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fallen NEWS - 12/15/2006
  • Check out the photos from a recent Fallen filming mission to SF and Arizona.
zero NEWS - 12/08/2006
  • Check the Podcast section for the Demo Weekend video from the Active and Sun Diego demos a few weekends back.
fallen NEWS - 11/27/2006
fallen NEWS - 11/15/2006
  • Thanks to all who came out for the demos and signings this past weekend and for all those who couldn't make it check out the photos from the weekend. The signing at K5 here, the demo at Active Norco here and the demo at Sun Diego Mission Beach here.
blackbox NEWS - 10/05/2006
  • Blackbox is co-sponsoring an art show organized to create awareness for the Keep-A-Breast foundation. It's this Saturday October 7th at the Reciever Gallery in San Francisco. If you're in the area stop by and support a good cause.
blackbox NEWS - 09/15/2006
  • Blackbox just hosted its annual open house BBQ and skate jam. The majority of the Zero, Mystery and Fallen teams were skating the park and Skateboarder Magazine was there to document. Check out the footage here.
zero NEWS - 09/05/2006
  • Congratulations to Zero on their King of the Road win. Check Thrasher for more details and a little video footage.
zero NEWS - 07/19/2006
  • Thanks to all who came out to the Zero team at Active Riverside this past weekend. Here are some pictures from the demo.
zero NEWS - 06/07/2006
  • Black Box Distribution is proud to announce the addition of professional skateboarder Elissa Steamer to the Zero team. Since her debut part, in the 1996 video "Welcome to Hell", Elissa has proven herself time and time again.
zero NEWS - 05/09/2006
  • Zero team riders had some serious coverage in the latest issue of Transworld. Garrett Hill bagged the cover with an amazing Switch tailslide on the monster Oceanside Hubba as well as the opening spread, a Pop-Shuv 50-50. The Am Issue of Transworld is on News stands now!
fallen NEWS - 04/10/2006
  • Tommy Sandoval has had quite an April.
    Tommy placed fifth in the Phoenix Am contest after qualifying first. Then a week later won the Sun Diego "Spring Break Yo' Self" contest on a replica of the Rincon tour! He is now heading off on a filming trip to France with staff photographer Shigeo and fellow team members Jon Allie, Garret Hill and John Rattray.

    The stork has made a visit to the Thomas and Cole families this spring. JT and wife Joann welcomed child #2, a baby girl named James Ruby while Cole and Red had a little boy named Wyatt on April 11th, Congratulations!

    Garrett Hill hada a great interview in the May issue of Skateboarder Magazine. Get it while its still on the newsstands!
zero NEWS - 03/12/2006
  • BEN GILLEY
    Zero is proud to announce the addition of Ben Gilley to the team. With his unmistakable style of skating, Ben is a perfect addition to the Zero family. Gilley has released amazing video parts since his pro debut in 2001, with his most recent being the 2005 independent release of "Reason To Belive".

    Jamie Thomas says of the addition, "Ben epitomizes the heart and determination that Zero was founded on. I find his raw skate style an inspiration and a perfect fit for Zero."

    Ben added, "I've always felt like an unofficial Zero team rider because I'm friends with everyone at Zero and Black Box. I was packing boxes for Zero a few years ago and now I'm on the team... It's amazing.

    THE 2006 ZERO TEAM IS
    Jamie Thomas, Chris Cole, John Rattray, Jon Allie, James Brockman, Ben Gilley, Tommy Sandoval, Tony Cervantes, Garret Hill, Keegan Sauder, and Sheldon Meleshinski

    CHRIS COLE S.O.T.Y.
    The Chris Cole S.O.T.Y. issue of THRASHER MAGAZINE is on newsstands now. It contains over 20 pages of photos and a pullout poster.
zero NEWS - 02/01/2006
  • "NEW BLOOD" SPECIAL EDITION DVD
    "New Blood", the newest release from Zero, features Chris Cole, James Brockman, Garret Hill, Tommy Sandoval, John Rattray, Jamie Thomas, Jon Allie, Tony Cervantes, and a cameo appearance by the Mystery Team. This special edition "New Blood" DVD includes over 45 minutes of bonus features.
zero NEWS - 01/01/2006
  • The ZERO Skatepark is up and running and has seen non-stop annihilation since the final ply was laid down in January. We decided it was time to build our own spot, where the cops are the only one's who get kicked out.