Hero Installment No. 1

This is first installment of "Hero". It's just a little head nod to those who have influenced skateboarding. And in turn shaped the way we see the world. Let's face it, nobody else divides the world into two categories. What can be skated and what can't.


Skateboarding and art have been hand in since those landlocked surfers back in the 60's realized they had a canvas below their feet. The above happens to be a short interview with one of todays top graphic designers in the field. I'm not gonna tell which companies he's done work for. That's pretty obvious once you see his style. This interview was taken from The Arkitip website. It went along with issue No. 0045, that Evan Hecox helped put together. The issue was released in March 2008. Good luck finding a back issue.

Just in...

Diamond x CROOKS
Diamond x Girl





NEW In4mation Decks



We have some Girls Cardboard Robot



Shoes

-Slap Magazine SB Quickstrikes



- Kost-Ones Lakai
Koston ones re-issued by Lakai with new skate technology. His new shoes so far have been looking better then ever...and we have 2 colorways availible. This skate shoe is durable and sick, so come by and get yours.

FRESH JIVE vs Jewish Defense League

Got this video from the Hundreds blog. FRESH JIVE vs JDL. For the record I love FRESH JIVE and I love when t shirts cause people to act like idiots. Go there for the full story with pictures.HUNDREDS BLOG
Apparently the Jewish Defense League has a shady past... Now come to Covert and pick up a new Fresh Jive tee...


JDL VS. FRESHJIVE. from Bobby Hundreds on Vimeo.

LIVITY collection

Now most of you have not heard of this brand. But chances are pretty good you have either worn one of there designs or at least seen them in a number of shops under different names. Livity produces hats for a ton of brands. Billabong, Quicksilver and Element to name a few. Basically they keep there finest style for themselves. They are earth conscious as well. Fedoras are all the rage. These are made of hemp, straw and recycled plastic bottles....

New in Stock

We have the new Girl Skateboards (RED) editions in, contributing to the aids benefit. This Eric Koston board is helping people fight aids, and at the same time keeping it real fly with the simple design.



New Rogue Boards in, keeping it street with the classic gun print.


- NEW Mighty Healthy



in the black shirt shown, we have some colors availible (Black, Purple, Red, and White)

And for the Duel shirt (Blue one), they are selling fast so stop by and cop one.



For the Hand and Live from Newyork shirt, we only have a couple colors left.

- NEW Cardboard Robot




Thats a small amount of what we have at the shop, so come check it out.

Yeah, What The Kid In The Red Hat Said.

So, this contest went down in NYC this past Saturday. And this kid, what's his name? Oh yeah. Luis Tallentino representing Shut Skateboards won the high oillie contest. Whatever, right. Who cares about a high oillie contest anyway. Did I mention shit was 45 inches high. That's 3 inches short of 4 feet for all those mathematically challenged. Can we say WORLD RECORD! Yes we can! Congratulations Mr. Tallentino. Fast forward to about a minute forty three to see the pervious record get shattered.

Saturday, June 21st.

Tampa got shit going down for "Go Skateboarding Day". These dudes even got Micky D's and Ford on board. Orlando, we need to represent!

The Bronze Age.

Alright, so this ARTIST named Tom Sachs made just about the most perfect quarterpipes ever. The problem (there always has to be one, right?) is that they are located within a gallery space of a Park Avenue office building in midtown Manhattan. Furthermore, they are "ART" and made out of bronze. Sachs himself said, “If it’s made in bronze, it’s no longer this menacing object of noise and liability but now something that has to be protected.” What the hell does that even mean? "menacing object of noise and liability......" Statements like that lead me to believe dude has never touched a skateboard.

For the whole story click here.

The Facts Of Life.

Salad Days

Wishing for the days
When I first wore this suit
Baby has grown older,
It's no longer cute
Too many voives
They've made me mute
Baby has grown older,
It's no longer cute

But I stay on, I stay on
Where do I get off?
On to greener pastures
The core has gotten soft

Look at us today
We've gotten soft and fat
Waiting for the moment,
It's just not coming back
So serious
About the stuff we lack
Dwell upon our memories
But there are no facts



The truth in those words has never been more clear to me than right now. Skateboarding, I love you. I don't understand why you hurt me so.

SLB x Etnies x In4mation

Etnies is re-releasing the the Sal 23. The shoe looks the same as the original but with up dated technology for comfort. It also has the In4mation logo on it. In4mation is a skateboard/streetwear shop and brand out of Hawaii. In4mation can be found at BETA. The shoe and ball jersey will be available at COVERT. Peep the old skate footy of SAL and his new shop in L.A. (I have been there Its DOPE!) oh yeah the shoe drops Fall 08.

Slappys By Quim Cardona

Keep skateboarding real. Shit's supposed to be fun. Act like it.

How High? Sky High.

Our good friends at KR3W called last week to tell us that the white Skytop and the Black Croc's have been shipped out and should be here this weekend. This will be a very small batch so don't get caught pulling ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ's. On a side note, if you live in my neighborhood, I just sold your size. Maybe next time.

Baker Has A Deathwish Video Premiere.

If you're in the neighborhood... That is of course if you're neighborhood happens to be SoHo on the island of Manhattan.

FIX PUSH 2

If you missed the Covert / ADIDAS UNDERSKATEMENT Film Festival showing at Firestone a few months back (like most of you did) you suck ass!!! One of the standout films was called Fix Push. Fix Push 2 is on its way.... Here are the 2 previews and the original short.... Enjoy!

Baker Has A Deathwish

You're Welcome.

Handy Snacks Volume 1 (Pilot Edition)

If you headed to NYC for a skate trip, the Quater Snacks site is full useful information. Not to mention that "East Coast Swagger". Peep the video above and then check the site.

A.J. Burnett adventures in Skateboarding

So it has been a while since I last posted anything. I have sent out invites to the team riders and some friends to help with the blog. Hopefully we will be posting some throw away footy from our video, more pics and other interesting shit. In the mean time here is some funny footy of our boy in L.A. AJ Burnett. SECURITY GUARDS BEWARE!!!! oh click the above title to go to the video...

You love to hate......this Saturday

Dope party,art show and Fashion show this Saturday....Don't Miss!!!

CLERMONT Store coming soon!

Well its official. We are taking over the VERT SKATE SHOP store in CLERMONT. My brother and his wife are going to concentrate on the Tavares store while they await the birth of a second child. Will is hyped to have a shop in his old stomping ground. Here is an ad we are running for the community parer. The photo is team rider Marco Lambertucci. We are trying to make moves and with your continued support we will be around a long time....

UNDERSKATEMENT + All things ADIDAS

Dont miss the Underskatement. The short film festival sponsored by ADIDAS. The date is March 20 at The Club at Firestone and its FREE. Come early for the films stay late for Saturday/Thursday. It will no doubt be a banger of a night.

Staying on the ADIDAS tip, both BETA and Covert have been receiving new ADIDAS. Shit is poppin! Come in and take a look.


Below are some links to all things ADIDAS.

main site
Youtube Site
johhnysflowtourfooty
411
blog

ADIDAS WINNER!!!!!!

So back at Christmas, yeah I said Christmas. What? So we are busy leave it alone. As I was saying. Back at Christmas we gave away an ADIDAS box filled with goodies!!!! Here is a picture of Dale's girlfriend picking out the winner. (sorry I cant remember your name but we did this a while ago..) and here is a picture of the winner Kyle Jacobis!!!!

Alphanumeric goodness

alpha

ALPHANUMERIC
"Each One Should Teach One"
One of the most influential Street skate lifestyle
brand of the past decade is back from slumber, fully
operational and on the move. We at COVERT are proud
stockists of what is one of the illest brands in the
market. Our first order of t-shirts is already on
shelf. Stay tuned for team and product updates.
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Get you some alpha knowledge!

This weekends events

Yo Yo Yo! So apparently there is a big warehouse party this Friday Night. Some people from NYC are flying in to view the original sign from the 'POP SHOP". It was a store owned by the late great KEITH HARING.... There is a special viewing from 6 to 8 in one warehouse. Warehouse 2 will host me MOT, Andrew Spear and CUB! Warehouse three will will be hosted by Swamburger and he some of his crew doing there thing and creating an original piece... 5 bucks .... 630 West Central....Dont miss this one

Then if that was not enough COVERT ,BETA and Etoile are having a MIDNIGHT RADNESS sale. This Saturday Night from 12:00am to 2 am ... Rock Bottom Prices!!!! BYOB. We supply the music you supply the vibe!!!!!

Believe The Hype !!!

The Hundreds have spoken. So know it will come to pass.....Ha Covert and BETA got mad props from The Hundreds. If for some strange reason you don't know about these guys then crawl out from under that rock. They are pretty much the most Legit of the younger street wear brands. Plus they are skateboarders... Well anyway shit loads of people check there blog daily. They will keep you up to speed on what is happening in the quickly changing world of Street Wear, Fashion,skating and what not.
The Hundreds

Now if that was not enough we got some more props on SLAMxHYPE. Scott Nelson from the lines "Slicker then Most" and MIKE.
Scott popped into town and was obviously pleased with what he saw. He knows the score for sure! This guy has been designing the good since the 90s.. Who remembers PERVERT or MANKIND? It might be to early for you but believe me the guy knows what's up and has paid is dues.
SlamxHype

BETA BLOG

So I was on the Beta blog last night. That thing is funny... If you have some time time to kill peep it. There is a lot of funny stuff on there. They also post up pics of all the new gear. So peep it or better yet come to the shop.

To BETA