Tony Hawk's Project 8 for X-Box and PlayStation 3

Want to know what's new about Tony Hawk's Project 8, the latest game in Activision and Neversoft's long-running skate series? OK, fine. Just about everything. That's not to say that the same basic ideas that founded the series are history, but many of the core systems and routines that have powered the game for years have been rebuilt from the ground up in order to better take advantage of modern console hardware. Representatives from Activision and Neversoft recently dropped by the GameSpot offices with an early version of the game running on an Xbox 360, and so far, the differences appear to be really interesting.

The premise of the game moves it away from the more rigid, story-driven path of the last few Tony Hawk games and, in a way, returns it to the open-ended, thick-with-goals feel of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4. In the game, Tony Hawk is looking to put together a roster of the top eight amateur skaters in the world. Hence, Project 8. You play as a rank-200 nobody who has to claw his or her way up to the top eight. Read more here.....

Source: Gamespot.com

4th Annual DC Nationals Skateboard Championships

-Regional Qualifiers launch second tier of contest this weekend -

The second stage of the DC Nationals Skateboard Championship will kick off 7 Regional contests across Canada this weekend (July 22nd & 23rd). The pre qualified competitors have earned their position in the contest and represent the talent from their Region.

DC National Regional Qualifiers



VANCOUVER, BC - Tsawwassen Skatepark July 22nd @ 12PM

CALGARY, AB - Millennium Skatepark July 22nd @ 11AM

REGINA, SK - Indoor Skatepark July 22nd @ 12PM

WINNIPEG, MB - The Plaza July 22nd @ 1PM

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Iceland Skatepark July 23rd @ 11AM

MONTREAL, QC - Orkus Skatepark July 23rd @ 11AM

HALIFAX, NS - Halifax Skatepark July 23rd @ 11AM

The top 5 skateboarders from the Regional qualifiers will earn their spot in The DC Nationals Championship to be held at Slam City Jam, the North American Skateboard Championships, at Stampede Park in Calgary, AB on Friday August 25th, 2006.

National Championship Friday August 25th, 2005 kick off to Slam City Jam weekend, Calgary, AB

Here, Canada's top amateur skateboarders will compete to determine the National Champion in their class. In addition to cash prizes, all DC National Championship participants will receive a 3-day series pass to Slam City Jam. The top 3 finalists in the Men’s and Women’s category will also be given a spot in the Slam City Jam street qualifiers on Saturday August 26th, 2006.

Every summer DC Shoes gives back to its roots of skateboarding by hosting the DC National Skateboard Championship. The National series which started running in June has so far seen over 2500 participants. The DC Nationals is a Non-Profit Canada-Wide skateboard contest and the only event of its kind that gives Canadian amateur skaters a chance to showcase their talent on a National level.

~ Check out www.dcnationals.com for more information ~

eS Game of Skate

Canadian Finals at Slam City Jam (Stampede Park, Calgary) August 25 - 27 2006

Friday, August 25th at 1pm, Register at 12pm at the eS tent at Slam.
For more info or to pre-register e-mail david@timebomb.bc.ca
or go to www.esgameofskate.com

Featured Shoes for Guys and Girls

ConcreteBeach.com's featured skate shoes for this week are a couple of classics in great new colour ways for fall '06

On the Guys side it's the Accel in Black / Blue and Grey.

Originally designed back in 1995, the Accel lives on and remains one of the most popular shoes eS has ever offered. It's the superior model for any skateboarder seeking a lightweight shoe offering plenty of flexibility and board control. To put it simply, the Accel is good-looking and functional, a true classic. Concrete Beach Price $88.99

On the Girls side it's the Lomax in Burgundy / Gum.

Trademark etnies "E" logo. Thin padded tongue and collar. STI Foam cushioning footbed. Cemented front rubber bumper. Sheet-cut soft EVA heel wedge. Thin, lightweight rubber outsole with Callicut tread. Concrete Beach Price $88.99

etnies Fall 2006 sneak peek

Check out what's coming down the pipe from etnies this fall. Look for some of these great new styles at ConcreteBeach.com around the end of July.

Click Here for etnies Girl Fall 2006
Click Here for etnies Guys Fall 2006

New Brands to Hit This Fall

Dropping this fall at ConcreteBeach.com are three more of the hottest skate / surf brands available. Just in time for "back to school" keep your eyes on Concrete Beach for the addition of RVCA apparel for men and women, Dragon optical / apparel and David and Goliath apparel for women. These great brands are expected to start showing up in the store late July through early August. If you want to know more about whats coming down the pipe at ConcreteBeach.com drop us a note at blast@concretebeach.com

Skate Shoe Summer Blowout

Concrete Beach slashes a ridiculous amount off the price of top shelf skateboard shoes. Summer is for skating and nothing feels better than a fresh pair of shoes between you and your deck. Shop ConcreteBeach.com right now for amazing deals on skate shoes from emerica, etnies, dc shoes, eS footwear and 88. If you have been thinking about picking up a new pair of skate shoes for the summer, stop thinking about it and check the prices on Heritic 2's, Markovich Pro's, Callicut's, Court's and more some for as much as $50 off the regular retail price. Shop our great selection of men's and women's shoes and sandals 24 hours a day 7 days a week, always safe and secure with fast delivery right to your door.

New Web Site for Concrete Beach

Just in time for summer 2006 Concrete Beach, Canada's online source for skate and surf apparel and footwear drops a fresh new web site. Rebuilt from the ground up, ConcreteBeach.com now features easier store navigation, faster product searches, larger product shots and even better online customer service. Find what you are looking for faster, get your questions answered right away and always shop safely and securely 24 hours a day seven days a week. If you want to know more about what's new at ConcreteBeach.com give us a call at 888-556-9868 or fire us off an email to cs@concretebeach.com