NEWS: No More Cruzin’ for Ted

Santa Cruz just launched their new website. With a new look to their site and a slightly lighter team list, looks like the old Nor Cal standbys are running lean and mean to combat these tough economic times. Of note on the site would be the combination of old and new. The senior Santa Cruz riders, Tom Knox, Keith Meek, Eric Dressen and Jason Jessee are included with their younger counterparts, Emmanuel Guzman, Nilton Neves, Alex Carolino, Flo Marfaing and Justin Strubing. The legendary members’ boards are still labeled “Veteran’s Division” but it’s nice to see them getting some solid love on the site along with the current dudes. Lord knows, Jason Jessee’s name should be on a skateboard till the end of time.

Notably absent from the roster, however, is Ted DeGros. Seems the tech, Canadian ripper has had a hard go of it riding for American brands (remember when he rode for Alien?).

Surely, Ted will land on a solid new board sponsor soon and his excellent adventure can continue. Until then, try to get your hands on a copy of the Canadian Skate vid, Strange Brew. Ted and the rest will blow your mind with their skills and remind you that the Great White North is still a place worth looking into for solid skating.

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