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Lui Araki was pretty much the first Japanese rider that was on the original Zoo York team roster and it was a big deal, not that he was just lucky but he’s just got this talent on his skateboard with his special unique style: the LUI style aka Dope Style, youtube his name and check him out, he skates with a lot of flow, ill manuals and he pops out off everything. Now he reps Know1edge (still), Nitraid, DVS, and L I F E

Naotaka Ohya has another unique style. He also has this unique ability to stay at 51kg (before and after a huge meal for about 15 years now), he can maintain his high air style in whatever he does, definitely one of the best nollie backside heel in the industry. Don’t be fooled by his shyness and humble appearance, this cat can skate his ass off. Respect.
He reps Know1edge along with, Etnies, Uniful (co-partner with Shin Okada), and L I F E

Both Lui and Nao are homies and they just started their own line called L I F E, it’s still a very small brand but keep an eye on L I F E products cause they make nothing but super high cashmere quality products.

Lui and Nao, thank you for supporting us since day one.

Lui has some of the illest photographs…we thought we’d show you some of HK through Lui Araki’s eyes!

FLIP skateboards soon after became one of the most successful skateboard brands with respected skateboarders. Then a few years ago, The Firm merged with FLIP and made it even stronger.

Now, with their latest DVD EXTREMELY SORRY, just released with a lot of blood and sweat, FLIP is now stronger than ever.
Their riders are the most diverse with the original Geoff Rowley (insane part, dope ass music), Tom Penny, Mark Appleyard (my favorite part), and Rune Glifberg, they added Lance Mountain (mad respect), Rodrigo TX (ill as fuck, master of pop), Shane Cross (RIP), Louie Lopez (Gangsta), Curren Caples (ill new skater with old blood), Willow (one of the illest German skaters), Bob Burnquist (he makes mega ramp like a launch ramp), Luan Oliviera (what? what? tech master for sure), Ali Boulala, and yo, David Gonzales (lil Beast, fuckin insane)

Jeremy was here in Hong Kong again and of course after staying in China for a week, he needed to get some fresh burgers going on, Shake em Buns is where to go. Gang Bang burger baby, I’m glad Jeremy’s feeling it. Let’s do it again sun. GOOD LUCK on FLIP, it will only get stronger.

Don’t sleep, whenever you are at your local store, ask for LOVEWRIGHT, make sure they carry it.

By CHASE TAFOYA

By COMMUNE

By EEVL GOOSE

By THE HUNDREDS

Danny’s own SPADES



LOVEWRIGHT COMPANY trucker hats

I had the chance to meet Mike for the first time back in 2000, fast forward 9 years later, he came to Hong Kong for the second time along with his partner in crime, Mr Rick Howard. I met Rick last year in Shen Zhen when he was filming for Fully Flared (the most successful skateboarding video). I’m seriously grateful that I can meet these 2 living legends in person (still killin it on their skateboards) and one important thing for sure, both Rick & Mike are 2 of the most real genuine cats alive, true skateboarders, I truly respect that. So good to see them both out here in Hong Kong.

We had a chance to walk around Mong Kok and checked out some shit.

Mike & Rick, next time you come back to HK, the skate session is on! ONE LOVE.

PS: Also, they’re both responsible for GIRL / CHOCOLATE / LAKAI / FOUR STAR / ROYAL / RUBY’S / CRAILTAP (all the ill shit)

Mike is psyched on his Black Stump Australian beer.

More accessories?

NEW Lakai model PICO (this one is the special collaboration with Spike Jonze).
Good job Scott, good job fellas!

Rick on some Toy Skateboarder

Mike’s Royal 4, sickkkkkk!

Rick’s signature thumb up photo on Mong Kok’s sneaker street

LMF stopped a couple of years ago, each of the members focusing on their different careers.
Kit and Phat are now a part of the group 24HERBS.

This year LMF is making a reunion comeback tour to Singapore and will also do shows in Hong Kong.

For all of you who have the chance, watch and support.

TING YE, good job on the artwork, super dope.

Started in 2004 by only 9 tee shirts and a belt. Know1edge is now into it’s 5th Year. More to come.

Thank you to Danny Reyes (Lovewright) for the amazing graphics on this Fall 09 collection and of course to Pak Khei aka ‘SiFu’ at Studio8 for all the amazing products shot.

Know1edge clothing co products are available at Wabi Sabi Co Japan, Humantree South Korea, Karmaloop, In4mation, FTC, Blackmarkers, Edukated Australia, Nicotine China, Bambootique Taiwan, Commune and Terminal Store Philippines, 8FIVE2SHOP and many more.

Last night was the premier of the movie at the ELEMENTS.

It’s a good ol’ Hong Kong gangster flick. Definitely check it out.

Thanks for the LOVE Grind, we truly appreciate it.

Check out the latest feature on mata hari on the Karmaloop blog