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New DP Fender Guitar and PPS Deck at the NAMM Show

2012-01-19T11:11:00.000-08:00

Come on down to The N.A.M.M. show in Anaheim Ca. and Check out The Raddest Guitar/Skate combo Package EVER! Today thru Sunday Stop by the FENDER Booth and play the New D.P.FENDER Guitar

Look For Duane to be hanging around the show today

RTMF Sessions!

2011-11-15T14:57:00.000-08:00

RTMF Sessions, with Pedro Barros, Josh Mattson, Alex Sorgente, Shane Borland and many others!

Josh Mattson, Welcome To the Team!

2011-11-04T15:54:00.000-07:00

PPS is stoked to welcome all around NorCal shredder Josh Mattson to the team.

Pedro Barros Qualifiys 1st for the Dew Tour Finals

2011-10-16T07:51:00.000-07:00

Check out the highlights of Pedro Barros, Alex Perelson and more from today's Skateboard Vert Semi-Finals at the Dew Tour Championships

Kalani David cracks the top 5 at the 13th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Contest

2011-09-28T10:13:00.000-07:00

Kalani was destroying the pool at the SJ Lake Cunningham skatepark. He was blasting big Stalefishes, 540's, kickflip indy's, stalefish to disaster over the hip, and more to make the top 5 in his 3rd pro contest. Grom prospects Seth Sanders and CJ Collins were both ripping the pool and showing that the future looks bright!

Kalani David Blasting a Stalefish

Seth Sanders with a stylish Layback

CJ Collins BS Air Attack

Check out the Egg Salad Bike from our friends at Super Rat

2011-09-28T10:10:00.000-07:00

Egg Salad from Chad DeRosa on Vimeo.

PEDRO BARROS ESCAPE FROM THE PRISON PLANET

2011-09-02T09:10:00.000-07:00

New video from Garden Groove Films featuring Pedro Destroying everything!

Pedro & Duane at the Portland Invitational

2011-08-15T09:27:00.000-07:00

Pedro, Duane, and Kalani headed up to Portland over the weekend for the Portland Invitational. After Kalani's 9th at Coastal Carnage he jumped into the deep waters of the massive Dew Bowl. Kalani didn't make the cut, but still ripped the bowl. DP skated with his trademark style.

Chris Miller sums it up it best
DP. Duane is of course the master of disaster and legendary Punk Rock icon of skateboarding. My memories of Duane are seeing him at Upland combi with his black and red striped Santa Cruz board and leopard dyed hair. Edgers on his Blackhart wheels and absolute critical skating in the heaviest pool of all time. Santa Cruz was also my first sponsor and I remember hanging out with Olson, DP and Salba in awe. I also remember Duane being the top competitor of his time along with his tech rival - Eddie Elguera. Duane was punk, but don't forget that he has always been an incredible contest skater who went head to head with Eddie: style and attitude against technique and training at numerous events throughout the early 80's. Duane's attitude of commitment and emotion shaped mine and many others approach to skateboarding and life. Elguera was awesome too but DP defined passion and the go for broke spirit of skateboarding that made it a lifestyle and not just another sport. The fact that at 50 he skates the way he does blows my mind.

Pedro was killing it with high speed lines, huge airs, and big transfers. In the end it was close between him and Bucky, with Bucky just edging Pedro out for the win.

Duane Peters

Pedro Barros

Legends Jam

Pro Finals

Coastal Carnage Congrats Pedro & Kalani!

2011-08-08T12:13:00.000-07:00

Pedro, Kalani and Ben ripped all week leading up to the Coastal Carnage finals yesterday. Pedro took 2nd along with a nice check, and Kalani made the top ten taking 9th in his first major skate fest!

Pedro Blasting on the Shark Bite Hip

Kalani flying in the bowl

Pedro and Tom collecting their checks

Kalani doing some cradle time

Ben Schroeder up on the Hip

Coastal Carnage

2011-08-06T18:20:00.000-07:00

Check out the Converse Coastal Carnage Finals live tomorrow! Both Pedro Barros and Kalani David made it through todays qualifier, so look for them both to be destroying the Coastal Carnage bowl tomorrow. If you can't make to HB check it out the live webcast here

Kalani David Stale Fish

Pedro Barros Backside Ollie

One More of Kalani Transfer over the hip

Coal Pad Skate Contest August 21st

2011-08-06T18:14:00.000-07:00

Congrats Pedro! 1st Dew Tour Bowl

2011-07-24T08:14:00.000-07:00

Dew Oceancity Bowl Contest Live

2011-07-22T16:06:00.000-07:00

Check out Pedro ripping the new Dew Tour Bowl Live tomorrow 6:30-7:30 EST, 3:30-4:30 PST Check it out here

Pedro

Pedro on Skating the Pro Tec Pool Party

2011-06-07T16:41:00.001-07:00

PPS Welcomes Nathan Jimi Beck

2011-06-07T15:43:00.000-07:00

PPS welcomes Jimi Beck to the Team! Jimi just missed the Pro Tec finals, but made up for it with one of the best tricks of the night, a Mc Egg! After getting back home he managed to take first at The Bondi Chilli Sk8 Jam!

PPS Welcomes Young Gun Ripper Kalani David to the Team

2011-06-07T14:07:00.001-07:00

Rebate Auction For DP

2011-05-28T11:25:00.000-07:00

The Auctions are live, so bid now! Check out the Rebate page for all the info! Check out this video of the custom DP Scooter up for auction!

Congratulations Pedro! 1st Pro Tec pool Party!

2011-05-22T08:19:00.000-07:00

The 7th Annual Pro Tec Pool Party went down yesterday, with Pedro Barros walking away with first place and a check for $30,000. The contest was insane Rune, Alex P, and others were all killing the combi. Pedro was on fire blasting big airs and sick lines that had the crowd on their feet. Duane Peters hung on in the Masters division to take home 6th with his classic style.Click here for Vans coverage For more from Vans click here Check out Concrete Disciples for more great coverage.

Pros from Thrasher

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Masters from Thrasher

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Some footage of Pedro, DP, and others warming up in the days before the contest

Listen To Lee Ralph!

2011-04-20T08:17:00.000-07:00

Check the Beard Mic

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Pedro Barros Volcom Stone Age Clip Of The Week

2011-04-18T13:52:00.000-07:00

Corn Dog, The Lost Z Boy

2011-04-07T08:34:00.000-07:00

Corn Dog, The Lost Z Boy makes a special appearance in the new Filp vid "The West Side Story"

Corn Dog

Florida Bowl Riders Video

2011-03-25T08:35:00.001-07:00

Here's some footage from Garden Groove Films of the Pros in Florida. Complete madness!

Florida Bowl Riders 2011

2011-03-20T17:14:00.000-07:00

Duane, Ben, and Pedro headed east for the Florida Bowl Riders Cup over the weekend. After ripping all week, Duane had a hectic day on Saturday at NSB. With 3 collisions, DP said they should have just tossed refrigerators in on him! Word is Pedro gave his prize money to Tim Johnson so he could come to Brasil and skate the RTMF bowl.

The PPS Crew

Here's a couple of videos from the days before the contest.

DP at NSB

Pedro and the RTMF Crew

Grosso's Love Letter To Ben Schroeder

2011-03-16T16:23:00.000-07:00

The Master Of Disaster is back and Ripping the Combi!

2011-02-21T16:02:00.001-08:00

After going to hell and back, and almost losing his leg along the way DP is back! Here's a killer clip of him ripping the Combi, The Master of Disaster is unstoppable!

Pedro goes back to back with another win at Bondi Bowl A Rama!

2011-02-19T16:22:00.000-08:00

Official Results: Vans Bowl-A-Rama 2011

Pedro is staring 2011 off just like 2010, with back to back Bowl A Rama victories in Wellington, and Bondi! The Bondi pro finals were insane, Rune was ripping, Bucky was ripping, but Pedro just Killed it! Thanks to all the riders, fans, sponsors, and hard-working Bowl-A-Rama staff who made this contest happen. Huge congratulations to Pedro Barros & Steve Caballero!

Pedro!

Pros
1. Pedro Barros
2. Rune Glifberg
3. Bucky Lasek
4. Bob Burnquist
5. RJ Barbaro
6. Nolan Monroe
7. Renton Millar
8. Nathan Beck

Masters
1. Steve Caballero
2. Mick Mulhall
3. Lester Kasai
4. Nicky Guerrero
5. Sergie Ventura
6. Pat Ngoho
7. Sasha Steinhorst
8. Steve Alba

Best Trick
Bob Burnquist – Switch frontside heelflip frontside air

Pedro, Andre, And Bucky Chillin in Bondi

Killer Clip from Thrasher

Lee Ralph and Pedro

Parting shot of Lee from Wellington

PEDRO BARROS REPEATS AT WELLINGTON BOWLARAMA IN NEW ZEALAND 2/12/2011

2011-02-13T10:21:00.000-08:00

Pedro Barros defended his title at the Wellington Bowl-A-Rama today in New Zealand. He ripped the bowl apart with big airs and 540s enroute to the repeat victory! Lee Ralph was ripping the Wellington bowl in classic style to take home 5th.

Pedro Fronside Blast

Pedro BSA

The Legendary Lee Ralph!

Lee!

Here's some footage of Pedro's contest runs

Killer Lee clip by Rune Glifberg LEE RALPH

Pedro ripping the new Barry Curtis Clover in Auckland NZ

Pedro's 2010 Year of Shred!

2011-02-04T13:03:00.000-08:00

Marcos over at Garden Grove Films put together this clip of Pedro and his shredding travels of 2010

Phelper, and you thought he couldn't skate!

2011-01-27T11:46:00.000-08:00

Phelper and friends at the Widowmaker and many more epic spots.

More from Pedro's Pool by Garden Groove Films

2011-01-26T08:04:00.000-08:00

More from Brazil with the Vans Team

2011-01-19T22:54:00.000-08:00

Vans Team in Brazil

Vans Brasil Tour from Vans Skate on Vimeo.

Pedro's Yardsale! The latest From Thrasher

2011-01-11T22:02:00.000-08:00

Here's more ripping from Pedro Barros, the locals from Florianopolis, Brazil, and some young cats from Argentina. If you're looking for the red bowl and beautiful beaches, hit up Hiadventure.com.br. Rafe and his crew will make it right.

Pedro's Bowl Blowout! From Thrasher

2011-01-06T10:46:00.001-08:00

Headed down to Florianopolis, Brazil for a heated blowout at Pedro Barros' bowl. Caballero, Grosso, Hassan, Borden, Ueda, Dias, Pedro, and a whole slew of others killed it. A big thanks to Pedro and Andre for showing us a good ol' time.

Red Bull Skate Generations

2010-12-20T09:24:00.000-08:00

This last week down in Brasil in RTMF country at Pedro Barros house, Red Bull through a killer contest combining three generations of skateboarders!

Andre and Pedro Barros, one of the coolest skate families there is RESPECT RTMF!

RESULTS

1º - Léo Kakinho, Pedro Barros, Felipe Caltabiano "Foguinho"

2º - Steve Caballero, Allan Mesquita, Vi Kakinho

3º - Miguel Catarina, Omar Hassan, Gustavo Sorriso

4º - Marco Aurélio "Jeff", Sandro Dias, Ricardo Tossi

5º - Cristiano Mateus, Otavio Neto, Fernando Kawall

6º - Jeff Grosso, Marcelo Kosake, Allan Resende

Check the Videos

Warm Up Session

One last 540 Blast from Pedro!

The Master Of Disaster, DP Rides Again!

2010-11-01T16:34:00.000-07:00

Cant Keep A Good Pirate Down........

DP dusted off the cobwebs and took a few good slams at Jokers Pool yesterday, just to remind himself that it hurts so good to skate!

DP gettin the box!
Not healed up all the way yet, but has he ever been?

Master of Discabster!

Killer to see DP back in the saddle!

Meat Tortillas and French

2010-11-01T16:25:00.000-07:00

Check out the latest happenings in Matt French's world over at Meat TortillasBlog.

A day in the RTMF life of Pedro and the young Vi

2010-10-25T17:24:00.000-07:00

Here's a killer little clip from Garden Groove Films

Duane Peters Trying to Raise Money for Hospital Bills

2010-10-22T08:11:00.000-07:00

"Recently, at age 49, Peters took a spill while skating in Colorado. His knee was shattered, and infection set in once again. Just before surgery, doctors asked Peters to sign a form allowing them to amputate his foot. Peters made one last appeal to the surgeon. "It's too late in the game for me to start learning to skate with a prosthetic. I guarantee I'll just get a peg leg and go back to drinking and I'm going to die a pirate."
These Ebay Auctions are to raise Money to Pay off Duane Peter's Recent Hospital Bills.
Last month Duane Peters AKA "The Master of Disaster" took a Bad Slam on his left knee resulting in an infection so Bad
that they wanted to Amputate it at the Knee. After many Prayers, Miracles and Several Hundred Thousand Dollars later his
leg is Healing Up Great and he will be back Ripping at a Park or Pool near you Soon! So please Throw Money at this Auction
"Like a Drunk Sailor" and own a piece of Skateboard History and The Honor and Pride that comes with helping one of Skateboarding's Great to get back on his feet again and Keep the Dream Alive!

Pedro Venice Sunset Ollie

2010-10-13T20:14:00.000-07:00

Rumble In Ramona, The Last Stand

2010-10-13T10:46:00.000-07:00

The Rumble in Ramona was a full day of insane ripping from four decades of vert skaters. Ben Schroeder and Pedro Barros were killing the ramp all day along with Hosoi, Cab, Rune, Bucky, Sluggo, DIV, Buck Smith and a host of others. Here's a couple of sick video clips from the Last Stand!

From Marcos at Garden Groove Films

Ben 10 Schroeder Dive Bomb

Pedro Tailgrab

Here's a clip from Thrasher

Check the write up on the Last Stand at Concrete Disciples

Pedro Barros at The Burger Bowl

2010-10-13T10:41:00.000-07:00

Pedro flew back into town for the Rumble In Ramona, Bucky's Bowl-BQ, and the Vegas Dew Tour finals. He's been on a mission since he got here desrtoying everything in site. Here's some pics from Rus over at rus-pix.com of Pedro ripping the Burger Bowl.

New Duane Peters Armed Forces & Jokers DP T

2010-09-30T08:07:00.000-07:00

Looking for a killer new shred stick? Check out the new Duane Peters Armed Forces deck. The board measures in at 9.0 x 33.625 with a 15.75 wheel base. Jokers Skateshop is running a special right now, buy the new DP Armed Forces and get a Free DP designed Jokers T!

Click Here For the DP Jokers Deal!

Pedro Barros - RTMF Celebration in Brazil!

2010-09-26T15:53:00.000-07:00

Pedro & The Volcom Team in Thrashers latest Skatepark Roundup

2010-09-25T17:59:00.001-07:00

Pedro Barros and the rest of the Volcom Team destroy the Mammoth Skatepark in the latest Thrasher Skatepark Roundup.

Classics: Remy Stratton

2010-09-24T12:26:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for respect on the "industry" side of skating, it helps when you have a track record like Remy's. Here's his part from a 1994 Vid

Kaley's B Day Fundrasier & newest PPS team rider Ronnie Yerman

2010-09-20T20:09:00.000-07:00

The Yerman's had a B Day party/Fundrasier for their daughter Kaley on saturday at the Yerman Compound. The ramp got a face lift and the shredders came out. Resident ripper and new PPS team rider Ronnie Yerman was ripping the wooden bowl throughout the day. Big Ben Schroeder stop by and smashed and shook the bowl that could hardly contain him.

The B Day Girl

Ronnie and the refurbished bowl

Ronnie Yerman

Ben 10 Schroeder

For the whole story check out Concrete Disciples

Pedro and Bob on the Alli Skate show.

2010-09-20T19:38:00.000-07:00

See More Skate Videos and BMX Videos at AlliSports.com Embed

Duane has been down, but not out!

2010-09-20T19:25:00.000-07:00

DP got a strep infection as the Glory Bound Tour came to an end. He ended up in the hospital with a major chunk of flesh taken out of his leg. He finally got out, but had to keep a Wound Vac on his leg to keep it sterile. Today he got to drop the wound vac and has some more healing to do, then a skin graft. DP is unstoppable, he'll be back on his skate, and shredding soon!

DP Out of the hospital with his new wheels

The Wound Vac

DP and his Wound Vac Pac, ready to lose this anchor

PEDRO BARROS Takes the Gold at X 16 In Superpark!

2010-08-02T12:11:00.000-07:00

Pedro was on fire all week! After taking 4th in the Mega Ramp, he was all about destroying the skatepark! From start to finish Pedro won every heat he was in to take the Gold hands down. Congratulations Pedro! You definitely deserved the win!

Here's some video of Pedro in the Superpark finals from strange notes and espn

Check out Pedro in USA Today

Pedro spinning a 540 in the finals

Pedro On the Mega Ramp

Duane Peters from the Glory Bound Tour

2010-08-02T12:09:00.001-07:00

Here's a shot of DP from one of the east coast stops on the Glory Bound Tour

Pedro Qualifies 1st in X 16 Skatepark!

2010-08-01T07:35:00.000-07:00

Tune in today to see Pedro continue his slaying of the Superpark!

Look for Big Ben 10 Schroeder to Crush the Superpark in the Masters event today!

Pedro Barros & Rodolfo Ramos Killing the X

2010-07-29T11:34:00.000-07:00

Pedro Barros Superpark Blast!

2010-07-27T10:36:00.000-07:00

Pedro Barros Blasting a monster channel, X Games 16 Superpark

Thanks to MRZ from Concrete Disciples for the killer photo!

LEE RALPH!

2010-07-27T10:33:00.000-07:00

Lee has been getting his shred on down in NZ and has a few clips in this video from Mount Maunganui, and Tauranga

Pedro Barros & Ben Schroeder Superpark X Games 16

2010-07-25T20:01:00.001-07:00

Pedro is back in town and has been putting in some time at the Superpark along with Ben Schroeder.

Pedro First Session Superpark X Games 16

Ben Superpark Supershralp!

Pedro Barros Destroying Everything!

2010-07-24T18:53:00.000-07:00

A quick clip of Pedro's recent travels, from the Vans Pro Tec Pool Party to the Mega Ramp in China.

Pedro Destroying everything in his path!

Duane Peters Is joining Mike Vallely On his Glory Bound Skatepark Tour

2010-07-09T13:55:00.000-07:00

Today, MIKE V announces the addition of fellow skateboarding icon “The Master of Disaster” Duane Peters to the summer trek. Peters will join Vallely as well as street skating legend “The Nomad” Bill Danforth plus Kristian Svitak, Ben Raybourn and Cyril Jackson on every stop of the impending tour.

“Duane Peters epitomizes everything I love about skateboarding…style, attitude and originality,” said MIKE V in a statement. “He’s my absolute favorite skater of all-time and his skating is as relevant today as when he started. Having him join me on my tour is a true honor and I know an entirely new generation of skaters will be inspired by this true icon and his skating.”

“Times are hard on everybody right now and people gotta remember we are Americans and will not submit our freedoms for anything!” commented Peters. “We are Skaters! We are Free! I’m so stoked to be a part of the Glory Bound Tour! You only live once, so come out and skate with us!”

The month-long tour, which features a skate demo and fan participation like no other is kicking off on July 18 in Mesa, Arizona and concluding in Simi Valley, California on August 18.

A new stop on the tour has been added in Plano, TX at Eisenbergs Skatepark on July 20th and don’t forget Louder Than Hell will be on the tour to DJ and keep the skating fueled with crucial tunes.

CLICK HERE to read the complete info and tour dates for the Glory Bound Tour.

CLICK HERE to purchase premium tickets. Only 15 available per show. Act now!

Pedro Has a New Ramp and a new trick

2010-07-09T13:25:00.000-07:00

Pedro recently finished up his new vert ramp, where he wasted no time landing his first 720! Check the video.

July 4th Bowl BQ at Bucky Laseks with DP

2010-07-09T13:19:00.000-07:00

Duane and the Godoy brothers invaded Buckys for a little BBQ and shred on the 4th.

DP

You can see more from the session over at concretedisciples.com

Tom Groholski Pier 62

2010-07-09T13:14:00.000-07:00

Tom G made a recent trip up the East Coast to check out the new Pier 62 Skatepark

Tom G

Classic Tom G Invert Shot from Cherry Hill

More Tom G From The Crypt!

Classic Lee Ralph

2010-07-09T13:12:00.000-07:00

Duane Peters New Site

2010-07-09T13:05:00.000-07:00

If you havent already checked it out make sure you do duanepeters.net Classic stories, pics, and other random stuff from the Master Of Disaster. He's on it daily, so keep checking it!

MIA

2010-07-09T12:01:00.000-07:00

Been a while since we've had a chance to update the Blog. It's been a busy past couple of months. Pedro was out in May for the ProTec Pool Party, hot off his last win at the Bondi Bowl A Rama. Pedro continued his pool annihilation qualifying 1st going into the finals. They changed up the skating format this year, getting rid of the Jam and it definitely changed things up. Pedro ended up 4th when the dust had finally settled over the Combi. In the masters Duane Peters and Ben Schroeder were out for blood. Ben didn't make it through to the finals, but DP did in classic style. DP laid it all on the line hanging on to everything he tried. With Frontside Rocks, Invert reverts, Sweepers, Fastplants, Fakie Footplants, BSA, FSA, Backside Ollies and more, DP took 4th in a tight final.

Prdeo Lien Over The Hip

Pedro 540 High above the square

Pedro BSA

Pedro 5 from MRZ

Pedro FS Blast

Duane FSR

Duane FSA

Duane BSA

Ben Smith

Ben Egg

Cookiehead

After The Combi was done it was off to China for Pedro where he took 4th on the Mega Ramp and 5th in vert.

Geoff Rowley Model Now Available!

2010-05-11T17:41:00.001-07:00

Geoff Rowley is one of the most influential skaters of his time. Thrasher Skater of the year in 2000, Geoff has been skating hard for over two decades. Geoff's been on Flip since the beginning, and this is the first model he's ever done outside of Flip. This limited edition of only 200, hand signed and numbered by Geoff, is a must have board for any Rowley fan!

Werd Life Art Show KCDC June 6, 2010

2010-05-11T17:39:00.000-07:00

Peter Hewitt Collides into Duane Peters Combi Bowl Slam

2010-05-03T15:44:00.000-07:00

Peter Meet Peters Word is Hewitt is still jacked from this, broken ribs or something. Hopefully Hewitt will be healed up and shredding soon.

BONDI BOWL-A-RAMA / WELLINGTON / LOVE & GUTS

2010-04-30T20:41:00.000-07:00

Lee Ralph!

Here's the report from Concrete Disciples
BONDI BOWL-A-RAMA / WELLINGTON / LOVE & GUTS 2010

The Master Of Disaster has been busy this last month!

2010-04-30T20:26:00.000-07:00

Duane has a new wheel coming out with OJ III,
check out his welcom video

DP just got back from filming Hostility Hotel out in Texas. Then it was staright to the premire
of the Cuckoo's Nest DocumenteryWe Were Feared at the Newport Film Festivle. He's also
been filmimng for his upcoming documentery LOOPED.
The US BOMBS have a show coming up on June 20th

Check out this mural that Davi did at the new Drop Dead Bowl in Brazil

DP was alos recently featured in the latest issue of Rebel Ink. Here's a behind the scenes
video of the shoot.

Tony Alva Shredding it up on a Pistol in Sao Paulo Brazil!

2010-04-30T20:22:00.000-07:00

Lee Ralph makes the cover of Manual Web Extra #37!

2010-04-30T20:16:00.000-07:00

Check out the full Issue for more photos of Lee and Pedro Barros from the Wellington Bow-A-Rama event.

Vans Combi Pool Makeover

2010-04-03T21:06:00.000-07:00

Vans finally stepped up and did what they have been talking about for the last couple of years. The lumpy, slippery, deadly Combi Pool has had a makeover! It's now buttery smooth, and you can turn at speed with no fear of sliding out! It's taken some of the gnar out of the beast and made it a much easier pool to ride, should make for a great Pro-tec Pool Party this year!

Getting ready for some test runs

Hosoi Frontside Ollie fro the Lens of MRZ

Fresh Track in the Pool Dust

The Stash of original coping blocks

Pedro Barros Officially Turns Pro with a Bowl Bash RTMF Style!

2010-04-02T12:50:00.000-07:00

On Saturday March 27th 2010 the Barros family had a Bowl-BQ RTMF Style to celebrate Pedro Barros Officially turning Pro.

Pedro invited his friends for a skate session in his backyard bowl at his house in Florianópolis. In true Brazilian style Barros still found time to man the barbecue for the crowd of supporters.

The party was a blast with sun, beer and skating all day long. Since it wasn’t a competition everything went off without any pressure. Skaters were ripping throughout the day, each time a skater hit a good line he earned some cash, and by the end of the day everyone went home with some money. There was a lot of positive energy during the session and once again Florianópolis entered into the history books of skateboarding in Brazil, thanks to the RTMF crew.

RTMF BOWL

Pedro Ollie to Smith

Pedro Barros

RTMF Friends Session

Click here for more photos from Allisports.com

Clash At Clairmont IV

2010-04-02T12:46:00.000-07:00

On Saturday March 27th the 4th annual Grind For Life Clash At Clairmont went down. Everyone from Duane Peters, Tony Hawk, Tory Pudwill, Steve Caballero, Jake Duncombe, Lincoln Ueda and many more all came out to support Mike Rogers and Grind For Life! There were killer sessions happening all over the park from the Vert, to the Street, to the Pool. PPS riders Duane Peters, Cookihead, Jake Ruter, and Keith B showed up, and shredded throughout the day. DP was on a tear yesterday starting off on the vert ramp with a launch off the love seat quarter up to the deck of the big extension to invert revert back in, Insane! In the pool he was pulling out all kinds tricks, Fast Plants, Fakie Ollies, Layback Roll Outs, Invert Revert, Invert To Truck, Sweepers, Backside Ollies, Backside Airs, Lien Airs, Frontside Rock n Rolls, and more. Jake was cruising feebles half way around the deep end, Fontside Ollie to smith bash to revert, and long rock n roll sliders kept him in the mix. Here's a couple pics from a killer day for a killer cause.

DP Indy

DP Midway Through His Patented Invert Revert

Jake Ruter Feebling his way around the Clairmont deep

Some good footage of DP on the vert ramp in this video from Shred Or Die

Find more videos like this on Shred or Die

PEDRO BARROS & DUANE PETERS:Pedro Takes The Florida Bowlriders to make it 4 in a row!

2010-04-02T12:45:00.002-07:00

Pedro Barros has been on a mission this year winning every event he's been in! The Florida Bowlriders Cup was no different, with Pedro sweeping both the Secret Spot and the Kona Pool events, RTMF! Duane Peters Was also out for the Bowlriders Cup and managed a 4th at the secrect spot against the locals. Early rains shut down the Kona event, so DP had to bail from the hostage situation at the park. Later on the rains stopped and they managed to get the bowl dry, but DP had already called it a day and had to pass on skating the Kona contest. Here's some photos shot by Lee Leal.

Pedro Padless 540
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Duane putting his new PPS Prototype to the tap test

DP Classic Sweeper

Pedro 5-0

Pedro Barros
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Pedro Podium

DP and Lee Leal Photog
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Andre Barros RTMF!

Click here for more on Pedro's insane winning streak.

DUANE PETERS:Welcome To The Team!

2010-04-02T12:45:00.001-07:00

Pocket Pistols is stoked to welcome Duane "The Master Of Disaster" Peters to the team!

We have new DP models in the works and will keep you posted on there delivery date. Duane has been busy with lots of new projects. Check him out in this recent short film Steak & Eggs.

You can also catch him in this trailer for theGumball 3000 a crazy 3000 mile race across the US. Duane has a new band project, The Great Unwashed, they are currently recording and planning some tour dates, keep tuned for more.

Check out this vintage interview from 1981 King Of The Mountain Contest

DP has also started filming for his new documentary Looped, with Adam Barker, so keep an eye out for that one in the near future! Duane is currently in Florida for the Bowlrider series along with Pedro Barros and local Florida ripper Keith B.

JAKE REUTER:Quick Clip Of The OC Ripper

2010-04-02T12:44:00.001-07:00

PEDRO BARROS:Europe Skate Interview

2010-04-02T12:42:00.000-07:00

Europeskate.com catches up with Pedro Barros after his recent Bowl A Rama victories.

A Few Words With Pedro Barros

RANDY KATEN: Thrasher Classics '99 Pool'

2010-02-25T07:48:00.000-08:00

Hosoi, Duncan, Royce Nelson and Randy Katen

Thrasher Skateboard Magazine

PEDRO BARROS & LEE RALPH

2010-02-24T08:39:00.001-08:00

Pedro and Lee are starting the new year off right! Pedro Sweeps the Bowlarama! With a first in both Wellington and Bondi. It wasn’t easy with heavy hitters like Bucky Lasek, Bob Burquist, Rune Glifberg, Omar Hassan, and Alex Perlson all in the mix.

In the Masters Lee Ralph turned up in Wellington after a long layoff due to knee surgery. Lee was right back at home in the bowl and took a well respected 2nd place, Congratulations Pedro & Lee!

Wellington Results

Wellington Photos

Bondi Results

Bondi Photos

Bondi Video

ASK THE PHELPER: Mercyful Fate

2010-02-24T08:34:00.000-08:00

This video is too sick for words. Watch it and SUAS

Thrasher Skateboard Magazine

JAKE PHELPS: On The Crail Couch Part 1

2010-02-11T08:21:00.001-08:00

On the Crail Couch with Jake Phelps Part 1

Pocket Pistols Skates Introduces: Jesse Santoyo

2010-02-04T12:32:00.000-08:00

It's a new year and we have some new ams on the team. First off PPS would like to welcome Jesse Santoyo to the line up

SUPER RAT- Vintage Triumph Cafe Racer

2010-01-13T08:26:00.000-08:00

Triumph Trident Cafe Racer -
Get a behind the scenes look at how Carl Bjorklund, Mark Bjorkland and Young Pon built this masterpiece bike from the ground up. These guys discuss the hand built custom parts that went into this vintage cafe racer and then they take it for a spin.

Video & Photography by Chad DeRosa at DeRosaPhotography.com

ASK THE PHELPER: Best of 2009

2010-01-02T08:13:00.000-08:00

Thrasher Skateboard Magazine

PICTURE BOOKS

2009-12-31T10:27:00.000-08:00

Sent Claus Grabke's sons band the Picture Books
some Cookie Head decks to rip around on.

You can check out their music here.
For show dates or band info go to their website PictureBooksMusic.com

Happy Holidays

2009-12-22T09:09:00.000-08:00

PPS wishes you all a McRad holiday season!

TONIGHT: Andy Kessler Memorial Foundation Art Show

2009-12-12T08:46:00.000-08:00

In New York tonight, Dec. 12th, there is an art show benefiting the Andy Kessler Memorial. Andy was a pioneer of the New York skate scene and was 100% Skateboarder. If you are in the area go check out the art, hang out with the locs, and pick up a piece to support a good cause.

KEITH BALDASSARE: Parktage Video

2009-12-10T08:33:00.000-08:00

PPS Young Gun Keith Baldassare and friends shredding some of the local Floridian parks.

PPS SHOP DECK COLLAB PROJECT: Attic Skate Shop

2009-12-08T12:01:00.001-08:00

In an effort to provide core skate shops an economical and beneficial alternative to selling "Blank Decks",
Pocket Pistols is proud to introduce our Shop Deck Collab Project.

Attic Skate Shop in Costa Mesa, CA is the first shop to take advantage of the PPS x Shop Deck Collabs.

You can purchase the PPS x ATTIC Collab decks at either of Attic's 2 shops or order directly online at www.AtticSkateShop.com

Look out for more Shop Collabs being released soon.
If you are a shop interested in your own personalized Shop Deck contact info@SkatePPS(dot)com

PEDRO BARROS- Tribo Mag Cover

2009-12-03T12:47:00.000-08:00

Check out Pedro Barros ripping up Jokers Pool on the cover of TRIBO Skate Mag and a 12 page interview, December '09 issue.

Pics by Heverton Ribeiro and Marcelo Mug.

BEN SCHROEDER: Shot of the Week

2009-11-30T11:21:00.000-08:00

Ben Schroeder x Tail Tap x Undisclosed Location x Photo: Burnett

Burnout has a bunch of photos up on Thrasher
Check 'em HERE

UPCOMING EVENT- N-Men X-mas Party

2009-11-13T08:07:00.000-08:00

SATURDAY DEC. 5th SACRAMENTO, CA

PEDRO BARROS: Shot of the Week

2009-11-10T08:51:00.001-08:00

Pedro Barros 540 over Sergie Ventura at Rock the Cradle

From KnowSkateboarding.com

ASK THE PHELPER- Ed Templeton

2009-11-06T18:09:00.001-08:00

Thrasher Skateboard Magazine

POCKET PISTOLS- Price Point Decks

2009-11-06T12:07:00.000-08:00

and Trucker Hats

UPCOMING EVENTS: November 2009

2009-11-02T09:21:00.000-08:00

Harvest Gnarfest Nov. 6th, 2009

Grind for Life Benefit Nov. 17th, 2009

GEOFF ROWLEY- Limited Edition PPS Guest Model

2009-10-29T08:14:00.001-07:00

Check Out Geoff in Flip's new video Extremely Sorry!

POCKET PISTOLS INTRODUCES PEDRO BARROS

2009-10-28T19:59:00.001-07:00

CLICK HERE TO WATCH FULL SIZE HD VERSION

ROCK THE CRADLE 2009: Pedro Barros & Nick Parenti

2009-10-27T08:53:00.000-07:00

Last year Nick Parenti won the 'Highest Cradle Carve' portion of the event. They even used the shot of his carve as the artwork for this year's flyer.. This year the format was a little different to keep things fresh. There was a 'Cash for Tricks' contest in the big bowl and Nick took home $50 buck for a sugarcane on the big bank wall. Pedro Barros and Sergie Ventura tied at 8'8" for the Highest Air. In the main event Pedro was throwing down airs in the 8' range and Stalefish 540's and took 1st place. This all went down in memory of
Johnny Romano and to support further research into battling Children's Luekemia, the least funded of all child cancers. So thanks to everyone that came out and supported this awesome cause. For more info check out

www.johnnykickscancer.org
www.rockthecradle.wordpress.com

PEDRO BARROS- Culver City Cruising

2009-10-27T08:27:00.000-07:00

Pedro, just doing a couple padless 540's, at Culver City Skatepark.

Culver City July 2, 2009 from Robert Chase on Vimeo.