RB New Jack v.2 “Raptor F1 XS” Skates

October 14th, 2011 by Radsac

We upgraded the stock New Jacks to create a nice mid range priced skate named the Raptor F1 XS. This set up features the new GC F1 XS frames, Eulogy Jeff Dalnas (aMall team rider) Reptile pro 57mm 89a wheels, ABEC 5 bearings and GC 42mm nylon anti rockers.

The Ground Control F1 XS frames feature a good wide groove and have a nice solid feel to them. The Eulogy Dalnas pro wheels look great but function even better as Eulogy continues to prove that they have one of the best urethane formulas that can’t seem to be matched.

All for only $219! Click here to check out more detailed pics.

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Click here to check out our entire selection of RB skates.

Trick Tippin: TP WITH TK

October 14th, 2011 by Juicy Hamburger

In this short but sweet trick tip Tim gives you a couple pointers on the top porn. Laces to heel. Easy as PIE.

HECK YEAH: NEW AMALL TEE SHIRTS

October 12th, 2011 by Juicy Hamburger

This announcement is a little late for the blog, but we wanted to add a couple ‘out and about photos’ to the mix. 100% new AM graphics, printed on premium tee’s. Probably the best shirts we’ve released to this day and still only $19.

AM Daymaker tee (night) Available in black

AM Subtle (V-NECK) available in white or black

AM LACED! tee - available in white or gray

AM ‘96 Laurel available in ash gray

AM ‘96 Laurel pocket tee - available in HAZE PS I bailed in it earlier in the day

Top Gun Tanks - Available in Gunship Gray, Black and Sea CPTN Green (shown)

Primetime tee Available in black

Ground Control F1 XS Frame Review

October 11th, 2011 by Radsac

This is a quick review of the new Ground Control F1 XS frames which I’ve had the opportunity to skate on a regular basis. I skated the GC Formula 1 frames before these and that is why I had to try out the F1 XS frames.

First off the main difference between the frames is that GC significantly increased the groove width (XS stands for extra-wide split). The original Formula’s have a 4″ width between the two middle axle bolts whereas the new F1 XS’ have a 4-9/16″ width which is over a half inch increase. This increased the amount of material that was put into the groove area so it also increased the weight of the F1 XS frame by 2 oz (On a size 2) but I did not notice a difference on my skates.

My main concern was the functionality of the increased groove size which you can see in the pictures below (Click pics to enlarge):

Original GC Formula 1 Frames
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New GC F1 XS Frames
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I was a little worried that I might not like the wider groove but after quickly getting used to it, I believe that it has actually helped to improve my skating. I feel that I am just as locked in on grinds but that the wider groove allows me to need a little less precision when I first jump on a grind. The greatest benefit that I’ve noticed with the wider groove is that when grinding a ledge it is easier for me to stay on top of it on groove tricks and therefore grind farther with more control. This has been especially true on the beveled ledges (the ones with the corner cut off) which is nice because it seems like I’ve been skating more of those lately.

The other benefits to the F1 XS frames (which also applied to the Formula 1’s) is that they feel nice and solid on my skates, they slide well and they have a nice and long life span unless your out grinding McGritty ledges from dawn till dusk. When compared to the GC Featherlite frames, I always seem to favor the Formula frames and feel they are definitely worth the extra money for the reasons I just mentioned.

Overall thoughts on the Ground Control F1 XS frames:

The frames slide really well.

They feel nice and solid on my skates.

The wider groove has helped to improve my grinds, especially on ledges.

I believe that GC did in fact improve on their Formula frame design and that the F1 XS is not just marketing BS.

I would recommend the frames to others.

The only negative thing to mention is that I wish they were available in more colors.

Trustafarian Pack: Beanie + Shades + Sleep

October 10th, 2011 by Radsac

It’s hard work making sure to not carelessly spend your trust fund. Here’s a pack that will make it last a little longer.

Pick a Trust beanie and a pair of Amall party shades and you are set to chill by the pool all year round for only $24.95.

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(The Trustafarian Pack comes with 1 beanie and 1 pair of shades. Sleep not included!)

Pick up your Trustafarian Kit here for only $24.95
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Tech Tip Video: How to heat mold your Valo Light Carbon Fiber Skates

October 7th, 2011 by Radsac

In this tech tip video, Dre shows you how to heat mold your Valo Light Carbon Fiber skates to get that perfect fit around your feet.

USD Carbon III Don Bambrick Skate OUT NOW!

October 7th, 2011 by Radsac

The USD Carbon III Don Bambrick skate is available to ship now.

KG also just made a cool and quick video view of the Bambricks:

Click here to check out all of the Bambrick setups in detail that we have available from just the boot all the way to full customization:

“Black Ops Setup”
USD Don Bambrick Black Ops Setup Skates

Customize your Bambricks!
USD Don Bambrick Custom Skates

Shown with white soul plates, Kizer Element Benny Harmanus pro frames, Denial Montre Livingston pro wheels and Valo 42mm anti rockers.

Hellaween 4: Amall’s 4th annual pumpkin carving contest returns.

October 5th, 2011 by Juicy Hamburger

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The year is 2011 and the month is October.  You know what time it is…

Hellaween NUMBER FOUR (#4)

THE RULES HAVE CHANGED, BUT ARE STILL SIMPLE:

1) PICK A PUMPKIN LARGE ENOUGH YOU CAN FIT YOUR HEAD IN (OR AT LEAST PART OF YOUR HEAD) AND DO WHATEVER YOU’D LIKE TO IT, TO MAKE IT A COOL MASK / HELMET (LIKE THE ABOVE ADVERT)

2) TAKE A PICTURE OF YOU (OR SOMEONE ELSE) WEARING YOUR PUMPKIN (THIS PICTURE MUST INCLUDE A PIECE OF PAPER WITH ‘AMALL PUMPKIN CONTEST’ AND YOUR EMAIL OR FACEBOOK ACCOUNT NAME WRITTEN ON IT) LIKE THE EXAMPLES BELOW. AGAIN MAKE SURE YOU PUT YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS OR NAME ON THE PAPER.

3) POST SAID PICTURE ON THE AMALL FACEBOOK WALL

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY October 25th. THE TOP 3, CHOSEN BY THE AMALL STAFF. 3 FINALISTS WILL THEN SUBJECTED TO A FACEBOOK POLL TO BE JUDGED BY THE WORLD. THE SUBMISSION WITH THE MOST VOTES BY OCT 28TH WILL WIN A FREE PAIR OF COMPLETE STOCK SKATES OF HIS OR HER CHOICE FROM AGGRESSIVEMALL & A BUNCH OF AMALL BRAND GEAR (SKATES MUST BE IN STOCK AT THE TIME). 2ND PLACE WILL RECEIVE A $100 AMALL GIFT CARD AND A BAG OF AMALL GOODIES. 3RD PLACE WILL RECEIVE A $50 AMALL GIFT CARD AND A BAG OF AMALL GOODIES.

MAKE YOUR PUMPKIN SICKENING, REALLY WELL CRAFTED, FUNNY, WEIRD, MINDBLOWING - WHATEVER - STYLE AND ORIGINALITY ARE KEY. DOING SOMETHING BADASS WITH THE PUMPKIN ON YOUR HEAD IS SURE TO ADD POINTS. IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE ABOUT SKATING, BUT IF YOU CAN TIE THAT IN TOO GOOD FOR YOU.

CLICK HERE NOW TO POST YOUR PUMPKIN TO OUR FB WALL

Casey Bagozzi: Scribe v.3 Wheel + New Edit!

October 4th, 2011 by Radsac

Scribe Industries just released their new Casey Bagozzi (Amall team rider) edit for his new v.3 Scribe pro wheel. It’s the type of edit that will make you drop whatever else you were doing on your computer and get out and blade!

Filmed by: Dan Fabiano, Paul Oliveira, Jeremy Raff and Megan Peterson

Locations: California, New Jersey, New York



Pick up Casey’s new Scribe pro wheel here:
Scribe Casey Bagozzi v.3 Wheels


Click here to check out our entire selection of Scribe products.

Valo TV 2.5 “Factory Pro Setup” Skates Black

October 3rd, 2011 by Radsac

For only $259.00 you can upgrade up to our new Factory Pro Setup on the new Valo TV 2.5 skates. This awesome looking set up features white Create Original frames, a matching white buckle, Valo pro team wheels and the new Valo anti rockers. Put these skates on and grind on them until the cows come home.

Click here or on the pics to check out the full description and more detailed pics!

Outer View
Valo TV 2.5 Factory Skates Side View

Back View
Valo TV 2.5 Factory Skates Back View

Inner View
Valo TV 2.5 Factory Skate Inner View

Click here to check out our entire selection of Valo skates.

USD Carbon III Don Bambrick Boot: PRE-ORDER NOW

September 22nd, 2011 by Radsac

You can now pre-order and secure a pair of the new USD Carbon III Don Bambrick pro boots which currently have a scheduled ship date of 10/6/2011.

Don Bambrick joined the USD team earlier this year and has been killing it in their Carbon skates, so it is nice to see that he got a great looking pro model Carbon as soon as he did.

The new Carbon III features a new skin design with different cuts and stitches to give it an updated look and an improved buckle receptor that functions better than the previous one.

Coming this fall….

USD Carbon III Don Bambrick Pro Boot (Click for more detailed pics and to pre-order yours today!)
USD Carbon III Don Bambrick Front

USD Carbon III Don Bambrick Back

Click here to check out our entire selection of USD brand skates.

Used Valo TV.2 Cool Snakes size 12 on eBAY

September 21st, 2011 by Radsac

This should be the last pair of used Valo TV.2 Cool Snakes that we list on eBay unless we have some left up in an attic that we do not know about.

These are the Valo x Amall TV.2 Cool Snake skates in a size 11-12 shell with size 12 Trust liners in them. They are complete with used GC featherlite 2 frames which still have life left and come with new (but yellowed) Remz 57mm 88a pro team wheels, ABEC 3 bearings and new Valo 42mm anti rockers with ABEC 1 bearings.

THE AUCTION STARTS AT $0.01 WITH NO RESERVE! Cuz as they say in the old country, reserves are for chumos.

Click here to check out the auction and more pics.
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The UNOFFICAL amall tee preview

September 14th, 2011 by Juicy Hamburger

I just got back from the printers today, and these are coming out nicely. This will be the first time in a while that we’ve had a line with 100% fresh graphics. That’s right, 100% of these are NEW. Pictures swooped with my phone, thus unoffical’ness of the MF’in post.

This is just a pinner preview - Each graphic will be available in an array of cool guy/girl colors.

Valo TV 2.5 skates are here at last!

September 14th, 2011 by Radsac

After being out of their Valo TV skates for way too long (due to efforts being put into their Valo Light carbon fiber skates), Valo finally releases their new TV 2.5 skates.

The new Valo TV 2.5 skates feature Valo’s redesigned soul plates which consist of their new 2 piece system to make them feel more solid and to help you slide smoother on grinds.

Valo TV 2.5 Skate ($212)
Valo TV 2.5 Skates


Valo TV 2.5 Boot Only ($178)
Valo TV 2.5 Boot Only


Customize your Valo TV 2.5 skates the way you want!
Valo TV 2.5 Custom Skates

This example has GC Featherlite v.2 Sega Blues frames, Eulogy Soichiro Kanashima Reptile pro wheels and Valo anti rockers.

Click here to check out our entire selection of Valo skates.

Look out for Strange Creatures

September 13th, 2011 by Radsac

Nicely printed t-shirts from the Strange Creatures crew for only 14 bucks!

Click here to check them all out.
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