WILL MARSHALL

Introducing Will Marshall to Hélas Caps Canada (2013) from kadencedist on Vimeo.

Surely I heard his name, but could never put a face to it. That all changed though with the release of Top's Aspect:Ratio. After holding down the closer in Top of the World's first skate team video in nearly a decade, Will Marshall is getting his due!

WILL MARSHALL [ASPECT:RATIO] from [ASPECT:RATIO] on Vimeo.

NYJAH: FADE TO BLACK

hmmmm k.Some kids took Tony Hawk Pro Skater on N64 very seriously.WOW!

BOB'S DREAMLAND

I haven't posted anything in over a month. Time to dust off the 'ol keyboard and get back to it, and what better way to get at it than with this absolutely insane video from BOB BURNQUIST...

This was filmed in the comfort of his own backyard. I remember playing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater on Nintendo 64 in which Bob Burnquist was a player who could chose to be. It's unbelievable to think that what was possible in a video game is now being done in real life. Beauty of it all though has to be Bob's smile throughout the video, after all these years he's still pushing the sport beyond what was ever thought possible when mega ramp skating was first introduced just a few years ago. His style and creativity is second to none.

Collin Harrington x 2012

Collin Harrington 2012 from Collin Harrington on Vimeo.

Surf. Wake. Skate. and Jumping out of planes is what Collin Harrington can do best. Not to mention his ability to capture it all and put it together very neatly...very fun, very good.

SKATE NIGHT x SUPER PUNX - VIDEO!!

Skate Night x Super Punx from Jeff F on Vimeo. (bustedlimb.com)

This video is from a party I did this past November at Babylon Nightclub in Ottawa, ON. Thought it would be a good idea to have a live punk show with a skate contest inside the bar at the same time...and sure enough Top of The World and Babylon we're cool with that. Also, special thanks to Beau's Beer, Skoser Clothing, Herd Magazine, Fall Down, Josh Hotz, Blair Smith, and Jeff Fennell!

Be on the lookout for more Skate Night x Super Punx parties in the new year...

Past Shows:

#1 July 26th 2012  
w/ We Were Sharks and Head Down










#2 November 22nd 2012 
w/ Male Nurse, Average Times, and Section 8










BIG UPS!!

Our Streets on Canvas II

Our Streets on Canvas 2 from Bollo on Vimeo.

Dope local Ottawa skate photography available for auction, making children wishes come true, and a vicious party to be had!? Yup, say no more!! TONIGHT at the STANDARD presents OUR STREETS ON CANVAS II x 10pm x $5 cover x DJ Acro. 

OAKS!

Oaks Boardshop marks the return of a true core shop to the Outaouais region, a.k.a. Gatineau-Hull and beyond. There could not be a better group of boys behind this project with the likes of "Hoops", "Honegger", and "Baller" steering the ship. Most of you may be familiar with the location of the new shop at 343 Boulevard St-Joseph because it's where Fokus once stood. I look forward to visiting the boys and seeing some familiar faces again. I have no doubt that Oaks will be successful in fulfilling their vision in being a real shop for riders by riders.

check 'em out! 08.24.12

..."Seek out authenticity in everything you do," all the best my team!!

Almost Heroes x Remote Wakeskates.

Remote Wakeskates is currently trekking across America from Oregon to Florida in fifty days to share their love for wakeskating. I first learned of The Almost Heroes tour when talking with Remote team rider Yan Lecomte. They'll be doing numerous demos and ride days along the way all the while filming for their team video that is set to debut sometime next year. Check out some early highlights as they made their way through Oregon, Nevada, and Nor Cal, and spent some time skating in San Fran.

Vanlife in the Northwest from Remote Wakeskates on Vimeo.


REMOTE Skating SF from ben horan on Vimeo.

Red Bull Manny Mania!

It's been a minute since I've updated this page, needless to say that summer has been a welcomed distraction. Since my last post I've been on a plane, built a new rail at my cottage, drove back to Ottawa, been to Beach Club twice, jumped off a bridge, and almost got struck by lightning. 

One thing I did miss however was the 2012 Red Bull Manny Mania going down in front of Top of the World in Ottawa on Canada Day. So before anymore wakeboard related posts, thought I'd change things up share this little highlight reel that features fellow Top rider Mitch Barette who finished second at this year's Canadian final.

While You Were on Facebook.

Check this dope ass teaser from the upcoming skate video "While You Were on Facebook"! This locally talented and produced video is set to drop Sunday, November 27, 2011, at the Mayfair Theatre in Ottawa, Ont. Ironically enough, check the facebook event page for more information at https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=254498851257879

I wanna skate!

TOP TEAM SKATEPARK TOUR VIDEO from Top of the World on Vimeo.

After a weekend of wakeboarding, can't wait to get back on my skate! (video courtesy of Top of the World)

Sellers Way Sunday Sessions, Vol 1. Issue 1

Welcome to 1 Sellers Way! Spent a lovely sunday evening at my buddy Steve's house who just recently acquired and resurrected the mini ramp once owned by Sean Currie, Andy Marr, and John Exelby. The thing rides like a dream! Now throw in a trampoline, a massive yard, and a BBQ... well you know the old saying "there goes the neighborhood"? Well that shit has never rang so true! but luckily for the neighborhood, the house is home to five outstanding young gentlemen who have mastered the fine art of simply "killin' it".

Stay tuned to theBOOMBOXdream.com for more upcoming features, videos, and photos of this very special place all summer long...

Our Streets on Canvas

On May 24, 2011 fresh off a 9 hour drive back from Timmins with Acro, we hit up the Standard for a Standard Tuesday with DJ Acro. Lucky for us, the Standard was playing host to Our Streets on Canvas which was essentially a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation with a silent auction for some fresh photo pieces of the Ottawa skate scene. (a.k.a great night, good beats, and mad team hangs.) Cheers to Andrew Rochette and crew for keeping the skate community on point...

(favorite shot of the night, only second to Jäger tho. photo: Pat Bolduc)

Kendamamini - new edit!

Kandamamini from Johny Bonney on Vimeo.


Having fun with some footage I got back in February on a cold winter's day. As luck would have it, Ryan Rouleau knew a guy (John) with a mini ramp in a heated garage. Trust me, the 25 min ride to Kemptville, ON is well worth it. OH and in case you're wondering what that fancy ball and a cup shit is at the beginning? well it's a kendama, and pretty much the coolest thing to come out of Japan since sushi.

Ottawa can skate.

Stumbled upon this video, courtesy of Jordan Wiens, that showcases a bunch of Ottawa locals ripping the streets of O-town. Coolest thing I think is that there's no shops, clicks, politics, or hating involved. It's just a straight up mash up of some dudes simply killing it with some nice beats to go along true. SHIT! makes be wanna grab my skate and go..and so should you, PEACE! 
*(However, be warned shit gets a little weird/random at the end of this video ay haha...)