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!