Jacopo is one of our favorites. Not only is his skill so dang impressive, he’s one of the few to break through from Europe to the Baker Skateboards squad. As far as we know, the first since Australia-born Dustin Dollin. What impresses us even more is that, since we saw him for the first time …

The 50-50 grind is one of the first real grind tricks most skaters learn, and for good reason. It’s simple in concept, but it teaches you how to lock onto an obstacle, stay balanced, and roll away clean. Once you get comfortable with it, a lot of other grind tricks start to make more sense. …

Twenty years ago, music tracks like “Hollaback Girl” and “Candy Shop” were in the Top 10. Wedding Crashers and Brokeback Mountain were released. And most of you skaters probably couldn’t call out those standout pop culture moments in time. But do you know what dropped in 2005? Yes you do. BAKER 3 They banged y’all …

The nose manual looks clean when it’s done right. You’re rolling forward on just your front wheels while the tail floats behind you. It’s controlled, steady, and all about balance. If a regular manual feels like a wheelie, a nose manual flips that feeling forward. Instead of sitting back over the tail, you’re trusting your …

When I moved from North Carolina to Los Angeles, I almost immediately searched for my new local skateshop. And there it was for me, glowing on the LED screen: Transport Skateshop on Eagle Rock Boulevard. Over the years, I have gotten to know the owner, Arbi Nahapetian, as I’ve gone in to buy skateboards, griptape, …

If you’ve spent any time on Skateboards.com lately, you’ve helped build something real. Whether you’ve been reading the blog, searching for a new park, posting in the forum, or just checking in between sessions, you’re part of what makes this whole thing work. We’ve officially crossed over 20,000 unique visitors each month, and that’s because …

The manual is one of the purest balance tricks in skateboarding. No pop. No grab. No flick. Just you, your board, and two wheels rolling forward. If you’ve ever seen someone glide across flat ground on just their back wheels like a wheelie on a bike, that’s a manual. If they’re balancing on the front …

This week, we have the pleasure of showing you all a true gem in skateboarding. Arizona’s finest and April Skateboards pro skater Dashawn Jordan! Fresh off his Nike SB Dunk launch, Dashawn has blessed us with a full video part produced by Nike. *filmed by Davonte Jolly and Edward Hernandez* When he’s not making the …

The caveman is one of the most underrated tricks in skateboarding. It looks simple, and honestly, it is simple. But it teaches timing, control, and confidence in a way that sticks with you, similar to beginner tricks like the boneless and no comply. At its core, the caveman is about holding your board in your …

The boneless is one of those tricks that feels playful the moment you learn it. It looks simple, but it teaches skills that carry into almost everything else you do on a skateboard, especially as you work your way through our complete list of skateboard tricks. You step off, grab the board, jump, and land …

Many of you may know Gus for his fame, lately, as part of the 1-8 crew over at Antihero Skateboards. And that you should… His ATV attitude and roll-away-no-matter-what approach are partially learned from those in the van, so to speak. But some of what you see is raw talent. The type of skill you …

Skateboarders can prevent razor tail by riding on smooth surfaces, braking with their feet, and using careful technique while practicing tricks that require pop. Careful prevention will slow down the development of razor tail, but boards will eventually need to be replaced.