DC is proud to announce the release of Dyrdek Collection from pro skateboarder Rob Dyrdek. Dyrdek’s collection is a first for both himself and the brand, as its premiere athlete designed collection. The Dyrdek Collection includes footwear, apparel and accessories, all which feature signature branding and a custom print. The collection will launch to retail stores beginning October 1, 2009.

The collection was designed to fit perfectly in Dyrdek’s life, with custom fit denim for skateboarding, lightweight zip fleece, T-shirts, hats, wallets, a leather jacket and a new footwear model. A “water” pattern, representing the collection’s theme of “Fantasies Run Deep” is used across the collection as the lead print on t –shirts, fleece, and hats, as well as on interior linings of jackets, accessories, and footwear.

“After nearly 15 years with DC, I am excited to launch my first full collection of footwear,
apparel and accessories,” said Dyrdek. “I wanted the Collection to reflect my life, so I incorporated everything from pieces for skateboarding and everyday wear to aspects of my history, like a completely updated model of my first ever shoe with DC.”

Dyrdek’s latest shoe, the RD1 Mid, sits at the center of the collection and draws design cues from Dyrdek’s first ever shoe with the brand. Dyrdek joined DC Shoes in 1995 and set out to design the first-ever skateboard shoe with an athletic shoe's performance features and look. The result, the Dyrdek1, was the first skateboard shoe to feature protective nylon lace loops. Dyrdek’s signature shoe was met with unprecedented approval by the skateboarding community and sold out in record time.

Fifteen shoes later, the updated RD1 Mid model now comes in two colorways as a mid top with perforated leather and custom lining, but features the same paneling and lace loops from the Dyrdek 1 that revolutionized skateboarding footwear. The code “RD0915AW” is branded into the heel of the shoe, reflecting the original branding on the tongue of Dyrdek’s first shoe,“RD9501AW”, which combined his initials (RD) with the year (‘95), shoe model number (01) and his board sponsor (Alien Workshop).

Be sure to check out all the latest DC gear from the Zappos Rideshop!

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The DC Teamworks program continues for Fall 2009: Introducing footwear and apparel customized by Travis Pastrana, Ken Block, Ricky Carmichael, Nate Adams and Adam Jones.

DC Teamworks was originally created in 2005 to give DC's top riders the opportunity to customize their favorite products. Riders choose the materials and colors to reflect their tastes, riding styles, performance needs and personalities.

The Fall 09 DC Teamworks Collection is a continuation of the original ideals the program established. The result is five product packs completely designed to meet each riders specs and needs. Travis, Ken, Ricky, Nate and Adam worked with the DC design team to make the products 100% their own. From colors and materials to the sole patterns and cushioning systems, the latest TeamWorks Collection is a perfect suit to each athlete's unique performance needs...and a fitting tribute to the still-evolving legacies of some of DC's best athletes.

Be sure to check out these styles offered on the Zappos Rideshop right now!! Versatile TP Ignition Zip Hoodie Subaru Rally Team Tee Thumbs Up Hoodie Block Hoodie Ignite Tee Subaru Rally L/S Subaru Rally Tee Block T/W Tee Blown Up Tee Court Graffik AJ Radar TP and the Net TP.

A worldwide act formed over a decade ago, Groove Armada is a duo made up of Andy Cato and Tom Findlay from Cambridge, England. Now primarily based in London, they produce and record music as well as host semi-regular club nights in London, plus travel for select shows worldwide, playing for tens of thousands at a time. The duo's combined love of so much different music inspires them to dish out house bass-lines, 80's pop samples and heavey choruses. Put that on a stage and you've got a musical firework show just made for gettin' down!

For this project with DC, Groove Armada created two seperate and distinctive shoes, each reflective of their history. The first, the Night and Day A-250, has a serious case of schizophrenia. The glow in the dark logos are sure to be noticed all night, and come morning and searing sunlight it brings, the black and white croc embossed leathers will transform to show a perviously hidden background color pop.

The second, the Multi/Mismatch Volcano, utilizes the lively techno color theme from GA's merchandise and graphics. With a bright color palette set, Groove Armada took the shoe to another level and used a mismatch execution, meaning the left and right are slightly different from one another. Find the Volcano now in stock from the Zappos Rideshop!

Las Vegas, also referred to as Sin City, is a great city to live in or visit if you are a skateboarder. This city is filled with great skate parks. One skate park that you can use for free while in town is the West Flamingo Skate Park. This park, which is located on the corner of West Flamingo and Jones, is a concrete skate park with a lot to offer the street course aficionado.

West Flamingo Skate Park - The Basics
While the West Flamingo Skate Park doesn't have a bowl park, it does have a great street course. A street course skate park offers skating features that reflect urban obstacles and surfaces. You will find curbs, stairs, rails, planters, benches, boxes and other obstacles. The skills that you can practice in this type of park including balance tricks, weaving, jumping and skidding.

Skating a Street Course
Each type of skate park has its own hazards and advantages. If you are new to street courses then there are a few precautions that you can take to make sure your day at the West Flamingo Skate Park is a good one. First, you will want to stretch out your lower body including your ankles, calf muscles, quads, knees and hips. Street courses require you to do a lot of squatting and twisting, so you will also want to warm up your mid-section with side stretches, lunge stretches and a little walking. When you warm up your muscles prior to entering the park they will be more flexible and less likely to get pulled or torn. This strategy will also help you skate better.

Skateboarding in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is known for many things, including its heat. Generally, you will want to avoid skateboarding during mid-day. This is when the sun is at its most brutal. When skating in Las Vegas, you will want to wear clothing that is breathable, wicks moisture away from your body and provides your skin with adequate coverage to prevent sun burn. You will also want to wear a heat and sun block with an SPF of at least 30.