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• Dennis Busenitz, Mark Suciu, and Crew Light Up the Streets in Adidas’ Latest Video ‘BUILD’

  23-08-2024 18:35 via skateboarding.com
  
  The Three Stripes crew recently designed and created some custom 3D-printed concrete ledges (with the help of some of their partner shops in Madrid, Malmö, Stuttgart and Paris), placed them in central locations in the city and got to work! Dennis Busenitz, Mark Suciu, Gabriel Summers, Heitor da Silva and more were there getting in on the action, which makes adidas latest video offering BUILD a straight up banger. Check it out:What a rad concept, right? Those ledges look sick!
  
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• SkateHoarders: John Arbuckle Part 1

  31-10-2024 16:38 via skateboarding.com
  
  John Arbuckle isn't in this collecting world for the money. Driven by a desire to preserve skateboarding history and the decks themselves, John has one of the most eclectic collections we've ever seen. Why does Steve Fletch call John Arbuckle the Darth Vader of skateboard hoarding? No idea, all we know is John's big in the collecting community, and who else do you know who has a jail letter from Lennie Kirk? Get into Part 1 of John's SkateHoarders episode below, his collection will pull you
  
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• New 'Beagle Tapes' Episode Takes Us Back to 2010 with Theotis Beasley, Slash, Jon Dickson, and More

  31-10-2024 15:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  Everyones favorite hype man and lensman, Beagle takes us on a nostalgic trip back to 2010 with Jon Dickson, Slash, Theotis Beasley, and more during some trips to Sacramento, Hawthorne, and Tempe, Arizona for Shake Junt's classic ChickenBone NOWISON video. Let the hijinx unravel! The nostalgia is just flowing down the pipeline today. I was the tender age of 20 years old in 2010 and like many of you, skateboarding had already consumed my entire life at that point. I was a huge fan of the
  
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• First Look: $lave's New 'Extinction Series' Is Hitting Skate Shops Now

  31-10-2024 14:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  Slave recently teased their new 'Extinction Series' on Instagram that will have any fan of the brand fired up. If you're familiar with Ben Horton's art, then you know first-hand the dude oozes talent. Every Slave graphic and series always hits and this is no exception. Take a look:View this post on InstagramA post shared by $LAVE Skateboards (@slaveskateboards)
  Say what you want, but the Slave team is undeniably one of the hardest working teams in skateboarding, hands down. And like many others,
  
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• Paul Rodriguez Releases Part 3 of 'Me, Myself & I' B-Sides on YouTube

  31-10-2024 13:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  Wow, the hits just keep coming this week. I don't know what sparked Paul Rodriguez to start pumping out so much content on his YouTube lately, but its been a real treat. Between all his personal series and now these B-Sides from his iconic 'Me, Myself & I' part, there's no shortage of stoked to be shared. Each episode has brought its own rush of nostalgia, but these 13 minutes really do the trick. Such a golden era of P-Rod! Settle in and enjoy:Isn't it a trip that when these clips&mdas
  
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• Nike SB Celebrates 20 Years of Grant Taylor with Limited Edition SB Blazer Low GT

  30-10-2024 21:24 via skateboarding.com
  
  One skateboarder who needs no introduction, Grant Taylor has been tackling all types of heavy terrain for The Swoosh the past 20 years and if you saw him skating today, you'd think the dude was just getting started. Skateboarding is literally part of his DNA. Nike SB just dropped a limited SB Blazer Low GT to celebrate two decades of radness and it's available now at select skate shops across the globe. Get a closer look below:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Nike Skateboarding (
  
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• SKF Welcomes Brazilian Powerhouse Rayssa Leal to the Team

  30-10-2024 20:47 via skateboarding.com
  
  SKF Bearings recently announced that Brazilian powerhouse, Rayssa Leal is the newest addition to their already impressive team. Leal spent some time out in NYC with fellow SKF teammates, Alexis Sablone and Beatrice Domond and came back with a ripping edit to celebrate. Check it out:Now officially part of the team, Rayssa joins the likes of Ishod Wair, Louie Lopez, Tiago Lemos, Alexis Sablone, Beatrice Domond, Kader Sylla and Oskar Rozenberg. Damn, that team is stacked. Hard to believe that one o
  
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• Zero's Kairi Netsuke Redefines 'Working in the Warehouse' in Fun New Edit

  30-10-2024 20:20 via skateboarding.com
  
  Kairi Netsuke flips the Zero warehouse setup on its head with his deep bag of tricks and effortless style in this fun new edit. It might just be a classic little box and flatbar session, but this dude doesn't skip a beat. Take a look:The sesh might start out cool and calm but as you'll see, it quickly heats up. This dude has so many gems under his belt, that flatbar and box never stood a chance. I've always been a fan of clips like this. This is some real, raw skate rat type stuff. You
  
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• Crust and Creativity Collide in Isaiah Boughn's New Video 'Kismet'

  30-10-2024 19:28 via skateboarding.com
  
  Isaiah Boughn's latest video offering via Calm Corp, 'Kismet' is a solid look inside this talented crew. From beginning to end, this edit was an absolute breath of fresh air. I mean, that first clip speaks for itself and really sets the tone. This is the good stuff. Take a look:The video features: Cooper Qua, Myles Strampello, Chaz Slater, Davin Wynkoop, Brennen Worth, Aidan Chung, Collin Hyon and Ezekiel Gobel and each of them bring something raw and unique to the table. There are so many
  
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• Eduardo Sanchez's latest video out of San Diego: "leaveurbodyleaveurmind"

  30-10-2024 17:45 via skateboarding.com
  
  When we heard Eduardo Sanchez had a new video out featuring, among others, a heavy swath of the Slappy's Garage crew, we raced to Ed's Youtube to give it a once over. What greeted us was nearly 40 minutes of the hottest footage to come out of America's Finest City in some time. Settle in, throw it up on a big screen, and see how the San Diegans do it. Big roll call here: The video featurews DJ Martin, Evan Gallen, Jorge Robles, JT Silverstein, Dylan Donnini, Colin Barton, Miles Blackman, Co
  
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• Golden Era of Skateboarding Documentary Fundraiser

  30-10-2024 14:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  Check this out: Vertical skateboarding pioneer Eddie "El Gato" Elguera has this new documentary passion project highlighting the "Golden Era" of skateboarding, and you can donate to help bring it to fruition! Peep the trailer then read on for more info:"The Golden Era of Skateboarding has grown from a one-episode Documentary to a four-part Docuseries that brings awareness and energy to a period of skateboarding that has yet to be captured and chronicled in the sport's history. The generatio
  
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• 8 Best Skateboarding Movies and Documentaries To Watch

  30-10-2024 13:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  So what are the best skateboarding movies to watch? Do the secrets of our culture lie in skateboarding documentaries, or are they more accurately depicted in Hollywood movies about skateboarding? As always, a critic's list is subjective, but we've compiled a list of must-watch movies and docs for a variety of reasons explained. Some are timeless, some have aged well, and some are just brainless entertainment. So start here:1. Thrashin' (1986)This is where it all begins: Cory Webster (Josh Brolin
  
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• Tony Hawk Joins Skateboarding Photographer J. Grant Brittain for Special Town Hall Discussion

  29-10-2024 18:48 via skateboarding.com
  
  In celebration of Grant Brittain’s very first museum exhibition retrospective Push: 80s Skateboarding Photography, which features his era-defining photographs that capture the spirit and evolution of 1980s skate culture, Hawk and Brittain will be participating in a private meet and greet. This will be followed by an engaging town hall discussion and Q/A session that gives attendees a first look into their backgrounds and inspirations.The event takes place on Thursday, November 7 at the Orl
  
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• Primitive Drops Chilling 'Halloween' Collection Honoring John Carpenter’s Classic Film

  29-10-2024 15:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  Just in time for spooky season, Primitive has horror fans and skateboarders alike fired up with their latest collection—a limited capsule featuring themes from John Carpenter's iconic 1978 film, Halloween. We know the powers that be at Primitive are no strangers to blending streetwear with pop culture, and this epic drop is no exception! Take a look:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Primitive Apparel (@primitiveapparel)
  "It's that time again," Primitive wrote on Instagr
  
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• Tom Asta Tackles Nollie Heel Backside Noseblunts in Latest “On Lock” Episode

  29-10-2024 14:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  Tom Asta is an absolute beast on the board. He's technical, stylish and is simply just a super talented skateboarder. Oh, and he's also really productive when it comes to pumping out content, too! In his latest installment of "On Lock" he chose to tackle a nollie heel backside noseblunt on a ledge to see, well, if he still had this difficult trick on lock. Nollie heel BSNB!? No biggie, right? Ha. Take a look: "I've had a few of these in video parts over the years but when I noticed I h
  
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• Look: Zero's New Halloween-Themed Collection Is Available Now

  29-10-2024 13:49 via skateboarding.com
  
  Whether you have an annual Halloween session on the calendar or just can't help but continue to decorate, Zero hit us with an epic Halloween-themed collection of boards just in time for the scariest night of the year. Take a look:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Zero Skateboards (@zeroskateboards)
  Zero has always been know for its, hmmmm, dark aesthetic you could say. So I think a collection like this could drop any time of the year without a second thought, you know? The classic Zero
  
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• Vans Hints At New Fucking Awesome Collab Shoes Coming Early November

  29-10-2024 13:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  Ah, curiosity got the best of you, huh? Don't worry—me too! When I said "hint at," I meant it, but Vans' latest post gives us plenty to ponder. Love them or hate them, but stamping that FA logo on basically any item instantly makes it a must-have these days. I have a feeling these will fly off skate shop shoe shelves pretty quick. Until then, get a closer look below, coming November 6th. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Vans Skateboarding (@vansskate)
  This isn't the fi
  
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• Exposure 2024 is coming this weekend to Encinitas, California. Here's what to expect

  29-10-2024 13:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  Exposure is back this weekend in Encinitas, California and its FREE! So you've got no excuse not to stop by and check it out. Amelia Brodka has built an amazing event for thirteen years and counting! View this post on InstagramA post shared by Exposure Skate (@exposureskate)
  Here's the full run of show. More info can be found at Exposure's website:"Exposure, the world’s largest women’s skateboarding event, will be back for the 13th year in a row to serve as a platform for skater
  
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• Paul Rodriguez Releases Part 2 of 'Me, Myself & I' B-Sides on YouTube

  28-10-2024 20:24 via skateboarding.com
  
  Paul Rodriguez recently uploaded Part 1 of his 'Me, Myself & I' B-Sides—leftovers and outtakes from his heavy 2010 video part for Plan B. At the time, this part was Paul's first video part since Nike SB's Nothing but the Truth [2007] and really showcased a serious period of Paul's progression during this era. He just dropped Part 2, and I'll just say, if you enjoyed the first installment you're going to be hyped on this. Take a look:I'll always be a fan of this era of P-Rod. Depen
  
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• Brett Nichols' "Pathways 2" and "Broadway" Videos on DVD + Zine

  28-10-2024 19:47 via skateboarding.com
  
  If this package of skate content goodness isn't on your holiday wishlist, we don't know what is: Visionary filmmaker Brett Nichols has just put out a handful of his classic, genre-busting, outside-the-box-thinking videos onto DVD and packaged them up with an inspiring 72-page zine to go with it. Take a big swipe through Brett's latest IG post below and order your pacakge right here, right now! Only ten bucks, are you kidding us?View this post on InstagramA post shared by Brett Nichols (@bre
  
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• Nike SB's 20 Years of Grant Taylor Video Montage

  28-10-2024 19:04 via skateboarding.com
  
  Where does the time go? Can you believe Grant Taylor has been riding for Nike SB for twenty years? Think back on those early SB ads, he was just a little kid. Think about his hard-hitting part in Debacle. His skating was undeniable and eventually the pro model shoe came, which is still hitting today! Hit the link below the video to peep the new 20th anniversary model of Grant's Blazer Low.Sit back and enjoy this six-minute-plus montage of one of the best to ever do it—and is still doing it
  
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• Look: Adidas Shares New Colorway of Nora Vasconcellos' Signature Shoe

  28-10-2024 15:30 via skateboarding.com
  
  Adidas recently hopped on Instagram to share Nora Vasconcellos' latest signature colorway, and at first glance, all I can say is that these things are super easy on the eyes. The white leather and green stripes!? Bangers. Swipe through for a closer look below: View this post on InstagramA post shared by adidas Skateboarding (@adidasskateboarding)
  "Court classic inspiration meets timeless skate sensibility. Nora’s latest features a clean, all-white leather upper with contrasting green
  
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• Unlocking Urban Spaces: Friedel Schlör Presents "Key to the City"

  28-10-2024 14:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  We know skateboarders are creative and resourceful humans, but Friedel Schlör and his friends at Bubble mag took this idea to the next level with their new skate tool concept. This is so rad! Check it out:"Key to the City is an idea we came up with for Connect festival. We wanted to explore the limits of public space together with Friedel Schlör. Which obstacles actually restrict us physically and which are anchored in our minds? Whatever it is, with the shimmering Key to the City we g
  
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• Black Label's New Barcode “Shredded” Graphic Comes In 15 Different Shapes and Sizes

  27-10-2024 20:42 via skateboarding.com
  
  Board brands experimenting with fresh takes on classic graphics is nothing new. Some times it works, other times it's debatable. But when an iconic, respected brand like Black Label does it, well, there's never a debate. Especially when they offer it in 15 different shapes and sizes. Take a look:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Black Label Skates (@blacklabelskates)
  Black Label's 'Barcode' graphic is synonymous with the brand and if you're like me, you've been seeing it for as long as
  
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• ERL Sneakers Are Perfect for the Moment

  26-10-2024 22:36 via nytimes.com
  
  Puffy, pricey, and strangely perfect for the moment, the $455 ERLs are billed as skateboard shoes — but maybe don’t try to skate in them.
  
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• Willis Kimbel's new Skate Shop and SOUNDBOKS Pro Model Speaker

  25-10-2024 18:33 via skateboarding.com
  
  Professional skateboarder Willis Kimbel, a prominent member of the Portland skating community, has planted his flag in his community with the launch of his own skate shop, Rip’s Co. Whether exploring Oregon’s nature, shredding at Burnside or skating a backyard pool, you’ll always find him with his SOUNDBOKS 4 (what a beast of a speaker!). Peep the video below, Willis is really hiking with that thing on his back! Peep Chris Russell stick an invert on it too!"Kimbel has
  
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• New Arrivals: Krooked's Second Fall Drop Is Hitting Skate Shops Now

  25-10-2024 15:39 via skateboarding.com
  
  DLXSF recently hopped on Instagram teasing Krooked's second Fall drop and let me just say, it's stacked with bangers! Get hyped on some rad new apparel items and decks from Gonz, Barbee, Knox, Manderson, Una, Gottwig, Worrest, Cromer, Cernicky and Sandoval. Swipe through and get a closer look below:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Deluxe Distribution (@dlxsf)
  Aside from the new pro model graphics, Krooked also has multiple planks with their Easy Rider concave in the mix as well.
  
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• Watch: Barcelona Skate Spot Challenge With The Red Bull Skate Squad

  25-10-2024 15:37 via skateboarding.com
  
  Madars Apse, Angelo Caro, Aldana Bertran, TJ Rogers and CJ Collins recently linked up with four of Barcelona’s finest core skate shops for a series of local challenges dotted throughout the city during Red Bull's Barcelona Skate Spot Challenge. Watch it all go down below:"Tactic, Roots, Venero and Furtivo skate shops each put our crew on the spot with tests to add new tricks on some legendary skate terrain," Red Bull mentioned in the description. Super sick concept, if you ask me. But hey,
  
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• The 2024 Halloween Hellbomb Is Going Down This Saturday in Los Angeles

  25-10-2024 15:33 via skateboarding.com
  
  Been craving some chaos this spooky season? You're in luck. The 2024 Halloween Hellbomb is going down this Saturday, October 26th in Los Angeles and should be heavier than ever. New this year, the Hellbomb crew and supporting sponsors are hosting an online hill-bomb video contest, allowing skateboarders across the country to participate and get in on the mischief even if they can’t attend in person. Peep all the details below: View this post on InstagramA post shared by 😈
  
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• 5 Ways to Customize Your Skateboard Setup

  25-10-2024 15:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  One of the best things about skateboarding is self-expression. There are countless ways to rifle off your unique style when you’re skating, from the tricks you do to the spots you tackle, the clothes you wear, all the way to your board itself.While I assume plenty of you already know these things and might be too cool for a list like this, there are plenty of beginners out there who might not realize all the fun possibilities that come with setting up a new board and customizing
  
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