Struggle Skateboards pro rider RUBEN NAJERA came out on the news in San Diego County! Channel 8 (CBS) last Tuesday right before Oprah! Ruben was representing Struggle skateboards as well as all of his other rad sponsors check it out!
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TV SPOT OF RUBEN NAJERA
The newest Struggle Dealer in Orange County is NUCLEAR Comics and Skateshop in the Laguna Niguel,CA. Without a doubt a one of a kind skateshop! The Skateshop/Comic hybrid of a store makes it unique and worth your while to check out! The owner and staff are SUPER nice and helpful. So if your in the area or if your not but feel like checking out an awesome core skateshop believe us it is way worth the trip out there! See it for yourself it is fantastic!!!
NUCLEAR COMICS AND SKATESHOP
28985 Golden Lantern #8107
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
1-949-363-1263
Also if you havent seen the video of the latest AM SLAM contest its posted up on the Transworld skateboarding website. Struggle skateboards Am DIEGO NAJERA and RDT rider Isaac Awan have a few clips in the video! Check it out below.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO ON TRANSWORLD!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
UPDATE #21
Congratulations DIEGO NAJERA! You are the Game of Skate Amateur WORLD champion!
That's right Struggle Am DIEGO NAJERA just won the entire Es game of Skate competition. He is ranked #1 in the entire world! And he proudly skates for STRUGGLE skateboards. Also he has officially been added to the flow program over at FKD bearings, and SILVER trucks.
SEPTICORE MAGAZINE ISSUE #4
Struggle Skateboards has a full WEST COASTIN TOUR article featured in the latest issue of SEPTICORE magazine. Some photos of Struggle pros RUBEN NAJERA and TYRONE OLSON were featured in the article. Get your hands on a copy if you can.
That's right Struggle Am DIEGO NAJERA just won the entire Es game of Skate competition. He is ranked #1 in the entire world! And he proudly skates for STRUGGLE skateboards. Also he has officially been added to the flow program over at FKD bearings, and SILVER trucks.
SEPTICORE MAGAZINE ISSUE #4
Struggle Skateboards has a full WEST COASTIN TOUR article featured in the latest issue of SEPTICORE magazine. Some photos of Struggle pros RUBEN NAJERA and TYRONE OLSON were featured in the article. Get your hands on a copy if you can.
BUS MAGAZINE ISSUE #5
RUBEN NAJERA's pro board for Struggle Skateboards was reviewed by the good fellas over at BUS magazine. They had some rad things to say about the product. And believe me they are always honest about their reviews. No favoritism, they tell it like it is.
RUBEN NAJERA's pro board for Struggle Skateboards was reviewed by the good fellas over at BUS magazine. They had some rad things to say about the product. And believe me they are always honest about their reviews. No favoritism, they tell it like it is.
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STRUGGLE skateboards pro RUBEN NAJERA is also the latest featured athlete on the POWERBAR website and has a full exclusive INTERVIEW up for the millions to read. He recently got back from a video shoot with a big time director and filmed a documentary segment with Blake Lewis from American Idol. Blake is a good homie of Struggle skateboards.
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We would also like to congratulate the winners of our STRUGGLE AM contest. 18 and over Flippy Zendejas, 13-17 Anthony Propps, and 12 and under Raul Cruz. Shout out to everyone else that competed in the Struggle Am you all did a terrific job. The above photo will be featured in as an ad in the upcoming issue of SEPTICORE magazine. We would like to officially welcome Raul Cruz and Anthony Propps to the Struggle Skateboards team. Welcome to your new home! And thank you to all of the sponsors involved with the Struggle Am. CVZ clothing, EX energy drink, and FRSH.CO.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
UPDATE #20
DON'T FORGET THAT PRE REGISTRATION IS ALMOST CLOSE TO AN END!
If you haven't signed up yet you can do so through our CONTEST page.
Or contact your local Struggle rider and get yourself enrolled in the biggest and most important Am competition the Imperial Valley has ever had. Here is the current roster of competitors already confirmed to ride the contest.
Or contact your local Struggle rider and get yourself enrolled in the biggest and most important Am competition the Imperial Valley has ever had. Here is the current roster of competitors already confirmed to ride the contest.
12 and Under
EDDIE GAYTAN / Age 12/ El Centro,CA
RAUL CRUZ / Age 12/ El Centro,CA
EDDIE GAYTAN / Age 12/ El Centro,CA
RAUL CRUZ / Age 12/ El Centro,CA
SAMMY CARREON / Age 12/ El Centro,CA
ERNIE FLORES / Age 12 / El Centro, CA
ERNIE FLORES / Age 12 / El Centro, CA
13 to 17
JOSEPH BEENE/14/ El Centro,CA
GIANN PULIDO/ 17/ Holtville, CA
STEVE PEREZ/ 13/ Holtville,CA
STEVE PEREZ/ 13/ Holtville,CA
MARCUS BATTRAW/ 15/ Holtville,CA
CHRISTIAN ZAZUETA/ 14/ El Centro,CA
CHRISTIAN ZAZUETA/ 14/ El Centro,CA
18 and Up
FLIPPY ZENDEJAS/ 18/ Imperial,CA
FLIPPY ZENDEJAS/ 18/ Imperial,CA
JAMIE HIGGINBOTTOM/18/ Holtville,CA
WILLIE LOPEZ/ 18/ El Centro,CA
WILLIE LOPEZ/ 18/ El Centro,CA
RYAN PEREZ/ 18/ Niland,CA
contact us here is you want to sign up. Time is running out!
Also coverage of our WEST COASTIN tour can be found in the new issue of SEPTICORE magazine. Peep the header on the magazine cover. LEGIT!!
And if you happen to live in the wonderful state of Pennsylvania be sure to be at the Helter Skelter contest at UNDERWOOD Skatepark the greatest indoor skatepark in the world! We are sponsoring a contest there on the 24th of this month. Be there!!!
TEAM NEWS
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ANTHONY JOHNSON's pro board is finally out and its in super limited Laker styled colorway. There will only be a few of these until we swap them for the original intended white and purple colorway so get on it and get yourself one for sure.
-PRO-
ANTHONY JOHNSON's pro board is finally out and its in super limited Laker styled colorway. There will only be a few of these until we swap them for the original intended white and purple colorway so get on it and get yourself one for sure.
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Just recruited Thomas Alexander from Bethesda, Maryland. This little grom ripper has alot of heart and has been repping Struggle skateboards for a good while now. Welcome to the RDT squadron kid. Well deserved.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
UPDATE #19
THE FIRST EVER STRUGGLE AM contest is here! This is the Imperial Valleys biggest AM contest EVER! Anyone that is unsponsored can enter. If you dont live in the Imperial Valley and still want to try and get in on the contest feel free. Its open to all unsponsored skateboarders out there. Pre register to get in cheaper and gaurantee yourself a FREE shirt! We will have a subsite up soon which will have ever entrant listed as they enlist themselves into the contest throughout time. To pre register get at us through our email. STRUGGLESKATEBOARDS@HOTMAIL.COM
Shoutouts to Matt Sochin in Ohio representing the Struggle. Homie has one leg and shreds harder than anyone. In life you can do anything you set your mind to!
SHOUTOUTS to THEOTIS BEASLEY for giving us a shotout in the ALTAMONT SXSW tour video! And we dug your Struggle part Theotis. It was off the hook! Check the video HERE!
TEAM NEWS
-PRO-
TYRONE OLSON has finished up his part for tactical manual 2. And is busy doing a few skateboarding demos over on the East Coast at the moment.
RUBEN NAJERA has a SNEAUX shoes ad in the new THRASHER magazine September 2009 issue to be exact.
ANTHONY JOHNSONs new pro board is just about to drop soon. If you havent pre ordered his deck get on it homies!
-AM-
DIEGO NAJERA took 1st place at the recent SUN DIEGO AM SLAM contest in Clairemont.Representing that Struggle all day everyday! Diego won $500.00 cash on the spot!
We also just got Diego into the Volcom DAMN AM contest. Its official Diego Najera is a DAMN AM contestant representing Struggle Skateboards. And the first skateboarder from the Imperial Valley ever to make his way into DAMN AM. If he qualifies top 12 he is gauranteed a spot into TAMPA AM. So lets wish him luck.
CHECK OUT TRANSWORLDS COVERAGE BY CLICKING HERE!
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Struggle Rider development rider Isaac Awan just got the nod to be featured as a character in the new STRUGGLE SUNDAYS season 2. His intro is being shot as we speak. Malachi Riddle has been rifeling footage and killing it over in Blissfield,MI. Johnny Whitehead has been touring with Doug Brown on the Skate Straight program getting the word out! And If Feldman has been getting busy with some ripping in Oregon.
Shoutouts to Matt Sochin in Ohio representing the Struggle. Homie has one leg and shreds harder than anyone. In life you can do anything you set your mind to!
SHOUTOUTS to THEOTIS BEASLEY for giving us a shotout in the ALTAMONT SXSW tour video! And we dug your Struggle part Theotis. It was off the hook! Check the video HERE!
TEAM NEWS
-PRO-
TYRONE OLSON has finished up his part for tactical manual 2. And is busy doing a few skateboarding demos over on the East Coast at the moment.
RUBEN NAJERA has a SNEAUX shoes ad in the new THRASHER magazine September 2009 issue to be exact.
ANTHONY JOHNSONs new pro board is just about to drop soon. If you havent pre ordered his deck get on it homies!
-AM-
DIEGO NAJERA took 1st place at the recent SUN DIEGO AM SLAM contest in Clairemont.Representing that Struggle all day everyday! Diego won $500.00 cash on the spot!
We also just got Diego into the Volcom DAMN AM contest. Its official Diego Najera is a DAMN AM contestant representing Struggle Skateboards. And the first skateboarder from the Imperial Valley ever to make his way into DAMN AM. If he qualifies top 12 he is gauranteed a spot into TAMPA AM. So lets wish him luck.
CHECK OUT TRANSWORLDS COVERAGE BY CLICKING HERE!
-RDT-
Struggle Rider development rider Isaac Awan just got the nod to be featured as a character in the new STRUGGLE SUNDAYS season 2. His intro is being shot as we speak. Malachi Riddle has been rifeling footage and killing it over in Blissfield,MI. Johnny Whitehead has been touring with Doug Brown on the Skate Straight program getting the word out! And If Feldman has been getting busy with some ripping in Oregon.
Friday, September 18, 2009
UPDATE #18
First up on our 18th update we reveal to you ANTHONY JOHNSON's first pro board with us.
Well deserved and damn good rad looking to at that. We introduce to you the ANTHONY JOHNSON Roar Series deck. If you have the other three your going to need this one to add to the collection. Cant wait to skate it. Pre-order for this deck is up NOW!! The board should be fully in stock and ready to ship during the first week of October. CLICK HERE TO ORDER!!
And if you want one for free be sure to enter ANTHONY JOHNSON's Best trick contest that we are holding down on our website. Best trick winner wins Anthonys deck. All videos are judged by Anthony himself.
Also check this video out of our homies MAX & MARK representing Struggle Skateboards. They are going to be the newest additions to our Artist team. They will be shooting their first music video "Jerkin on a skateboard" this upcoming month. A couple of our Struggle skateboard team riders can be spotted in the video as well. Remember the name MAX & MARK!! They are going to be HUGE! We are talking famous world wide. Go to their website and check them out sign up for their community and make a profile to keep up to date on what they are up to. Check the video below!
TEAM NEWS
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TYRONE OLSON has an ad out in Transworld Skateboarding magazine as we speak. Its the one we put in the previous news post. Be sure to get your hands on one of his Chef Boyartee Bone decks while supplies last. His part in the new Struggle video is going to make your jaw drop!
RUBEN NAJERA is the newest member of the FILTRATE EYEWEAR skateboarding team. You will be seeing Ruben rocking some of their rad shades just about everywhere he will be going. He also just got back from the ASR tradeshow where he did an autograph signing at the Snuggbuds boothe. And talks of his own custom signature Peter Grimm hat are in the works. Cant wait to see that.
DOUG BROWN just signed a book deal for his work entitled DOUG BROWN: SKATEBOARDER. Which will be found in all Barnes and Noble stores, AMAZON.com, and tons of other book stores around the nation.
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For the first time I can fill this Am section out because we officially welcomed our first AM to the squad. DIEGO NAJERA from El Centro,CA is officially riding STRUGGLE SKATEBOARDS. Known to many as the younger brother of our very own Ruben Najera. We are proud to welcome the little ripper back on the squad to his home were he truly belongs. As he says himself. Theres nothing like family. Look for a welcome video part out soon and not to mention a full part in the Struggle video "Sworn" which is due for release the second we get all this music rights tension out of the way. Diego's got an AM SLAM SUN DIEGO contest tomorrow best of luck to him.
-FLOW-
Our very own Tommy Reis has a zesty video clip up on his bio finally give it a peep when you get a chance. That rail is NO JOKE! Props Tommy. Props.
-RDT-
We just added a few new RDT riders to the squadron! Straight from Jersey we would like to welcome Chris Collado. Also we added Reed Sligar from Florida, and Brennan Iddings from Michigan. All these dudes have shown dedication to Struggle and rocked the boards time after time. They showed commitment and dedication to us and we now welcome them to the squad.
Well deserved and damn good rad looking to at that. We introduce to you the ANTHONY JOHNSON Roar Series deck. If you have the other three your going to need this one to add to the collection. Cant wait to skate it. Pre-order for this deck is up NOW!! The board should be fully in stock and ready to ship during the first week of October. CLICK HERE TO ORDER!!
And if you want one for free be sure to enter ANTHONY JOHNSON's Best trick contest that we are holding down on our website. Best trick winner wins Anthonys deck. All videos are judged by Anthony himself.
Also check this video out of our homies MAX & MARK representing Struggle Skateboards. They are going to be the newest additions to our Artist team. They will be shooting their first music video "Jerkin on a skateboard" this upcoming month. A couple of our Struggle skateboard team riders can be spotted in the video as well. Remember the name MAX & MARK!! They are going to be HUGE! We are talking famous world wide. Go to their website and check them out sign up for their community and make a profile to keep up to date on what they are up to. Check the video below!
Max And Mark.com Vlog News1 from maxandmark
Also they are having their own contest in which you can win both of the Struggle completes they used in the music video! For all you reading this get in on the contest its one you cant pass up. Make a profile on their site and get started its really easy! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE.
TEAM NEWS
-PRO-
TYRONE OLSON has an ad out in Transworld Skateboarding magazine as we speak. Its the one we put in the previous news post. Be sure to get your hands on one of his Chef Boyartee Bone decks while supplies last. His part in the new Struggle video is going to make your jaw drop!
RUBEN NAJERA is the newest member of the FILTRATE EYEWEAR skateboarding team. You will be seeing Ruben rocking some of their rad shades just about everywhere he will be going. He also just got back from the ASR tradeshow where he did an autograph signing at the Snuggbuds boothe. And talks of his own custom signature Peter Grimm hat are in the works. Cant wait to see that.
DOUG BROWN just signed a book deal for his work entitled DOUG BROWN: SKATEBOARDER. Which will be found in all Barnes and Noble stores, AMAZON.com, and tons of other book stores around the nation.
-AMS-
For the first time I can fill this Am section out because we officially welcomed our first AM to the squad. DIEGO NAJERA from El Centro,CA is officially riding STRUGGLE SKATEBOARDS. Known to many as the younger brother of our very own Ruben Najera. We are proud to welcome the little ripper back on the squad to his home were he truly belongs. As he says himself. Theres nothing like family. Look for a welcome video part out soon and not to mention a full part in the Struggle video "Sworn" which is due for release the second we get all this music rights tension out of the way. Diego's got an AM SLAM SUN DIEGO contest tomorrow best of luck to him.
-FLOW-
Our very own Tommy Reis has a zesty video clip up on his bio finally give it a peep when you get a chance. That rail is NO JOKE! Props Tommy. Props.
-RDT-
We just added a few new RDT riders to the squadron! Straight from Jersey we would like to welcome Chris Collado. Also we added Reed Sligar from Florida, and Brennan Iddings from Michigan. All these dudes have shown dedication to Struggle and rocked the boards time after time. They showed commitment and dedication to us and we now welcome them to the squad.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
UPDATE #17
NEW STRUGGLE "Network" pin buttons now in stock in the shop.
Also a diehard Struggle rider sent us this photo of his new tatoo! Now thats legit!
Check out their site for some rad features and while your there peep out their online skateshop and be sure to scope out the Struggle product as well. You can also find a full on STRUGGLE WEST COASTIN tour article written by our very own Anthony Johnson which you can read up on. Also be sure to enter our newest contest in which you can win Anthony Johnsons first pro board with us. All you have to do is submit your best trick. Check our last news update for our last contest winner. Its easy and its free to enter.
Doug Brown and new Struggle RDT rider Johnny Whitehead did a signing at their local Hot Topic shop in Ohio. Representing Struggle to the fullest.
Also a diehard Struggle rider sent us this photo of his new tatoo! Now thats legit!
OCSKATEBOARDING.COM had a photo up of Struggle pro Ruben Najera featured on their website with an orange county local skateboarder. Also Ruben has gotten an official invite into the Redbull Manny Mania contest in Phoenix Arizona this Friday. Thats big news and we wish him the best of luck.
Check out their site for some rad features and while your there peep out their online skateshop and be sure to scope out the Struggle product as well. You can also find a full on STRUGGLE WEST COASTIN tour article written by our very own Anthony Johnson which you can read up on. Also be sure to enter our newest contest in which you can win Anthony Johnsons first pro board with us. All you have to do is submit your best trick. Check our last news update for our last contest winner. Its easy and its free to enter.
Doug Brown and new Struggle RDT rider Johnny Whitehead did a signing at their local Hot Topic shop in Ohio. Representing Struggle to the fullest.
RDT
We are more than proud to announce our newest member to the Struggle RDT team. Isaac Awan from El Centro,CA is officially riding for Struggle Skateboards. This Imperial Valley local has been riding Struggle since as far back as we can remember. Continuous participation in contests. 1st place in the Kickflip challenge, 2nd in the Imperial Valley Rally, and a 1st place the previous year in the Rally have only solified his spot on the team. Commitment and loyalty can get you a long way and Isaac has earned it. For all of you locally in the Valley Isaac is just the first of many that we want to hook up. Follow in his footsteps and show your dedication and focus to Struggle and we will hook you up. Be on the lookout for some bangers in the upcoming Struggle video from Isaac. No Joke!!
We are more than proud to announce our newest member to the Struggle RDT team. Isaac Awan from El Centro,CA is officially riding for Struggle Skateboards. This Imperial Valley local has been riding Struggle since as far back as we can remember. Continuous participation in contests. 1st place in the Kickflip challenge, 2nd in the Imperial Valley Rally, and a 1st place the previous year in the Rally have only solified his spot on the team. Commitment and loyalty can get you a long way and Isaac has earned it. For all of you locally in the Valley Isaac is just the first of many that we want to hook up. Follow in his footsteps and show your dedication and focus to Struggle and we will hook you up. Be on the lookout for some bangers in the upcoming Struggle video from Isaac. No Joke!!
We leave you with an awesome photo from tour. This was just a brief moment of the amazing tour that went down. From left to right. (Tyrone Olson, Anthony Johnson, Nick Rodriguez,Isaac Awan, Ruben Najera, If Feldman, and John Weaver). Photo was taken by our good friend Nik over at Olliepop. Once again thanks to them for hooking us up with the Olliepop tour van it was loads of fun.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
UPDATE #16
First and foremost we have some Struggle posters up for sale in the shop now. Limited Edition and going out fast. Every order comes with Free stickers.
Also we are proud to announce the winner of the "STRUGGLE BANNER CONTEST" we held these past few months since the new website launched. Ryan Perez from Niland,CA wins himself a fresh new Struggle deck. You can get the code for the banner in our MEDIA section of the Struggle skateboards website. Represent Represent!
TEAM NEWS
-PRO-
TYRONE OLSON has a new ad in Transworld Skateboarding magazine due out in the next issue. Chef boyartee bone anyone?
RUBEN NAJERA got some coverage on the Scoff skateboarding website. He is featured in the news section alongside one of his past ads. Ruben also picked up an official clothing sponsor GLAMOUR KILLS clothing. And he is also an official member of the POWER BALANCE team. As if his balance wasnt already good I could only imagine what it will be like now with the Power Balance wristband. Crazy!
-PRO-
TYRONE OLSON has a new ad in Transworld Skateboarding magazine due out in the next issue. Chef boyartee bone anyone?
RUBEN NAJERA got some coverage on the Scoff skateboarding website. He is featured in the news section alongside one of his past ads. Ruben also picked up an official clothing sponsor GLAMOUR KILLS clothing. And he is also an official member of the POWER BALANCE team. As if his balance wasnt already good I could only imagine what it will be like now with the Power Balance wristband. Crazy!
ANTHONY JOHNSON picked up a new watch sponsor. He is now officially on NORMAL WATCHES. And be sure to check out our contest page to enter Anthonys official best trick contest for a shot at winning is new Pro model deck which is due out in October.
-FLOW-
RIGO SOTO got a Struggle ad featured in John Doe Magazine. And another due in an upcoming issue of Septicore magazine. Which should be out in about a month or two from now.
RIGO SOTO got a Struggle ad featured in John Doe Magazine. And another due in an upcoming issue of Septicore magazine. Which should be out in about a month or two from now.
-RDT-
We are stoked to announce a few new RDT riders representing the east coast for Struggle Skateboards. Matthew Pinto straight from the Bronx,NY. Johnny Whitehead from the Struggle training grounds in Ohio. And Sam Blackmore as our first Canadian import to the team. Congrats to all three of you. Representing Struggle has paid off and now we are proud to have you as a part of the crew.
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