Session 8 was full on skate and bmx camp at Windells and Atmosphere Clothing was there with a contest for all of the campers. The Atmosphere crew took over BOB, holding a best trip on the Euro gap for skateboarders and a two run jam for the bmx’ers. Winners earned Atmopshere gear! Drew Smalley was there to capture all of the action, check out some photos below.5050 on the up flat. p: Drew Smalley

Nosegrab over the barrier on the left, while another camper hits the Euro gap.

Toothpick grind on the up flat.

Whipping the bike around on the quarterpipe.

Boardslide on the barrier.

The judges (l to r) Johnny Tsunami, Jimmy from Atmosphere, Ian Neal, and Sev Boosinger.

This camper won an Atmosphere tank!

More winners!

Thanks Atmosphere for hanging out with Session 8 campers!

SO YOU’RE PRETTY MUCH LIVING THE DREAM UP HERE, TELL ME ABOUT IT.
Yeah, it’s pretty amazing. It blows my mind everyday that I get to do what I love with some of the raddest people out there. It makes me wish Summer was all 365 days of the year.

WHY DO YOU LIKE SKATEBOARDING SO MUCH?
That feeling of stepping on your board and just rolling around is one of the greatest things ever. It’s hard to explain, but if you have never stepped on a skateboard, the first time you do, you will know exactly what I am talking about.

TELL ME ABOUT THE SKATE TRIPS YOU GET TO GO ON EVERY WEEK? HIGHLIGHTS?
I love the skatepark trips. The parks in Oregon are amazing and its super rad to see all the kids pumped on them. Each skate trip is a highlight. Just seeing everybody shredding and having a good time gets you stoked to skate.

WHAT’S YOUR LEAST FAVORITE ITEM SERVED IN THE KITCHEN?
Hmmmm, I don’t know, maybe the stuffing on Thanksgiving night. I’m not a big fan of stuffing.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TREND IN SKATING?
The Janoski.

WHAT’S THE LAMEST TRICK YOU CAN DO?
Benihana, haha.

TELL ME ABOUT A UILTY PLEASURE OF YOURS.
I love video games.

DO YOU EVER SKATE IN SHORTS?
Only if its over 100 degrees out.

WHAT’S YOUR SETUP? WHY?
A Stacks 8.1 board, 139 Independent trucks, 52mm Bones wheels, Bones Reds bearings, Mob grip and Roughneck hardware. I like a smaller, lighter setup for street skating, rather then a bigger board and wheels for tranny skating. I just like to skate more street stuff.

IS THIS THE BEST SUMMER OF YOUR LIFE?
Every Summer I’ve had at Windells has been amazing and I’ll never forget them.

SMITH OR FEEBLE?
BS Smith and FS Feeble.

OLLIE OR NOLLIE?
Both.

CHICKEN, BEEF PORK OR TOFU?
Chicken and beef.

ROLLERBLADES OR SCOOTERS?
Haha, that’s a tough one. I guess I’d have to go with scooters.

BERRICS OR THRASHER?
Thrasher

CONCRETE JUNGLE OR B.O.B.?
Both are amazing.

WHEN’S THE LAST TIME YOU PLAYED VIDEO GAMES?
Haha, I’m playing video games right now.

TELL ME A STORY ABOUT SKATEBOARDING.
My first contest I ever entered I got 5th place and the top 7 won a trip to Texas to skate in the Volcom Wild in the Parks Championship. I was 15 and entered the contest just to have a good time and skate the skatepark for free, placing was one of the last things on my mind. So when they called my number I was pretty freakin stoked. I didn’t do as well in Texas, but the trip was still insanely fun.

WHAT’S THE LAST TRICK YOU’VE LEARNED?
Nollie Big Heels in the tranny.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT SKATING?
You have the best times with the best people when you skate.

A COTD from Session 3. How many flips can you do on a trampoline?

Team Manager Java Fernandez learning some grabs on the trampoline board.

Scotty Arnold was really going for it…

Hours of Open Skate/Bike are as follows:  Friday 5-10pm, Saturday & Sunday 9-5pm However we are closed when Camp is in Session!

Winners from this weekend!

The Farm Project decided to stop by and say “what’s up” too.

WA: Congratulations on placing 3rd in the Burton Am Open competition! How was it and what kind of tricks landed you a podium position for half pipe?

Nicole: Thanks! I threw in a front 3, cab 3 and switch back 3. It was so rainy but so much fun. I was happy to be there!

WA: While traveling and competing you’ve been killing it on the mountain and in the classroom. How do you manage to juggle training, competing and doing school work while on the road?

Nicole: I try to focus on snowboarding while I’m riding and then only focus on school when I need to. Sometimes it’s difficult when I have competitions but I just try and get done with my classes as fast as I can.

Nicole gets 3rd place and an award handed out by Olympic Gold Medalist, Ross Powers!

WA: What kind of playlist are you working with to get you stoked on the mountain?

Nicole: Fireworks and Teenage Dream by Katy Perry, Rabbit Heart by Florence and The Machine, We R Who We and Cannibal by Ke$ha. Girly music pumps me up, so sweet!

WA: What inspires you to ride, progress and compete in the sport of snowboarding?

Nicole:The kids that I ride with who push me, my coach Miah, and I want to show people what girls can do in snowboarding.

Nicole McNulty

WA: Speaking of girls who can ride, which lady rider do you look up to the most?

Nicole: I would have to say Hana Beaman because she keeps up with the guys and drops the same cliffs as they do and it’s way sick. I really enjoy watching her ride and her style is sick too.

WA: When you manage to get some free time what do you like to do?

Nicole: I like to skate! I can’t wait until the outdoor park at Windells dries up so we can skate it . My friend and I have jam sessions where she plays guitar and I sing, that is way too much fun.  Also, me and the girls at Windells watch Jersey Shore cause we love t-shirt time!

Nicole and Jared Karon at Newberg Skatepark!

WA: So, Nicole what does the future hold for you? What plans do you have for the rest of the season? Any summer plans?

This season I want to do well in the next Revolution Tour and Nationals coming up in April. Im working on 5s in pipe, back 5s in slope and lots of rail tricks for now. This summer I’ll be home in Colorado for a little bit and then hopefully back here at Windells for a month or so. I might get to to go to New Zealand too and that would be way sweet.

Be sure to stay up-to-date with the Windells Blog for all sorts of news, contests and camp updates!

Finally, the winner of the “where in the world are your Windells stickers” contest…for being creative and defacing their parent’s dictionary…Nick Gates!

Check out some of the other submissions below!

Dedication.

“Whatcha lookin’ at!”

Merry Christmas!

Thank you to all that participated!  If you want to get a hold of some new Windells Stickers please feel free to email us your name and address and send it to info@windells.com

The Windells Shredcast; EP 7; Tom Wallisch from Windells on Vimeo.

Don’t wait until the Summer to get your hands on Windells gear!

Be one of the first 15 people to register and pay in full for Summer Camp by Dec. 31st and receive the Holiday Fix Pack including:

1. $100 Discount on 2011 Summer Camp Session
2. Windells Exclusive Hoody
3. Windells Custom Beanie by Neff
4. Windells Signature Tee
5. Custom Dakine Viper Pipe Gloves
6. Windells Sticker Pack
7. NEW Summer 2010 DVD

It’s that easy, simply enter iheartwindells into the Discount Code field during your online registration. Shabam! Windells gear will be shipped right to your house.

1. Take a picture of your Windells Stickers on something! (Please be appropriate)
2. Post the Pictures on our Windells Camp Facebook Page – Simply Click Here to Link Up!
3. Email the photos to info@windells.com – Please include your address for mailing purposes
4. The most creative and unique sticker placement will WIN Windells Gear!
5. YUP, it’s that easy!  Grab your camera and get to posting!

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