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PLEASE CLICK THE LINK ABOVE FOR ALL OF MY CURRENT ON GOINGS! This page will no longer be in use. I am now officially using TUMBLR. Thanks everyone! 

www.rubennajera.com

C4 BELTS RUBEN NAJERA PRO SIGNATURE BELT OUT NOW!!!

The RUBEN NAJERA C4 BELTS PRO signature belt is now available online for those of you who don't have a C4 dealer nearby! You can purchase the belt here 

http://www.c4belts.bigcartel.com/

Anyone who purchases the belt will have their name come out in the credits of the "C4YOURSELF" tour DVD! Also there will be a slideshow in the bonus section of the DVD in which you can submit us a photo of you wearing the belt. So you have 2 chances to come out in the DVD both guaranteed!
Thank you to all ahead of time for the support! And for those that have already purchased it a thousand blessings to you and all your support and I know you will enjoy this awesome belt! It is hands down the coolest belt I have ever seen!

C4 YOURSELF TOUR STOPS #2 and #3

The next 2 stops on my tour are as follows.

YUMA, AZ

MEXICALI MEXICO B.C. 

I hope to see you all out there these are going to be some amazing times and it's going to be awesome getting to skateboard with all of you and having you all be a part of the C4 Tour DVD!  In Mexicali we will be doing a BEST TRICK CONTEST as well for all of you out there interested! 

THE 2013 "C4YOURSELF" RUBEN NAJERA PRO SKATE TOUR 1st stop

Proud to announce the first stop of my "C4YOURSELF" pro skate tour in release of my C4 Signature belt! To everyone that comes out I want you to know I appreciate you all and I will make sure everyone leaves with something free! We will make this a fun event for everyone that comes out! Thanks to all in advance and thank you to the sponsors that helped back this tour! See you this weekend everyone!

NOVEMBER 2012

Sorry to all my followers for the delay on an update. I have been super busy working on a ton of different projects at once but I am back and skateboarding harder than ever! First off I would like to congratulate the winner of my "Design My Pro Deck" contest!  I had hundreds of entries from all over the world and I thank you all for sending them, I truly do!

1st Place
Edson Galarza
Mexicali Mexico

Here is a photo of the designer himself with his work and prize!


BELOW is the finished product available at  www.struggleskateboards.bigcartel.com
as we speak!

2nd Place

Misha Pereyma

Geneva, Switzerland

3rd Place

Sergey Antipovsky

Moscow, Russia

4th Place 

Jamie and Erik

Holtville, United States

Also my first place winner turned in another awesome graphic that I felt was worth posting!

Honorable Mention

Edson Galarza

Mexicali Mexico

Thank you for everyone for submitting and I will be sure to hold this contest yearly! I thank you all and i appreciate every one of you out there that tried I loved them all I really did.

JUNE 2012

I am proud to announce the 2nd Annual Design my Pro Deck contest! All the details are in the image below. Last time around Tony Leard won with his awesome "MANTIS" deck graphic. This contest is free to enter and you can submit as many times as you want. I am looking forward to seeing what you all come up with. You are all talented designers!

Also Go Skateboarding Day 2012 is coming up and even though I could attend one of the countless events going on in San Diego, Orange County, or Los Angeles I wanted to do something for the Imperial Valley. No one ever does anything officially for the Imperial Valley on Go skate day so I wanted to really do something great for the every Imperial Valley skateboarder. I may not live in the Imperial Valley anymore but my heart is there and I grew up skateboarding there. I will never forget the Valley and I will always do contests and give back to the community there for as long as I live.

It does not mention this on the flyer but I will actually be handing out a free T-shirt or random free product item to anyone that mentions that they read about this event through my news blog here! 

I want to hook all you supporters and loyal fans up with some rad gear!

APRIL 2012

I got the FRONT COVER of SKIDMARK skateboard magazine!

Super stoked on this! 

Thank you to all the skateboarders and fans that have supported me throughout the years! 

Available at a skateshop near you or you can purchase one here in the link below.

BUY HERE

Opposite side of my SKIDMARK front cover you can find me on the back cover with a STRUGGLE skateboards ad! This sequence ad can also be found in the March 2012 issue of AMBI'ANCE magazine alongside a full interview that I have featured in the magazine. Click the link below to see the digital version of AMBI'ANCE magazine.

CLICK HERE

Also check out this video review I am in for TRICKY WRENCH! 

Also quick shout out to Ronnie Creager for hooking it up on ETCETERA project with the amazing insoles and products! Glad to be a part of this amazing company!

JANUARY 2012 UPDATE

Starting off 2012 with a bang! I am proud to announce that I now ride for PURITY ORGANIC juices. Above is a recent commercial of theirs that I starred in. There are a lot of beverage companies in the action sports industry that skateboarders are endorsing but none of them are as good for you as Purity Organic is. This is the stuff we ALL should be drinking for our own good! Not to mention it tastes Amazing!

I recently made an appearance on the SPEEL IT SHOW as well. I was the featured guest and it was rad being a part of the show. Thanks to all the fans and supporters for tuning in and submitting questions! Shout outs to everyone at the Speel It Show!

Also I am really hyped on my new Pro deck for STRUGGLE SKATEBOARDS featuring my little dog "Nollie".

My new deck is available in skate shops throughout the United States and Mexico at every one of our dealers. You may also purchase the board through our Struggle Skateboards online shop. I am signing a limited amount of these boards at request so if you are ordering one and want it signed by me I would be stoked to do that for you just email us or leave us a note in the text box when you order the board. Here is the LINK.

And if you have not yet followed me on twitter please do so. Give me a shout out or @ me and I will follow you right back!

@rubennajera

Also follow me on Instagram just search my name and you will find me, shout out to me and I will follow you back as well.

NOVEMBER 2011 UPDATE

As promised here is a photo of my signature Pro POWERBAR box sold in stores throughout the world! You can find it in every Target, Rite Aid, or Ralphs grocery store. It's sold in just about every store that carries the "Triple Threat" bar boxes. Thanks in advance to all that support and buy a box. I am featured on every flavor they make of the Triple Threat bars. Let me know which flavor is YOUR favorite! I would love to hear!

ALSO...

As part of the "ALL ABOARD" tour I will be doing a skateboarding demo in Mexicali Mexico this weekend. It's always great seeing the good people at Graff Zone skate shop and all of the Mexicali skateboarders. There are a lot of talented skateboarders in Mexico and all the skaters their are always a blast to be around. Looking forward to seeing you all out there.

Recently also got an interview in TRUE Skateboard magazine! click on the image above to check out the interview! or follow the link below either way you will find it underneath the David Gravette interview.

http://truesk8boardmag.com/ruben-najera/20025/

Also really pumped about the release of my Signature Pro T-Shirt by 6 STARZ clothing!

DRISCOLLS is doing a release party/skate contest/event open to everyone in the world!

You are all welcome to come and anyone who picks up the shirt thanks for the support I truly appreciate it!

Also my signature hardware by QUESTION supplies is officially out! The RUBEN NAJERA "Deep Purples" offer 2 purple and 6 black Phillips bolts with nuts. You can find them at finer skateshops throughout the world!

MY TWITTER CONTEST!

EVERYONE add me on TWITTER and enter my contest! Its FREE to enter and super easy to win as long as you try! Give it a whirl and thanks to everyone ahead of time for following me and backing my skateboarding! Details above click image for a bigger view.

twitter.com/rubennajera

JULY 2011 UPDATE

I am stoked to announce my 1st Place win at ACTIVE Huntington Beach, Ca. They had a huge Game Of Skate contest on June 19th. The last time I had entered an ACTIVE contest was 4 or 5 years ago and I got 2nd in that Game of skate. It was nice to give it another go after some flat ground training and take top honors!

I also got featured recently in The Street Team Magazine!

Click the image for a full size view or just go to this link below to read the article.

CLICK HERE.

On a side random note I found my old pro signature POWERBAR "Triple Threat" bar boxes on sale on Ebay! Never thought I would see the day. Pretty cool in a weird way seeing them up for auction and seeing people have bid wars over them.

As far as NEW signature product goes for me I am proud to announce I have a NEW POWERBAR box back cover in stores as we speak! Its 10 times better than the last one! Bigger box better flavors and more detail to the packaging image. I will post a picture to them very soon! In the meantime my new clothing sponsor 6 STARZ and I have been working on a Pro Signature T-shirt for the new line. Check it out below it drops in about a month. Demand it at your local skateshop! We will announce some release party's soon and everyone on this earth is invited. Shout out to 6 STARZ! Everyone add them on Facebook and Twitter Check my links to the right to be directed to them.

And last but not least my newest STRUGGLE skateboards Pro deck has been released for the public to see! Its an awesome photo of my actual dog "NOLLIE". Can't wait for them to be out. These decks should be out by early August of 2011. In the meantime check out the new STRUGGLE "Snapback" caps that we came out with! CLICK HERE

MAY 2011 UPDATE

I am going on tour with STRUGGLE skateboards for the "ALL ABOARD" skateboard tour!

Our first major stop is going to be in Mexicali B.C which is in the great country of Mexico!

Looking forward to meeting all the skateboarders over there and skating with my Struggle teammates.

Also I recently got featured in the new segment of Legitiminute for Legitimate Skateboard Magazine. Check out my mini part below!

And lastly I recently got back from the premier of "BEAUTIFUL DISASTER". I have a full length video part in this skateboarding film. Its for my shop sponsor DRISCOLLS in El Centro, Ca. The video is being shown and accepted into film festivals throughout the entire world! I am super stoked to be a part of it and my part in this video is my best yet! Check out the trailer for the film below.

Please support DRISCOLLS and purchase a copy of "BEAUTIFUL DISASTER". I guarantee you will dig it! 100% pure skateboarding nothing is better than that. Follow this link to the DRISCOLLS online shop.

DRISCOLLS "BEAUTIFUL DISASTER" SHOP

APRIL 2011 UPDATE

I have a full length part in the first ever DRISCOLLS shop team video entitled "BEAUTIFUL DISASTER" . Footage from within the last 4 years of my skateboarding can be seen in this video. I put a lot of hard work into it and it is finally done and due to hit shelves Friday May 13th. I will be present at the premier at Driscolls as well as at the 2011 Imperial Valley Film Festival in which "BEAUTIFUL DISASTER" made the final cut and has been confirmed for screening to an entire theater filled with thousands of viewers May 7th in the Imperial Valley mall.

Also I recently finished my 2nd EPIC cameras video part. This time with the EPIC HD camera. Check out the footage below. I really feel it gives skateboarding a new perspective and fresh look. I think these cameras would be fantastic for trick tip videos as well. Seeing as how you can actually see foot placement.

And lastly the amazing people over at STREET SURFING who make "THE WAVE" casterboards hooked me up with one to try out and I got the following footage in 1 day. I had the board for 3 days but pretty much landed the tricks on the actual day we filmed this footage. This board has immensely helped my balance and manuals on my regular skateboard. Seeing as how the casterboard only has two wheels in total I have had to really learn to balance on only one wheel. Also just to kickflip on it is like putting the same amount of pressure as a double kickflip on my regular skateboard. Not only is this board a great training tool for me but it is actually really fun to use and I don't even have to pedal to get around. I definitely recommend you try one out for yourself. It will seem tough at first but when you get the hang of it you will absolutely dig it and wonder why you didn't ride one sooner!

Oh and R.I.P. Nate Dogg! When we made this edit it was actually a day before his death. Later when I found out he had passed away I could not believe it. I grew up listening to Nate Dogg and the soundtrack to "Above the Rim" was the first CD I ever had which included this song "Regulate" and introduced me to the G funk era of hip hop. Nate Dogg holds a big piece of my childhood growing up learning to skate blasting hip hop in my ears. Much respect to him and all others that have passed. I will always be a fan!

GAME ON

I will be at GAME ON next weekend. SATURDAY APRIL 23rd. I will be there with my Struggle comrades ready to be challenged at some rad video games! Everything from Black Ops to Skate 3 ! Be one of the first few to show up and mention "SWORN" to me and I will hook you up with something FREE ! After the game session we will do a skate demo at Ladera Ranch skatepark and then we will be going back to GAME ON for some more gaming. From there we will get our street skating on! You are all welcome to continue the session with us!

MARCH 2011 UPDATE

Stoked to announce that I will be featured on the cover of the new POWERBAR Triple Threat bar boxes for the year 2011. The shots were done in color and look super crisp and epic! My current POWERBAR box cover can be found at Ralphs, Wal Mart, Rite Aid, Target, and Select CVS stores throughout the United States. Check out the video below to get a preview of the cover shot and a behind the scenes look into the photo shoot that took place.

Also I got a two page spread in the new issue of the PETER GRIMM 2011 catalogue. The spread features my two signature hats "The Elect" and "The Liner". The images on the hats were photographed by me in my hometown of El Centro,Ca on the east side of town where I grew up skateboarding.

Also I recently moved up to Orange County to be closer to my sponsors and crank the skating into overtime. Struggle Skateboards HQ has relocated up here as well and we just got a full office with warehouse to house all operations of my skateboard company. I would like to thank all of my sponsors that have backed me and stuck by me 100% for these past years. Thank You!

I am also proud to announce my new clothing sponsor CLUTCH clothing. I have a signature T-shirt due for release within the next few months.

And lastly I have a full length part in the upcoming DRISCOLLS shop video "BEAUTIFUL DISASTER". The video is due out by April of this year. Its going to be awesome!

NOVEMBER 2010 UPDATE

Just got back from Houston, Texas to support my brother Diego at the Es Game of Skate world Am finals. And to be a part of the amazing Make A Wish Johnny Romano skate jam. The world famous GrimCity was there documenting the event and featured me in the event coverage video! I pop up at 5:41 Thanks Grim!

My SCOFF pro lace commercial just came out as well check it out below! I am stoked!

Also GrimCity reviewed my signature pro skate laces and gave it an amazing positive review! Thanks for the love Grim! It starts at 9:09

I also am stoked to announce that I got the cover of the new POWERBAR triple threat boxes again for the next coming year! Which will be sold throughout the world at Wal Marts, Rite Aids, and you name it just about every store that carries Powerbar in general.

As for video progress I am 3/4 done with my shop video part for Driscolls and still have a ways to go on the Struggle SWORN video seeing as how everything is being shot in HD now. The video is coming out amazing though! Thanks to everyone out there that has supported my skateboarding and Struggle Skateboards.

Last but not least I have a winner for my "Design a deck contest". I will announce it in my Contest page hopefully by tomorrow or by the end of the week. I had over 300 entries and by the end of it 1 graphic really stood out above the rest. I also picked an honorable mention which I will feature on my website as well. Thank you to everyone out there around the United States that sent one in you are all amazing artists!

SEPTEMBER 2010 UPDATE

I am super proud to say I got the cover of the new PowerBar 5 bar energy boxes. It's the equivalent of getting the cover of a Wheaties box! You can find them at your local Wal Mart, Rite Aid, you name it. Any store that carries the 5 Bar boxes has my box cover in stock. I am on the front and back of the box of the triple threat boxes on every flavor they make.

The Imperial Valley Press gave me the cover of the Sports Page to! Check out the entire article they featured me in below. CLICK HERE for the website link.

My interview ran in the big SUNDAYS paper. September 12, 2010.

Also I have a full length interview on the SCOFF skateboarding website. My younger brother has an interview there as well alongside me. CHECK IT OUT!

AUGUST 2010 UPDATE

I landed the cover of LEGITIMATE skateboard magazine issue #2.

Super stoked and I have a 4 page spread inside. Complete with a full interview and sequences. I also made the cover of the website!

Look for it at your local core skateshop!

I also got the back cover of the same issue. Its a full page ad by SCOFF skateboarding. Its kind of crazy having both sides. Thank you Legitimate and thank you to anyone that supports my skateboarding and is down for me.

Also got a full interview on the world famous MIRAMAR Longboards website! These dudes are super awesome. Click on the image to read the full interview.

Also last but not least I am proud to announce the official launch of my website.

WWW.RUBEN-NAJERA.COM

CHECK IT OUT!!!

MAY 2010 UPDATE

My first Pro ad for SCOFF skateboarding is out and is featured in the June 2010 issue of Legitimate Skateboard magazine. 

The world famous Basil and Spice did a review on my signature "Vacation" deck. They gave it amazing reviews check out the article for yourself! :)

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REVIEW @ BASIL AND SPICE's website.

The following is my part from the Struggle Skateboards Appetizer promo. It is built up of clips that did not make the cut for the Struggle "SWORN" dvd. Which we are hoping to have out by Late July or early August of 2010. 

Also below is my video part for EPIC cameras which will be featured on their website soon. Epic makes amazing action sports cameras. This particular footage was taken from the EPIC wide camera that I attached to my S-One helmet. It gives you an amazing perspective on tricks that you normally do not get to see. Great for learning foot placement on tricks as well. 

I would also like to officially announce that I now ride for DRISCOLLS skateshop in my hometown of El Centro,CA. They have supported and backed me for a long time now! I am super proud to be a part of the team and we are currently officially working on a shop video which will be due out sometime within the next 6 to 8 months. Driscolls has played a pinnacle role in my skateboard upbringing. They are the best!

APRIL 2010 UPDATE

I have a full page ad for GLAMOUR KILLS clothing in the newest Transworld Skateboarding magazine May 2010 issue. The whole ad campaign that Glamour Kills has been doing looks amazing! 

Also got a full on feature on the BOARD JOY website. Board Joy is like an Ebay but for all things related to board sports. Its an amazing new original type of website that is the first of its kind.  You can sell your board or purchase one all through the same website. Check out the site for full features and check out the interview they hooked it up with. 

I was also recently the guest reviewer for Legitimate Skateboard Magazines "WORTHY LOOK REVIEW". I did a full on review of Activision's TONY HAWK:RIDE game. The game is the closest you will get to skateboarding without actually going out and skateboarding. I absolutely loved it and I highly recommend it to anyone into skateboarding or into interactive video games. 5 stars!

And below are the last 3 custom graphic griptape sheets from my signature pro line on CLEVER griptape. 

(Below) "Imperial Valley Sun" graphic. In honor of the Imperial Valley where I was born and raised. It also matches with my new Struggle pro deck which is due out in two weeks. 

(Below) "Suicide Mission" graphic. 

(Below) "Clever Fem" graphic.

Also recently went out and had some fun with some more taildevils that my good friends over at Taildevil sent over. Check out the video below. 

And lastly I would like to give a shout out to my little baby brother Diego Najera and congratulate him on getting 10th place out of 159 of the worlds top Amateur skateboarders at Phoenix Am this past weekend. I'm proud of you brother!