News From Osiris

We just received an advanced copy of the January issue of Thrasher Magazine. Enclosed with this issue is our first full legth video in over 3 years, which comes free with the issue. It’s time for all of you to Feed Your Need. The issue should be on newsstands within the next week, so go to your local skateshop, newsstand, or wherever else you might go to get your copy of Thrasher, rip the polybag open and Feed The Need. Also in the issue, Diego Bucchieri is holding down the contents page, and John Rattray and Shuriken Shannon both have interviews in the Heads section. Enjoy.

Last week Jeremy Lusk tied the knot with longtime girlfriend Lauren. From everyone at Osiris we wish them the best of luck.

Wow…. Don’t really know how to rate this card. Personally, I think that they did a horrible job at matching up the fights. Rashad vs Bisping? We all knew how this would turn out, The wrestler would spend the entire night shooting in and then get stuck in the Jiu Jitsu guys guard. Great, that’s exciting. Our man Rampage was working in and out of Bisping’s corner, providing some helpful insight to the Brit. Ryo Chonan made his debut against Karo Parisian. I love them both, but would have rather seen them in a cook off. Styles make fights, and their styles just didn’t work out to be exciting. The heavily anticipated Houston Alexander fight proved to be a disappointment as well, somebody needs to show him how to umpa and shrimp. In all I could have done without this card.

Hans

Lucero, Shuriken, and Mike Fitz

On November 20th, 2007, San Diego’s brightest star, Shuriken Shannon, stepped into the professional leagues while partygoers stepped into the darkness. Black Label, Osiris, and Pacific Drive hosted a party at the Live Wire to commemorate Shuriken’s professional debut. Friends gathered around Shuriken’s “Premium Dark” rookie pro board and commented on the realistic condensation of an instant classic, ready to drink graphic from Black Label. In addition to many of Shuriken’s boards hung throughout the bar, Black Label screen-printed Shuiken’s board graphic onto pint glasses and coasters for all to enjoy. A crew of Shuriken’s teammates from Black Label and Osiris were on hand to celebrate his big night. From the Label there was Adam Alfaro, Kyle Leeper, Jeff Grosso, John Lucero, Peter Watkins, Lance Conklin, and from Osiris there was James Brockman, Stu Graham, John Lupfer, along with plenty of staff from both brands and SD local pros, Peter Hewitt, Dan Connelly and new transplant, Kyle Berrard. Most of the guests walked away with more than a few of the pints and it’s safe to say “here’s to Shuriken” will be echoing throughout many skater’s homes. Osiris’ latest release, “Feed The Need” played on TV screens throughout the bar, and everyone got several helpings of Shuiken’s outstanding video part. Congratulations Shuriken on your well-deserved professional status, here’s to many more years of amazing skateboarding.

Words: Mike Fitz

Photos: Christine Fitz