ZOO YORK Presents The Master Division. Giving credit where credit is due; to those who have exhibited an extraordinary level of skill and achievement. Where once they were upstarts, now they are Masters. Excellence attained, mastery through practice. RODNEY TORRES no introduction necessary, no end in sight.
Check some new and classic Rodney Torres footage with a behind the scenes look at the Maloof Money Cup course construction.
Also check out this Queens Chronicle article.
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ENLIST AS A ZOO YORK FIELD OPERATIVE
With the NYC Maloof Money Cup quickly approaching, The Zoo York Institute is looking for Z.Y. Field Operatives to document the event.
What is a Z.Y. Field Operative? Well, it’s definitely not just anyone, but it could be you! A Z.Y. Field Operative is someone who is hyped on skateboarding, the ZOO and wants to share their Maloof Money Cup experience with the world. The selected Z.Y. Field Operatives will also already be attending the NYC Maloof Money Cup and can handle the task below.
The Z.Y. Field Operative’s duties will entail taking photos of ALL THINGS ZOO throughout the contest and showcasing those photos on the Operative’s own personal blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace accounts.
The Z.Y. Field Operative will be given official ZOO YORK gear to wear during the event and granted special access to the Z.Y. tent.
The Z.Y. Field Operative(s) who fulfills their duties most effectively will WIN A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF ZOO YORK PRODUCT! (12 Zoo York Decks, 12 Pairs of Zoo York Shoes, 12 Zoo York tees, 4 Zoo York Hoodies, Stickers and more!)
If you think you have what it takes to become a Z.Y. Field Operative and are already attending the Maloof Money Cup in NYC, send the following information to zymarketing@zooyork.com.
-Your Name
-Your Email Address
-Links to your Facebook, Twitter and Myspace Accounts
-Links to your blog or website (if you have or contribute to one)
-A written reason by you should be chosen as a Z.Y. Field Operative
The selected Operatives will be chosen early next week!
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Our boy Ron is not short on POP! Check out Ron flying over bars with ease in his interview and Z.Y. INST Ad in the new Transworld Am Issue!
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Check out Z.Y. Field Agents, Dave Willis and Kevin Tierney in Part 1 of Skate World’s, Maloof Money Cup In NYC!
From judging contests, covering events, building the Maloof course and killing it in the streets, our man Rodney Torres is definitely out there supporting all aspects of the NYC skateboard scene. Click here to check out his coverage of the CHELSEA PIERS SKATE PARK GRAND OPENING.
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Rodney Torres, Marino, Kevin Tierney and Dave Willis gearing up for a East side session.
Rodney has been putting in a lot of time working on the Maloof course…
and it’s coming along nicely.
Did I mention that Rodney has a blog?
Spiderman was having a tough day testing out his new ride while on a recent visit to Brooklyn.
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Remember back to one year ago, Brandon Westgate turned pro and had the coveted Transworld AM ISSUE cover. Well to celebrate this years issue dropping tommorow Westgate gives some back story. Any of our below Z.Y. Field Agents could be in the same spot in a couple years.
From coast to coast the ZOO YORK FLOW TEAM holds it down! Check out the Z.Y. FIELD AGENT PHOTO FEATURE below!
Name: Zach Funk
Home: Pittsburgh, PA
Sponsors: Zoo York, Nike SB, OneUp Skateshop
Photo: Back Noseblunt, Shot by Bradford Bishop
Name: Kevin Tierney
Home: Queens, NY
Sponsors: Zoo York, Vans, 10 Deep, Supreme
Photo: Lipslide Fakie, Shot by Brian Kelley
Name: Dave Willis
Home: New York, NY
Sponsors: Zoo York, Vans, Thunder, KCDC
Photo: Front Board, Shot by Sean Cronan
Name: Dillon Constantine
Home: Dirty Jersey
Sponsors: Zoo York, Vans, Spitfire, Boner Bolts, NJ Skateshop
Photo: Nollie Heel, Shot by Nick Ceglia
Name: Brenden Humphrey
Home: AZ
Location: Zoo York, Emerica, Spy, Pulse Boardshop
Photo: Kickflip
Name: Dominique Goings
Home: Houston, Texas
Sponsors: Zoo York, Adio Footwear, Autobahn wheels, Venture trucks, Afront Skateshop
Photo: Nollie Flip, Shot by Shaun Mefford
Name: Marcus Carr
Home: Mesa, Arizona
Sponsors: Zoo York, Upful hardware, Paradox grip, Utility Boardshop
Photo: Frontside Noseslide
Name: Nate Greenwood
Home: Springfield, MA
Sponsors: Zoo York, Vans, Magical Go-Go, Independent, Theory Skate Shop
Photo: Back Noseblunt, Shot by Rob Collins
Name: Randy Leal
Home: Sacramento, Ca
Sponsors: Zoo York, Nike SB, American Icon Wheel Co, FTC Sac
Photo: Crooks
Name: Rod Harper
Home: Done House, MO
Sponsors: Zoo York, Fallen, Escapist
Photo: Ollie, Shot by Ben Hlavacek
Name: Rafael “Haffa” Pereira
Home: Lowell, MA and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Sponsors: Zoo York, Eastern Boarder
Photo: Switch Heel
Name: George Milanes
Home: Bronx, NY
Sponsors: Zoo York, Silver Trucks, Orisue Clothing
Photo: Front Crook
Name: Serge Murphy
Home: Dracut, Mass
Sponsors: Zoo York, RVCA, Etnies, Bones, Eastern Boarder
Photo: Backside Flip
Name: Sidney Sewell
Home: ATL, GA
Sponsors: Zoo York, DC, Diamond and Comfort Skateshop
Photo: Fakie Front Crook, Shot by AKHOSH
Name: Thurman Sewell
Home: ATL, GA
Sponsors: Zoo York, DC, Diamond and Comfort Skateshop
Photo: Front Nosegrind, Shot by AKHOSH
Name: Zach Dykes
Home: Baltimore, MD
Sponsors: Zoo York, C1rca, 3 Ride Skate Shop
Photos: Backside Tailslide
Name: Jamel Marshall
Home: Queens, NY
Sponsors: Zoo York, Special Rotation Wheels
Photo: Tailslide Kickflip
Name: Jamal Smith
Home: Philadelphia, PA
Sponsors: Zoo York, 10 Deep, Bones Wheels, Nocturnal Skate Shop
Photo: Front Shuv
Name: Stephan Martinez
Home: Brooklyn, New York
Sponsors: Zoo York, Force Trucks, Mishka Clothing, Nike SB
Photo: Back Noseblunt, Shot by John Kim
Name: Travis Glover
Home: ATL, GA
Sponsors: Zoo York, DC, Force Trucks, Mountain Dew, 8103 Clothing, Ambush Skate Shop
Photo: Fakie Flip, Shot by AKHOSH
Watch the Z.Y FIELD AGENT REPORT below!
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Z.Y. Official Zered Bassett has started his own blog. It’s updated often and features his photography so make sure to check it out!
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Last month you saw the ZOO YORK FLOW TEAM really go in and hold it down in the Z.Y. FIELD AGENT REPORT. This month we’re showcasing the flow squad again in the Z.Y. FIELD AGENT PHOTO FEATURE. The feature will contain flicks and info on each member of the squad and let you get to know them a little bit better.
Watch for the Z.Y. FIELD AGENT PHOTO FEATURE dropping soon!
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Tenderloin Skate Club is a part of HOODS Recreational Group in conjunction with Up On Top after-school program here at Tenderloin Community School in San Francisco. HOODS is a group of volunteers and community activists dedicated to providing safe activities for low-income and at-risk kids in The City.
HOODS started as an annual snowboard trip to the mountains of Lake Tahoe with the help of volunteers and donated services and products. The trip is a way for at-risk teens to explore our world in a safe environment under the care of positive mentors. Tenderloin Skate Club provides kids from 2nd to 5th grades a safe place to skate.
photo credit: Branca Nitzche Photo @ brancaphoto.com
If you’re in the area on May 29th, make sure you stop by the SAUGERTIES SKATEPARK BENEFIT. All proceeds will go toward maintaining the park! Check out the flyer below for all the details.
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