I was just checking out the Toy Machine blog and saw this clip of Collin Provost absolutely ripping.  Emerica’s Stay Gold video will be amazing. And how’s that rolling/flowing skate park that he skates? Epic.

I was having a few beers with a couple of friends last night and we were discussing what our top five skaters of all time would be. Now, these lists are VERY subjective but we all agreed (well at least some of us did) that these two people should make the list. And if they don’t there’s something wrong with you. Julien Stranger was one… He’s responsible for some of the finest street skating ever and most definitely inspired skaters like Busenitz and Silas Baxter-Neal. The other person was Mark Gonzales, who needs no introduction.

This guy also had a mention, and I hadn’t seen this clip til this morning. Damn!

Not a QP event anymore, but still some of the best riders in the course, this time on slopestyle. It’s a European event so expect some techno beats.

This post looks like out of nowhere here, I know … but I’m back on track. Anyway, just hit play.

Jake Darwen hustles this weeks TTT. Photo: Kayle Lawson.

How old are you?
 17

Where are you from?
New Zealand

Where do you live?
 Auckland

Best thing about your hometown?
The weather i s always dope and the people are real mellow

Frontside smith grind. Photo: Mark Barber.

Who makes it possible? (sponsors)
Cheapskates Taka, Vic Apparel (flow), Emerica (flow)

Who are you five favourite upstarts? (badgers)
Lil Luka, Scott Olds, Mikey Gibson, James Marson, Eldin Hasanbegovic

Who are you five favourite legends?
Jimmy Carlin, Atiba Jefferson, The Game, Windsor James, Lil Wayne

What are your favourite five video parts?
1. Jimmy Carlin - Mystery
2. Luan De Oliviera - Flip
3. Tony Tave - This is my Element
4. Antwaun Dixon - Baker 3
5. Wade Desarmo - Kayo Corp

Top 5 youtube vids?
Anything from David Peryman (Davidperywinkle) and Willy Low (Williamlow23)

Favourite Quote?
“There is no telling how many miles you will have to run while chasing a dream”

Varial heelflip. Photo: Mark Barber.

Best city for skateboarding?
  L.A

Favourite song?
Lil Wayne - Drop the World

Favourite Park?
 BBZ

Favourite Magazine cover?
Skateboard Mag issue 30 - Chad Muska 50-50

Switch crooked grind. Photo: Kayle Lawson.

What are your bad habits?
Losing my cashflow card every 3 weeks

What’s the worst thing about skateboarding in NZ?
Skate spots which are good for a week then get capped

What’s the best thing about skateboarding in NZ?
How everyone across New Zealand knows each other. Weather’s always legit

Ladies and gentlemen, may we present to you Manual #37, The Photo Issue. Out this Thursday.

A short clip from Saturday’s hubba comp at the P Circle… Enjoy.