Like Father, Like Son

My son and I went blading this past weekend at Starr playground to break in his new skates!

Rest In Peace Aidan Charles

Aidan Charles section from The Traveler

LB vs. The SUAS Inbox

A short while ago I requested questions from all of you about anything and now the ShutupandSKATE Inbox has been flooded with some great questions! Here are the first 5 that I have answered so far, so enjoy and thank you for all of your support!

Malik Ashby Interview: On His Way

Photo by SLDean.com
Malik Ashby is a progressive blader. I say that because every time you skate with him he laces something new each time. He starts off each session shaking hands and smiling but shortly after once the iPod play button is pressed he quietly goes through the motions of his expanding and stylish trick vocabulary. Malik spreads the word about USD everywhere he goes as well which is necessary while representing one of the biggest companies in rollerblading. Even though it seems he is constantly being criticized he keeps a level head and keeps on blading as part of the future of the growing NYC scene.

Ruben Perez Interview: Viva La Prez

          Ruben Perez my brother, Solone the artist & Bang Bang the blader are just pieces of the puzzle which make up the man. If you know him you’ll be treated like one of his family, if you cross him you will be checked on the spot and if you blade with him then you will definitely be infected with the frenetic energy that he brings to every session. Ruben is 100 miles per hour in human form and it is this energy that makes his skating stand out. He has style that shows he has paid his dues for years and now he is bringing his creativity to his musical plateau. Here is a rare look behind the mind and thoughts of Ruben Prez.

My Son’s Fisher Price “Xsjado” Skate

          The biggest blessing in my life just turned 4 amazing years old on November 3rd and being that he loves watching blading videos with me it was a no-brainer to pick up his first pair of skates. While watching his big smile as he took his first strides I decided to write this product review so that any blader interested in getting their child a pair of these skates can get a pretty good idea of what to expect.

HAPPY 2nd ANNIVERSARY SHUTUPANDSKATE!

Today is the 2nd year anniversary of my rollerblading blog ShutupandSKATE!

I would like to thank everybody for their positive encouragement, feedback, honest opinions & support. It means more to me than you’ll ever know. Thank you for putting up with 2 years worth of my blading ramblings. It’s only going to get worse …stay tuned!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHUTUPANDSKATE!

The 5W’s w/ Jordan Baez

Jordan Baez is a talented young blader who is quickly establishing a name for himself. He is part of the foundation for a solid future in the NYC blading scene. Not only does he kill everything he blades, Jordan also puts together competitions to help grow the NY/NJ scene. In this 5W’s profile he gives us a sneak peek of what he’s about.

Cozmik Inspired song “Un Dia Caliente” performed by Ruben Perez & Co.

          Here is a live performance of a song inspired by our lost brother Brian “Cozmik” Scott. The name of this song is “Un Dia Caliente” which translates to “A Hot Day”. The song is in Spanish but the story of this track is about the deadly results of a loose bullet hitting an unintended target. It is performed by my brother and NYC blader Ruben Perez aka Solone (in the Red hoodie) along with the talented JohnnyO & Wilkins.

The Last Man Standing Comp 2011 LB-CAM Lifestyle Pics

Hurricane Irene pushed The 2011 Last Man Standing Comp back 1 week but she couldn’t wash away the hearts of those who attended to show their support for NYC blading. After the last drops of sweat dryed up it was a top 3 that was deserving of the positions and a top 3 whose names deserved to be on top for the blading they displayed throughout the day. Here are pics that I managed to capture in between working on background things to keep things on schedule and organized. Enjoy and take from these pictures a story from beginning to end.