Rio Rim

One of the things I did whilst "on tour" in Sweden last week was stop by a new clothing store in Alingsås where my old friend and part-time Skate Pastor Fredrik works as Store Manager. Apart from stocking collections by the likes of Ed Hardy, Affliction and a few other "LA rockwear" labels, the boutique is a showcase and retail outlet for an up-and-coming label based in Alingsås called Rio Rim. Specialising in unique upper end tees and tops for guys, Rio Rim draw inspiration from the traditional artwork of various ancient cultures, reinterpreting them into their own unique motifs and packaging them with the help of various different print techniques not often seen on the high street. I liked what I saw, and considering they now have retailers on board all over Sweden and beyond, I guess I'm not alone.

Check out their stuff and find a store near you here at www.riorim.se

Christ Air

It's after midnight and I'm just back from an incredible day at Christ Air Skatecamp...despite the rain and subsequent lack of skate time in the park, everyone's having a great time. It's the 5th year Christ Air is running, and the weekend is jammed with 120 kids and a good few turn downs due to lack of space in the church and the park. The meetings have been great, and Chad Tim Tim and the Christian Skaters crew have brought loads to the camp, just chatting with the kids and inspiring them to skate and live life with purpose. More on Chad and Christian Skaters later, as well as some info on a couple of nice projects that Jönköping's Lonka Boardriding Club and my old buddy Daniel Månsson (of Faces of Skateboarding fame) are invloved in. Right now I need to get some zs.

Christ Air Skatecamp

This May Pingstkyrkan in Alinsgsås, Sweden, are hosting Christ Air Skateboard Camp for the 5th year in a row. A weekend for believers, boardriders and believing boardriders from all over Sweden and beyond, the camp offers everything from bands and demos to skate competitions and seminars. I've been at 2 out of the 4, and it's just been growing and getting better. This year I'm down as speaker, but here's hoping I'll be on form to do some cruising too. Last year I bailed on the boardriding in exchange for a spot on the judges' couch, but who knows?! I may just enter the comp this year before I'm an old man and it's all too late!

Check out the swanky site for the camp here