H E A D Q U A R T E R S

Salih's StairJam 2010 - PawnShop Mobile

2010-03-05T09:13:00.000-08:00

Salih is getting older, wiser and definitely better all before our eyes. On his 12th birthday he held a stair party contest at the HQ to the tune of some 60+ entrants and spectators. Beckley,Huntington,Parkersburg, and Charleston once again represented and came to hold it down at the HQ. Zack Debrular to no suprise took the crown, Jake Washburn 2nd, and Chris Leadingham in 3rd. A lot went down on the stairs that day. Archie, Adam, Brennan, Blair and Booth ripped it up. Take a look at the clip below shot by Zack from Crab Orchard,WV.

We be rollin. In a 1981 Ice cream style p30 step van. That's right PawnShop is going mobile with our own shop on wheels. We will be taking this beast on the road with us on demos, cigarette, beer runs, picking up Trace from prom etc. We will be stocking it with PawnShop merch (decks,shirts,hats) along with some extras and coming to a park in a town near you! We havent had the logo put on the side yet but here's an idea of what it will look like in a month or so.

That new steeze!

2010-02-25T18:58:00.001-08:00

As some of you may already know, the pawnshop is making a comeback. New boards, new ramps, additions to old ramps, new shirts, sick events, trips, and much more are on the way. We at the headquarters are planning big things, and hopefully, putting Charleston skating back the way it should be: Bros, boards, good times. That's it. I'm going to be keeping this updated from now on with the daily happenings of the park as well as other goodness which you are going to want to check out often.

I want to make the headquarters a destination for all the homies in WV and beyond to get together, forget the bullshit, and put Charleston on the map. I'll be at the park often filming the happenings and posting clips of the day to day life so make sure you get to the park to be down with what's going on. Go ahead and bookmark this blog now. I am currently capturing footage like a robot so be expecting footy within the next week. Other than that I just want to take the time to shout out two people who are helping keep the pawnshop alive: Cary and Brian. Cary has been working diligently for weeks keeping shit lined up, clean, and making renovations on the ramps. Today he did a lot of work resurfacing the mini ramp, which I think we all know needed some work. Brian has been staying motivated working on getting boards in, designs made, and other company duties. You should give these people the respect they deserve and thank them for all that they are doing for the scene that you take for granted.

Skateboarders, get involved! Send me all footage, photos, and other to be included in the blog or clips that I create. My email is ryan@ryanmckowen.com. Send me a shout and I will be glad to get back to you. I'm tired as hell so I will keep this short and sweet and leave you with a few photos of the day.

A trooper workin on that ramp. A hardass with a heart of gold. I once saw him rescue a possum taken from his mother. True story.
Salih was poppin and lockin on some Darryl's dance groove type shit today.

Big things to come!

Bruce, special guest steeze. Ryan Dunn beard.

Alright homies that's all for now. This blog is for you guys, this is your own Theberrics. Only less lame. Stay informed, check the blog!

Ry-dawg out.

King Of The Hills 2009

2009-04-30T11:22:00.000-07:00

Our first annual King of the Hills competition was a success. A couple hundred people showed up and threw down despite the 90+ degree temperature. Three divisions, beginner,intermediate and advanced/sponsored came and conquered the HQ's setup. The much heated advanced division played out with Chareston's own Salih Muhammad taking the crown. Salih proudly accepted the $500 loot , the Don Pendleton signed trophy art, decks and other swag. 2nd place in the advanced went to Shawn Potvin from Marmet,WV and 3rd went to Mike Berdis from Erie,PA. We are working toward a bigger and better K.O.T.H. for 2010 with a higher payout. Thanks to all that came out and sponsored,judged,MC'd and supported the event. (This space is reserved for info on the beg/intermediate guys)

PawnShop TV LIVE!!

2009-04-18T17:20:00.000-07:00

Catch us LIVE @ the HQ daily come by say hi or give us hell in the chat. Don't forget April 25th LIVE WEBCAST of the KING of the HILLS comp here at the HQ @ 12 noon!!

CLICK HERE FOR PAWNSHOP LIVE!!

PawnShop TV (360 Flip Trick Tip)

2009-04-17T18:43:00.001-07:00

Meet Anthony Rifici

2009-03-18T19:40:00.000-07:00

Who is Anthony Rifici?

crazy

Who are your sponsors?

Reciprocal Skate Shop
Pawn Shop Skateboards

Where do you live?

Long island, new york

How is the vibe, skating in NYC?

contest are intense you just gotta go, cut people off do what you gotta do and hope there nothing in your way cause people are coming from every direction

How long have you been skating?

ive been skating for about 4 years

What do you do other than skate?

photography, chill with my girlfriend and friends

What is your plans in the next two years?

Flow or Am for a big team

What are your favorite spots?

Any stair 8+ where no body bothers you

What is your favorite things to skate?
(ie:rails,hubbas,ledges,,)

All of it, man just love to skate

Ever run into Jason Dill in the city or any other known pros?

ha, not jason dill but ive seen eric koston, dave bachinski or whatever brandon bieble a ton

Last Words:

Live Free, Die Easy

Shout outs:

Friends, family, and my sponsors

Sponsor Me from AnthonyRIFICI on Vimeo.

King Of The Hills 2009

2009-03-06T11:07:00.000-08:00

What started out as an in-state competition has turned out to be open to anyone that wants to come. We got numerous emails from people all over myspace asking if they could enter from another state. We're not out to bum anyone out so we decided to make it open to whomever wants to come and thrash it up in the mountain state. This is the first year of the K.O.T.H. comp and we are proud to co-sponsor this along with VOX footwear. There will be cash prizes along with tons of merch. The contest will be held at our HQ team park April 25th 2009 starting at 12pm. You must pre-register before noon so either get here early that day or stop by and sign up. If your out of state or far away you can mail in your entry fee of $10 and personal info to: PawnShop Skateboards 12507 Maccorkle ave Chesapeake, WV 25315. For more info call 304.550.1040 See you here the 25th!

Where's The Beef?

2009-02-14T22:16:00.000-08:00

To help feed the appetite of our big board lovers we have created another new design that's in the works for 2009. The "BigBoy" will be available in sizes 8.0" and 8.25" and coming out in spring. Feast it!

Say HELL-o to Shawn Potvin

2009-02-10T07:38:00.000-08:00

Who in the Hell is Shawn Michael Potvin?

haha i am some extremely good looking blonde boy from the snowy coast from southern maine, i skate obviously hah or we wouldn't be doing this but, i have a good attitude according to other people I dont notice it because thats just how I am I guess. im 5'10 I weigh about 165 . I enjoy long walks on the beach and picnics in the park with a lovely young miss. I love skateboarding more than anything it never gets old to me at all. I have fun every single time I step onto a board, if I didn't I wouldn't be doing it still.

Why in the Hell did you move to WV?

haha long story. well... my mom and my dad broke up when I was in like 1st grade or something like that. and he moved to texas for like 7 years. I hadnt seen him and he invited me to visit and I did. then like a year after I went and saw him he moved closer to maine in hopes to see me more. (west virginia) so when that happend my brother moved down here with him. things didnt work out and he ended up kicking my brother out and he wasnt able to live on his own so me and my mom moved down here to help him out because he was still in highschool. and thats how I ended up here.

Why in the Hell do so many people love you?

I didn't know that was the case, but if I have to guess I'm thinking its because Im really nice to people. I try to be as positive as possible. I basically treat people how I'd like to be treated, and it doesn't always work out that way because I have some haters out there. But I'm just thinking that their just jealous.

How in the Hell are you so fluid and smooth? (Skating)
haha o jeez...how to explain..? ONE TIP: SHOE LACE BELT! haha no im just kidding haha....well I cant really explain it I mean you just have to practice alot if you want to get stuff good. but I swear it just comes natural to me. like I can just think of a trick and do it. like its weird I dont like go out of my way to look steezy like some people do...it just happens. but im my opinion I dont think my tricks look that good. haha so dont think im an egomaniac. haha I just pretend to be haha.

What are some of your fav tricks?

oh shit.... I Love every trick..there are sooo many. but if I had to pick a couple I guess I could go with crooks(easiest steeziest grind out there), blunt variations. everything out of blunts are baller! 3 flips...they are kinda getting over rated l love them. lasers!!!!!! love that trick. kickflips every way, they are one of the easiest flip trick but I could just roll around all day and do them over and over. just getting them higher and more sticky footed and boned haha.

What are some of your fav Charleston Spots?

oh DAYUM!!!!! love the charleston spots dude.... lets see. we got the marble banks. thats me and rigsbys spot right there, we got capital highschool that spots is the perfect place for someone looking to do lines or skate stairs or do a combo and puttin the stairs in the line....we have the midtown mall double sets....wooo that spots a bust most of the time but if you get lucky and get that one time where you dont get kicked out.shiiiit I could just skate there all day. theres so many options. the courthouse...kinda like a manny pad slash ledge..that spot is knarley.. I Dont know what it is about that spot but I cant front big that. haha like ive done it down better things its just that spot makes me not land it... I think theres like a no shawn front big spell onthat place or something...haha later days...ill get it. bb&t parking garage...that spot looks like a joke but its one of the hardest spots ive ever skated. its like a curved curb with like a lil bank on one side. I know it sounds like a bitch spot. but that place is fun and challenging.... dude just skating around charleston you find some of the best spots. I love just skating around skating everything. its just a great feeling.

How did you hook up with PawnShop?

well its kinda funny how that happend. I moved down here like a couple days before my 17th birthday. and I went into this place called pawnmax to buy a board...I got a girl rick howard. it was sick but anyways when I went in there one of the guys behind th counter told me about this like skate thing in charleston in a couple days. so I went there..I was kinda nervous to skate at first haha like I didnt know I was allowd to cuz it said demo or something haha but I got up courage and started skating and like just started doing my thing and then next thing I Knew it I was talking to brian carr about getting on the team... first day I Met him he handed me 2 new decks! hes like one of the nicest people I have ever met dude. if you know him you already know that but that was for the peeps that dont. haha but yeah thats how it all happend.

Old Matt: oh damn..haha happiness! realness. dude hes is seriously sooo effing kool hes like 30 something has a wife and 2 kids and still rips . he is never down. always sooo happy and laughing and positive.(dont tell him to pick you up something at the store around christmas time though) haha he treats me like im his son and just rips. hes a real insiration. I hope to be like him when I get older

S-K-A-T-E: love skate. but I really dont like losing. I dont like to admit it but I really get upset when I lose hahah im a sore loser. no grudges though!

Marmet: my home tizzown! M TOWN HOLDING IT DOWN BABY!!! haha
Cheese: hahahaha you really wanna know what just popped in my head!? haha Daniel filming Colby. explination for those who dont know: colbys nickname is cheese and we have a filmer named Daniel whos nickname is crakka CHEESE AND CRAKKAS!

Any shout-outs to any of your homies?

gotta shout out to the rest of the pawnshop krew....go us!!

Trace Corley and 304 Skateboarding Clothing Co!!!
all the P-burg guys!!!
all the Beckley shredders!!!
MATT DAVIS!!!!!
Seth Savis
Blake Grounds

RIP KAGE KELLY. I know your not dead, but we lost you to the g thug ballers! We all really miss you.

2009-02-03T22:37:00.000-08:00

Grand opening is Saturday Feb 7th from 12pm-12am $8 + $2 helmet rental if your under 18. We will be giving away some prizes and mostly just having fun. As of today we are installing our premium birch layers and setting the toe-plates and angle iron. Should be all ready by saturday, stop by and check it out. Remember if you just want to shop in the pro shop, just come on in. Here's a little clip of the building process and whatnot.

Friday, Feb 13th Lock-In
We will be holding an all night lock-in Friday the 13th.. Starting at 10pm-8am Cost is $20 and Pizza and Drinks are included. Lots going down that night, Prizes,Contests, PawnShop Demo, maybe even a Jason Voorhees sighting ooooooh!

Opening Saturday Feb 7th

2009-02-03T01:01:00.000-08:00

This saturday February 7, we will be open from 12pm - 12 am admission will be $8

PawnShop Headquarters

2009-01-27T22:06:00.000-08:00

The Charleston area's second indoor park is gearing up to open Feb2009. Housed in a 12,000 SF Heated and A/C building in Chesapeake, WV (5 miles from Kanawha City) We will host many activities such as Lock-Ins - Demos - Contests - Lessons - Private Parties - Theme Nights and more! We are a member of SPAUSA organization and do not require helmets if you are 18yrs + up. Helmets are available at the park for a $2 rental fee.

Like all privately owned parks we do require a waiver release form to be signed before skating the park. Waivers are available at the park and must be signed in person by parent/guardian if under 18. 18yrs+ can sign your own waivers in front of park employee. Waivers can be downloaded and signed by parent/guardian before coming to the HQ but they must be notorized if using that method.

PARK HOURS:
Monday: CLOSED for Team Riders Only & (private parties)
Tues: 12pm to 9pm
Wed: 12pm to 9pm
Thur: 12pm to 9pm
Fri: 12pm to 12am (midnight)
Sat: 12pm to 12am (midnight)
Sun: 12pm to 6pm

PRO SHOP HOURS: Same as park hours. You do not have to pay to skate the park if you just want to shop in the pro shop.

*Special Events (demos-lockins-contests-live bands) will happen and change the times and rates so check our events calender often.

Private Lessons will be on Saturdays 10am-12pm
RATES:
Weekdays Sun-Tues-Wed-Thurs $5.00 all day
Weekends Fri & Sat $8.00 all day
Helmet Rental - $2.00 (Req if under 18)
No helmets required if 18+