http://www.verticalurge.com This site is for information on our store Vertical Urge. We are NC's largest dealer of snowboards, skateboards, skate shoes, apparel, accessories, and more; Our leading brands are Nike SB, Burton, Matix, Lib Tech, Lakai, Vans, Girl, Chocolate, Sector 9 and more Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:13:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The skateboarding community lost a true hero yesterday.  Van Wastell fell from his hotel window in Berlin, Germany and passed away.  Van had just gotten his first board from Krooked and was well on his way.  You will be missed. http://www.verticalurge.com/145 We just received the latest Fine Art Series decks from Krooked. This time they have been done by the Clayton brothers, Rob and Christian. Two separate skate decks, one sick portrait. Only 300 of each produced. http://www.verticalurge.com/144 We will be hosting a benefit event with Loaded Skateboards out of Wake Forest this Saturday, September 5th, at 9:30 pm.  There will be a $5.00 donation to get in at the door and there will be a few bands (including our own lovable Frank Hazard) playing as well.  All ... http://www.verticalurge.com/143 We will be open for normal operating hours on Monday September 1st at both VU and Project 58.  Come out and see us. http://www.verticalurge.com/142 We will have the Fallen Ride the Sky premiere tonight at 8pm, at Project 58.  We got a copy of the video yesterday and have already watched it 3 times.  There are some really good parts in the video with standouts being Cole, Crocket, Hardy, and Sandoval.  It's FREE, there's ... http://www.verticalurge.com/141 Finally.  The Tokyo Dunk Mid's (all white canvas) will drop on Friday September 5th, at 10am.  Very limited, line up. http://www.verticalurge.com/140 Just came through the door. The new Wildberry n' Milk Frogskins. They really make me want some ice cream. Also, we got a restock of the Matte Gray Frogskins.     http://www.verticalurge.com/139 Check out the YOUGOTTAGETTHAT! blog for a little clip.     http://www.verticalurge.com/138 Check out the online store for the new limited Krooked Fine Arts Tees.   http://www.verticalurge.com/137 Check out the YOUGOTTAGETTHAT blog for a little clip of Scotty. http://www.verticalurge.com/136