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Empire News Flash
Skate & Streetwear news, product releases and more...
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February 28, 2022 Nike SB's latest collaboration is with Australian skate brand Passport. This exciting collaboration is Dunk High inspired by the hiking boot, with Passport's contemporary design details.
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February 25, 2022 ![truck on deck]()
February 08, 2022 Setting up for the first time? Skateboards can feel like a complex puzzle, but they are quite simple to solve once you break things down into sections. The anatomy of a skateboard really just consists of a handful of components, all of which should be relatively interchangeable. There are a couple of caveats however, which we will cover further in the article - so sit tight and come for the ride.
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February 08, 2022 Speed and control are a combo that every skateboarder is looking to maximise. Regardless of terrain, you can make an informed decision to get a perfect ride that doesn’t suffer in durability - and it quite simply comes down to price. The higher the price, the faster and more durable the bearing typically is. This isn’t a hard and fast rule though - there are some nuances with purchasing that we will break down in this article.
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February 08, 2022 “Sidewalk surfing” is a great way to analogise skateboarding - the similarities are reflected in smooth turns, continuous flow and rhythmic harmony . And this all rests on the turning mechanism of your setup: your trucks. The decision you make here will be the biggest determinant in desired movement, so it pays to be informed before you commit.
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November 22, 2021
WIN YOUR WISHLIST! $500 EMPIRE GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY
To thank you guys for your ongoing support through these day of COVID, Lockdowns and Masks, we are holding the biggest giveaway of the year!
We are giving you the chance to win your wish list or cop your cart with a $500 Empire Gift card, just in time for Christmas!
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October 25, 2021 Nike SB Dunk Low Pro 'Mummy', releasing Thursday 28 October via online raffle. Just try and keep this SB Dunk Low under wraps. Inspired by the classic Halloween costume and toilet paper mischief, the 'Mummy' is coming to life on your feet this season.
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September 22, 2021 Raffle for the Gundam X Nike SB Dunk High 'Banshee'. Following on from the 'Project Unicorn White' installation of this Gundam collaboration, Nike SB presents this special edition colourway inspired by the Unicorn Gundam from the popular anime franchise celebrating their 15th anniversary.
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September 15, 2021 Raffle for the Nike SB Unbleached Pack! Choose to enter for either the Nike SB Dunk High Pro ISO or the Nike SB Blazer Mid ISO fo your chance to purchase a pair. Releasing Friday 17 of September via online raffle.
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August 20, 2021
Empire Skate presents: Jive State of Mind - A week of sick grinds and good vibes.
Finally got an edit together of the Guys Skate Trip back in July: From the Hutt to Tauranga to Rotorua, and a few stops in between. Enjoy ⚡
Film and Edit By: Sam Wright
Shout out to the lads for the sick trip:
- Trent Stevenson
- Tobi Mondi
- Dexter Go
- Leighton Andrew
- Indica Knox-Corcoran
- Matt Markland
- Matty Burroughs
- Luke Blackman
Special Guest: Lee Ralph
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August 05, 2021
Raffle for the Nike SB Dunk Low ACG 'Red Plum'.
Releasing Saturday 7th August via Online Raffle.
Nike SB have added another ACG to the Dunk collection, inspired by the original ACG Terra - the Dunk Low ACG Red Plum: A suede covered sneaker with bright magenta, citron and orange accents alongside black suede panels and the classic speckled mid sole.
August 03, 2021
Raffle for the Piet Parra X Nike SB Dunk Low Pro 'Abstract Art'.
Releasing Thursday 5th August via Online Raffle.
The Parra X Nike SB Dunk Low Pro 'Abstract Art' features an eye-catching geometric pattern across its upper, which is complemented by hits of clean white and a black Swoosh on the sidewall. These multicoloured panels on the upper actually are a tear away - when worn down revealing a solid pink underlay.
