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John Rattray In The News
Fishing With John... and Silas
While on the Riding the Long White Cloud trip, Rattray and Silas took a break from skating and cycling and got their fly fishing on. Big thanks to their guide Ian Jenkins and Alex Craig for putting the video together. Also peep the new issue of Color Mag, Rattray and Silas grace the cover and you can find more on the New Zealand trip inside.
Riding the Long White Cloud - Rattray, Kenny and Silas's New Zealand bike adventure video
Rattray, Kenny, Silas and slew of friends recently rode across New Zealand on bikes. Color Mag has the preview vid (click the photo adove to view) and Fuel is showing the full episode. Check your local listings for details, this is not to be missed.
Dressin for Recession Tour Photo Post Vol. 2
Kenny the early morning chauffeur.
Pondering...
Dan sizing up the spot.
Vince narrowly avoids a broken forearm.
"Wait, am I in your shot?"
Despite coming down with some mutant glandular ailment, Roger was still able to man his jib.
No, no, you ugly.
Jon, there's no reasoning with these men, they clearly aren't human.
Cameo Wilson kickflipping the double set.
Rattray frontside 180's the rail.
Off to the Pharmacy signing.
Someone pulled out an old Thrasher issue with a photo of Roger.
Yvonne did several kickflips in a row on a board nearly as big as he was while wearing a Star Wars t-shirt. Awesome.
He is already too cool to smile.
All of the days winners.
Elwood Relay for Life
Kenny Anderson, John Rattray, Nate Broussard, Daniel Espinoza, Steve Nesser, special guests Danny Montoya and Chris Haslam, and a grip of filmers, photogs and local rippers came out to Peninsula High School's Relay for Life Event to raise money for Cancer Research and have a little fun. Please visit the Relay for Life website to see how you can get involved in your area.
Jeff King was kind enough to lug out a few ramps from his personal stash.
The launch ramp was a big hit and inspired some old school tricks like this stylish Judo Air...
and this Method.
Rattray made an appearance.
As did Nate Broussard.
Chris Haslam got in on the action, seen here grabbin Stalefish.....
on a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles board no less.
Steve Nesser
Danny Montoya likes it.
Pretty.
Ian O'Connor and Yoon Sul were there documenting the happenings.
So was Mark Stewart, thanks for the vid.
Nesser bro'in out with the kids.
On your mark....
The raffle winners were stoked about taking home some loot.
The PV skate crew.
The Anderson clan with friend Christina.
It was a true family affair, Jeff King with his son Cedar...
and Ian O'Connor with his daughter.
Kenny with Relay for Life volunteer Yolanda Williams.
Skating is fun and all but this is what the day was all about, raising money for cancer research, remembering those we have lost and honoring those who are fighting.
Kenny would like to thank:
John Rattray, Nate Broussard, Daniel Espinoza, Steve Nesser, Danny Montoya, Chris Haslam, Jon Coulthard, Mark Stewart, Yoon Sul, Ian O'Connor, Mikendo, Jeff King, Paul Goncalves, Elwood, Adio, Indy, Sunken City Skateshop, Brennan Losey, the PV skate crew, Yolanda Williams and of course Relay for Life