Make Friends with Marty! Also stop by the shop to pick up Marty’s first professional Blueprint graphic deck!
February Featured Rider: Markus Neustaedter
We are pleased to present some coverage of our homeboy Markus.
He takes care of business with style but we should just let his pics and interview speak for themselves.
First off, list your set-up:
8.25 Freedom deck, Thunder trucks, Bones STF wheels, and 5 different kinds of bearings.
Who is your celebrity doppelganger?
I get Keanu Reeves, Steve Nash, Tom Cruise, and Andrew W.K. a lot. You tell me!
What skate video tops your list of all time favorites?
Misled Youth is pretty classic.
Out of all of the places you’ve traveled to, which location was your favorite to skate in?
Europe was great; going to Barcelona was a real treat, and LA’s always fun. Being home here or at any of the parks is cool too, though.
Now, compare those to Mesa!
I like how quiet & chill mesa is. It’s got a cozy hometown feel for me.
What’s it like teaching younger kids how to skate at Kids That Rip?
It’s just like mostly any other jobs involving kids. Its mostly awesome but it has its days, haha!
What’s up with Jack and Kate on Lost? I’m in season 2 and they still haven’t made any relationship progress. Are they gonna hook up soon or what?
Huh?
What’s your favorite flavor cookie?
Snickerdoodles… they are awesome.
Last time I shot photos, you brought your dog along…
My dog’s name is Gypsie, she’s a mini dachsund and I love her more than life itself.
Back to skateboarding, what’s your favorite trick to do?
Probably a 3 flip. I finally learned them and it’s a pretty awesome feeling when you get a good one.
One last question, what skate magazines do you read most often?
The Skateboard Mag & Thrasher.
Day in the Life of: Levi Brown and Dallas Rockvam!
Check out Levi Brown and Dallas Rockvam on TWS’ site with their day in the life. Probably the best day in the life ever. Watch it here!

Welcome to the family: Garritt Gilbert!
Garritt Gilbert has been added to the Freedom team! Check his page soon for his bio and more.

Freedom Does Scottsdale!
Ryan Lay, Adam Arunski, and Matt Jones all went out to Scottsdale last Saturday to support Freedom at the plaza. Check out the photos and video below, and also expect to see us very soon at a local park handing out stickers and having a fun time!

Group Shot

Supporters!!

Scottsdale Plaza 1/16/2010 <— video!
Marty Murawski – Profesh for Blueprint!
Marty Murawski is totally Pro for Blueprint!
Blueprint is so technology forward they announced it by twitter!
Everyone here at Freedom is very proud of our local boy. Have fun with those foreigners buddy!
Marty Murawski at the Berrics!


Freedom’s own Marty Murawski as been blowing up on the Berrics with the rest of the Blueprint team. Check out his shared Bangin’, as well as his First Try Thursday!
New Nixon Rubber Player in stock!
New White Nixon Rubber Players in stock! $150 at retail… just in time for the holidays.

Limited Bangarang shirts in!
The homies at Bangarang brought over a limited press of shirts! Grab one for you or a family friend and rep AZ skateboarding!

December Featured Rider: Adam Arunski
Due to a slacker of a web dude this is arriving a little late.
Adarm Arunski is the featured Rider for December 2009.
Check out the interview below!
What is your full name?
Adam Joseph Arunski
What size skateboard do you ride for the most part?
8.0
Top 5 reasons to live in Mesa:
- Most boring city in Arizona..
- Freedom
- Jimmy Eat World
- No handrails
- …..
Top 5 Magazine Covers:
- Reynolds BS Flip Wallenberg- Thrasher
- Geoff Rowley Back 3- Thrasher
- Nick Dompierre BS Noseblunt- Transworld
- Levi’s Kickflip and Treflip- Skateboarder
- Ethan Fowler Bs Noseblunt- Big Brother
Top 5 reasons to ride for Freedom:
- Brandon/Jason combo
- Free stuff
- Great teammates
- Good place to hang out
- Brandon’s mini ramp!
Favorite AZ skaters?
- Levi Brown
- Ben Philly
- Marty Murawski
- Ryan Lay
- Chris Maalouf
Top 5 advantages of having an older brother in a metal band:
- Hearing them practice everyday
- They’re my favorite band
- Phoenix
- And
- Dragon
Favorite Dekline shoe?
Shun-Mid (R.I.P)
Favorite LOTR movie?
The whole series, anything by Tolkien is awesome.
Favorite spot to skate?
The wedge
All photos by Patrick Driscoll







