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DIY SKATEPARKS PROJET 45 AND LEESIDE Vans & Skate Community Raise More Than $30K in Donations for Canada's Iconic DIY Skateparks Projet 45 and Leeside In support of skateboarders paving the way, Vans released two special edition footwear collaborations with Canadian DIY Skateparks Read More

C-POOL R.I.P. C-POOL R.I.P. WORDS BY EASTIE rowing up in Boston, I’ve seen many legendary spots come and go over the years. Turtles was dug up and destroyed to be replaced by a newer style of playground, City Hospital was destroyed for modernization of the hospital Read More

RICHARD NOVAK RICHARD NOVAK INTERVIEW BY STEVE OLSON ell me a story, fill in the blanks. Truth of the matter, is fact. Follow your strategy, and believe in it, through thick and thin. Quality and performance... a must. Get it out to those in need, and profit... Read More

JORDAN HOFFART CLIPS Powell Peralta team rider, Jordan Hoffart, is owning it right now on getting coverage! Check out his bio page for OC Ramps and his new web part for Quiksilver Canada. Quiksilver Canda web series part: http://youtu.be/EogFJnNd2Sk OC Ramps bio: http://ocramps.com/team/bio/jordan-hoffart.html Powell Read More

A NOTE FROM STACY PERALTA BONES BRIGADE MOVIE: A NOTE FROM STACY PERALTA... Hi, This is Stacy Peralta. Today, as of right now, you can pre-order our new film "Bones Brigade: An Autobiography" directly from us at http://www.bonesbrigade.com/. I would like to make a big Read More

PINK MOTEL POOL PARTY 2012 The Pink Motel Party 2012 was another classic pool skate jam with chaotic skating, raw punk rock, cold beer and skate/punk legends shredding coping. Another great thing about this party was the priceless commentary from Malba and Dave Duncan. 100% pure Read More

3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF NYSKATEBOARDING .COM NYSkateboarding.com had their 3-Year Anniversary Party at the House of Vans in Brooklyn, NY. Courtesy of Vans, they were able to invite some of their biggest supporters & friends to skate the House of Vans on a beautiful June afternoon. They brought in Read More

Double Decker Am Jam 2012 Double Decker Am Jam 2012 From Florida to Philly, some of the best Ams on the right coast descended upon Double Decker Skatepark in Fayetteville, NC, for two days to compete for $5,000 in cash and prizes at the 2012 Am Jam. The heat index outside Read More

THE CRATER OPENING SHRED Do you remember your first attempt at building a wooden ramp and the DIY spirit and brotherhood of volunteers who just threw down to have a place to ride? Those were the days... Fast forward to 2012 and this spirit and community is bigger and better than Read More

THURSTON MOORE AND ED TEMPLETON DISCUSS MUSIC AND SKATEBOARDING Thurston Moore sits down to discuss the major influence his music has had on the skateboarding community as well as his own history with skateboarding. Guest appearance by Ed Templeton. Check out Part 1 of Hand In Hand with Thurston Moore. Read More

AGENDA JANUARY 2013 Agenda is where it all happens now that ASR is gone. With a heavy emphasis on apparel, the show introduces plenty of new brands at every event, and has a nose for spotting hot trends for upcoming seasons. Besides being a cool trade show for business, Read More

STEVE HERRING INTERVIEW BY JIM MURPHY INTRODUCTION BY JIM MURPHY PHOTOS BY MARK SULLIVAN   In 1979, I heard about a halfpipe on the Fort Monmouth Army Base in New Jersey. I was stoked to hear about an actual ramp in the area, so I got on my bike, put on Read More

COLD MAN JAM 5 @ PIER 62 – NYC

Cold Man Jam 5 is here and it’s free as always. Head out to Pier 62 in New York City, NY on November 12, 2011 from 10-3 to get in on another epic session with the bros.

TEXAS STYLE TRANSITIONARY RITUAL

Creature Skateboards presents Shut Up & Rumble Vertical Jam. This Texas Style Transitionary Ritual goes down on Nov. 12, 2011 at Overground Project at 2117 S. Ervay St. Dallas, TX. Vintage Car show and pin-up girls by Robs. Pro riders, bands and more!

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PINK MOTEL PARTY

Beers, bros and the ultimate backyard, the Pink Motel… This party in the Pink was one good time for all. When you need a dose of the brotherhood of skateboarding, here it is. There was endless heckling and boards tapping on the coping all night long. Special guests included some of the heaviest characters in skateboarding…

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KINGS HIGHWAY DIY

Kings Highway is an under the bridge DIY spot in St. Louis, Missouri. Our friend Jonathan Ware sent us some photos of their progress. Spots like this are crucial. Taking lead from the veterans at Burnside and FDR, these guys are on the daily grind to build and destroy their own stomping ground. Seeking out the resources, taking the time to construct and then annihilating it with their skates. Hit up their website and help answer the call. Bring cinder blocks, dirt, rocks, rebar, concrete, mason mix, tools, and work!

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ETNIES BREAKS GROUND ON MILLION DOLLAR SKATEPARK EXPANSION ETNIES SKATEPARK OF LAKE FOREST BREAKS GROUND ON 16,000 SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION PROJECT Final Expansion Will Make It the Largest Free Public Skatepark in the U.S. (Lake Forest, CA) – On February 10, 2011 the Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest officially Read More

BEN RAYBOURN INTERVIEW BY BILL DANFORTH INTRODUCTION BY BILL DANFORTH PHOTOS BY BRADY WALSH AND XENO   I first saw Ben skate in Orlando at the Surf Expo contest when he was 13. My first thought was, “Who is this kid with the huge bag of old school tricks Read More