Art of Rolling Issue 5 Released! A History of Rollerblading in NYC! Special Art of Rolling X I Roll NY Discount Sale!

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OK, this post has a lot of information that everybody needs to know about so make sure to click on the “Read the rest of the entry” link below. This is truly an exciting time for New York. Our LRNY sessions are getting major online attention, The biggest skate competition in New York is one day away, and now Angelo Ferrer and Layla Quinones drop the Art of Rolling issue 5! The issue can be summed up in one word: Perfect. Bursting with content, Issue 5 is filled with amazing pictures, coverage, and interviews from everyone in New York to even outside New Yorker’s like Chris Haffey. “This issue is a special old school/new school issue featuring old school pros Joe Dedentro, Kelly “Buttaz” Matthews, Jose Disla, Rawlinson Rivera, Ron Hunter, and new school pros Franco Cammayo, Chris Haffey, also featuring exclusive coverage of the Lets Roll sessions in NYC, and the Allerton Summer Heat competition in the Bronx. Don’t miss this issue because it’s one of the best ones out there! View the issue online here” – Angelo Ferrer. The issue has also been released in a flash format, that does not require a download, making it a very easy and enjoyable read. Issue 5 also provides a literal history of the NYC rolling scene which Angelo explains after the jump. This is a definite must read.

Flatline Summer Heat Photos by: Angelo Ferrer

First place winner of the advanced round Jose Henriques

Dre Powell with a sample of the crowd.

Sam, Ramelle, MC Rah, Murda, Rob owner of Flatline, Rachard Johnson and Alex Nunez.

After handing out copies, cd’s and business cards for the Art of Rolling, Angelo Ferrer snapped a ton of pictures from Saturday’s competition in Allerton skatepark in the Bronx, NY. Besides capturing some of the amazing tricks that went down, Angelo also caught some really cool scenery and portrait shots of the crowd. Check out more pictures below and on Angelo’s Flickr page. More pics after the jump

Summer Heat Footage by: Skeptic Media

Navin Hardyal of Skeptic Media just put up his captured footage from yesterday’s Flatline skateshop competition, Summer Heat. Check out what you missed and all the sick tricks that went down on the vaious box setups that were setup at the Allerton skatepark.

Thanks to Navin

Flatline Skateshop Competition Today

The Flatline skateshop competition aka “Summer Heat” will be going on today in Allerton Skatepark in the Bronx, NY starting at 12pm. There will be three divisions: beginner, intermediate, and advanced with a $5 entrance fee. More information at the Flatline myspace page. Hope to see you there today.