If you havent been to Catalina Island, CA this weekend is a great time to check it out! Our Deville and Navigator teams are stoked to be attending the Downhill longboard race event with several other teams! Check out the info from Riviera skateboards here…

“In 1977, a small group of elite downhill skaters took over the City Of Avalon to participate in the original ‘Catalina Classic’ (click here).  A 250 yard downhill race course tucked in the hills of an exotic little island located just 26 miles offshore, yet a world away from the rat race just across the channel.  These skaters, along with this event have inspired generations of riders and largely contributed to the lifestyle synonymous with our part of the World.  With a huge nod of respect to the originals of downhill skating – Riviera Skateboards and our closest friends presents, The Catalina Island Classic on May 5th-6th, 2012.  A weekend long island skate invasion including live music performances, a miniramp demo featuring Mike Vallely and Elephant Brand Skateboards, and a 1.2 mile, invitation only downhill race event with a cash purse of $5000.”