Here’s a shameless plug for our pals over at TOC SKATE SHOP who just released their new line of Skate Strings. These skate-specific shoe laces are made from a top- secret material that won’t shred or break and, as the folks at TOC say, “Kicks Kevlar in the ass!” Drop ‘em a line and get yourself a pair or ten. I’m not sure if it would help, or hurt, but tell ‘em the Bossman sent you!

For all you literate folks with more than a 10-second attention span, here’s an interview with the Bossman conducted by the one and only Bud Stratford in late 2008. Sure, it’s a little dated, but things haven’t changed that much. We’re still making the most original decks in skateboarding, Ryan Sheckler still has his shirt off a lot, and we’re still not worried about blank decks!

Click here to read the full interview (or to just look at the purty pictures)

Happy 2010 Ladies and Germs! Just wanted to check in and let you know what’s cookin’ in the Funhouse kitchen. The Bossman is currently knee deep in graphics for our Series 5 decks, set to arrive in early Spring. We’re adding 3 NEW decks to the lineup, including a new mini to replace the Mini-Puncher, a new longboard to replace the Dripper and a new, super wide pool/park deck to replace the outgoing Ticket Puncher.

Without revealing too much, here’s our current Concrete Wave ad featuring hints of what’s to come. I can assure you the graphics are as sick as ever and you won’t be disappointed! Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming posts introducing the kooks and spooks of Series 5, and, as always, SKATE TOUGH AND HAVE FUN!