Phatman Boardshop of WNY! » Skateboarding http://phatmanboardshop.com/blog Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:55:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Volurez “That’s Fine” Video Premiere, Friday Nov. 11th http://phatmanboardshop.com/blog/2011/11/volurez-thats-fine-video-premiere-friday-nov-11th/ http://phatmanboardshop.com/blog/2011/11/volurez-thats-fine-video-premiere-friday-nov-11th/#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:04:54 +0000 The Dudes @ Phatman http://phatmanboardshop.com/blog/?p=1161

Voleurz and Phatman Boardshop present “That’s Fine”
VIDEO PREMIERE AT THE SHOP

Show starts at 7pm
In Store Discounts! Free food, drinks and product!

Voleurz, a Vancouver-based lifestyle clothing brand, is proud to present their seventh feature-length film, That’s Fine.

That’s Fine documents the antics and exploits of the infamous Voleurz Family, comprised of skiers, snowboarders and skateboarders, making the multi-sport offering one of the most well-rounded and diverse films in the action sports world.

Highlights include snowboarder Justin VDP slaying pillow lines in the Whistler backcountry, freeskier KC Deane’s jaw-dropping big mountain segment, a raucous urban trip to Ontario with Scott Sych & Matt Brindisi, the unique style of one of skiing’s most imaginative individuals, Max Hill (along with the highly entertaining return of Max Hill vs The Intern), skateboarding the streets of Vancouver with Tyler Holm, and of course, the hilarious and not-to-be-missed Winter Volympics.

That’s Fine is proudly supported by Cariboo Brewing, Faction Skis, Line Skis, and features KC Deane, Justin VDP, Max Hill, Braden Dean, Simon D’Artois, Mack Jones, Rob Heule, Tyler Holm, Riley Leboe, Billy Mitchell, Matt Brindisi, Warren Williams, Colston VB, Josh Bibby, Jake Black, Joe Schuster, Josh Stack, Scott Sych, Shayne Zwickel, Cam Schuster, Matty Richard, Corey Klim, Andrew Jackson, Dylan Stack, Jan Schuster, Ian ‘Chug’ Cosco and The Intern.

For more information about That’s Fine and the Voleurz brand go to Volurez.com

]]> http://phatmanboardshop.com/blog/2011/11/volurez-thats-fine-video-premiere-friday-nov-11th/feed/ 0 Alix Rice Middle School Benefit / Saturday Sept 17th / 7pm http://phatmanboardshop.com/blog/2011/09/alix-rice-benefit-saturday-sept-17th-7pm/ http://phatmanboardshop.com/blog/2011/09/alix-rice-benefit-saturday-sept-17th-7pm/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:40:16 +0000 The Dudes @ Phatman http://phatmanboardshop.com/blog/?p=1132

This Saturday the Amherst Youth Foundation is holding a benefit for Alix Rice, a local skateboarder who passed away in a car accident.

The event will take place at the Amherst Youth Foundation @ 5005 Sheridan Drive in Amherst from 7-9:30pm and is FREE to all.  There will be food, drinks, games and Phatman will be raffling away a longboard.  Middle School students and parents only.

Stop by and show your support!

]]> http://phatmanboardshop.com/blog/2011/09/alix-rice-benefit-saturday-sept-17th-7pm/feed/ 0 Ives Park Vans Clean Up http://phatmanboardshop.com/blog/2011/08/ives-park-vans-clean-up/ http://phatmanboardshop.com/blog/2011/08/ives-park-vans-clean-up/#comments Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:21:59 +0000 The Dudes @ Phatman http://phatmanboardshop.com/blog/?p=1115

Once again we partnered with Vans to clean up our local skate park. This time we were at Ives Park and everyone in attendance got a free Vans hat, water bottle, hot dogs and water. Thanks to all the skaters who came out, it was fun as usual!

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Thank you for everyone who came out! Thanks also to our sponsors at Vans for holding this awesome event with us!

]]> http://phatmanboardshop.com/blog/2011/08/niawanda-vans-clean-up/feed/ 0 Tonawanda Skate Park Jam : June 11th, 2011 http://phatmanboardshop.com/blog/2011/06/tonawanda-skate-park-jam-june-11th-2011/ http://phatmanboardshop.com/blog/2011/06/tonawanda-skate-park-jam-june-11th-2011/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:06:28 +0000 The Dudes @ Phatman http://phatmanboardshop.com/blog/?p=1065

Here are a few photos from the jam on Saturday at Tonawanda Skate Park! Thanks to everyone who came out and we’ll see you at the next skate jam in the Sheridan location parking lot on June 25th at Noon

Full list of photos at Bob Knab’s website

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Congrats to Ron Deily for going pro and making the trip out to Buffalo to sign some boards and posters for the kids! Here are some photos from when Ron stopped by the shop last Thursday:

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Starting TOMORROW the Sale and Skate Event here at Phatman will run though the Memorial Day weekend.
The skate jam will run Saturday only from 12pm-6pm

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL

18 UNDER NEED PARENTS TO SIGN WAIVER

Download the waiver here

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Zoo York recently announced the professional debut of Ron Deily. Unfortunately Ron managed to focus his leg just prior.
Ron’s teaming up with Red Bull and Zoo York to tour some shops in Upstate and WNY and promote his first pro model deck release!

Next Thursday, June 2nd at 5pm Ron will be stopping by Phatman to sign some stuff, take a few pictures and talk to the peoples!

Join the event on Facebook

Come out and enjoy a good time at the shop!
Here is Ron’s part from the Zoo York video “State of Mind” to show how much he rips:

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Last Saturday we held a contest “Havoc at the Park” at Xtreme Wheels.  The winners were:

PRO DIVISION

1. Josh Schaefer
2. Denny Kremblas
3. Avian Rose

GROM DIVISION

1. Nate Grzechowiak
2. Tyler Stier
3. Aziz Shittu

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This Saturday, May 14th at Noon O’clock yours truly will be throwing a contest at Xtreme Wheels.

$5 dollar entry fee with giveaways for everyone in attendance.

There will be different levels of the contest: advanced, intermediate, grom. There will be two 1-1:30minute jams for each group and the skater with the best run(s) per the judges wins.
Best trick contest following the jam contest.

Registration starts at noon with the contest starting promptly at 1pm.
Don’t be late fools.

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