James Coleman AKA “Young Guru” is an avant-garde skateboarder that has an approach like non-other. He rides the architectural waves of the southern United States on his spiritual quest with a strong presence in the moment. Feet on the board, head in the clouds. He’s your favorite skater’s favorite skater’s favorite skater (that’s not a repetitive typo). – BEAGLE
BEAGLE Tapes: Episode 57 – Justin “Figgy” Figueroa and Andrew Reynolds
The USS Bullhead Memorial park in Albuquerque, New Mexico pays homage to the USS Bullhead submarine. It was the last US Navy ship sunk by enemy action. It met its fate on the same day that the Enola Gay dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, August 6, 1945. On the road to SXSW, the Altamont team makes a pitstop at this particular monument. Justin “Figgy” Figueroa wastes no time and gets Norrin Radd on the rail. After a few grinds and a 5-0, there is an internal discussion that 5-0 grind had already been performed on this particular rail by a specific local. Without hesitation, Figgy gets back up there and sinks a 5-0 180 out.
Continuing east towards Austin, TX, the team pulls over in a small town called Lubbock, the birthplace of Buddy Holly. Garret Hill finds a crusty kinked hubba and decides to test his luck. After a few attempts he sticks on the kink and comes down harder than the Beechcraft Bonanza on the Day The Music Died.
To lighten up the mood, the gang heads over to some brick quarter pipes. Shane Heyl and Figgy are feeling the presence of a Rock N’ Roll legend and conspired a new song while Justin Regan gets some big air, dog. Circa 2009 – BEAGLE
BEAGLE Tapes: Episode 56 – Sammy Baca
Fresh off the plane from Las Vegas, a longhaired Sammy Baca touches down in Los Angeles. In preparation, Beagle had been scouting “Sammy Spots” in Beverly Hills and Century City. In the final days of filming for the “Bake and Destroy” video, Sammy starts the session off at a bench-to-rail setup in Beverly Hills. After a few slams the Beverly Hills Cops show up and shutdown the session. – BEAGLE
BEAGLE Tapes: Episode 54 – Evan Hernandez
“They want me talk about Evan, right?” – Dustin Dollin
Filming for his Transworld “In Bloom” video part, a young Evan Hernadez, (Pre Rolex Watches and Rubba-Band Bizness) skates the Franklin High School 18 stair rail in Highland Park, CA. After a close call with a concussion, he rides away from a frontside boardslide, which ended up being his last trick in his Transworld part. He is accompanied by the underrated Jason Jones.
In a brief session at La Cañada High School, Jeff Lenoce attempts a switch heelflip down the 11 stair while Beagle tortures Knox Godoy by throwing his board up in a tree. After a short duration and a juvenile name calling dialogue, Knox retrieves his board by giving the tree a shake, but only to find it was now inhabited by a creepy crawler.
At the Santa Monica Courthouse, Beagle films Ako Jefferson perform a frontside kickflip down the four stair in dual t-shirt Laker getup with a pair of éS Koston 3s. As seen in “Chomp On This”. Handing the camera off, Ako films Beagle perform a frontside bluntslide shuv-it. As seen in the original Shake Junt video entitled “Shake Junt”. Peep the steez (style) on the nollie shuv, post landing. Circa 2001 – BEAGLE
BEAGLE Tapes: Episode 54 – Reno
Dr. Joong Gun Kwon has been practicing dentistry in Los Angeles for over 30 years. He still enjoys being in a profession that helps others, not only with their teeth, but also with their self-image. He believes that the condition of one’s smile can indirectly affect a person’s confidence. Before J. Kwon Orthodontics Center was a hotspot, a majority of the skateboarding occurred only on the outer parameters of the plaza. The gap-to-ledges were the spot to “test your might.” A young slim Reno steps on the scene, flossing his color-coordinated outfit. Reno goes into battle with a sample pair of blood red Ellington One combat boots. The varial flip noseslide is a very unique trick that requires a “mob flick” technique with precision timing. 40 something attempts later and he locks the paddle in with a momentous slide to fakie that changed his life forever. The famous “Wooooorrrd!” heard round the world in the BAKER 3 video. All it takes is one and every dog has his day. No one is really certain about what happened to Reno. Last we heard is that he lives Los Altos, CA and does narrative writing.
Tripping to the dessert, Beagle and Flip head out to Victorville, CA to skate “Donny’s Hubba.” When they arrive they meet a young Antwuan DIxon, also known as “Big Kandy” at the time and light up the spot. Flip gets a backside smith grind and Beagle films Antwuan’s effortless style for the first time in history. Woody the dog closes the session out with a gap to slide. Give a dog a bone. Circa 2004 – BEAGLE
BAKERVCA
The BAKERVCA Collecton is a collaboration with Baker Skateboards. Founded in 2000, by legendary professional skateboards and RVCA team rider, Andrew Reynolds. RVCA and Baker have long been affiliated with one another, it was only natural to come together and create a limited link of clothing and boards.
Shop the collection HERE.
BAKER PAFCIFIC NORTH WEST 20
Week long trip driving up to Seattle Wa. Featuring Tyson Peterson, Zach Allen, Special Guest Pedro Delfino, and Tristan Funkhouser.
Lakai x Baker Riley Hawk Collection
Riley came to Lakai after the launch of his Dad’s shoe, inspired by the commercial that Tony and Manchild had created. He wanted to do something similar, a conceptual commercial with a collection to match. Riley decided to create an 80’s Dogtown vibe with the shoes, apparel, and commercial. Baker was down to make it a co-branded project, and the rest is history.
We Skated The Baker TF! – Manny’s World
Manny went to skate with Richard during his lunch break which happens to be at one of the most legendary park here in LA. The Baker Boys TF, Lets see how many tricks Richard can do during his break….
Baker Mystery Boxes!
Cyril Jackson is cruisin the warehouse, packing boxes cause…Mystery Boxes are back!!! You pick the size, Baker picks the project HERE.
Neen Willams “Inner Visions” by Chris Dyer
New Neen Williams graphic by Chris dyer is out in shops and online now! HERE.
The Emerica x Baker Skateboards Collab
This time around, Emerica & Baker are featuring the Figgy Dose in Mono Black, The Reynolds 3 G6 Vulc in Mono Red, and the WINO G6 in an all leather Mono White.