Fresh off our 686 European Team trip, senior photog, Liam Gallagher introduces his web based video series titled “the Mad Ones.” His latest is all about 686 team general, Pat McCarthy and his Northwest roots.
The Mad Ones: Patrick McCarthy from Liam Gallagher on Vimeo.
Since I’m hanging with crew from Toyota, why not immerse into Japanese food culture. I’ve been to ramen houses all over the world and I can’t believe I’ve never been to this place?! Just cuz I like you, I’ll tell you the name of the joint in Japanese
Shoyu kudasai
Al dente
To top it off, I have to check out the Karage. Ok, it passes my test. One of my top 3 ramen places to date
What does the world’s first boxer engine with D-4S, lightweight design and an affordable pricing tag all mean? To the tuner world, a whole lot of, as Scion officially announces the details of their first compact sports car. The team at Toyota asked me to roll by to get their “opinion” on something. In a nutshell, they’re looking to “expand” the 686 concept car we did with them this season. Details will follow, but when I was there, the newly FR-S was on hand as it was measuring day. Measuring day is when they invite the aftermarket industry to spec the car so all the goodies can be made just in time for y’all to spend more $ to customize your joints. My style is more oldie but I understand why the heads at Scion are excited about this thing. For some reason it brings me back to my Prelude days. That was yesterday so check out what today has to offer, but first remember to
Cherry
Measure away
Stock
Take a seat
Nice
What does $900 cash, a bunch of Aussies and a knack to go find waves have in common? Not much unless you’re talking about some dudes at Matix. I was having lunch with my buddy, BD who runs DVS and this wonderful thing was parked next to my whip.
Homemade
Rodent Kill
All for $900-what a steel
Last week, the 686 marketing crew lead by Kristin and Pat took off to the Austrian Alps in Europe for our bi-annual team trip. The posse ran deep with the global pro/am team and photogs with the likes of Pat, Forest, Marco, Ryan, Atsushi, Ryan, Sebi, Ben, Sebi #2, Mario, Vanessa and Liam. Powder x Rails x Jaeger x Cheese x Good Times. Get the full story at 686
I’ll let you in on something-something
Coming September 2012, 686 is proud to collaborate with the workwear giant, the Williamson Dickies manufacturing company on a capsule outerwear collection. In preparation for the new line, I made quick trip to their HQ in Fort Worth, Texas.
Don’t mess with Texas
I don’t want to ruin the surprise, so you’re gonna have to deal with some hints of what’s to come, starting with the tools of the trade
Dickies is the true originator of classic workwear and has been around since 1922. I love their vintage ad campaigns. You might just see something familiar come Fall . . .
Made to work (stay tuned)
Footwear stockiest, Kurt Geiger recently opened his new flagship concept in East London. I think they have the largest selection of goods in the world, or at least it seems to be
Before the rainy weekend here in LA, I managed to get outside and get my hike on. YES, I’m about to embark on a once in a lifetime journey towards the end of August to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa (more to come later). My homies tell me I better start getting my ass in shape and get outside. One hour away from my pad in the Trabuco Canyon, I arrive at the Holy Jim trail
Mr. Jim
Thanks for reminding me
7:30am: I’m ready to go
Yes, I’m still in Cali
Firestarter
16 miles of this, ain’t no thang?
I think this is the most snow I’ve seen all season
Upper where?
Almost there
At the top of the mountain, I feel like I’m either getting way too much radiation or about to meet ET
Phone home
Here
