FREEDOM FIGHTER SKATEBOARDS

   *All Photos Copyright Viktor Cahoj, 2009 

Thanks again to everyone that came out to support and all the kids that ripped it on the mini. If you didn’t make it out or wanted to see the show again and maybe pick something up. If anything is still available? The wrap party and The Blind video launch party and sample sale will be at The Bait Shop on May 9th. So keep posted to their site for times and updates. Thank you again to YOU the artists that made this possible. You all killed it!

*All Photos Copyright Viktor Cahoj, 2009

                                                  Michael Hacker – Austria – Pending 

                                                          Mike Budai – USA – SOLD

                                             Dan Springer – Canada – Still available $300

                                                Playdead Cult – Canada – Still available $300

                                                            Scott Campbell – USA – SOLD

                                           Andrew Pommier – Canada – Still available $300

                                       Chris Mendoza – USA – Still Available – $300

                                                     Tami Noa Levy – Canada – SOLD

                                                    Hayden Menzies – Canada – $300

                                                      Drew Millward – UK – SOLD

                                                            Christie Sinn – Canada – $300

                                                       Doublenaut – Canada – SOLD

                                                           Skam – Canada – $250 

                                                               Soy – Canada – $ 300

                                                                  Spazz – Canada – SOLD

                                                      Dave the Chimp – Germany – $400

                                                           Jeff Dywelska – Canada – SOLD

                                                                  Bowman – Canada – SOLD

                                               Nick Dywelska – Canada – $250

                                                          Che Kothari – Canada – $200 Each!! A steal 

                                                          Alan Wood – Canada – SOLD

                                                            Pure Evil – UK – $200

                                                                     Matt Killen – Canada – SOLD

                                                    The Bait Shop – Canada – On permanent display at The Bait Shop

                                                                    Bowman – Canada – $300

                                                                         Dr. D – UK – $300

Here’s all the artists decks from “a DISPOSABLE ART show” That was held April 25th at The Bait Shop Gallery and will run till May 9th. Stop by for a viewing or contact Freedom Fighter or The Bait Shop for an appointment. If interested in purchasing any of the decks please email me at joey@freedomfighterskateboards.com You can pay via paypal, cheque/money order or cash. All profits are going to The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. Thanks again to everyone that came out to support!! Photos from the Party will be up tomorrow. * Abe Lincoln Jr.’s deck was lost by FedEx but hopefully it will arrive something this week. I’ll keep you posted.

So Dave killed his deck! Hand painted with no tape and all brush. Thank you again for being apart of this show. His deck photo along with the others will be up latter today if not tomorrow. It’s still up for grabs. So…if you want it you’ll have to act quick. I have some viewings this week. I’m going to wait till after the wrap party to purchase anything, and if this is still available? I kinda hope it is. I’m buying it myself.

                                   PRINTS for the New Power Generation

So Dave also had his solo show at ATM Gallery the day before the DISPOSABLE SHOW. These are some of the pictures from the show. Check the rest out at Dave’s site. What an amazing looking show. Wish I could have seen it in person. As well be on the lookout for his new book at the end of the month.

      A QUICK RED BULL BEFORE THE SHOW-THEN CHANGE CLOTHES & GO

First off, too many names to name. So I’m THANKING EVERYONE that came out and supported. Everyone that helped bring this together an extra thank you.

Last night was insane!! The turnout was incredible. The energy, vibe and positivity was through the roof. All the kids ripping it up on the mini ramp killed it! and the drop in from the balcony ledge was off the wall. 

You better act quick! A bunch of decks sold last night and a few more are selling this week. So…if your still interested in any pieces please contact me at Joey@freedomfighterskateboards.com before it’s too late! I ‘ll let you know what’s available. We won’t know exactly how much was raised till the end of the showing but it’s looking good!

The artist, I didn’t forget about you. How could I? Thank You all again so much. You all knocked it out the park! I’ll keep you posted on which decks Freedom Fighter will purchase and hang in the office allowing for everyone to have their chance. 

I’ll have Some single shots of the decks up hopefully this week. As well the rest of the event photos and video to follow(might take sometime with editing) but you’ll see them in the weeks to follow.

I have to say a BIG Thank You to Ken & Greg from The Bait Shop. You guys and the rest of the crew are amazing! I’ll need a second or two to rest, but I can’t wait to work with these guys again.

If you’re interested in the Spring Lines of decks or tees please hit me up here or email me. The new web store should be finished shortly and I’ll post the shops in your area where they’ll be available.

Music was amazing as well thanks guys for ripping it’

             All the single deck and the show photos to come. Stay posted!!!!!!!

I still have a couple of decks coming in the mail via FedEx from the states and overseas. I know it’s last minute but at least it’s not late. 

Okay, here’s the answer to the question I’ve been asked the most. “what will the original decks be going for?” The whole point of the show is to raise money and awareness for Princess Margaret Hospital. As well, give you a chance to own an Original piece of art by one of you favorite artist or maybe discover one you never knew. So…with that in mind all pieces are going for $300 dollars, with some going for a bit more and some less based on what the artist requested and because of shipping. So nothing less than $200 and nothing more than $400

I’m being fair and not actually purchasing any pieces till after the show. If any are left? 

Hope you enjoy! Theirs 30 amazing pieces of art to see, you won’t want to miss it!

Dan Springer first caught my eye at an Omy Gallery Vans Shoes slip-on show, with this pretty incredible pair, as seen below. (changeable vinyl inserts)

I soon afterwards realized I’d seen his work before but never did know his name. When this show was being put together it slipped my mind to ask Dan. He contacted me and I felt bad because I really dig his work and all the decks were accounted for. Then the unthinkable happened. Someone had to back out last minute. So, I got a hold of Dan right away and with little time to spare he was game. The end result is going to be Insane. Check out the the unfinished and work in progress of Dan Springer’s Deck. As well go to his Blog to see/read about the process, a worth while read. You have to see the final result! Only at the show of course’

So this weekend I’m riding around the city picking up a few of the last decks for the show and running a couple other errands. When out of nowhere a car speeds up and cuts me off trying to park. No, pull forward put on the blinkers then reverse. Nope just swoop in and take me out. Luckily I wasn’t too banged up and the deck I was carrying on my back was fine. 

I’m not gonna get into the rest but basically it was him saying “why is everyone ganging up on me” and his wife saying “WHAT DO YOU WANT, MONEY?” Who’s talking about money lady? You drove into me with your car!

I received an email letting me know that Andrew Pommier’s new site is up and running. It’s been a long time coming, but the wait is over and hopefully the updates will follow. I also got a nice little package in the mail the other day from Andrew and his deck looks pretty sick! Some lucky ****** will be the proud owner of a Pommier original. Thanks again for being part of this show!!

Dave the Chimp has been updating his site as well. Worth checking out’ His process for making his screens for his prints, it’s unlike any other. This is a pretty busy guy and was able to fit this show in among the many others he has going on. Good looking! and thanks again Dave. Hopefully we’ll be working on a line of decks in the near future together.

So I did it! I said I wasn’t going to but I couldn’t hold out any longer’ This is the first deck in the Photography Series and dropping this spring. 

Maxine Slanic is an amazing photographer and even better friend. Not taking away from her ability with a camera, but if you’re lucky enough to sit down and chat with her you’d know what I mean. I can’t thank her enough for letting Freedom Fighter use her work in the first installment of the photography series. She’s traveled the world and taken some beautiful shots, but this gem was taken in her own backyard. It’s ten years old now and we figured lets celebrate it by bring it to the people. I hope you like this as much as we do!? Thanks again Maxine 

(the model now unknown) Hence the name of the piece “model unknown”

Watch out for the next installment coming this Summer from Che Kothari as well this fall, be on the lookout for the Non-Profit Freedom Fighter/Manifesto collabo                                                                                                                                                                

Email me joey@freedomfighterskateboards.com for one of these beauties.

I still don’t have a camera’ So, you’ll just have to believe me when I say the free swag that came with this EP was pretty sweet! Free CD, download gift cards, a bandana, stickers etc. Big thanks to Kings Road Merch & Anti- Records. 

So, I meant to pick this up when it first came out but held off because Anti-Records said a 180 gram vinyl pressing was in the works. I signed up to be notified when it came out, but never seemed to received one. Last week I was thinking of whatever happened to that? I quick myspace google and an email later and I am now the proud owner of the new One Day As A Lion EP. I say proud because I really dig this record. Not because it’s Zack from Rage or jon theodore from  Mars Volta but because it’s a little out of left field and these two say a lot with very little. Just drums keys and a mic. It’s raw and full all at the same time. 

As an EP and only $9 bucks, I’d say it’s worth it’

“ The name taken from the infamous 1970 black and white, captured by legendary Chicano photographer George Rodriguez featuring a center framed tag on a white wall in an unspecified section of Boyle Heights. It reads: ‘It’s better to live one day as a lion, than a thousand years as a lamb.”