FESTIVERSARY

Join us in celebrating Bent Paddle's five year anniversary and 13 years of DAMAGE on Saturday, May 12th. We will be having a skate demo in our back lot as a part of the celebration. Bent Paddle will be hosting a block party full of events like live music, food trucks, games, family friendly activities and of course plenty of Bent Paddle Beer. For more info on the event click on the link. https://www.facebook.com/events/403832816693365/

Check out our demo from last year! 

The Cabin Report

Snowboarders Chris Grenier and Alex Andrews built an insane compound in the mountains of Utah that includes a skatepark, mountain biking, and more. They dreamed it and made it happen. Get out and build something!

HOMEGROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL

The 20th annual Duluth Homegrown Music Festival starts this Sunday! Stop by the shop to pick up a FREE Homegrown Field Guide. Page through that thing and you may find an ad or two for your favorite local skateshop. Happy Homegrown! 

 Someone told this guy that if you skate you'll get all kinds of "chicks". 

DC 94 Collection

Jump back a couple decades with DC's 94 Collection. Pictured here are the "Trueper" Parachute Pants, "Kalis Lite" shoes, and the "Doney" hoody. Get kitted up 90's style!

Santa Cruz Reissues

Santa Cruz coming in proper with some more Reissue decks. Take a trip down memory lane and set up one of these beasts or mount it on the wall!

Independent Trucks

We have Indy trucks for just about any size skateboard. Built to grind!

Skate Or Die

THRASHER just hit the shop! Pick up your favorite piece then go home and read the latest issue of skateboarding's bible. 

 If he doesn't skate it might be time to leave him... Just saying. 

 Flame logo / Mag logo mash up 

 This reversible Gonz coaches jacket rules!

1981 - FOREVER

Creature Decks

Creature didn't disappoint with this shipment of decks!

Adidas Spring Kicks

Some fresh choices in footwear from Adidas hit the shelves this week...

"Matchcourt Slip" 

"Busenitz Vulc"

"Adi-Ease Premiere"

Mob Grip

Mob collaborated on some griptape with Thrasher,  Mark Oblow, and Van Styles...pick your poison.

LYNX RELEASE DAY

Last Saturday the DC Lynx was released nationwide. We were one of less than 40 shops in the U.S. to get this shoe and less than 500 pairs were made. People came from near and far to get their hands on this iconic piece of skateboarding history. The Lynx was first released in 1998 and was made famous by east coast legends like Brian Wenning and Josh Kalis. Thank-You to all who rolled through the shop!

"Sneakerhead"

DC should have called this the "Damage" colorway. 

The Lynx are big enough to hide behind!

 This guy made the trek to Duluth to pick up a pair for his friend. That's what I call a great friend!  

Missed out this time around? Don't worry because we will be getting another round of them next month. Stay tuned for more details. 

Who's Down With IPP?

This is a great article from Teton Gravity Research about Minnesota's own Pete Harvieux and how he started his snowboard brand "Interior Plain Project." Stay gold, Pete. Read up below!

https://www.tetongravity.com/story/snowboard/indie-ops-whos-down-with-ipp

The Winter That Keeps On Giving

Who else is hyped about the snow?! Wild Mountain is opening up today 10-5, and Mount Bohemia is also open today AND Tuesday 10:30-4:30. Mont du Lac and Lutsen will be open this weekend, April 21-22. Get out and make some mid-April turns.

HAPPY HOUR

The dudes over at HAPPY HOUR just sent us this custom sunglasses rack for all of our new HAPPY HOUR shades.

WARNING!

Watching this video may give you a "Heart On."  

   

Is it summer yet? 

RELEASE OF THE LYNX

On Saturday, April 14th the DC LYNX will be re-released 20 years after the original shoe dropped. The Lynx is synonymous with skate legends like Brian Wenning and Josh Kalis. This iconic shoe is limited to less than 40 shops in the U.S. including DAMAGE. Take it back to the "Golden Era" of skating in a pair of these very limited DC LYNX. 

Spring Boarding

You know it's been a good winter in MN when resorts are still open in April! Mont du Lac is reopening this weekend April 14th-15th from 10-5 and Lutsen is open every weekend 9-4 through the rest of the month. Need new gear? All of our snowboards, boots, bindings, jackets, snowpants, helmets, and goggles are 40% off. See you on the slopes!

Ozzy Henning Real Snow 2018

In case you missed it, urban assassin Ozzy Henning put out a pretty insane part for this year's X Games Real Snow contest. He spent some time in Duluth earlier this winter and left with a couple heavy clips that made the edit. Give it a watch! 

TIME FOR A COFFEE BREAK

We just re-stocked our shop mugs! 

 Who doesn't love the "tribute" graphic?

Hockey anyone?

Drink up!

Cut Short

Due to some flooding earlier this winter, the Encounter skatepark had to close its doors for a big cleanup. Fortunately the local dudes put in some work before the ramps got soggy. Film/edit: Mike Rapaich.  

ADIDAS CITY CUP

An iconic ADIDAS shoe, re-tooled for the board. The City Cup is a skate ready low top that is inspired by skateboarding's roots. Premium suede and layered panels give this shoe reinforcement where you need it most. Push your skateboarding further with the City Cup from Adidas.  

ONE WEEK UNTIL THE LYNX DROPS

On April 14th DC will be re-releasing the iconic "LYNX" shoe.  

  

Less than 40 shops in the United States will be getting "The Lynx".  

Don't wait! Get your hands on a pair of these SUPER LIMITED DC LYNX before they're gone for good. 

Etnies "Album" Premiere

Clear your schedule for tomorrow night, Saturday April 7th, and come watch the new Etnies video, "Album" at Beanerscentral. Doors open at 7:00, video starts at 7:30. This is a free premiere and all ages are welcome. We'll have some Etnies gear to give away including a pair of shoes! You won't want to miss out on this one...

Huf Spring Footwear

Some fresh footwear from HUF is here just in time for Spring. 

"Galaxy"

 "Dylan Slip-On" in two colorways

 You know you need some new socks...

Vans' "Spinning Away" Video

Tyson, K-Walks, Chima, and the rest of the Vans team really firing it up in their latest video, "Spinning Away." Press play for all the action.

Volcom Spring Drop

Get your spring break kit dialed with some new caps, tees, and pants from Volcom. Stripes are always in style. 

THE LYNX IS BACK!

 DC is re-releasing the iconic LYNX shoe that was made famous in the late 90's. Many east-coast legends wore this shoe during the "Golden Era" of skating. The Lynx will be released in three different colorways as a part of DC's "Heritage Collection". This special release will be limited to only 35 shops in the United States including DAMAGE. Don't miss out on this chance to get your hands on a piece of skateboarding history. 

These three colorways all trace back to the original Lynx release. 

The first drop is set for April 14th, 2018. 

Krooked in Minnesota

"The Krooked team took a trip to Minnesota while filming for the LSD video. They got klips, hung at the lake, and shot off a bunch of fireworks don't ya know!" 

Featuring Mike Anderson, Brad Cromer, Matt Gotwig, and Bobby Worrest.