CHEVY Sonic | Urban Art

Recently, I teamed up with Eli Reed and artist Alice Mizrachi to share our Urban Art experience. Checkout the photos and watch the video below to discover what we inspired her to paint on the new Chevy Sonic.

Thanks to Ryan Zimmerman for shooting the skate photo. Steve Marino & Jay Maldonado for filming the skating, Alice Mizrachi for painting the car, and Miles Olson at www.UNDERGRIND.tv for the casting. Finally, I want to thank Lauren Leeds, Heather Lanzetta & Christian Driggs at www.BigFuel.com for the opportunity to work with you on this project. Enjoy!

WWW.SKATEDAILY.NET

Many thanks to Bryce Kanights for showcasing my photo of Benny Guerra's frontside wallride in Queens, NY as this past weeks "WEEKLY IMAGE" on www.skatedaily.net

FOCUS East Coast Skateboarding Culture MAGAZINE

The November/December 2011 Vol.7 No.6 issue of FOCUS Magazine features my "GUEST EDITOR" piece with Queens own Benny Guerra, and a "FRESH FIND" with Staten Islands finest, Leo Heinert. I'm also excited to share that these are my first published photos along with Benny and Leo's first time getting coverage in a major skateboarding publication. Thanks to Mazur at FOCUS for giving me the opportunity to shine a light on some talent here in NYC. More great things to come. Now go out and get yourself a copy!

NOVA

NOVA LE GRAND MIX casted me and Joseph Delgado to speak spanish in part 4 of the "Super Nova" series consisting of strange occurences taking place around the globe. Checkout the video below.

VHS Magazine

Japan's VHS Magazine just released my "THE FIRSTS" interview today. Many thanks go out to VHS Mag, Ryan Zimmerman, and the Japan skateboarding community for the love. Click on the link below to read the interview.

http://www.vhsmag.com/thefirsts/rodney-torres/

ZOO YORK-MASTER DIVISION-PRO MODEL # 2

The new Kevin Taylor and Rodney Torres Master Decks are available now. Head down to your local skate shop and support these true East Coast legends.

The ZOO YORK MASTER DIVISION: Giving credit where credit is due; to those who have exhibited an extraordinary level of skill and achievement. Where once they were upstarts, now they are Masters. Excellence attained, mastery through practice. No introduction necessary, no end in sight.

RT Photography

I've always had a passion for photography. After working with so many influential photographers throughtout the course of my skateboarding career, I've been inspired to finally pick up a camera, start shooting, and explore the field of photography. Check out my photos by clicking on the link below.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rodneytorresnyc

REDBULL Manny Mania 2011

After a long summer on the Maloof road tour, I flew back to NYC on Friday August 19th 2011 to Judge this years RedBull Manny Mania. I was fortunate enough to judge both the AM world finals on Saturday, and the PRO finals on Sunday, along side Charlie Wilkins, Steve Berra and Justin Strubing. This was my 3rd year judging Manny Mania, thanks to Chris Nieratko, Bruno Musso and RedBull. I really appreciate the opportunity and hope to do it all again next year.

MALOOF ROAD TOUR - BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA

I had a great time on the Birmingham, Alabama stop of our Maloof Road Tour this month. Thanks to Faith Skate Shop, The ASkate Foundation and the over all skate community for welcoming us with open arms. Check out our recap video below.

BIRMINGHAM from Maloof RoadTour on Vimeo.

MALOOF ROAD TOUR - VACOUVER, SALT LAKE CITY & DALLAS

I've been having so much fun on the Maloof Road Tour that I've been slacking on keeping you posted with our recap videos. Here are the last three edits of the places I've been fortunate enough to visit. Enjoy!

DALLAS from Maloof RoadTour on Vimeo.

SALT LAKE CITY from Maloof RoadTour on Vimeo.

VANCOUVER from Maloof RoadTour on Vimeo.

MALOOF ROAD TOUR - SACRAMENTO

The talent just keeps getting better and better on the Maloof Road Tour. Sacramento proves they've got the skills to compete in Vegas this summer. Check out our video recap.

Sacramento from Maloof RoadTour on Vimeo.

MALOOF ROAD TOUR - VEGAS

If you wanna live vicariously through our Maloof road tour adventure in Vegas, this recap will give you a clear view of our time there. Thanks to Pharmacy skate shop, the Palms Casino, Sammy Shore and most importantly, Joe Maloof for keeping it so real. Thanks for everything! Enjoy the video.

VEGAS from chris miller on Vimeo.

Naysayer - FRIENDS SECTION

Naysayer Skateboards, just released their first video "KNOW NO" online. Eby Gharfarian, is a long time friend and I'm psyched he asked me to be in the FRIENDS SECTION of his first video project. Check it out.

Friend Section #1 - Naysayer Skateboards "Know No" Promo from Naysayer Skateboards on Vimeo.

MALOOF ROAD TOUR - DENVER COLORADO

Our stop in Denver Colorado turned out to be one our best events yet. The talent out there was so amazing, we had to bring Mystery and Adidas Pro Pete Eldridge out to help us judge one of our hardest contest to date. We also had a great turn out the next day at our community service event. Checkout the video below.

DENVER from Maloof RoadTour on Vimeo.

MALOOF ROAD TOUR - COLORADO SPRINGS - G.S.D.

On our way to Denver, we decided to stop by Colorado Springs for GO SKATEBOARDING DAY. Thanks to Blind Side skate shop, Memorial Skate Park, and the local skate community for welcoming me and the Maloof Road Tour Crew to your town.

GSD2011 Colorado Springs from Maloof RoadTour on Vimeo.

MALOOF ROAD TOUR - KANAS CITY

We had an awesome time skating in Kansas City, Missouri. Thanks to Escapist, all of the contestants and the skate community for welcoming us to your beatiful city. This video speaks for itself. Check it out.

KANSAS CITY from Maloof RoadTour on Vimeo.

MALOOF ROAD TOUR - KANSAS TEASER

Checkout this little teaser of the road tour crew in Kansas City Missouri. Nothing but camping grounds, skateboarding, and good times on the road. Enjoy!

Kansas City Teaser from Maloof RoadTour on Vimeo.

PANDA BEAR -"SURFERS HYMN" Music Video & Photos

This just in! A "Panda Bear" (side project of Noah Lennox of Animal Collective) music video I was casted to star in with some of the Zoo York Field Agents. The video is dedicated to 7 surfers who passed away a few years ago. The idea was for their skeletons/spirits to meet up for one last session around a cemetary. This film was shot on April 14th at the Calvary Cemetary, the largest cemetary in New York City. Enjoy the video and photos below.

PANDA BEAR "Surfer's Hymn" from m ss ng p eces on Vimeo.

MALOOF ROAD TOUR - CHICAGO

Thank you Chicago for welcoming me and the Maloof Road Tour crew to your beautiful city. Checkout the video recap of our event in Chicago last weekend.

CHICAGO from Maloof RoadTour on Vimeo.

MALOOF ROAD TOUR - CHICAGO TEASER

After an amazing Maloof Money Cup weekend in NYC, I set forth to embark on a new mission, The MALOOF ROAD TOUR. The tour consists of 12 cities in 12 weeks, covering weekend events. Contests on Saturdays and community service on Sundays. Here's a video teaser of our journey to Chicago. Stay tuned for more videos of our adventure. I'm looking forward to coming to your home town.

Road Tour Teaser from Maloof RoadTour on Vimeo.

BATTLE FOR THE BRONX

"Battle for the Bronx" This was by far my favorite Maloof sponsored event. I never felt more at home and I love how the local Maloof sponsored contests bring the New York City skateboarding community together. THE "BX" STAND UP!

Battle For The Bronx from chris miller on Vimeo.

HOUSE OF VANS

The video recaps we've been putting out of the contests leading up to the Maloof Money Cup 2011 here in New York City have been so epic and constant every weekend that the demand for our presence to cover, announce, judge, host, and edit these events have been both exhausting and exhilerating. Checkout our House of Vans/Maloof Money Cup ticket give away video.

KCDC/H.O.V. Maloof Ticket Giveaway from chris miller on Vimeo.

BATTLE OF THE SHOPS

The "Battle of the Shops" competition took place at Oil City skate park last weekend where local skate shops from within the NYC skateboarding community came together to battle it out for a thousand dollars cash, and Maloof Money Cup tickets. Check out our recap!

MALOOF ROAD TOUR

I'm psyched to be going on the Maloof "Road Tour" this summer. For more info check the flier, or visit the link below. Let the good times roll!



http://www.maloofmoneycup.com/skateboarding/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=343&Itemid=286

KING OF QUEENS

On Saturday May 7th 2011, I teamed up once again with Dante Yore and Chris Miller to cover the second Maloof sponsored event leading to the Maloof Money Cup (MMC) in June.

The event, "THE KING OF QUEENS" took place at the Astoria skate park in Queens, NY where skaters from all over the East Coast came together to compete for two grand in cash. Check out our recap!

Maloof King Of Queens Contest from chris miller on Vimeo.

Maloof long ollie contest

Last weekend, I teamed up with Dante Yore and Chris Miller to cover the Maloof sponsored "Long Distance ollie competition" at the L.E.S. skate park in downtown Manhattan.

The local community came out to support and watch the competitors battle it out for the longest ollie in NYC.

A 1000 dollar cash prize was awarded to the winner courtesy of the Maloof Money Cup (MMC). Check out our recap.

Maloof Long Ollie Contest from chris miller on Vimeo.

KING OF SPRING

I'm psyched to be guest hosting the "KING OF SPRING" competition this Saturday, May 7th 2011. Come through and shred if you're in the NYC area. Check the flier below.

POWEREDGE Magazine #4

POWEREDGE Magazine issue number 4 just dropped in stores nation wide. The mag features a sick New York City skateboarding article with classic photos, and interviews from some of NYC's finest. Peep the spread!

NYC ALL STARS - VIDEO RECAP

This whole month of April, I've been psyched to see the abundance of epic videos that have come out covering the HHF event at GARDEN SKATE.

Now, after a lot of time and hard work, the official NYC ALL STARS - VIDEO RECAP is finally out!

Many thanks go out to our media sponsor www.nyskateboarding.com and www.vrmhcreativelabs.com for putting this piece together. Check it out.

Harold Hunter's Birthday - All Star Jam Recap (2011) from NY Skateboarding on Vimeo.

NYC ALL STARS - PHOTO RECAP

On Saturday April 2nd 2011 (Harold Hunter's birthday) I was able to present my very first event at "Garden Skate" in Pine Brooke New Jersey for the non profit Harold Hunter Foundation (HHF).

The event was a charity benefit to support the HHF organization on their mission of using skateboarding as a vehicle to provide inner-city youth with valuable life experiences that nurture individual creativity, resourcefulness, and the developement of life skills.

We set it off at 10am that morning at 12th and A park in the lower east side of downtown Manhattan, where the elite cast of NYC ALL STARS were picked up and driven to the NJ skate park by shuttle vans provided by Garden skate and the HHF.

As soon as we arrived to Garden skate, the NYC ALL STARS began killing it! 2 hours of chaos, followed by 2 best trick contests, and a huge product toss. All of the kids were so psyched! Thanks to Billy Rohan, and Steve Rodriguez for helping me host.

With all of the epic skating that went down, the event turned out to be the most fun, positive, energetic, and worthwhile event to come out of NYC this year.

Thanks to Todd at Garden Skate, Kelly Robshaw of the HHF, all of the supporting sponsors, and the NYC ALL STAR cast of AMAZING SKATERS that came out to support the cause.

I really appreciate being given the chance to work with all of you, and hope that we can do it again next year!

Check out the photo recap of the NYC ALL STAR event courtesy of Ryan Zimmerman at www.stopdownphotograhy.com