ZERO NEWS - 7/14/2008
Congratulations to Chris Cole for taking third at the Maloof Money Cup.
ZERO NEWS - 7/11/2008
Chris Cole picks a winner for the Thrasher Magazine Jackson guitar giveaway.
ZERO NEWS - 06/20/2008
Zero Summer Tour 2008
Click for photo gallery.
ZERO NEWS - 12/18/2007
Win Chris Cole's custom Jackson Guitar.
ZERO NEWS - 10/09/2007
John Rattray, Tommy Sandoval, Garrett Hill, Tony Cervantes, and Jamie Tancowny will be entering the Vans Downtown Showdown this weekend. Keegan Sauder has been on the road since March. He returns from Australia (via China, Russia, and Spain) towards the beginning of November. John Rattray, James Brockman, and Garrett Hill are putting the final touches on the Osiris video premiering November 2nd. Jamie Thomas and the ZERO team will be in Houston at the Texas Skate Jam benefitting the Make-a-Wish Foundation on November 3rd.
ZERO NEWS - 10/03/2007
ZERO recently took a trip to Northern California to skate some of the spots
in and around Sacramento. Here's some various photos from the weekend.
ZERO NEWS - 10/02/2007
Jamie Thomas with the cover of the November '07 issue of Transworld Skateboarding.
ZERO NEWS - 08/01/2007
Chris Cole and John Rattray will be in the upcoming game by EA called SKATE.
ZERO NEWS - 07/26/2007
Check out the photos from the ZERO Mystery Black & White Tour.
ZERO NEWS - 01/18/2007
Thrasher
Magazine and Zero Skateboards present the
2006 King of the Road video premiere Wednesday January 27th at the
Kensington
Club in San Diego.
ZERO NEWS - 12/22/2006
Jon Allie with ten tricks in the Blackbox skatepark.
ZERO NEWS - 12/06/2006
A new video of the Zero demo at Active Riverside a few months back has just been posted in the media section.
ZERO NEWS - 11/28/2006
New Zero pro Tommy Sandoval has an interview at theskateboardindustry site.
ZERO NEWS - 11/27/2006
Holiday 2006 products are now available. Click here to take a closer look, images will open in a new window.
ZERO NEWS - 11/27/2006
Check out the John Rattray pro spotlight in the January'07 Transworld.
It's on newstands now!
ZERO NEWS - 11/17/2006
Check out the trailer for the new Zero Promo video packaged exclusively with the new Zero boxset "Anthology". The Promo video features footage from the entire Zero team and full parts from Garrett Hill and new pro Tommy Sandoval.
ZERO NEWS - 11/16/2006
Identity boardshop is hosting a Zero team demo and signing on Saturday, November 25 from 2-4pm. Stop by and check it out if your in the area.
ZERO NEWS - 11/15/2006
Jamie Thomas has a new interview up over at Thrashermagazine.com along with a Zero gear giveaway.
ZERO NEWS - 11/09/2006
In celebration of Zero Skateboard’s 10 year anniversary, Black Box Distribution is proud to announce the release of the Zero Anthology DVD box set. The five disk set features: “Thrill of it all” (1997), “Misled Youth” (1999), “Dying to Live” (2002), “New Blood” (2004) and a new promo video featuring the entire Zero team with full parts from Garrett Hill and new pro Tommy Sandoval.
Previously unreleased on DVD, “Thrill of it All” and “Misled Youth” both contain special features and previously unseen footage. The Anthology box set is being made in limited quantities and will be available November 20th.
ZERO NEWS - 11/08/2006
Check out Sheldon Meleshinskis part from the New Blood Special Edition Dvd on the new Zero media page.
ZERO NEWS - 11/05/2006
Thrasher magazines December '06 issue with full K.O.T.R. coverage is out now!
ZERO NEWS - 10/16/2006
Canada skatepark grand opening!
Recently, Zero/Mystery riders Jamie Thomas, Tommy Sandoval, Ryan Bobier, and Jimmy Carlin met Canadian Zero rider Jamie Tancowney in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan for an autograph signing and a skatepark grand opening. See the event, filmed and hosetd by Propaganda skateshop here.
ZERO NEWS - 10/16/2006
Ten tricks with Chris Cole in the Blackbox training facility.
ZERO NEWS - 10/05/2006
Blackbox is co-sponsoring an art show organized to create awareness for the Keep-A-Breast foundation. It's this Saturday October 7th at the Reciever Gallery in San Francisco. If you're in the area stop by and support a good cause.
ZERO NEWS - 9/15/2006
Blackbox just hosted its annual open house BBQ and skate jam. The majority of the Zero, Mystery and Fallen teams were skating the park and Skateboarder Magazine was there to document. Check out the footage here.
ZERO NEWS - 9/05/2006
Congratulations to Zero on their King of the Road win. Check Thrasher for more details and a little video footage.
ZERO NEWS - 8/31/2006
Ten tricks with Tommy Sandoval in the Blackbox training facility.
ZERO NEWS - 7/19/2006
Thanks to all who came out to the Zero team at Active Riverside this past weekend. Here are some pictures from the demo.
ZERO NEWS - 6/07/2006
Black Box Distribution is proud to announce the addition of professional skateboarder Elissa Steamer to the Zero team. Since her debut part, in the 1996 video “Welcome to Hell”, Elissa has proven herself time and time again.
Elissa currently resides in San Francisco and will be traveling non-stop while filming for a Zero promo video as well as the upcoming Etnies video. The release date of Elissa’s first Zero pro model board has yet to be determined.
Jamie Thomas says of the addition; “Elissa’s raw approach to life and skateboarding is a perfect fit for Zero. It’s like a reunion of sorts, I enjoyed working with her when filming “Welcome to Hell” and I’m psyched to get the chance to work with her again. I think she’s the raddest girl to ever ride a skateboard.”
Look for updates and footage of Elissa on Zeroskateboards.com.
The 2006 Zero Team is: Jamie Thomas, Chris Cole, John Rattray, Jon Allie, James Brockman, Tommy Sandoval, Tony Cervantes, Garret Hill, Sheldon Meleshinski, Keegan Sauder, Ben Gilley and Elissa Steamer.
Ben Gilley just returned home to Alabama after spending a couple of weeks at Black Box getting some footage together. Look for the Barbarians new Zero ad dropping soon.
Our Summer catalog has just dropped with some new board graphics. You view the new items on the product page of this site, or take a visit to your local shop. If they don’t have it in, ask them to get it!
Zero Demo on July 15 th at the Active Riverside location! It looks like the whole team will be there so check it out if you’re in the area.
Also congratulations to Chris Cole on winning Transworld Skateboardings readers choice award.
ZERO NEWS - 5/09/2006
Zero team riders had some serious coverage in the latest issue of Transworld. Garrett Hill bagged the cover with an amazing Switch tailslide on the monster Oceanside Hubba as well as the opening spread, a Pop-Shuv 50-50. The Am Issue of Transworld is on News stands now!
Tony Cervantes also had the Am Spotlight article in the TWS Am Issue...16 pages in length!
And to end that issue, Sheldon Meleshinski had a Kickflip into a rock covered bank in the Sightings section.
Tommy Sandoval has just completed an article for Slap Magazine that is on Sale now.
Also Congratulations go out to Joey Shigeo, our staff photographer for getting back to back Transworld covers!
ZERO NEWS - 4/10/2006
Tommy Sandoval has had quite an April. Tommy Placed fifth in the Phoenix Am contest after qualifying first. Then a week later won the Sun Diego "Spring Break Yo' Self" contest on a replica of the Rincon four! He is now heading off on a filming trip to France with Staff photographer Shigeo and fellow team members Jon Allie, Garret Hill and John Rattray.
The stork has made a visit to the Thomas and Cole families this spring. JT and wife Joann welcomed child #2, a baby girl named James Ruby while Cole and Red had a little boy named Wyatt on April 11th. Congratulations!
Garrett Hill had a great interview in the May issue of Skateboarder Magazine. Get it while its still on the newsstands!
ZERO NEWS - 3/12/2006
BEN GILLEY
Zero is proud to announce the addition of Ben Gilley to the team. With his unmistakable style of skating, Ben is a perfect addition to the Zero family. Gilley has released amazing video parts since his pro debut in 2001, with his most recent being the 2005 independent release of "Reason To Belive".
Jamie Thomas says of the addition, "Ben epitomizes the heart and determination that Zero was founded on. I find his raw skate style an inspiration and a perfect fit for Zero."
Ben added, "I've always felt like an unofficial Zero team rider because I'm friends with everyone at Zero and Black Box. I was packing boxes for Zero a few years ago and now I'm on the team... It's amazing.
THE 2006 ZERO TEAM IS
Jamie Thomas, Chris Cole, John Rattray, Jon Allie, James Brockman, Ben Gilley, Tommy Sandoval, Tony Cervantes, Garret Hill, Keegan Sauder, and Sheldon Meleshinski
CHRIS COLE S.O.T.Y.
The Chris Cole S.O.T.Y. issue of THRASHER MAGAZINE is on newsstands now. It contains over 20 pages of photos and a pullout poster.
"NEW BLOOD" SPECIAL EDITION DVD
"New Blood", the newest release from Zero, features Chris Cole, James Brockman, Garret Hill, Tommy Sandoval, John Rattray, Jamie Thomas, Jon Allie, Tony Cervantes, and a cameo appearance by the Mystery Team. This special edition "New Blood" DVD includes over 45 minutes of bonus features such as,
Sheldon Meleshinski's introduction part
Bonus footage montage
20 minutes of unedited log tape
Reason To Believe Intro
Jamie Thomas' Reason To Believe part
Santa Claus Section
John Rattray's California Skit
New Blood slideshow
ZERO TF
The Zero Training Facility is up and running and has seen non-stop annihilation since the final ply was laid down in January. We decided it was time to build our own spot, where the cops are the only one's who get kicked out.
ZERO NEWS - 12/7/2005
CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS COLE! THRASHER MAGAZINES
" SKATER OF THE YEAR FOR 2005 "
ZERO NEWS - 8/22/05
ZERO WINS THRASHER MAGAZINES "KING OF THE ROAD"!
For the second year in a row, Zero has won King of the Road. Thanks to the team for all of their hard work and dedication. It looks like we will be back again next year to try and retain our title.
ZERO NEWS
The ZERO NEW BLOOD Video is in stores now.
JAMIE THOMAS
Over the first part of this year Jamie has worked relentlessly producing and editing the Zero New Blood Video. After the video deadlines were met he took some time off to spend with his wife, son, and mom who was visiting from Alabama. Jamie has now shifted his sights on filming for the Fallen video. The Fallen team has planned a number of filming trips starting with a trip to Utah and Colorado. Check www.fallenfootwear.com for some photos and info about the tour. Aside from skating, Chief has been busy working closely with the art department at Black Box designing new graphics for Zero as well as designing new footwear and apparel for Fallen.
CHRIS COLE
Chris Cole just earned someone’s yearly salary ($32,000) in two days by winning the DC Skate Plaza contest. Congratulations! All his blood, sweat, and tears paid off with the last part for the New Blood video. Check out his Milestone in the June issue of theSkateboardMAG and a Week in the Life in the June issue of SLAP (all shot during the final week leading up to the New Blood deadline). After the European tour in May he is already working hard for the Fallen video and is also testing samples of his upcoming pro model shoe on FALLEN, to be released Holiday 2005. Stay up to date by visiting www.fallenfootwear.com.
JOHN RATTRAY
John was the first to finish his part for New Blood after a Knee injury and a broken collarbone sidelined him from any last minute action. After several hundred cups of tea and some recovery time at home in Encinitas with his wife, Rattray is up and ripping once again. John’s been skating a lot with his visiting friends from Scotland and is currently working on a Interview for Transworld. In classic European form, John manages to mix business with pleasure by somehow finding ways to live life to the fullest. He recently went on a skate trip to Arizona with Rowley, Arto, and photographer Scott Pommier. After getting a couple photos he flew his wife out, and along with Arto and his friend Glenn, camped at what’s rumored to be the most epic camping locations on an Indian Reservation near the Grand Canyon. By the looks of things, John really enjoyed the recent Zero / Mystery European tour and got the chance to hang out with many of his friends from back home. After a short Osiris filming tour of the Southwest, he’s peacing out of his Encinitas bungalow and heading to Scotland to shred before embarking on THRASHER Magazine’s KING OF THE ROAD in August.
JON ALLIE
Allie opened up the New Blood video with another exciting video part. Jon has since been busy splitting time between skating with Lee Dupont for the Circa video, and constant tinkering on one of his Chevy Novas. I say one of his Novas because at a recent car show his plan was to buy parts for his car, instead he spontaneously bought another Nova. Allie’s a gearhead, in the last year he has become quite the mechanic, he’s been swapping out transmissions and installing new engines in his Novas. He keeps saying he’s gonna get rid of most of his five cars but we’ll believe it when we see it. Oh yeah, somewhere in between all the buying and selling he bout a vintage Russian WWII motorcycle with a sidecar and a Yamaha dirtbike.
GARRETT HILL
Garrett’s first video part showcases his smooth and relaxed style. Garrett disappeared for a bit after the video premier due to a sprained ankle that he experienced about a week before the video deadline. Garrett’s used the down time to catch up on a heaping amount of home-study packets. The days of taking the Amtrak to SD are over since he finally got his license and a car to go with it. He’s been driving down to SD every couple of weeks. Shortly after he signed up to the Osiris roster, he went on an Osiris filming trip to the Southwest with teammates Rattray and Brockman. Being the true Harry Potter nerd he is, we're positive he's deep in the sixth book that just came out.
TOMMY SANDOVAL
Tommy moved out of the Zero house and back to Chula Vista a few months shy of the New Blood Deadline. Chula Vista is where Tommy’s from and where his homies and his heart is. Read all about it in Tommy’s NEW JACK found in the May issue of TheSkateboardMAG. To make the trek up to Black Box, Tommy bought a heavily oxidized ’92 Cadillac Deville. Tommy’s a baller, Chula style. No word yet if he’s gonna buy some Dubs with his $5,000 in prize money from the DC Plaza contest. After nailing a solid part, Tommy’s been relaxing down south before heading out on several Fallen Filming Trips. Read more about Die Trying as he babbles in a drunken state in his TWS Am issue interview.
TONY CERVANTES
Tony Cervantes has been on Zero flow for over a year now and came out with a completely unique video part in the NEW BLOOD video. Tony is 16 years old and hails from Whittier, CA. He is the most fantastically spontaneous, random kid you’ll ever meet. Look for photos of Tony in the June issue of THRASHER as well as the TWS Am Issue. Welcome to the team Tony!
JAMES BROCKMAN
Brockman nabbed the March cover of SKATEBOARDER Magazine with a front board down big white and came up on a free laptop, compliments of the Osiris team manager. In his typical antisocial fashion James still doesn’t have an email address. After a quite a bit of coverage and a gnarly part in the New Blood video, Brockman continues to shred as he's working on a Thrasher interview. Also check out Brockman’s top five in the TWS Am Issue. Finally, Congratulations to James Brockman as he has officially entered the world of Professional skateboarding. Look for his Shallow Grave board and his Spider web board to be in stores soon. Also see his poster in the next issue of Transworld.
