Skateboarders need to travel light for obvious reasons, but what happens when you’re out on the pavement and things go wrong? There’s no skateboard AAA to send a tow truck your way. Sure, you can walk home… but what if you had just the right kit to MacGyver your way out of a jam? On-the-spot …

It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that today’s media landscape is awash with an excess of options, both bad and good. The publications doing the work (or attempting to) are varied yet valid, until proven otherwise. There is a lot of mediocre content in the universe of the world wide web, but the good …

No matter how you skate, you know that your skateboard is not just a piece of equipment—it’s an extension of yourself. But where will you keep it when you’re not doing the thing? Proper skateboard storage saves space, reduces clutter, keeps gear good, and maybe even saves your dad from a screaming accidental butt-buster on …

Skateparks are designed for skaters, bikers, and even rollerbladers to converge and push their limits. As in any sport, fun is key. People love seeing skill on display, but nobody likes a mouthy showoff or a halfpipe hog. Cool attitudes and mutual respect keep the space fun and safe for all. 1. Understanding Skatepark Culture …

Public skate parks are killer places to practice, learn from other skaters, and see their tricks, but what if you don’t live near one? What if you’d rather enjoy your next two hundred falls without an audience? Whether you’re an aspiring pro, or just someone who wants to skate without leaving home, creating your own …

Want to become a shredder, a person who skateboards with exceptional skill, energy or intensity? At its core, skateboarding involves riding and performing tricks on a skateboard—a wooden deck mounted on wheels and trucks. It’s more than just a sport; it’s a lifestyle and a form of self-expression embraced by people of all ages and …

Few sports can compete with skateboarding when it comes to style, culture, and aesthetics (I mean, don’t let the motorcycle folks in here, lol). Skateboarding has long run hand-in-hand with teen rebellion, punk rock, wild hair, and of course a street-smart, DIY attitude. What screams individual style more than customizing your gear? And what better …

Skateboarding tricks are virtually infinite. Moreover, whenever you feel like you know them all, a skateboarder is coming up with a cool new one somewhere on the planet. Yes, if you’re serious about your skateboarding skills, you have to know that you’ll be learning new moves all your life. In this piece, you’ll learn what …

After pushing and riding, learning how to ollie on your skateboard is considered among the basic fundamentals. Yes, nearly every single trick you can think of starts with the mastering of the ollie. So, if you want to be a proficient skateboarder (and have a lot of fun), you need to know how to ollie …

Wait, isn’t skateboarding already eco-friendly? The answer is YES… and NO. When it comes to moving around your town, skateboarding is just as environmentally clean as Fred Flintstone’s car. Totally zero-emissions transportation! But even foot power has an environmental footprint due to materials used in the manufacture of boards, accessories, and gear. From plastic decks …

When core skateboarders think of the autumn season, their minds may go to a couple of things: 1) Winter weather is coming! (obvious bummer) or 2) SOTY season is here. What is SOTY season, you might ask? SOTY is an accepted acronym for Skater of the Year, made famous by the now largest American skateboard …

If you’re interested in learning more about DIY spot maintenance, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn more about the steps necessary to repair a skate spot. Today, we’ll focus on using body filler and hardener to turn a problematic crack or hole and transform it back into an incredible skating opportunity.