Name: Jarren Duke
Hometown: Fullerton, California
Age: 17 years old
Sponsors: Powell Peralta Skateboards, Transitions Skate Shop, Spitfire Wheels, Hundreds Clothing, Badfriend USA.
What set-up are you riding right now?
Powell Peralta skateboard, Spitfire wheels.
What’s the most fun DIY, skater-built or renegade spot that you’ve skated lately?
Washington Street.
Have you ever built something to skate?
I built a quarter pipe at some ditch spot, but only got to skate it once, until the city took it down.
Who do you like to skate with the most these days?
I like to skate with all the homies that are down to mob and skate, but mostly the Backyard Bandits, the crew BYB.
Best skate graphic you’ve seen lately?
Charlie Blair new pro model for Powell.
Best thing you’ve skated in a skatepark?
In the bird bath at Channel St. Skatepark in San Pedro.
Favorite skateboarders of all time?
Max Schaff, Alex Moul, Tony Mirona.
Is there anything that hasn’t been built to skate yet that you’d like to see built?
A vert ramp in my backyard.
Best road trip you ever took?
The 2 Midwest trip with Powell. It was rad pretty heavy trip.
What music have you been listening to?
David Allen Coe, Hank Williams Jr., Mercyful Fate, Holocaust, RBL Posse.
What do you consider the responsibilities of a professional skateboarder?
To keep skating and push harder.
What skate shops do you support most?
Transitions Skate Shop.
Favorite skate photo of all time?
MRZ photos and Deville Nunes photos.
What is your take on girls skateboarding?
I think it’s dope. I’m down to charge a session with a chick.
What skate memorabilia do you have that means the most to you?
Peter Hewitt’s board that he rode.
Who contributes the most to your local skate scene?
Scum Skates.
Top three favorite skate tricks?
Back invert, back tailslide shuv, slob plant.
Do you think skateboarding should be in the Olympics?
No. Skateboarding is not a sport. It’s a lifestyle.
What is your proudest moment in skateboarding so far?
Being able to skate with the coolest people in skateboarding, rad homies and this interview too makes the proudest moments for me in skateboarding.
ABOUT THE JUICE MAGAZINE STATE OF SKATE:
When we started Juice Magazine 22 years ago, you could count the number of skateparks on one hand and grindable pool coping was mostly a distant memory. Now there are thousands of skateparks all over the world, along with a vast quantity of DIY spots built to skate. In 1993, the majority of skateboarders listened to punk rock or hip hop exclusively. Now skateboarders listen to almost every kind of sound created. Two decades ago, skateboarding related charities were non-existent. Today, there are numerous non-profits giving back to skateboarding in many ways. One of the most important differences between now and then is that, 22 years ago, there was a clear division between old school and new school skateboarding. Now that wall of separation has followed the same path as the Berlin Wall, allowing for an unprecedented unification of skateboarders all over the globe. Great strides have been made for girls that skate as well as the acceptance of skate history and long overdue recognition for skateboarding’s pioneers and its artifacts. At the same time, the current generation of skateboarders is taking skateboarding to new heights, previously unimaginable. As the landscape of the skateboarding industry changes on a daily basis, and the topic of skateboarding in the Olympics rears its head once again, along with the disturbing subject of who controls skateboarding being tossed about by corporate entities, we decided it was time to take a good look at the State of Skate. We asked 20 questions to 100 skateboarders, ages 8 to 58, and found that skateboarding is as diverse as the skateboarders that are addicted to it, no one controls skateboarding except skateboarders, and the State of Skate is savage and strong. Now get out there and skate tough!
JUICE MAGAZINE STATE OF SKATE features interviews with 100 skateboarders including: Tony Alva, Dave Hackett, Chris Strople, Duane Peters, Steve Olson, Dave Duncan, Steve Alba, Tony Magnusson, Pat Black, Jesse Martinez, Bill Danforth, Jim Murphy, Ric Widenor, Lester Kasai, Glen Charnoski, Bryan Pennington, Peter Furnee, Jeremiah Risk, Ryan Smith, Jason Jessee, Omar Hassan, Cam Dowse, Jen O’Brien, Depth Leviathan Dweller, Brett Roper, Travis Beattie, Chris Gentry, CW Dunn, Chris Albright, Charlie Wilkins, Cairo Foster, Pierre-Luc Gagnon, BJ Morrill, Dr. Lenore L.A. Sparks, Sid Melvin, Jesse Irish, Packy Fancher, Greg Lutzka, Jimmy Larsen, Adam Dyet, Luis Tolentino, Greg Harbour, Frank Faria, Ryan DeCenzo, Dave Bachinsky, Johnny Turgesen, Casey Meyer, Edward Sanchez, David Gravette, Ben Hatchell, Brian Geib, Felipe Gouveia, Eric Santos, Kyle Smith, Cameron Revier, Josh Stafford, Justin Grubbs, Etienne Eden Archila, Sanzio Piacentini, Josh Elder, Eddie “Mighty” Moreno, Kevin Kowalski, Otto Pflanz, Jeremy Smith, Adam Wiggins, Jimmy Wilkins, Danny Gordon, Jake Hilbish, Corey Blanchette, Adam Legassie, Nick Santos, Trey Rounds, Curren Caples, Justyce Tabor, Andy Anderson, Sarah Thompson, Coral Guerrero, Collin Graham, Derek Scott, Ace Pelka, Sonny Rodriguez, Jarren Duke, Mikayla Sheppard, CJ Titus, Noah Schott, Emily Earring, Julian Torres, Wyatt Wisenbaker, Josh Forsberg, Nathan Midgette, Roman Pabich, Yago Dominguez, Jack Winburn, Jonas Carlsson, Kiko Francisco, Bryce Ava Wettstein, Desmond Shepherd, Matty Jessee and Luke Kahler.
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