Kyle Bunker Graphic

Kyle takes great photos and rips. Merde is very happy to be putting out this graphic with Mr. Bunker. Thanks again Kyle.

BBQ at Pier Park Saturday September 19th

Will start around 1 pm. Burgers, product, and a shit ton of fun.

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"Bro"dry Euroval Graphic

So, a few weeks back I was over at Beaud's house doing some corporate accounting and theoretical financial algorithms of second quarter earnings. You know, just your basic after session hangout deal. Anyway, Beaud pipes up with a "well I really do like the graphics, but I've always been a big fan of the simple graphic...you know? I had friends that used to get boards from their sponsors and would spray paint over the graphics because they were too busy looking..." So after finishing up the last balance sheet analysis of the evening, I got on the horn with upper management at our corporate offices in Delaware and got the green light to move forward. Long story short, in a handful of weeks we'll be able to offer a board which honors the French spirit of those who said, "hell no, we won't go...to war in Iraq because it seems like a bad idea and your President seems as intelligent as one of our 3rd graders" and those same French people that smoke and drink tons, and yet don't suffer the same rates of coronary issues as their American friends, and lastly a board which honors a man of French heritage, Jason Beaudry, who had the chutzpah to say, "hey, why not make it simple you dummy." This one's for you man.

Artwork by Pat Butterman

Brian Rensberry Pro Board

We got the go ahead from upper management at Corporate to turn Michigan native, all around ripper, and nice guy Brian Rensberry Pro. What that means for Brian is endless amounts of traveling, contests, energy drinks, and hookers...well if he didn't have his board with Merde that would be the case. Either way, the graphic is pretty radical and was done by one David Stein of Portland, Oregon. Congrats Brian! Keep a look out for his buttery ass back smiths creeping around the PDX Metro area.

Jason Beaudry Merde Ad in October Concussion

Merde co-creator and all around good guy, Jason Beaudry was kind enough to agree to shoot an ad for the next issue of Concussion Magazine. Kind of hard to tell from the picture, but Jason is gapping about 10' from this weird handicap ramp thing that runs parallel to the sidewalk. It's at the Standard TV and Appliance on Hall in Beaverton. Congrats Beaud!

Chris Crites (bagpainter) Graphic

I've been waiting upwards of a year to come out with this graphic. We are finally going to get it done for October. Chris Crites will have a gallery show on first Thursday in October at The Life. We'll also be doing a board release party at that time, giving away a few boards with Chris' graphic. Thanks again to Chris and The Life.

Chris Nukala Merde Ad

First ever ad with Merde rider Chris Nukala. Hey, nice job man...real nice job. Coming out in the March issue of Concussion and Lowcard magazines.

Jesse Reno Series

Jesse Reno is a local Portland artist who was gracious enough to complete a two piece series. Hoping to get these boards out in the next few months. Thanks again, Jesse.

Alex McVey Graphic

New boards probably be out sometime this summer. Artwork by Alex Mcvey.

PJ Fidler Series

Currently in the process of getting a two graphic series going. Using artwork from PJ Fidler. Should be done sometime in February. Will only be available on the 8, 8.25, and 8.5. Click on board pics for close up of artwork.

Merde

Merde (mmm-air-d) means shit. It means shit in France. Here it means, "what the hell is murdy?" Anyway, Jason Beaudry and I conceptualized it over some beers one night. And like many business plans conceived with alcohol, this one is based on in-depth market research, customer questionnaires, pie charts, power point presentations, and business luncheons. So knowing that, you know this micro company is "on point". Sizes are pretty much going to range from 8 to 8.5. Most are probably going to hover around the 8.25-8.5. Only because I'm old and fat, and most of my friends are the same. At least old anyway. The wheelbases exist and each board does have a length. They are made here in the States, so you can rest assured you aren't supporting some communist asshole. You would be supporting this asshole. Thanks.