Our latest series of boards has just arrived in the building. In order from left to right, we have the sperm 7.75, foetus 8.0 and the birth 8.25. Sorry about the crappy photo, I'l make sure we get some good images up really soon.
Today we have an interview with Heathen's big man, and legend of Scottish skateboaridng Mr Mark Burrows. This is by far the best interview so far, thankyou Mark for bringing some quality words to the table.
Mark and his Monster, pre Heathen tour.
Name. Age. Occupation/Bummer?
Mark Burrows and ah'm 36. To keep the wolves from the door i plaster ceilings and walls. I also cut, fit and point cornice.
Outside of skating, what else do you get upto?
Ah go see bands, take ma wee boy offroading, play darts and hang out with the family when ah've got time.
What type of music do you listen to? What gets you hyped for a session?
Right now ah'm killing my ears with The 357 string band. Bomb the music industry! Tom Waits. Bob wayne and the outlaw carnies. The Stupids. The list could go on, ah listen to a shitload of music. Ah get hyped pretty easily, usually chapping Arron's door with ma board in ma hand is enough. Skate Or Die!
Who are your current favourite skaters? Who's gonna blow up this year?
Current faves would be Arron Wilmot, Paris and Kerr. They kill it, sesions wi them get me going. Always a blast. If ye want pro guys ah like then Karma Tsocheff, Wade Speyer, Rune Glifberg, Al Partenen, Pete Ramondetta, those kinda dudes. Blowing up this year is anyones guess, some suicide bomber probably.
What tricks have you got your eye on learning this year?
Its gonna be all about the lines this year. There's a big fuck off skatepark being poured five minutes from my frontdoor. From April its on!! Maybe get some front blunts on the go and proper back smiths.
Favourite skaterparks or skate spots?
Man, ah like all kinds of parks and spots. Ah've even seen myself having fun at these plazas although ah'm not really that kind of a skater anymore. Ah used to love gettin a shred on ledges but that was a while ago. Now ah mainly skate parks, concrete, fast.
What are your plans for the summer? Any trips or missions on the cards?
Dunno whats gonna be goin on this summer. A wee Heathen or Adio trip round Scotland would be right up ma street. Ah'd like to see how the rest of the Heathen boys would handle themselves up here. They all killed it on the last tour. We've got so many parks now.
What are your favourite skate videos or parts?.
Consolidated, H'min Bam. Anti-hero, Creature, Black Label. Most things P-Stone makes.
Top three things about riding for Heathen?
Anything Mike does is golden. Makes me feel good inside.oo 8.25 boards and 58mm wheels.
Who do you skate with?
Ma wee bro Scott, Russ, Youngo when he's not away up in Aberdeen, Arron Wilmot, Kerr, Paris and Rory when he can be arsed.
Who's the biggest mosher on Heathen?
Colin Adam by far.
How did you get on Heathen? Got any advice for any young skaters about getting hooked up?
Well just as Mike was starting Heathen he asked me to ride for them. He gave me the lowdown on what it was all about and ah was right up for it. Heathen is the shiT. No-one ever takes any notice of my advice but hey ho here we go. Skate for fun. Don't be a dick. Mosh hard.
Skater who isn't currently on the team who you would like on?
Arron Wilmot. Get a sesh with him then you'll know why.
If someone had a gun to your head and said one last trickwhat would it be?
Ah guess it would be the disappearing gun trick or a backside disaster!
Mark stale's one out over the hip at Stoke plaza, while sucking on a gobstopper.
This weeks interview comes from the UK's number one roider and founder of the mosher drop, Mr Ben Devine. Enjoy.
Ben in his lovely bedroom. Name, Age, Occupation/Bummer?
Ben Devine, 19, terrible with jobs.
Outside of Skateboarding, what else do you get up too?
hmm . . kill skate 2, listen to music, chill with some of my non - skater homies and "relax" of course. im pretty boring realy
What type of music do you listen to? What gets you hyped for a session?
Hippidy hop mainly but when im skating i prefer something a bit faster like black flag etc.
Who are your current favourite skaters? Who’s going blow up this year?
Hewitt is my all time favourite but i get stoked on seeing anyone proper going for it! Jake Collins is blowing up right now that kid is some next level shit!
What tricks have you got your eye on learning this year?
haha 360 flips on flat.
Favourite skate parks or skate spots?
Hereford, saffron walden, skeg park anything with some nice crete bowls.
What are your plans for the summer? Any trips or missions, on the cards?
I just want to go on some sick camping trips hitting up some good concrete parks. Realy want to go to oregeon this year if i can afford it.
What are your favourite skate videos or parts?
Beauty and the beast, this 'n' that, any anti hero videos . . i dunno too many to decide
Top three things about riding for Heathen?
everyone on the team are hella safe heathen is rad the money and hoes
Who do you skate with?
On a daily basis all the skeg crew - rayner, martyn hill, eddie boy, nick bray, ryan hurt, ollie beeby, hawk, pain before he quit and a few others.
Who’s the biggest mosher on Heathen?
Thats a tricky one as the mosh rating is extremley high with everyone haha.
How did you get on Heathen? Got any advice for any young skaters about getting hooked up?
well i already knew a few of the team, started skating with a darryl a bit then it just happened i guess. As far as getting hooked up is concerned i dont know . . if it happens it does, if not who cares
Skater who isn’t currently on the team who you would like on?
my mate hawk he fucking rips If someone had a gun to your head and said one last trick what would it be?
christ air (fully crusified and at least 8ft.) to handstand mosher drop.
Ben's latest Heathen advert, from the amazing hands of Joe Howard.
Is a new Manchester video filmed and edited by Phil Harvey. Also featuring numerous other areas visited during Phil's travels.Featuring a whole host of different peeps, including Heathen's Lewis Threadgold.
Check out the first of our team interviews. First up is Grantham/Leed's finest Martyn Hill. More to come.
Name, Age, Occupation/ Bummer?
Martyn Hill, 19, Student/Bummer.
Outside of Skateboarding, what else do you get up too?
Drawing shit, listening to La Roux with Daz.
What type of music do you listen to? What gets you hyped for a session?
Biggie, son!
Who are your current favourite skaters? Who’s going blow up this year?
Grant Taylor, Russo, Schaff...Scalamere is gonna blow up. What tricks have you got your eye on learning this year?
Mosher drop to La Roux stall.
Favourite skate parks or skate spots?
Skeg Park, Saffron Bowlden, The Works, Hyde! What are your plans for the summer? Any trips or missions, on the cards?
Roid With Us and NASS hopefully! Would be sick! La Roux are touring too... What are your favourite skate videos or parts?
CKY 1,2,3 and 4.
Top three things about riding for Heathen?
Travelling, whole team is proper safe, salary nigguh.
Who do you skate with?
Dave Tyson, Joe Howard, Jordan Kaye mainly and a load of other Leeds shralpers! Skeg crew when I'm back home aswell! Me and Daryl skate with Bam too.
Who’s the biggest mosher on Heathen?
Go on mpora and search "Ben devine is a fucking mosher"....Daryl's been to more Linkin Park gigs though!
How did you get on Heathen? Got any advice for any young skaters about getting hooked up?
I told Daz he had a nice beard and tubular Derby Grinds and it just went from there really! If you want to get hooked up you need to jump off the biggest shit and make sure everyone is watching you. Skater who isn’t currently on the team who you would like on?
James Foster stokes me out, destroys street and ramp! And obviously Bam would fit in pretty well...
If someone had a gun to your head and said one last trick what would it be? Gymnast Plant.