A while back I wrote an piece about a Californian school that introduced skateboarding into their PE curriculum (read that post). I’ve since heard that a school in Cornwall have done the same or similar and today I came across this article about a guy and his mum who have set up a street sports campaign and have got the attention of the Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe. We are definitely in favour of schemes like this and as Mr Vasdev said in the article…

“I think it’s important to recognise that society is changing and so is the interest of the younger generation.”

Closer to home, I hear that Bishopston School in Swansea is planning on launching a surfing programme. It’s so nice to see that ‘the system’ is starting to branch out into a broader range of sport. So what would you choose to do in PE? Rugby, football, or extreme sports?

Just thought I would add a quick post for you dedicated readers. I’m giving away a free pair of Cobian flip-flops with every pair of boardshorts. This offer is valid until the end of June, while stocks last, blah blah.

This offer is available on both men’s boardshorts and ladies boardshorts.

The third and final (for now at least) Skullcandy headphone review by Jo Howard, a sponsored snowboarder riding for Skullcandy, letting us know what he thinks of the Lowrider Headphones.

Model
Skullcandy Lowrider Headphones

Who Are You?
Jo Howard, sponsored snowboarder.

Why did you choose this model?
Looked cool, bit bigger than the Icon so I assumed they’d be a bit beefier sound-wise, and they are.

What do you like about this model?
Liked the fact they folded up. This years graphic was a bit iffy but next years are freakin awesome. Proper bold colours and much better construction. Liked the rubber. Basically next years model just feel really good and tight.

Anything else?
The graffitti on the side is pretty cool.

Is there anything you dislike about this model?
I think the folding head bar jobbie is a sweet idea but it meant that the ear bits were really loose on your noggin and if you didn’t strap ‘em up with your goggles they fell off. And it trapped your hair in it and that sucked. It was a really weak point right on the hinge.

Overall conclusion?
As I said befoe next years range of colour, graphic, fit, construction and sound all rocked hard!! Next years are probably the best skullys [Skullcandy’s] so far!

[You can check out the current range, as well as the up-coming range on the Skullcandy page.]

Jo Howard, a sponsored snowboarder riding for Skullcandy has given us a run down on another of his headphone collection. This one about his Skullcandy Icon headphones

Model
Skullcandy Icon Headphones

Who Are You?
Jo Howard, sponsored snowboarder.

Why did you choose this model?
Nice simple. Look cool.

What do you like about this model?
Really light. Good sound. Well made

Anything else?
I think the Skully’ symbol is really cool and original. With the big headies Skullcandy sometimes don’t really include the symbol much which sucks cos its so cool. I bet the icons are the best seller but I don’t think it’s ‘cos they’re cheap, I rekon it’s ‘cos the symbol is slapped right on the side right in your face.

Is there anything you dislike about this model?
It’s weird that the ear bits are tilted to one side. I like wearing my icons with the head bar round the back of my head and with the tilted ear bits its odd.

Overall conclusion?
They’re simple, look cool and the most popular I think.

Jo Howard, a sponsored snowboarder riding for Skullcandy has given us a run down on his Skullcandy GI headphones…

Model
Skullcandy G.I. Headphones

Who Are You?
Jo Howard, sponsored snowboarder.

Why did you choose this model?
Wanted a nice big pair of headies [headphones], loved the camo graphic, and the bullets on top.

What do you like about this model?
Light, flexible, didn’t obstruct movement or vision. great sound and bass. Look pimp.

Anything else?
The graphic changed between models. The G.I.’s I have are very different from my mates. Mine are simpler and I preferred his.

Is there anything you dislike about this model?
They aren’t as well put together as the T.I’s. The plastic, adjustable inserts that connected the earpiece to the headband snapped on both sides. They are advertised as able to go over your helmet and they do, but if you adjust them to fit over your lid they’re not strong enough to survive an impact where as they would be if they were not extended.

Overall conclusion?
Great all-round headie [headphone]. Ace for travelling and riding. They just need to be a bit stronger.

New Etnies Clothes have just landed for the spring/summer season including t shirts, hoodies, shorts and boardshorts.  Some fresh styles in mens skateboard fashion. Be sure to check out the new range of etnies clothing.

Extending the already expansive range of board shorts, we’ve added a selection of Balin Boardies. Balin, the Aussy surfing hardwear manufacturer have their roots deep in surfing so you can expect these shorts to deliver the goods.

They all feature draw string security on a velcro fly and incorporate a zip close key pocket with key loop and drainage holes (so you don’t end up with a pocket full of water - bad for ballance, and you could end up wearing them around your ankles). All are made from 100% fleeced polyester for comfort and quick drying.

The colours are vibrant and the fit is great, not to mention the price range. They are definately worth a look.

Click here to see the full range of Balin Clothes.

Unlimited NRG are an inspired brand from Australia with a focus on surf wear and casual beach life fashion. It’s their UK debut and their stuff is exclusively available from Nucleus (or at least at the moment it is but I’m sure this is going a lot further).

Fantastic quality and a distinct Aussy vibe is one way of describing the range of Hoodies, T-Shirts, Shorts and Board Shorts for both ladies and men. The range is huge so I urge you to check it out.

As you can imagine, the demands made of the brand in Aus. mean that if the clothing wasn’t up to the lifestyle it would be dead, but it isn’t and it’s growing popularity down under should give us at least a small hint towards it’s quality.

As I mentioned, NRG is only available from Nucleus at this time. It’s available now.

Nucleus has taken on a new brand this season - Nikita clothing is fresh in and it looks like this is going to blow your mind. Nikitais a fresh range of street-wear for girls only coming out of Iceland (you know, that place that Bjork comes from). I guess it has something to do with being cut off from most of the world that does this too you but Nikita is different, thinking outside the box kind of different.

The girls here at Nucleus are frothing over the stuff so get in there quick, they’re buying up all the stock for themselves. For the latest range at Nucleus see the Nikita Clothing section of the website.

More details on the brand can be found at http://www.nikitaclothing.com

The all new spring/summer 2008 range of Globe Skate Shoes busts down the back door. The purists amongst you will know what I mean when I say that Globe produce consistently good footwear (and clothing) with solid focus on performance demanded by top skaters, just check out their team riders.

My top picks from today’s drop would have to be the timeless Globe Focus, in yet another great colourway followed close behind by the Globe Asbo and tied in last are the Globe Prime Geneva (in two colours) and the Globe Caliber skate shoes.

You can check out the new range here:

… and you can get more info about globe at their website http://www.globe.tv