Homebase Skateshop | Bethlehem PA http://homebase610.com Mon, 21 May 2012 17:06:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 ‘Za Showdown Week 3 video & Week 4 Monday. http://homebase610.com/skateplaza-showdown-week-3-video-week-4-this-monday/ http://homebase610.com/skateplaza-showdown-week-3-video-week-4-this-monday/#comments Sun, 20 May 2012 13:23:52 +0000 homebase http://homebase610.com/?p=21289 We got rained out of the skateplaza for Week 3 so we just took the games inside Homebase.  Reckless?  Yes.  Goodtimes?  Of course.  There’s some potential for rain for the Week 4 matches tomorrow so stay posted on the Homebase Facebook for updates.

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Skateplaza Showdown Week 3:

Hyung Juhn vs. Brandon Sandt

Evan Sigafoos vs. Luke Koch

Tomorrow’s matches are . . .

Check out the complete Skateplaza Showdown Bracket HERE.

]]> http://homebase610.com/skateplaza-showdown-week-3-video-week-4-this-monday/feed/ 0 7 Days til the 10th Anniversary Wknd Begins http://homebase610.com/7-days-til-the-10th-anniversary-wknd-begins/ http://homebase610.com/7-days-til-the-10th-anniversary-wknd-begins/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 16:30:24 +0000 homebase http://homebase610.com/?p=21140 Everything you need to know about the Homebase 10th Anniversary Weekend. . . and more.

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Bethlehem, PA- May 25-26, 2012– Homebase Skateshop is inviting the community to join them in celebrating their 10th year in business in the Lehigh Valley by supporting a project very important to them, The Bethlehem Skateplaza over Memorial Day Weekend.  100% of the profits collected from this event will be donated to the Phase 2 of the project.

On Friday May 25th a benefit dinner and silent auction will be held at Starters Riverport (17 W. 2nd St Bethlehem) from 6-10pm.  The event cap the month long Dine & Donate fundraising drive where up to 10% of the food bill will be donated to the skateplaza.  Guests that arrive early will be seated with Homebase Skateshop in the Starters Riverport Banquet Hall and treated to complimentary hors devours and a 6 foot long birthday cake provided by a new local bakery, Sugar Babes Cupcakes.  Guests also have a chance to receive an anniversary gift bag and the Homebase &Vans collaboration t-shirt for a donation to the skateplaza while supplies last.  A video retrospective on Homebase’s 10-years of skateboarding in the Lehigh Valley will also be shown throughout the event.

The Bethlehem Skateplaza Silent Auction will be held in the banquet hall in support of the 2nd Phase of the skateplaza project featuring prizes that will appeal to families, parents and skateboarders alike.  The auction items have been donated by local businesses:  The Hyatt Place, American Hairlines, Eskandalo, Apotheca Salon, Loose Threads Boutique, Touchstone Theatre, The Attic and the Bethlehem Golf Club to name a few.  Locally based but nationally known artist and vinyl toy designer, Brent Nolasco.  Vans Footwear is auctioning of a year’s supply of their “Half Cab” shoe.  The Hundreds brand apparel, Herschel Supply Co bags, Think Skateboards, HUF, Mighty Healthy and more have all committed prizes as well.  The auction will end at 10pm.  All winners will be announced and posted on www.Homebase610.com.

On Saturday May 26th an all age’s Homebase 10th anniversary celebration will take place at the Bethlehem Skateplaza (1325 Steel Ave Bethlehem) from 12-6pm featuring a competition on the skateplaza course.  Early registration for beginner thru advanced skaters will begin at 11am.  It is a $10 donation to register for each of the 4 contests sponsored by The Hundreds, Nike SB, Lowcard Magazine and 5Boro Skateboards.  Games can be played outside of the skateplaza for a small cash donation to win prizes from the sponsors as well as a Homebase 10th Anniversary T-shirt designed by local artist, Dane Thompson and screen-printed live by Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations.

The Easy Weenies Hot Dog Cart will be selling hot dogs to benefit the skateplaza.  Vita Coco will be giving away samples of their coconut water drinks to the community.  B-104 DJ Cap Cee will be providing music all day as well.  An information table on the Buy-A-Brick Fundraiser will also be set up to answer your question regarding the future phases of the skateplaza and how the local community can get involved. In case of rain, the outdoor skateplaza event will be rescheduled for Saturday June 2nd.

Homebase strongly supports the impact the Bethlehem Skateplaza has made on the youth of Bethlehem by providing them with a safe and legal place they can continue to pursue their passion for skateboarding and maintaining an active lifestlye.  Efforts are being my by the City of Bethlehem, Northampton Community College and Homebase to provide skateboard lessons to under privileged in the local community so more kids have a chance to take advantage of the facility as it expands this Summer.

Thank you to everyone coming to help us celebrate this milestone for Homebase, as well as, all our friends and family.

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Presenting the Nike SB “Entourage/ Nontourage” Dunk Low.  Dropping on Saturday May 19th.  First come, first served.  Doors open at 11am.  No holds and no phone orders until after the weekend.

Nike SB Drops.

Diamond Supply Co

Obey

Mighty Healthy

Waters and Army

Fallen Footwear

Vans

Real and Krooked decks

Spitfire Wheels

Homebase softgoods

Homebase decks

Everything we received this week is available now at Homebase. If you see anything you like and you are not in the 610,  drop us a message and we will ship it out.  EXCEPT for the Nike SB “Nonturage” Dunk Lows.  Check out www.Homebase610.com/shop for our best deals and clearances.

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]]> http://homebase610.com/the-thursday-drop-5-17-12/feed/ 0 Learn Homebase history, find Spitfire Wheels http://homebase610.com/learn-homebase-history-find-spitfire-wheels/ http://homebase610.com/learn-homebase-history-find-spitfire-wheels/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 16:38:40 +0000 homebase http://homebase610.com/?p=21124 Spitfire Wheels is helping us countdown the 10 Days til the Homebase 10th Anniversary by doing a little “hide ‘n seek”  in the Lehigh Valley with 10 sets of Spitfire Wheels.  Every day we will post up a photo of a spot in the 610 that has some significance to Homebase’s history.  We’ll post up the photo on Instagram (so follow us @Homebase610).  For those anti-Instagram, we’ll also repost it on our Facebook (so LIKE Homebase610).

From filming the old Hometeam610 videos to Homebase’s original location on S. New St to the opening of the skateplaza- there’s a lot of history and skatespots in Allentown, Easton and Bethlehem that have meaning.  This should be a fun trip down memory lane thanks to Spitfire.

Maybe we’ll hide a set of wheels at the original Homebase location. . . .

We did our first Homebase events at the Northampton Skatepark. . .

But we’ve also had a lot of good times at Saugy . . .

None of this would have been possible without the support of my friends.  I met most of them at the 1st skatepark in the 610.  Where was that again?

Better start following us on Instagram or Liking us on Facebook.  The first set of wheels is getting hidden today.

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This pretty much sums up my relationship with my Mom too so I figured it was only fitting.  No hologram. 

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mama’s out there!

]]> http://homebase610.com/dear-mama-from-pac-to-me-to-you-mom/feed/ 0 Support the Easton Skaters on May 19th http://homebase610.com/support-the-easton-skateboard-scene-on-may-19th/ http://homebase610.com/support-the-easton-skateboard-scene-on-may-19th/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 21:30:14 +0000 Hill http://homebase610.com/?p=21107 We all know the importance of public skateparks in local municipalities, no need to beat a dead horse.  Here at Homebase, we try to do everything we can to help our surrounding communities achieve their goals of building and/or improving their own public parks.  Whether it’s in Emmaus, Quakertown, Allentown, or the Skateplaza right here in Bethlehem- this is something that is very important to all of us as skateboarders.  This time it’s Easton’s turn.

On Saturday, May 19th a fundraiser will be held at Richard’s Drive Inn (1550 Sulliivan Trail, Easton PA) to benefit the Easton Boys & Girls Club skatepark fund.  The goal of this organization is to build a free, permanent skatepark at Lower Hacketts park in Easton.
This is one possible layout for the park to be constructed at “Devil’s Den” at Lower Hacketts Park.
The Spring Fling will feature a little something for everyone.  From games, a moon bounce for the kids, haircuts for the shaggy, food for everyone and live music.  And of course skateboarding.

One of the bands that is scheduled to appear is the Easton band Settle, who will be performing new music from their upcoming record, like this one here: http://soundcloud.com/settleband/december-girls

There were also be a performance by New Jersey pop punk band Once by the Atlantic, who are currently working on their debut EP.
Other bands scheduled to appear include: Troubler, Quarter after Four, and One Way Out- with more to be announced as the date nears.

And did I mention there will be skateboarding yet?  Similar events have been held in the Easton area over the past couple years, and they always bring out a good  crowd  of  skaters.  Be it  games of S.K.A.T.E., best trick contests or just having fun with the homies- there will be something for every skateboarder at any level to enjoy.

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2011 skatejam at the Crayola Factory.
Sponsors for this event include: Homebase, Revolt, Graffiti Skateboards, Mindless Apparel and more.  Be sure to mark your calendars and make it out, it’s sure to be a good time.

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The Hundreds

Thrasher Magazine Softgoods

Lowcard Magazine Softgoods

Insight

Fourstar Clothing

Omit Clothing

Hardtimes Skateboards

Stereo Skateboards and Vinyl Cruiser Wheel Sets

Homebase x Shortwave ‘Zine = ShortBase x HomeWave Available Friday, Girls ribbed tank tops avaiable now.

Everything we received this week is available now at Homebase. If you see anything you like and you are not in the 610,  drop us a message and we will ship it out.  EXCEPT for the Nike SB “Premier” Dunk Lows.  Check out www.Homebase610.com/shop for our best deals and clearances.

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Jake Todd and the “Fully Flaccid” crew are perfect examples of that so we’re going to throw an in-store premier at Homebase on Sunday (get your Mother’s Day stuff done early!) at 7pm.  I’m sure the Matt Militano, Giorgio Villone, Kevin Liedtke, Anthomy Tomasetti and the rest of the crew will be in town shredding the plaza before it goes down so get out there,  skate- then y’all come on back to the shop now ya’ heard.

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Fully Flaccid:

Featuring:
Anthony Tomasetti
Matt Militano
Josh Feist
Jack Gannon
Evan Dittig
John Devine
Giorgio Villone
Brett Ross
Neil Herrick
Kevin Liedtke
and Friends

Filmed and Edited by Jake Todd and maybe some help by Neil Herrick
Additional Filming: Matt Steindl and Dylan Holderness

Premiere Info:

Friday May 11th Premiere 8pm at Kinetic Skateshop
5319 Concord Pile Wilmington, DE

Saturday May 12th Premiere all day at Fairman’s Skateshop and then come hang out with everyone in the video for more showing 7-9
43 West Gay Street West Chester, Pa 19380

Sunday May 13th Premiere 8pm at Homebase Skateshop
14 West 4th Street Bethlehem, PA 10815

 

]]> http://homebase610.com/fully-flaccid-premiere-this-sunday/feed/ 0 April Saugy Session & Game of S.K.A.T.E. Week 2 http://homebase610.com/april-saugy-session-game-of-s-k-a-t-e-week-2/ http://homebase610.com/april-saugy-session-game-of-s-k-a-t-e-week-2/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 22:00:52 +0000 homebase http://homebase610.com/?p=21007 We host as skatejam & BBQ at Keck Park (Saugy if you’re local) in Allentown on the last Monday of the month.  On April 30th we also hosted Week 2 of the Skateplaza S.K.A.T.E. Showdown since we’re running behind our friends at The Berrics.  To those still wondering why we don’t just do everything at the skateplaza- we stay true to our roots and we want to keep supporting Saugy.

We’ve been consistently holding Saugy Sessions for over 5 years now.  It’s become a tradition for us at Homebase and hopefully for a lot of you who skate with us.  It’s kind of a trip to look back at some of the older videos and photos to see how young some homies were when they first started coming out to Homebase events.

And it’s always good to see faces that have been around since the Hometeam days- like Lost Soul’s Ray Gurz.  I don’t get to see Ray as often anymore since he’s now working at Double Decker Records in Allentown but he’s always in the streets with the Lost Soul crew paving their own way through the skate industry.  Support your local brands.

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Skateplaza S.K.A.T.E. Showdown Week 2

Eric Elliot vs. Jesse Switzer

Jesse Gangewere vs. Zach Chunko

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Kinked Flatbar Best Trick Contest

Thanks to everyone that came out.  We raised a little over $30 in hot dog sales which will be added to the total donation we’re making to the skateplaza at the end of the Saugy Session season.  We’ll see you again on Monday May 28th.

 

]]> http://homebase610.com/april-saugy-session-game-of-s-k-a-t-e-week-2/feed/ 0 Skateplaza Showdown Week 3 matches tomorrow http://homebase610.com/skateplaza-showdown-week-3-matches-tomorrow/ http://homebase610.com/skateplaza-showdown-week-3-matches-tomorrow/#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 21:55:20 +0000 homebase http://homebase610.com/?p=20998 The Skateplaza S.K.A.T.E. Showdown bracket had some dates wrong- we fixed it.  See you for Week 3 at the Bethlehem Skateplaza tomorrow.  Games of S.K.A.T.E. will start at 6pm.  Got 2 good matches for you. . .

Click HERE to see the full sizes version of the bracket.

Games of S.K.A.T.E. from last Monday’s Saugy Session/BBQ and the Best Trick will be up tomorrow for your viewing pleasure thanks to Matt Pepe’s editing mastery.

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