Stefan Janoski Skate Jam/Shoe Release, Sacramento
Blair Alley
- May 04 2009
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- 31 comments
Saturday, May 2, was rainy a rainy afternoon, but even the bad weather didn’t deter the mass of people that came out to 28th & B Skatepark in Sacramento, California to celebrate the release of Stefan Janoski’s Pro Model shoe from Nike. A new bank to wall obstacle was built at the skatepark courtesy of Nike and they hosted a best trick contest. Afterwards, Upper Playground had a display of photographs by Jeff Landi showcasing Stefan through the years going all the way back to his Think days, and Stefan even contributed a few pieces of original art. The cold brews, great exibit, and good vibes at the store provided a great atmosphere to celebrate this special day for one of Sacramento’s nicest and most graceful residents. A few highlights inluded:
-Stefan being interviewed by a local news station
-A kid having Omar and Biebel sign his VX1000 Camera
-Heads coming as from all over, even the Bay Area
-Tailgating like it was a football game
-The new bank to wall obstacle is top notch thanks to Mike at Team Payne
-Throwing out massives amounts of Stefan’s new shoe, and countless other items for all the kids in attendance.
-Stefan’s shoe is amazing, great design and great for skating.
Thanks to Mike at Nike, Ed at Upper Playground, Gabe at FTC SAC, Judd at the skatepark, and everyone who came out and made this a day to remember for our boy Stefan!—Russell Volksen
Photos by Chris Ray, Russell Volksen, and Dave Chami
Biebel signs a VX
Salazar signage.
FTC Sac’s Gabe Collins and Nike Mike
Connecticut’s Gentle Giants Brian Anderson and Judd Hertzler.
Stefan signs in the parking lot.
Stefan interviewed by local TV.
Stefan’s Lovely ladies: mom Marnie and GF Jessica
Nike’s TM Hunter with Sac’s Upper Playground sensei Ed Lee
This kid displays a rather large poster of the man of the hour, that even had Biebel proclaiming, “Dude, I want one of those posters!”
A classic Stefan pic by Landi.
Landi portraits from yesteryear.
The shoe in a bottle concept is great.
Sac’s Upper Playground was the site of the reception.
Stefan cuts the cake with help from his lady.
Souvenir T-shirts.
New posters.
Jeff Landi and his baby Ryan.
Landi, Stefan, and Chris Ray.
New obstacle that was built for Stefan.
Three bros making Sacramento Proud: Biebel, Landi, and Janoski.
Nike Mike with Steve from Manik and Andy from Primitive.
“I like this one ’cause you can’t see my face.”
Stefan artwork 1.
Stefan artwork 2.
Stefan artwork 3.
Stefan by Landi 1.
Stefan by Landi 2.
Stefan by Landi 3.
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May 4th, 2009 at 10:40 am
yay Stefan!
May 4th, 2009 at 11:16 am
I was there. Stefan is a legend skater in Vacaville. There is no other else professional skateboarder who live in vacaville. He is amazing!
May 4th, 2009 at 11:19 am
KYS
May 4th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
stefan shoe is so sick
May 4th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
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at all.
May 4th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
hell yea congrats stefan! One of the realest skaters out there. I gotta get me some of those shoes.
May 4th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
i pretty much came when i saw the tan ones.those are so siiiick.congrats stefan.
May 4th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
hot girlfriend
May 4th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
His girl is Aiiight!
May 4th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
na mine is hotter
May 4th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
stefan is the MAN! well deserved
May 4th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
already got myself a pair!!!
May 4th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
i hardflip latefilpped the pyramid at the best trick contest…but i didnt win anything
May 4th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Congrats Stefan! and to the kid who doesnt know his Vacaville history Stefan makes the second pro from Cowtown!
May 5th, 2009 at 1:06 am
I got a free Janoski SB tee at the product toss and found some ones backpack with $20 bucks and a psp. It was pretty sweet man.
May 5th, 2009 at 8:29 am
can we get some info on this kicks..
im trying to cop a pair
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May 5th, 2009 at 11:41 am
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May 6th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Can’t believe people are actually thinking of buying Nike shoes! Stefan is a great skater with an amazing style and switch that is not a switch for him but still Nike has no place in our world!!!
May 6th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Stefan is sooo dope, the shoes are killer, and nike is pretty much one of the best skate shoes out, right now.
May 8th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
yeah, stefans' my favourite skater!
September 30th, 2009 at 1:04 am
grCGYF I want to say - thank you for this!
September 30th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
xFCIXS I want to say - thank you for this!
October 3rd, 2009 at 12:15 am
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