Heyyo California! Last week we got to hang out with our friends at Patagonia at their saaawwweeet shop in Santa Cruz where the community got together to discuss Voting for the Planet, specifically to ban the plastic bag in California. At Potaito Boards Headquarters, we take voting seriously. It's our obligation considering we live in a nation that allows us to voice our opinions in a relatively democratic fashion. California has some exciting propositions on the ballot this month including the legalization of marijuana, the enactment of background checks for ammunition buyers and the possible repeal of the death penalty. Whew. Pretty exciting, indeed. The proposition of the night, however, was Prop 67. To which Prop 65 is intrinsically tied. Here's...
Last week, we left our beloved sunny California for a good 96 hours in search of some new adventures in the PNW. The long drive up the Western coast brought us foggy mornings, caffeine fiends, dense forests, and GREEN EVERYWHERE. Plus, everyone's a little wacky up there. Not going to ask what they thought of us... We were lucky enough to meet up with some big names in the Portland skate and outdoor scene who gave us some sweet tips for exploring the suburb of Portland ;p and its gorgeous surroundings. Here's a little sneak peek. If you're in the area, check out this foxy surf shop in the SW -- Gorge Performance. You'll find all your hearts desires including...
If you're ready to shake off your winter coats and get back to pushing some pavement, then you're in luck. Potaito Boards is serving up the ultimate spring giveaway to get you - and the PLANET - back on track. We'll be giving away a WEDGE deck by the end of this week. Enter by following the guidelines below. Our decks are handcrafted in California out of 100% high quality reclaimed woods along with some camber and kicktails for pop, lock, & dropping in. Enter to win yours today - planet Earth will thank you. So what are you waiting for? Enter this contest by Sunday Apr. 24th by: LIKING our Facebook Page [and] SHARING our Giveaway Photo on Facebook or Instagram along with "1...
As we shift closer towards 'onshoreing' and a growing consumer demand for American manufacturing (yaaaahooo Push Potaito!), we can't help but reminisce the stereotypes associated with 'Made in USA.' More often than not, a strong, hard working factory worker in Detroit comes to mind. Maybe a golden lab and a Coca Cola. In essence, Americana is still a modern theme - found everywhere from LA to Paris, Texas. And though these photos may be from different eras, perspectives, they all share a sort of independence, no? Take a look at some dreamy images from American photographers, classic and modern. (Wim Wenders) (Robert Frank) (Scott Pommier) (William Eggleston) (Larry Fink) (William Gedney) (Doug van de Zande) (Robert Frank) (Hugh Holland) (Danny Lyon) (Hugh Holland) (Robert Frank)...
