You need to goto this web site just to see this one video clip.

     This dude Tato does a pop shove-it over this gap and lands so hard he focuses the landing. No lie. The board is fine, it doesn't break, but the place where he lands snaps in half.

     Everyone always says it, but it's true: there's no footage like New York footage. The place just looks delectable on tape. Officialnewyork.com is a clean site, and it has NYC footage in droves, all professionally edited to a solid rap soundtrack. These guys are good.

     In addition to the digital montages, certain individuals have full parts up on the site. Dustin Charlton has one up there and it's amazing. This guy can ride the wood like a champ, all with a loose style that suggests extreme flexibility or partial inebriation.

     Besides frequent updated video clips, there's also a very comprehensive NYC spot guide on officialnewyork.com, complete with maps and spot descriptions. The site also provides updates on what spots have been knobbed and any skate-related events coming up. It's a pretty valuable resource if you're planning a trip to NYC-hell, even if you live there.

     In addition to all of the above, there's a forum where you can talk all kinds of shit. Be warned though: New Yorkers are expert shit talkers, and if the shit you talk is stupid, you will get shit on. Another caveat about the site is that it's really video heavy, so a fast connection is a must before you even think about logging on.

     Next time you're in between EST videos and fiending for a brick of Manhattan's finest footage, check out officialnewyork.com


Shit's official!