55 Bay All Day

2012-02-08T22:02:00.000-08:00

Shred Sessions Feb-Mar: Cort & Dan Skater Profiles.

2011-12-28T18:58:00.001-08:00

In November I started writing the Shred Sessions article for Absolute Underground Magazine. Here's the first of hopefully many more.

Some ramp flicks

2011-12-21T23:56:00.001-08:00

kickflip fakie [o]Luke Connor

bs smith grind [o]Luke Connor

bs sugarcane grind [o]Luke Connor

2011-11-27T22:31:00.000-08:00

Backside Rhatt Slide

2011-11-03T12:13:00.000-07:00

Check out Michael Patterson amazing new part.

Dan Lintaman vee dub park part

2011-10-23T23:34:00.001-07:00

As seen on You Got That!

Bench boostin' with Cort

2011-09-20T22:35:00.000-07:00

[o] Luke Connor

Wake-skating film

2011-09-20T22:31:00.000-07:00

One of my buddies showed me this the other day while we were smokin a joint, we were pretty amazed.

Pat Duffy Plan B Questionable.

2011-09-20T19:59:00.000-07:00

Pat Duffy Plan B

9-10-11: Manny Santiago "last vx part"

2011-09-13T11:32:00.000-07:00

Maloof 2011

2011-09-05T10:57:00.000-07:00

Maloof Cup Am: Check out Matt Berger's fs blunt big flip.

Maloof Cup Pro: Creager Vs Reynolds.

Chapelle's first interview in 5 years

2011-08-22T22:25:00.000-07:00

As a long time fan of Chapelle's Show, it's nice to hear from the guy after all the ghosting he's been doing over the past years.

Oulgh!

2011-08-11T22:22:00.000-07:00

Untitled from Matt Gordon on Vimeo.

New short video of throw aways

Apologies/Excuses/B.M.

2011-07-31T01:38:00.000-07:00

Sorry about the lack of posts, we've been out skating.

Canadians

2011-07-31T01:29:00.000-07:00

An interesting segment brought to you by the shake junt posse while they were touring Canada.

55 Bay

2011-07-22T01:19:00.000-07:00

It's been much too long since our last post, so to make up for it, we present to you the online debut of 55 Bay in its entirety. Enjoy!

55 Bay from Matt Gordon on Vimeo.

Thomfoolery in Sooke

2011-06-12T22:21:00.000-07:00

Going to Sooke this often is reminding me of when I first started skateboarding, at which point I was making the trip out to skate the park almost every weekend. Upon my most recent visit, I got to film a few tricks with Thom Munro, a local Sooke ripper who has a very unique trick selection. Enjoy...

Rowley

2011-06-10T13:36:00.001-07:00

http://skate.vans.com/rowleyspv/

Portland heroes

2011-05-17T02:46:00.000-07:00

It's time for fresh spots again, this time it's a road trip to Portland. The crew has been rounded up, The Spot Bible is packed, and hell, Matt already left. Might as well watch these videos of some of the slayers who have come out of Portland over the years and get hyyyped for the trip. 2 more days.

dildo baggins

2011-05-17T02:29:00.000-07:00

I've heard Cort say this before, and I thought it was pretty strange, but I guess there's more than a few of us mixing L.O.T.R character names with fucking.

Livin' the dream

2011-05-15T23:33:00.000-07:00

It's our 100th post!

2011-05-04T01:14:00.000-07:00

And I'm still eating shit

Koston - Constantly killing

2011-05-03T21:28:00.000-07:00

Cort gave me the heads up on this one. Look at the incredible style on this "J-Peps," from Koston. I certainly have never seen this on a hubba.

Sooke 'till you puke

2011-05-02T11:09:00.000-07:00

We went out to Sooke yesterday to check out the park additions that we had yet to skate, and made use of all of them. It was a blast and I can surely say that my next visit to Sooke will be sooner than the last one. And, while some of us were close, we left Sooke before any puking took place. Here's the footage:

prerogative women

2011-04-30T10:37:00.000-07:00

I had forgotten about this until I came across it while bathing in the filth of the SLAP boards today. Fittingly, Mike Gordon used to have this board and would rave about the provocative woman on the bottom. I feel like he surprised us with it on a road trip once.

vee dub

2011-04-29T18:54:00.000-07:00

Our homey Cyrus recently released a montage he filmed at vic west over the last little while. The video features a wide variety of Victoria's skateboarding talent, including the likes of 55 Bay. Peep it and enjoy.

Tilt Mode 'zine new issue!

2011-04-24T22:09:00.001-07:00

The newest issue of the Tilt Mode Army's web mag is out now, check it out.

2011-04-04T12:59:00.000-07:00

Hubba Hideout RIP Jan. 15, 2011

Willie Nelson plea bargin

2011-03-29T10:41:00.000-07:00

Willie Nelson got roasted with some weed down in Texas, but being a local hero, he might be able to clear his charges by paying $100 and performing a song in the courtroom. This is the article. Also, Willie talks to Larry King about being high on his show, see below.

Pony skateboards

2011-03-27T13:38:00.000-07:00

A good friend of mine recently showed me this website, it's chalk full of $100+ decks with some pretty neat-o graphics. No homo.

More NBDs

2011-03-22T19:59:00.000-07:00

This guy stood out the most to me when I first saw him in the Right Foot Forward montage. Backside nosepick on a handrail, anyone?

Alec Beck ZVD from Jessy Sanchez on Vimeo.

Nate Dogg R.I.P.

2011-03-16T22:03:00.000-07:00

O.G. Dogg Pound member and notorious hook man, Nate Dogg brought us some of the greatest rap choruses of all time, not to mention the legendary phraise "Hey-ey-ey-ey, smoke weed every day." So naturally it was a sad day in hip-hop history yesterday when Nate died at the age of 41. For those unfamiliar with the beautifully deep voice of the Nate D-O double G, here are a few songs he held down the chorus for, pour some out and enjoy.

Parksville

2011-03-11T00:37:00.001-08:00

Some crappy skatepark writings I encountered while in P-Ville

Doesn't it seem a bit early to write-off the whole year?

Deeec wallride

2011-03-04T03:13:00.000-08:00

I remember watching an Antiz video from back in the day, but hadn't heard anything from them since, until I stumbled upon this ad:

This is what happens when you are sick and sit at home for 3 days

2011-02-24T08:38:00.001-08:00

Gooey

2011-02-24T08:24:00.000-08:00

I didnt really think that this was possible but there is no limit to where skating can go anymore, as we have all been shown but this is the kind of thing we like to see and its super sick

New Mike V

2011-02-24T08:20:00.000-08:00

Mike v killin it like always...................................................fuckin loser

2011-02-18T19:58:00.000-08:00

Arto is back on flip. Read it in Thrasher today.

More Think Love

2011-02-16T19:46:00.000-08:00

Awhile back, we expressed our Think love through a post on here. Our hopes of another similar ad were fulfilled and then some with a Russ switch flip banger. Makes me wanna return to Frisco. Think Golden.

New Highest Ollie

2011-02-16T19:26:00.000-08:00

Right now in skateboarding, everything is being taken to new heights, fast. Even the measly ol' ollie hasn't reached its pinnacle, Aldrin Garcia recently broke the world record of 44.5 inches with a 45 inch monster snapper. Here's the footy:

OneSix Game of S.K.A.T.E.

2011-02-16T00:18:00.000-08:00

Couldn't think of a better way to spend a winter day than playing a game of S.K.A.T.E with allll the homies. Thanks to Nick @ OneSix for putting this on, hopefully it happens again soon. Click right ^ here ^ to see the video coverage of the event. In related news, we derived some inspiration from this, so you may see a 55 Bay hosted Game of S.H.I.T.E in the near future. Better practice gettin' dirty.

Finally got my wheels on this beauty ^

Organizer and officials

The mystery boxes

Hey Masa, isn't a consolation prize supposed to console? A Sheckler doll and the middle finger not doin' it for you?

Melting Sheckler's face

Luke Gonis (2nd place) - hardflip

Annnd the winner is... Dan Redmond!

Hell Yeah.

2011-02-07T12:12:00.000-08:00

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/2001-instrumentals-only/id106937

2011-02-02T22:54:00.001-08:00

Who Cares?

2011-01-05T01:44:00.000-08:00

What ever happened to Carlos Ruiz?

Fun fact: He back lipped El Toro

Look Closer

2011-01-05T01:33:00.000-08:00

Sammy killin' it down under

2011-01-02T14:41:00.000-08:00

While it may be Winter here, the Aussies are enjoying their summer. Looks like Sammy Winter is especially enjoying it, snagging the cover of this Oz mag with a snappy ollie.

J. Casanova BITCH

2011-01-02T14:16:00.000-08:00

BEFORE:

AFTER:

If you can sit through this whole thing without cringing, then you have better wackness tolerance than I do.

Get outta town!

2010-12-26T15:53:00.001-08:00

Wouldn't mind heading out to ^ this ^ place right about now...

Is this real?

2010-12-26T15:35:00.000-08:00

Came across this controversial Baker ad and wondered, is it real? Or are these dudes bringin' back the Yeah Right joke?

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-25T14:07:00.001-08:00

From 55 Bay

Sidney, B.C. - 23/10/10

2010-12-17T11:59:00.000-08:00

Gettin' DIRT

2010-11-15T20:13:00.000-08:00

This guy's so sick.

Buddy's nutty buddy

2010-11-13T18:25:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKAPbJMhdyo&feature=player_embedded

SMEEEEEE

2010-11-09T02:07:00.001-08:00

4 tha hommmies

2010-10-29T00:13:00.000-07:00

Our good friend and fellow skater, Cody Sagmoen recently posted a hyphy picture on his blog, barbsreport. I even got to smoke one of them! Thanks Cody!

Cream of the Crap nostalgia

2010-10-20T04:20:00.000-07:00

I was pretty psyched when I dug up this ol' screenshot from the late DNA Skate Shop (R.I.P) blog. Thanks for the hype, Jay, we appreciate it. Those were the days...

Important Trick Distinction

2010-10-13T03:46:00.000-07:00

"For you ingrates out there." - The Late Johnny Rotten

360 pop shuvit

and...

Impossible

Recommended viewing: Tilt Mode 'zine issue #2

2010-10-12T01:59:00.000-07:00

From the guys who brought you dingleberry hardware.

Sunday @ Vee Dub

2010-10-09T17:30:00.000-07:00

Its a damn shame, a damn shame....

2010-10-08T12:16:00.001-07:00

I didnt have to work today, so i decided to have a wake and bake and get real chill kinda like these chicks

2010-10-08T10:14:00.000-07:00

Here we go again...

2010-10-08T02:10:00.000-07:00

Wish us luck.

Downtown Mall

2010-10-08T02:06:00.000-07:00

Snapped this beaut' the other day out the driver window while holding up traffic at a green light.

I dont mean to post this many ads, but i mean skating these days is getting way too out of hand, this is the sickest thing ive seen in a while

2010-10-04T17:45:00.000-07:00

For fuck sakes

2010-10-04T17:33:00.001-07:00

This is also pretty damn nuts

2010-10-03T11:16:00.000-07:00

Stoked to see wade des is back, killin shit too

2010-10-03T11:11:00.000-07:00

http://www.skatenewspot.com/index.php?/archives/1258-Wade-Desarmo-Venture-Ad.html

A Day in the Life of a Skate Rat

2010-10-02T10:27:00.000-07:00

Screening Wednesday, October 6th at Lucky Bar. 8:00 PM
Come down, have some beers, and enjoy some "Day in the Life" film shorts produced by UVic film students.

Think Love

2010-10-02T09:20:00.000-07:00

Here in 55 Bay, we believe that Think is extremely underrated, with Danny Fuenzalida being at the top of that list. I realize that this is quite biased being that Danny is from Vic but look at that back noseblunt! Damn! I hope we see more of these types of ads from them soon.

Psychedelic Blue Bridge

2010-09-25T09:12:00.000-07:00

I don't know how many of you read Focus magazine. And no, it's not a magazine about stomping your foot through skateboards. But I thought the cover for this months issue was pretty sick.

Fight Night Tomorrow

2010-09-24T01:35:00.001-07:00

Tomorrow night, Merv and I are going to watch the UFC fights and drink heavily, it might look something like this:

My homie

2010-09-24T01:29:00.000-07:00

When you live out in the boonies like I do, you hang with a different type of crowd.

Puerto Vallarta Spot Peep El Pozo Skatepark

2010-09-22T10:43:00.000-07:00

Nothing like a foreign B&E and I'm not talk'n bacon & eggs.

Hello Burrito!

2010-09-16T22:28:00.000-07:00

...Speaking of Guadalajara, our good friend and key member of 55 Bay, Matt Gordon departed on a Mexican vacation only a few hours ago with a one-way ticket to go skateboarding, and basically live life to the fullest. Who knows when he will return? Will he ever return??? Have a swashbuckling good time! We'll miss ya buddy.

Habitat Guadalajara tour: Thrasher issue #361

2010-09-16T13:14:00.001-07:00

What's your favourite shoe?

2010-09-12T12:51:00.001-07:00

Pretty psyched on this.

2010-09-09T01:29:00.000-07:00

SPOT PEEP #3

2010-08-26T11:17:00.001-07:00

Victoria's ghetto spot - R.I.P
Location: Victoria, B.C.

Major shout out goes to the Higher Ground dudes for making and keeping this spot a reality. They built obstacles, hosted a G.S.D event, upgraded the ledge, and basically just killed it for the Victoria skate scene. This spot met its demise much like many ghetto spots do, when the obstacles were torn out in preparation for the next building.

Dan Lintaman - Pivot to fakie. Go Skateboarding Day '09

I hate when that happens!

2010-08-25T12:49:00.000-07:00

'N Sequence

2010-08-24T02:31:00.000-07:00

Dan Lintaman - UVic bike rack cover drop-in

Whoopi & Wink Yahoo Killing it!

2010-08-21T18:50:00.000-07:00

Wink Yahoo nose grind.

Whoopi Goldberg bs tail slide.

The Anderson Park Montage

2010-08-21T01:28:00.000-07:00

2010-08-20T11:32:00.000-07:00

¡¡The return of GOMEZ!!

Yo quiero Crunch Wrap Supreme!... Mang.

NO BITCH-MADE

2010-08-18T01:10:00.000-07:00

Andy Monty coming soon...

Road Rash

2010-08-17T22:29:00.000-07:00

I did battle today...

Thanks Tim's

2010-08-16T00:04:00.001-07:00

Blowin' it.

Styrofoam

2010-08-13T00:35:00.000-07:00

Cort's worst nightmare...

My dream come true...

...Fuck that.

This is pretty sick

2010-08-05T18:13:00.000-07:00

So i was lurkin around the internet a few days ago and i started lookin at some photos and videos of how haggard detroit is, and i found a live audio feed from the detroit police scanners, you can just click on it whenever and hear some of the "shady" shit goin down in amityville. check it out

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?feedId=803

Stay Gold

2010-08-03T16:10:00.000-07:00

September 1st is the premiere date for the new Emerica video, Stay Gold. Less than a month away! It's bound to be chalk full of fuckied tricks... Such as this lipslide by Brandon Westgate. I can't wait.

Three Billy Goats Gruff

2010-07-30T10:30:00.001-07:00

"Who's that trip trappin' over my bridge!?"

typed "fucked up shit" on google and this was the first image...enjoy

2010-07-29T19:40:00.000-07:00

The Green Grass of Home

2010-07-27T12:12:00.000-07:00

The Stoner's Delight

2010-07-26T18:29:00.000-07:00

News Bulletin: New Deep Sea Creature Discovered

2010-07-21T23:43:00.000-07:00

Dreadlock Octopus
You thought they only had eight tenticles... you're dread wrong.

2010-07-20T19:29:00.000-07:00

55 Bay For Sale!

Saturday, July.17

2010-07-19T00:13:00.000-07:00

A dozen clips on a 55 Bay day.

2010-07-16T20:08:00.000-07:00

Bryant Gumbel Day

Wow Koston

2010-07-16T13:54:00.001-07:00

http://slapmagazine.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=33&topic=45561.0

They Wings'd it

2010-07-13T12:15:00.000-07:00

I knew Wing's was shitty, but they could've been a little more discreet.

SPOT PEEP #2

2010-07-13T00:53:00.000-07:00

The small ESQ gap - R.I.P
Location: Esquimalt, B.C.

Many notable tricks were done on this gem of a Vic spot before it was laid to rest by fence installation. (Nollie bs heel, fs/bs bigspin, fakie tre, tre flip, hardflip, switch bs flip...) One trick was even done after the fence was put up (plywood wallie over the fence and gap), Pierce if you're reading this hit me up with that photo.
Above: Matt dropped acid, and did an acid drop.
Below: Eddy switch tre with unnecessary added difficulty.