Ariel Surun at Golconda Skatepark

Check the latest from Ariel Surun skating at the Golconda Skatepark in Brooklyn, NY. Filmed / edited by Augusto Castillo.

NYSS Competition Saturday June 18th

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The New York Skate Series starts off their Summer ’16 competition series this upcoming Saturday in Brooklyn, NY. It’s going down at the New York City Housing Authority Borinquen Plaza Community Center in Bushwick. Check out all the info on the flyer up top and get all the details / directions below. See you there!

Date: Saturday June 18, 2016.
Time: Warm-ups 11:00AM – 2:00PM / 2:30PM – 5:30PM Competition
Location: Borinquen Plaza Community Center (125 Humboldt St, Brooklyn, NY 11206).
Entrance Fee: $15.00 to compete.
Train Directions: L train to Montrose Ave.
Walking directions from the train station

Saturday NYSS Street Skate for EDS

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The New York Skate Series and I Roll NY are hosting a street session this memorial day weekend for a great cause. This Saturday we’re asking you to join us in skating for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and a young blader by the name of Steven White who suffers from the syndrome. Steven participated in the last NYSS competition and showed us his love and dedication to blading and we wanted to show him love back. This will be an all day session with a chance to win a free pair of Rollerblade brand skates. Check out all the info on the flyer above.

NYSS Astoria Jam Session Results

NYSS Astoria Jam Winners

Sunday, April 24th the New York Skate Series kicked off their 2016 season with a jam session at the Astoria skatepark sponsored by Rollerblade. There was a great turnout and it was a great way to bring in the good weather and reunite with the friends we haven’t seen in a while.

First place winner Augusto Castillo – X Grind

As the competition portion of the jam session came to an end, the judges had a tough decision separating first and second place, but a decision was made and Augusto Castillo came out on top, taking first place. Augusto won a voucher for a free pair of Rollerblade brand skates along with prize money. Joey Lunger and Trevor Johnson followed Augusto taking 2nd and 3rd place with Rollerblade soft goods, frames, and prize money. Check out our photo coverage below and see all the photos on the NYSS Facebook page.

NYSS Astoria Jam Session + Shop & Swap

Once again it’s on! To kick off the New York Skate Series official 2016 season, we’re bringing you a Rollerblade sponsored jam session, in collaboration with a Shop & Swap hosted by Daxslide Productions, where you can win a free pair of Rollerblade brand skates. Sign-up at www.nyskateseries.com

Date: Sunday April 24, 2016.
Time: Free Skate 12:00PM – 2:00PM / 2:00PM – 3:00PM Jam Session
Location: Astoria Skatepark.
Entrance Fee: $5.00 to enter the Jam Session.
Train Directions: N train to Astoria Ditmars Blvd.
Walking directions from the train station

NYSS Harlem Jam Photos + Results

First Place Winner: Zach Cramer – Fakie Outspin Fishbrain

The New York Skate Series hosted their fourth event of the year proving that they are a force to be reckoned with in the New York skate scene. Saturday, October 24th, the NYSS Harlem Jam Session took place at the Abraham Lincoln Playground sponsored by Rollerblade. I Roll NY was lucky enough to attend and photograph the jam session.

Runner Up: Andy Bondner – Back Unity

With the 30 minute jam session coming to a close, the NYSS judges opened up a five minute heat between the top skaters Phil Weaver, Zach Cramer, Chino Sin, Kris Craig, Andy Bonder, and James Perez to determine who would take home the free skate voucher provided by Rollerblade.

Zach Cramer with the RB voucher and shirts provided by All Easy TV

It was a difficult decision, but Zach Cramer was chosen as the 1st place winner with Andy Bonder as the runner up and winner of the bonus prize, a Rollerblade skate back pack. Check out all the photos of the jam session featuring the top skaters and more below.

SPOTTED: Rollerblade – Compilation 2010/2011

Thanks to Rob G for wearing his I Roll NY tee. “A little compilation of some clips shot during the last 2 years around the globe. Enjoy!” – Rollerblade.

Rollerblade X I Roll NY: Free Skate Giveaway!

Rollerblade has teamed up with I Roll NY and will be offering a voucher for a free pair of the Rollerblade Solo Tribe (HD) skate at the I Roll NY three year anniversary party. A raffle ticket will be called at random this Friday night and one lucky person will receive the voucher to win the new Rollerblade skate. All you have to do is show up! Brought to you by Rollerblade, I Roll NY, and Victor Callender. More info on the I Roll NY anniversary party here.

Pre Last Man Standing Event Schedule + After Party

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This year there are a lot of events leading up to the Last Man Standing competition this Saturday. Check out the flyer above listing all the Pre-LMS events along with information on the after party. See more detailed information on some of the Pre-LMS events below.

Unreleased Team Rollerblade DVD Trailer 2007

Tom Lipani uploaded a never before seen trailer for the unreleased team Rollerblade video featuring NY’s Angelo Ferrer, Trevor Johnson and of course Tom Lipani. “Trailer for the Team Rollerblade 07 DVD that never got released…Starring , Angelo Ferrer,Jeff Dalnas,Tom LiPani,Trevor Johnson,Sven Boekhorst,Gary Murphy with Footage from “An Elite Few” Edited by Tom LiPani / Just Live Productions” – Tom Lipani.