehoboth Beach Surf Shop
How long have you been surfing? I've been surfing since I was twelve, I was always a skater, skated a lot when I was a kid, I bodyboarded and then I just wanted to surf. I got my first board, it was a used board, from Fenwick and I kept doing it, I kept trying whenever I could get to the beach, then I got my license and started going more and more.
you are a world class wave surfer, what are some of the places you have traveled to? I can't say I'm a world class wave surfer, I like surfing world class waves!. I've been to New Zealand, Tahiti, Hawaii, Barbados, Puerto Rico, Fiji, Indonesia, Chile, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, and Canada.
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and your all time favorite wave is? why? Hollow Trees in Indo, it's a really challenging right hander reef break and it's challenging but so rewarding. That's what intrigues me, I love reef breaks, but I have many favorite waves. There are so many waves out there and I like them all buy H Trees (Hollow Trees) and Raglan in New Zealand, I caught it really good one time. Its hard to just pick one. (laughs)
what is the key to surfing in different places? Tread lightly and show respect, what I have always enjoyed about surfing and what I have learned about is that you have to be one with the ocean and if I go to a different place I like to study the wave, see how it breaks, and not go out there thinking that I own it. I respect it and try to take in what I see from other people. Every wave is different, just got to enjoy the uniqueness of every wave.
Ive heard that if you like to surf and you don’t travel you are not being fair to yourself, do you agree? I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to travel,and I know that not everybody has that opportunity. I started traveling in my adult life and it is something that I enjoy, I have set the way I live my life to be able to travel, but the ocean is what you make of it, its a playground no matter where you are and some people have all they need in front of them, and if that satisfies them that's all it matters. If you can't travel or if you can, you are what you make of what you have. The moment that you are out surfing is what counts, whether you are in Delaware or if it is around the world. You don't have to travel around the world to get surf.
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Do you enjoy surfing smaller Delaware waves? Yeah I do, its funny that you say, cause I think about that all the time when I'm traveling, it keeps everything in perspective, makes me appreciate where I come from and what I have, even going all around world, the waves are not always good and that's how it is here, I like to say every dog has its day, you can go to world class waves or different places in the world and you are not always going to get good waves, but here right at home, underneath your fingertips sometimes it lights up and its a magical session, you really have to be grateful for that. I feel fortunate that was raised close to the ocean as supposed of being land lock, I think being able to surf and go in the water every day keeps me in check. If it works out that I get really good waves at home I'm just as happy if I was getting good waves somewhere else.
What has been your best experience surfing DE- My best experience in De would have to be being able to surf in the winter time, putting all the rubber on. I really feel the waves always get better in the winter and there are not that many people around so I enjoy surfing with a select few, being able to enjoy what it has to offer, the elements that are thrown at you. Not always catching the best wave but being one with nature in challenging conditions. I say challenging because the waves in the winter time in Delaware, late fall or early spring, can be just as challenging as anywhere, you are in with all the elements and have all this rubber on, you can't really function as you normally would, but it just fun to be out. Finding gems, beautiful beach break barrels. Its here if you want to be committed
What is your worst experience/ may be biggest wipeout? I've had a lot of them! I feel the worst experience is when you are paddling back out and you are digging' for the horizon and the wave is coming and you know its going to break and you try to get underneath of it but it breaks two feet in front of you, picks you up, tosses you around, spits you out, rolls you over, and all the sudden you don't know where you are at. Those are worst then me falling on a wave. Sometimes is fun but sometimes its like a roller coaster ride, but you gotta enjoy a good wipe out!
do you do any special training and diets? I'm really into yoga, I like to stay in tune with my body through yoga and I have my own personal training practices that I do. I enjoy swimming, I go to the Y in the winter, staying in shape and staying active. Just staying active everyday even if it is a walk with my dog or getting my heart rate up, I feel that's important. I try to eat a really healthy diet, try to eat all organic food, you are what you eat" that's one thing I learned in college , what you put in your body can really affect your mood, performance, and things like that.
what has been the biggest swell you have surfed this year? I just got back from indo, caught a pretty big swell there, caught some 6-8 foot reef break waves but I was in Chile in March and caught a pretty big swell there, 8' to 10' swell, really big sand bottom points there, where is was really top to bottom, with wet suit on, I would really say in March in Chile are some of the biggest waves I surfed this year.
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who are some of your favorite surfers? I enjoy watching all surfers, and taking a little bit from everybody, but some that I really enjoy surfing and just how they carry themselves, past, present , future. Dave Rastovich, Slater ever since I was a kid, Slater is the man, and still winning now, he is older than I am, on top of his game at his age, it has a positive influence, you can still do a lot of stuff at any age. Derek Hynd he is an old soul, he still carrying out the soul surfing in his life and Tom Curren. Those guys are a big influence on me because they are soul surfers and not caught up on the media of surfing and that's something I try not to get caught up in, like traveling to places that are hyped up and rather going to places that I enjoy, not because its the new spot. Surfing is a freedom and they reflect that.
you said you skate and do you snowboard? I love to skate, I started skating before I surfed, I try to skate as much as I can but I just had my meniscus repair this past spring, so I haven't been able to skate in the past year and half, but I have a half pipe in my back yard that really needs some TLC so I'm hoping to get that thing back in order. I really enjoy snowboarding, I lived out west for a couple of seasons, and I haven been in a couple of years cause of my knee problem but I'm really anxious to get back on the slopes.
Your thoughts on SUP? I'm a fan, I have one, I use it more for training in flat water, I take it out in the bay, been out twice this week, since I've been home, I don't have an opinion with surfing with an SUP. I personally don't like going out in the line up with them, not that I disrespect anyone that does, I do feel they have their place in the line up and certain respects, but I choose not to bring them in the line up, but I do use them , its a great way to enjoy the water , you get to see a lot of the activity that's going on around you being on top the water like that. Its a useful tool, and that reminds me of my trade, carpentry, there is a tool for every job, I think you can use that in many respects , certain waves you need the right tool for the job if you don't you can get hurt. I use that not only in my surfing life but also I use it in my career
Any projects that you are working on? I'm a contractor by trade, I have a couple renovations going on. I have also been trying to be more active in the community, I'm a ,member volunteer of MERR, which is the mammal rescue here in Lewes. And with my clothing sponsor Prana Clothing, when I went to Chile I did a blog spot for all the water pollution issues and the things they have been dealing with like smog etc. I've been trying to be more active about being respectful towards the ocean and making people aware that they have to respect it. Keep it clean and show respect for the animals that call it home. Ocean awareness!!!
What do you have going on for the rest of the year and 2012? I'm going to California in the beginning of November, my wife and I are going to take a road trip, gonna go visit my brother in law, he lives in San Francisco, go surf, travel and see some friends and family. Also hopefully get to Hawaii in the winter time, and 2012 I tentatively I have a plan to go back to Indo in April, but I'm really anxious to seek new places, not just for surfing but for travel, There are a lot of waves that I want to go find because it was really inspiring to go to South America and see the potential for waves in other places, there are other waves that are untapped that you can find.
anybody you would like to thank? My beautiful supportive wife that deals with my surfing addiction she is my rock and my best travel partner too. My parents that have always been supportive of me in everything I do, and everybody that I have met along the way, I've met some of my best friends traveling, and I'm thankful to be here today healthy and happy. I also want to thank Prana Clothing and Rehoboth Beach Surf Shop.
How cool is your wife? She is amazing, loving, beautiful, and she makes beautiful art jewelry,she has a killer gallery in Rehoboth Beach, (Heidi Low Gallery) if any one wants to come out and support her , she is having a show the 8th of October, its going to be rad, she has been working really hard on it, influenced by the Silversmiths in Delaware, she was awarded an artisans grant from the state. She has some really unique and beautiful pieces, she carries artist from all over the world. Shout out to Heidi! I love you!!!! big ups to her and the Low family.
Thanks for the interview Paul and for everybody out there if you see trash please pick it up!
Johnny Weber!!!!
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Name: John Weber
Nickname: BooBoo, my dad calls me that because when I was little kid I used to have scratches, scars and cuts all over me.
Age:16yrs old, 17 in two days!
Weight:146lb
Stance:Goofy
home town:Lewes< DE
home break:naval jetty , or rehoboth, depends on the waves and if I have school that day.
board: Hague fish I ride a lot and Exile skimboard
Sponsors: Exile Skimboards, Dewey Beach Surf Shop and Skim City
Questions:
You skim and surf what did you start doing first and how old where you? I started skimming when I was 8 or 9 and I started surfing with my dad, he used to paddle with me on the front of the board when I was two or three and he would hold me and surf. Pretty much after that I surfed and skimming came about one day, I met a few people that skimmed and I started doing it.
Do you have a favorite, skimming or surfing? I like surfing more, the waves are longer and can surf bigger waves, but skimming is still fun, you can skim when there are no waves, instead of being bored sitting at home, you can go out and skim.
How was your summer? My summer was good, I worked on a fishing boat, I worked pretty much every single day, but I still caught some good waves.
heard you got first place in the World Skimboard Championships? it was in Laguna Beach, at Aliso Beach, yeah I got first, I went out there with my friend Max Wheeler, me and him are best friends, he skims too. He got 2nd in his age group and I got 1st in mine.
best skim session ever? Probably days at the Naval Jetty when the waves are really long and a bunch of friends there.,
best surf session ever? I remember one time going to Mexico and surfing this point with my dad, all alone and we surfed for hours and hours. It was a right point break, you walk ten miles out to the end of this point, that would have to be the most fun.
worst wipe out? I hurt my knee one time in Dewey, skimming, I hyper extended it, still hurts today, and that was four or five years ago. But I've never had any incidents where I was held under or witness death. Nothing crazy
what other sports do you do? I used to play Lacrosse, I've played since I was five, all the way to last year and then last year I didn't want to play because it just got to serious, it wasn't for fun anymore.
Who has influenced you, any favorite surfers or skimmers? For surfing definitely my dad, cause we always surf together. If I didn't go out cause it was too big he would encourage me to go out, which has made me better. Skimboarding, Blair Cherico, owner of Dewey Beach Surf Shop, he kinda got me my first board got me up and running and Jeff Dearie, which was one of Blair's friends and one of my friends, we used to skim Gordon's Pond. They are the two that have really influenced me the most.
any skimboard tricks that you are working on? Not really, I want to go to different spots, catch different waves, bigger waves, I want to be able to say I skimmed or surfed that wave.
do surf and skim in the winter? I surf more in the winter because skimming with a wetsuit its slower and can't get out as far and its not as fun. I like to surf in the winter
can you describe the feeling of riding a wave? Its fun, there is nothing like it, kinda like roller coaster, once your done you want to catch another one and another one. Keep doing it.
how would you describe your personality? I'm easy going, I like to skim contest but I rather skim with friends alone somewhere, just me and them and perfect waves, no one else.
your plans for the winter and the coming year? I get to go to California this month on the 28th to Balboa, for a contest, near the Wedge in Newport and I hope to go out there and do well and other than that going to Mexico with my dad on a surf trip.
are you going pro? I'm not sure yet, I haven't decided, I still got a long ways to skim amateur.
anything you would like to add? Yeah, keep the beaches clean, keep going in the water and respect the ocean......and to the lifeguards, let us surf when there are waves lifeguards didn't let us in the water today!!!
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- Thanks for the interview Johnny and Happy Birthday!
Paul Camenisch in OC
Paul Camenisch is back in town from his latest surf trip to Bali, and lucky for him he found these cool waves in OC, MD last weekend. Click pic to enlarge!!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
MUST SEE VIDEO- ZAP EAST COAST AM World Championships of Skimboarding!!
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Monday, September 19, 2011
Adam Benson
Born and raised in Rehoboth Beach Adam Benson is one of the best skaters to come out of Delaware. Adam lives in California now. He is a professional skater and avid surfer. When he is not skating or surfing you can find him playing music with his band.
Name: Adam Thomas Benson
Nickname: Delaware Adam
Age: Getting too old
Weight: Don't worry about it
Stance: Crazy leg (regular)
Home Town: Rehomo Beach!
Home Break: Henlopen or poodle
Board: 8.375 Scum
What have you been up to ? Skating too much, falling alot, partying and teaching English. Neglecting this interview for too long as well.
Going back time,what made you start surfing and skating? how old where you? My pops, Bruce Benson, the living legend rock star tile man, is who I credit for the influence of everything, surfing, skating, playing music. He's the man. I don't remember it, but I've heard stories about him shaping skateboards in the bathroom when I was really young. And putting swirls in the fiberglass.
I also have to credit my older brother Luke for getting me on board. He skated before I did and he took us all over the place and gave me a good reference point in terms of terrain and style. I wish we were skating together right now.
I think I started surfing when I could swim on my own, and I got my first skate when I was 8. Almost 20 years deep. That's too long.
When did you know you wanted to be a professional skater?
When I realized that work is for the birds.
Who is part of your skate crew?
Current: Hard Rocking Al, The Iceman, Tubesteak Jake, other SF heads.
Forever: Luke, Colin, Wack Zak, Danny Provolone, Confessor, Bud Baum, those who kept it real (at least in the past).
why do you love skateboarding?
It's fast and it hurts, and I don't need anyone else to have a good time. No teams, no time schedule. Also, sometimes skateboarding involves not skateboarding. It's everything.
What is your life motto?
Currently, living it fast.
who do you look up to?
My mom and dad, of course. They supplied my siblings and I with an amazing life while working extremely hard and I am forever grateful.
Also, I look up to anyone to still skates/surfs despite age and injury. Bud Baum is 50 and still slams at fdr on a regular basis. I hope I can walk when I'm 50 (or be alive at least).
What are some of the goals you would like to achieve?
I'd really like to take my teaching career overseas for a few years, get a taste of the world, skate some new stuff. I'm seriously considering going back to Barcelona if I can land a teaching job there.
Other than that, skate and play music as long as I can.
Funniest experience this year?
Almost getting hit by a car and having my board run over, on my way to work, two days in a row. No lie. The second day the guy gave me 40 bucks, so that was cool.
Your favorite skaters?
Wack Zak, Omega Herbert, Bud Baum, Philthy Phil
best surf session ever?
Last October in Rehoboth with Sean Wood. Was the storm name Claude? One of the best barrels of my life.
best skate session ever?
Any curb session with the buds and some cold ones.
worst wipe out?
My 24th birthday at steamer lane. Two wave hold under, way too close to the cliff. I wanted to be skating bordertown at the time. Thanks Colin.
favorite place to skate?
Where do the pirates skate? F D RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
favorite trick to do?
frontside grind or butt slide
street, park or pool?
any, unless the pool is gonna be gone soon.
heard you have a band?
ROCK BOTTOM. We have a face page I think. Check it out. "Like" us.
your thoughts on Delaware skate scene?
It seems to be a lot radder now than when I lived there. Stoked for the kids that have more than just a curb or walmart ledge to skate. Willy Akers is holding it down hardcore for 5boro, pro board for him soon?
thanks and shout outs?
Mom and Dad of course, Leah, Luke, Colin, Atlan, Amelia, Levi, I love you guys. Kinetic Skate Shop, Scum Skates, all the people that have put up with my shit, all the sf heads who let me stay on their couches while I was finding a place. Everyone in Rehoboth, hit me up if you come out west. And you Gel for doing this with me.
Thanks for the interview Adam, you rock!
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