The session is open to all riders in Toronto of all levels, the route changes each week as we cater to the ride ability of the collective group.
Here are some pics from last weeks session:
See you Wednesday at 7 - 74 Oxford
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Side Street Surfing - Every Wednesday at 7
Shout out to all the Side Street Surfers who take over the streets with us in Toronto each week. The group is growing and so is the stoke.
The session is open to all riders in Toronto of all levels, the route changes each week as we cater to the ride ability of the collective group.
Here are some pics from last weeks session:
See you Wednesday at 7 - 74 Oxford
The session is open to all riders in Toronto of all levels, the route changes each week as we cater to the ride ability of the collective group.
Here are some pics from last weeks session:
See you Wednesday at 7 - 74 Oxford
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Hey Apathy! Sign and New LL Rider
If you have passed by or stopped into the Gallery at 74 Oxford, chances are you have seen the ongoing design changes to the front of the building. While in need of a solid sign we reached out to collaborative partner and friend Mike Parsons / Hey Apathy! to apply his signature style and it looks great. Thanks Mike.
It was also good to have Terron Wood, a friend of Longboard Living in from New York and he decided to pick up a custom painted deck...when in rome. We set him up with the last painted board from the Jimmy Chiale 2010 collection, Adam Colton Paris 180 Trucks and Bennett Aligator wheels.
Thanks Mike and Terron for stopping by!
It was also good to have Terron Wood, a friend of Longboard Living in from New York and he decided to pick up a custom painted deck...when in rome. We set him up with the last painted board from the Jimmy Chiale 2010 collection, Adam Colton Paris 180 Trucks and Bennett Aligator wheels.
Thanks Mike and Terron for stopping by!
Longboarding
If you are not riding or carrying a longboard, I'll ask you if you forgot it at home.
If you say you don't have one, i'll say yet.
It's something you should have with you when you leave in the morning, prepared for unexpected dashes down the block or the 15 minute break you can cruise through the park before going back to work or class. Its the moments inbetween work and play that longboarding connects. You can catch a wave when the light turns red and just go, both lanes, just cruising.
After a busy week and a successful Black Forest Cake show with WAXHEAD on Friday, some of the Longboard Living family locked down a few laps at the park before carrying on with the evening. Here are some photos of BOZ, Flavia and Ryan.
Spreading the stoke,
Longboard Living
If you say you don't have one, i'll say yet.
It's something you should have with you when you leave in the morning, prepared for unexpected dashes down the block or the 15 minute break you can cruise through the park before going back to work or class. Its the moments inbetween work and play that longboarding connects. You can catch a wave when the light turns red and just go, both lanes, just cruising.
After a busy week and a successful Black Forest Cake show with WAXHEAD on Friday, some of the Longboard Living family locked down a few laps at the park before carrying on with the evening. Here are some photos of BOZ, Flavia and Ryan.
Spreading the stoke,
Longboard Living
Thursday, May 20, 2010
The Blue Banana Market
The Blue Banana Market in Kensington Market is now carrying Longboard Living boards from our custom collection. If you have not been to the BBM it could be considered a Bloomingdales for Canadian artists and all funky unique products.
Longboard Living is making a large effort to reach out to other independent shops around Toronto in an effort to expand and get more boards out to more people.
if you are interested in having complete, custom painted longboards by Longboard Livingin your store, email info@longboardliving.com
Longboard Living is making a large effort to reach out to other independent shops around Toronto in an effort to expand and get more boards out to more people.
if you are interested in having complete, custom painted longboards by Longboard Livingin your store, email info@longboardliving.com
Custom Longboard - Guru Tribute
Gunnar made a visit to the shop 1 week ago with a shortboard, clearly looking for something more. He had speed, carve, cruise and slide in mind. After browsing the selection of painted decks and blanks we decided on a blank Ambitious Boards drop deck that is locally built in Toronto. He already had an idea for a custom deck in mind - something to remember the life of hip hop artists Guru who recently passed away. The deck art was done by Amelia - a fromer member of Funktion Gallery - and includeds the Gangstarr logo, Gurus birth and death dates as well as the quotes: "Above the clouds, above the crowds". The deck was set up with a new brand of trucks called Sabre available at 74 Oxford and Orangatang 4President wheels. A great set up for a first longboard that will allow Downhill and Freeriding.
Enjoy the new set-up Gunnar.
Enjoy the new set-up Gunnar.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Longboard Living x Bustin Boards
BUSTIN !
Canada Post just dropped off a package from Mike Dallas at Bustin Boards.
We are officially stocked with the Bustin Boards Line up at 74 Oxford.
The Spliff, Sojourn, Strike, Cigar and Complex
Check out the decks at www.bustinboards.com
Come get yours,
Bustin!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
LACE
Lady Artist Collective & Exhibition
(Pedestrian) Sunday, May 30th will be the launch of a new 14 Custom Painted Complete Collection from Longboard Living and a fine group of female artists from Toronto. The event will begin at 3:00pm at the Longboard Living Gallery - 74 Oxford in Kensington market. The boards have been coming in the door to be gripped and set, they look great - a whole new direction for the LL collection.
The event was inspired by a large demand from female artists to paint decks in April. I had also read a blurb in Cooler Magazine - an Austrailian board sports mag for women - about a skateboard art project in London that had some female artists. We thought it would be fun to take in the next step and have only females paint on boards you can actually ride.
Hope to see you at the L.A.C.E. show Sunday, May 30th at 3pm
Thanks to BOZ for the event flyer.
(Pedestrian) Sunday, May 30th will be the launch of a new 14 Custom Painted Complete Collection from Longboard Living and a fine group of female artists from Toronto. The event will begin at 3:00pm at the Longboard Living Gallery - 74 Oxford in Kensington market. The boards have been coming in the door to be gripped and set, they look great - a whole new direction for the LL collection.
The event was inspired by a large demand from female artists to paint decks in April. I had also read a blurb in Cooler Magazine - an Austrailian board sports mag for women - about a skateboard art project in London that had some female artists. We thought it would be fun to take in the next step and have only females paint on boards you can actually ride.
Hope to see you at the L.A.C.E. show Sunday, May 30th at 3pm
Thanks to BOZ for the event flyer.
Pardon Le Dopeness - PLD cockatoo graffiti
Pardon Le Dopeness...nuff said.
It's like a new housewarming gift - from the hood. Thanks to Matt Adam and the PLD crew for dropping off this ill piece on the front steps of 74 Oxford when we opened the shop in March.
A lot of new projects in the works with PLD x Longboard Living - coming late summer 2010.
Check out this video of our welcoming mural:
It's like a new housewarming gift - from the hood. Thanks to Matt Adam and the PLD crew for dropping off this ill piece on the front steps of 74 Oxford when we opened the shop in March.
A lot of new projects in the works with PLD x Longboard Living - coming late summer 2010.
Check out this video of our welcoming mural:
Longboard Living_STREET SURFING
When deciding to take artistic photos of the Board Meeting, it was hard to imagine a showcase of the photos at an all longboard art gallery / community hub years later in 2010. Jonathan Nuss is continuing to capture the Toronto longboard scene while attending the new school skate night - Side Street Surfing - every Wednesday night. Jon has been taking and printing photos each week and is filling up actual photo album at the gallery. He recently began shooting videos of the sessions:
Thanks Jon for being part of the Toronto longboard community and the Longboard Living Side Street Surfers !
Thanks Jon for being part of the Toronto longboard community and the Longboard Living Side Street Surfers !
Longboard Living Promotional Video
As we are in the process of updating the Longboard Living video content it is always inspiring to see how far the company has come since our 2009 brand video shot with The New Beat:
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Review from BM Photo Exhibition Blogged
Longboard Living sends a thank you to Juanito Aguil for stopping by the Board Meeting Photos Exhibition to take some photos and blog the event. Here is what he had to say at http://1nitoaguildaily.com/tagged/Longboarding
Last week I went to check and hang out at the LongBoard Living Gallery on 74 oxford (DT Toronto) A very chilled out and inspiring event put together by Ryan Rubin. The new spot is home to Toronto’s own Longboard Living company, who are stoked to expand the longboarding scene to the streets of T dot, so make sure to watch out for them on the way up.
The Gallery displayed photos from all the past Toronto Board Meeting Events by Local Lifestyle and resident board meeting photographer Jonathan Nuss along with various boards and art pieces on display.
I was really stoked to see the Board Meeting pictures which were nicely displayed in B&W and after checking out the new board designs- I definitely need to get myself a new pine. To bad it rained that day too, cause a board session would have been awesome.
So if you want to know more about long boarding or your looking to get yourself a new ride check out LongBoard Living, I guarantee they know what’s up.
The photos will be in stock at 74 Oxford
Upcoming events at 74 Oxford:
May 21st @ 7pm: WAXHEAD and Friends installation and art show
May 30th @ 3pm: L.A.C.E - Lady Artist Collection & Exhibition
See you there!
Last week I went to check and hang out at the LongBoard Living Gallery on 74 oxford (DT Toronto) A very chilled out and inspiring event put together by Ryan Rubin. The new spot is home to Toronto’s own Longboard Living company, who are stoked to expand the longboarding scene to the streets of T dot, so make sure to watch out for them on the way up.
The Gallery displayed photos from all the past Toronto Board Meeting Events by Local Lifestyle and resident board meeting photographer Jonathan Nuss along with various boards and art pieces on display.
I was really stoked to see the Board Meeting pictures which were nicely displayed in B&W and after checking out the new board designs- I definitely need to get myself a new pine. To bad it rained that day too, cause a board session would have been awesome.
So if you want to know more about long boarding or your looking to get yourself a new ride check out LongBoard Living, I guarantee they know what’s up.
The photos will be in stock at 74 Oxford
Upcoming events at 74 Oxford:
May 21st @ 7pm: WAXHEAD and Friends installation and art show
May 30th @ 3pm: L.A.C.E - Lady Artist Collection & Exhibition
See you there!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Longboard Living Vancouver
There is a lot of "longboard living" going on around this time of year.
Check out this video which features Longboard Living rider Mischa Farvier while out in Squamish, British Colombia:
Check out this video which features Longboard Living rider Mischa Farvier while out in Squamish, British Colombia:
Bar Mitzvah Boards !
I am not sure if you realize this but a Longboard is a perfect gift for any (13 year old) boy (or man)
These guys stopped by 74 Oxford to pick out a painted board from our collection:
Custom painted boards are always available. To order email info@longboardliving.com
These guys stopped by 74 Oxford to pick out a painted board from our collection:
Custom painted boards are always available. To order email info@longboardliving.com
Michael C and his LL T
It was great to see Michael C Palma rocking his LL T-Shirt at the Super Mellow Beach Cruise this May
The SMBC happens every second Sunday of the Month at the Beaches bike path in Toronto:
The SMBC happens every second Sunday of the Month at the Beaches bike path in Toronto:
Champstiles Woodburning
A few new pieces from Champstiles Woddburning x Longboard Living Collection:
Woodburn graphics are available in 3 price points for each level of detail
Level 1 - complete + $100
Level 2 - complete + $150
Level 3 - Complete + $200
More Champstiles burns:
Woodburn graphics are available in 3 price points for each level of detail
Level 1 - complete + $100
Level 2 - complete + $150
Level 3 - Complete + $200
More Champstiles burns:
BOZ Boards Prototype
Here is a lot of new designs going on in the Longboard world these days.
BOZ Boards has been off the radar for a while but I have been watching his work closely in Toronto. Did you know that almost every BOZ board is created from a new mold? Rarely are 2 designs a like, when they are the graphic art is completely original. As BOZ has a fine collection of foam molds, going into production is now on the radar, the only question is which designs will be reproduced? Have a look at a new signature board he is prototyping for BOZ NYC Rider Nate Cohen:
The board features a 1" drop and double kick tail, deep pockets for sliding and locking in for speed.
Finished with carbon fiber.
BOZ Boards are available through Longboard Living and are in stock at 74 Oxford
www.bozboards.com is being updated and uploaded in the near future.
To inquire about a custom BOZ complete email info@bozboards.com or info@longboardliving.com
BOZ Boards has been off the radar for a while but I have been watching his work closely in Toronto. Did you know that almost every BOZ board is created from a new mold? Rarely are 2 designs a like, when they are the graphic art is completely original. As BOZ has a fine collection of foam molds, going into production is now on the radar, the only question is which designs will be reproduced? Have a look at a new signature board he is prototyping for BOZ NYC Rider Nate Cohen:
The board features a 1" drop and double kick tail, deep pockets for sliding and locking in for speed.
Finished with carbon fiber.
BOZ Boards are available through Longboard Living and are in stock at 74 Oxford
www.bozboards.com is being updated and uploaded in the near future.
To inquire about a custom BOZ complete email info@bozboards.com or info@longboardliving.com
Copper Longboard
The next level of design is where we are headed when curating the Longboard Living collection. The most recent piece to roll through the door is a custom copper deck by Gary Capon, a sculpture in Toronto. He designed and cut out copper pieces for each end of the board, nose and tail guards, a cross section bar on top of the deck and used copper leaf on the eye ball design. It is a truly amazing show piece and we are thrilled to add this new element to the Longboard Living Collection. We will be working with Gary to have copper cut outs available on demand for future orders.
By: Gary Capon
garycapon@mac.com
planetproductions.ca
To reserve this 42" Side Street Surfer email - info@longboardliving.com
By: Gary Capon
garycapon@mac.com
planetproductions.ca
To reserve this 42" Side Street Surfer email - info@longboardliving.com
Monday, May 10, 2010
Longboard Living Spring 2010 Slide Show
Take a break and relax to the sights and sounds of Longboard Living with a short slide show update on our spring 2010 season so far. Lots of new collaborations, new artists, events and new riders. So many new faces and amazing creations are coming out of 74 Oxford and the level of stoke in Toronto is rising fast...have you heard about Longboard Living?
Have a look:
Contact us at: info@longboardliving.com
Have a look:
Contact us at: info@longboardliving.com
New Zombie Board
We would like to welcome Dave Praetorius as the newest artist in the Longboard Living roster. Here is his first painted longboard for the collection:
Level 3 detail*
Custom orders with his art-work will fall into 3 levels of details
Price points:
Level 1 $75
Level 2 $150
Level 3 - $200 *
Contact info@longboardliving.com for more info
Level 3 detail*
Custom orders with his art-work will fall into 3 levels of details
Price points:
Level 1 $75
Level 2 $150
Level 3 - $200 *
Contact info@longboardliving.com for more info
Saturday, May 8, 2010
WAXHEAD installation & show at 74 Oxford
The Longboard Living Gallery will be hosting an art show for local Toronto (street) artist: WAXHEAD and friends
WAXHEAD and friends would like to invite you to an installation and art show that will transform the Gallery at 74 Oxford into the land of Black Forest Cake - opening night May 21st until May 29th.
In collaboration with Longboard Living and Wanda's Pie in the Sky, this event will bring some of Toronto's best sweet treats and street art.
Come check out Black Forest Cake's launch on May 21st at 7pm.
Join the facebook event page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124089194275279&ref=ts
See more of WAXHEADS work on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drawendlessly/
The Board Meeting Photo Exhibition
The rain did not effect the packed house at 74 Oxford for the Board Meeting Photo Exhibition. The weather was a far worse than the rain we experienced at the actual 2008 Board Meeting but much the same everyone had a great time. The Escarpment Surfers crew was in the house, as well as Board Meeting veterans and a good showing from the OLF and Longboard Living Family. Jonathan Nuss created a great show commemorating what has become a stand out memory for the Toronto longboard community. With a variety of print material including photobooks and prints from 8x10 up. The print lineup will continue to expand to T-Shirts and other related product in honor of the event and to help promote this years board meeting with will take place on the second Saturday of September.
Congrats BOZ for passing on the infamous Le Tigre drop deck inlaid with Cherry and Bossy Wood veneers.
Photo books are $40
Prints start at $40 and go up to $180
Come by the gallery until May 14th to check out the exhibition.
Spreading the stoke,
Longboard Living
Congrats BOZ for passing on the infamous Le Tigre drop deck inlaid with Cherry and Bossy Wood veneers.
Photo books are $40
Prints start at $40 and go up to $180
Come by the gallery until May 14th to check out the exhibition.
Spreading the stoke,
Longboard Living
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
There is a NEW BEAT and it goes like this:
A BIG Longboard Living thank you to the crew at The New Beat who have sponsored and come through large with www.longboardliving.ca. There was a vision shared when the website was discussed and now that we are live and direct, the shared vision remains clear. As the crew has recently been covering Rob Dyer and the Skate 4 Cancer campaign, website updates have been on hold, as you can see we are glad to have Jamie, Geoff and the crew back! More updates will be made and soon boards will can be purchased online as we bring the Longboard Living style to the world! We hope you enjoy the new online home of Longboard Living and recommend TheNewBeat.ca for any of your web, design, video production / editing needs.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
74 Oxford
We have nothing more to do than keep it real at 74 Oxford.
Represening east coast longboarding, bringing you local product and the industry's finest product.
We are your source for adopting the lifestyle and helping you achieve the Longboard Living mentality.
Here are some new shots - branding and prodcut from Toronto photographer Marc Directo.
This month will be busy with events:
Friday May 7th - Toronto Board Meeting Photo Exhibition by Jonathan Nuss
Friday May 21st - WAXHEAD - Toronto artist will be turning 74 Oxford into an installation and gallery show in partnership with Wanda's Pie in the Sky
Sunday May 30th - Female Artist Longboard Exhibition - featuring 10 female artists from Toronto with art work painted on Longboards
See you there,
Longboard Living
Represening east coast longboarding, bringing you local product and the industry's finest product.
We are your source for adopting the lifestyle and helping you achieve the Longboard Living mentality.
Here are some new shots - branding and prodcut from Toronto photographer Marc Directo.
This month will be busy with events:
Friday May 7th - Toronto Board Meeting Photo Exhibition by Jonathan Nuss
Friday May 21st - WAXHEAD - Toronto artist will be turning 74 Oxford into an installation and gallery show in partnership with Wanda's Pie in the Sky
Sunday May 30th - Female Artist Longboard Exhibition - featuring 10 female artists from Toronto with art work painted on Longboards
See you there,
Longboard Living
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