"It's not the best but... fuckin'... we're in Birmingham afterall”
Welcome to another episode of
Heard It On The Great Vines
where we talk about the latest skateboarding videos, magazines, brands, clothing & gossip that's been released over the last week or so.
Here is the latest...
SKATEBOARDING NEWS
Five to One: James Woodley
The Skateboarders Companion follow West Midlands Brummie legend James Woodley around Birmingham for the day
Mar mate James Woodley is featured in The Skateboarders Companion's latest Five to One. Follow Woodley around Birmingham for a true taste of a day out skateboarding in Birmingham.
This is the most relatable video to all of us from Birmingham, The Black Country and surrounding areas. He chills for a bit with Kris at Ideal, hits the bank-to-drop that I've spent too many hours at and gives you a real tour of all the classic town spots. Best episode ever!
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Mad Dawg Invitational 4: RAW MAYHEM at Tick Ditch
A hillbomb event with a lot of speed, bravery, fun and injuries
Bronson Speed Co's latest annual Mad Dawg Invitational event, Mad Dawg Invitational 4, involved cleaning out and bombing a steep ditch in San Diego, California 🇺🇸 It was pretty epic.
It is absolute chaos from start to finish, with some epic races, speed wobble survival stories and some other stories that are too savage to talk about - Some people go down hard 😂
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Followed: Tony Hawk | DAY IN THE LIFE by Pocket Skate Mag
"There was a time when my neck was so bad that I couldn't go fakie, because I couldn't turn my head"
A day in the life of Tony Hawk
Skateboarding's font page representative, Tony Hawk, gives us a wholesome insight into his day-to-day life in 2026.
Tony shares his experience with owning Birdhouse, learning to slappy grind, and filming for current projects at 57. He also tells some cool stories from his ace skateboarding career.
Tony's a bit of a kook, but he's an OG nonetheless. He needs to dash the Hawk shoes, but you can't knock the guy.
Heroin Skateboards - Mutate or Die
Heroin Skateboards brings us a new full-length video with a bit of everything in it
if you don't know already, Heroin Skateboards, founded by British skater Mark “Fos” Foster, blends DIY punk energy with weird humour, horror-inspired artwork and unapologetically crusty street skating.
Mutate or Die has a bit of a homemade feel that doesn't take itself too seriously, but it's a really enjoyable watch with some quality skating in it. I think it captures all the different types/demographics of people who ride Heroin decks perfectly. They're a brand made to represent society's weirder population, and they do it brilliantly.
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adidas Skateboarding Presents /// OKWR
Adidas Skateboarding release OKWR, a Japanese project
Another week is here, and another Japanese masterpiece is released. Adidas bring us a video where everyone's wearing Adidas Superstars - filled with tech ledge and perfect East-Asian architecture 🇯🇵 The music and filming are also top notch.
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Vinyl Skateboards | EP
Vinyl Skateboards latest project
The ladies & gentlemen at Vinyl Skateboards looked like they had some great times filming EP. The spots are bright and colourful, the music is high-energy, and the skating is action-packed.
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Art Cordova - Backside flip down a 9 stair clearing the blind stoppers
TRICK TIPS — BLONDEY — BACKSIDE BLUNTSLIDES
"You can do it spontaneously. If you find yourself up a bank and anywhere near 45 degrees, wanting to do one, just do one... with Adidas ”
Get some tips on Backside Bluntslides with Blondey
It's your lucky day! The most distinguished gentleman in UK skateboarding, Blondey, is gonna give you some jolly old tips on mastering the backside bluntslide on banks, for his brand Thames, filmed by the Thames.
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Postcard's "Vertical City" Video
Postcard's Hong Kong video "Vertical City"
Postcard's new Hong Kong project is the second Asain masterpiece in this week's episode. The spots and architecture are complemented by really good video making.
It's a masterpiece... It's absolute cinema. If it was in 4:3, it'd be even better. But you can't always get what you want. The music is cool too, so I'll stop complaining and enjoy the video. You should too.
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Classic Covers - San Diego’s Greatest Hits
Wes Kremer & Alexis Ramirez talk through some classic Thrasher Maagzine covers
San Diego legends Wes Kremer & Alexis Ramirez talk us through some classic Thrasher Magazine covers. There are some quality relics from the 90s and some more modern snaps, all shot in San Francisco, California 🇺🇸
Magenta HEADQUARTERS - Chapter 1/3 - Vivien Feil, Jereme Jones, Ruben Spelta & Leo Valls
Magenta Skateboards' drop the first 2 chapters of their latest project, Headquarters
Magenta Skateboards released the first and second chapters of their 3-part project, Headquarters. Both videos are everything you expect from a Magenta video - fast-paced clips filmed on a Sony VX1000 with classy b-roll shots, some lovely artwork and some classic French filming. As well as the European goodness, there's some Southbank footage in there 🇬🇧
The colours, grit and audio on the VX1000 can't be matched - a pleasure to watch.
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Thats It For This Weeks Skateboarding News People!
Think we missed anything? Let us know in an Instagram DM. Head to the online skate shop to shop the latest skate clothing, skateboard decks and skate accessories. Or, read more about the latest skateboard news on The Vines Blog.
See you next week <3
