Skate(r)

Bob Dylan said it best...

"Come gather 'round people
Wherever you roam
And admit that the waters
Around you have grown
And accept it that soon
You'll be drenched to the bone.
If your time to you
Is worth savin'
Then you better start swimmin'
Or you'll sink like a stone
For the times they are a-changin'."

And with that being said, I am rather bummed to write a blog announcing that San Pedro's favorite skateshop, Sunken City has permanently closed it's doors.

Shop owners, Brandon Zankich and Rick Plancich took a huge hit from the poor economic times and were forced to close their dream business. Sunken City skates established quite a buzz around town despite the fact that they relocated 3 times in the past 4 years. Pro riders like Daewon Song, Chris Haslam and Cooper Wilt called Sunken City their home away from home and hung out on a regular basis.

The good folks at Cavotu wish the Sunken City fam the best of luck on their next life chapter. The future is wide open. Keep on skating!

Check out a couple clips of Rick and Brandon doing their thing.

Almost Famous Part Deux

Christmas came early here at Casa de Cavotu. Big thanks to Santa Coop for sending over this fresh pair of kicks. This color-way came out pretty sick. We attack in red and black.

My son is only 2.5 years old but he is going to ask Cooper to give him skateboarding lessons so he can tear it up like this grom. Kids these days grow up sooo fast, I can't keep up.

Head over to Sunken City Skates and pick up a pair for your last minute Xmas shopping. Get your holiday on.

Almost Famous

Cooper Wilt's shoe release party went down Saturday night at the new location of Sunken City Skates at 446 W 6th street in downtown San Pedro. The event also doubled as an art show for the super talented Eric Wollam of Almost skateboards.

The homey, Craig (Water Under the Bridge Records) brought down the house with the latest in dance/techno, total rave scene, kidding. The generous supply of booze and multiple kegs of Pyramid kept the thirsty kids very happy happy.

They even had a custom ice carving/shot luge of the Pedro shoe.

I wandered around to the front of the building to snap couple shots of the new digs. Unfortunately there isn't enough space to build a half pipe inside this time around but the walls are still freshly stocked with all your skateboarding needs.

The man of the hour and his lovely girlfriend, Angelica were all smiles. Thanks for the party guys. I can't wait to get my size 11's in the mail. Cheers.

Free Beer

The Pedro

Cooper Wilt is a pro skateboarder from San Pedro who happens to be a real swell guy. The Duffs footwear company just released Coop's first ever Pro shoe. 'The Pedro' looks super rad in both color ways and can be rocked with denim and leather even when you are not riding your skate. Buy it now at your local skate shop. Support local business. Sunken City Skates is moving around the corner, check out the new digs. Skate or die.

Sunday Funday

My homies at Sunken City are doing BIG thangs. Pack the friends in the van and cruise down to Channel Street tomorrow. You can watch me win the best trick contest. Boooyeaah.

Concrete Jungle

I drive by the skatepark at least a few times a week but rarely stop to check out the ongoing expansion. Hard to believe that Channel Street began back in 2002 with a little quarter pipe and a slab of concrete. As a father of two, I don't get the chance to ride anymore but I'm stoked to see the youthful energy that continues to thrive under the bridge.