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• Josh Herrmann Comes Out Swinging in New Thunder Trucks Part

  06-11-2024 15:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  If you aren't familiar with hungry up-and-comer Josh Herrmann, consider this your formal introduction. From handrails to heavy slams to plenty of classic San Diego spots, Josh Herrmann absolutely delivers for Thunder in this new short-but-sweet video part. Take a look:The first 30 seconds of this part really set the tone perfectly. He hits us with a tall and proper nose grind right out the gates, followed by a heavy alleyway handrail line that had to take some serious precision. And things obvio
  
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• Series Brand Releases Its First Full-Length Video 'Smiling at the Wall'

  06-11-2024 22:33 via skateboarding.com
  
  Series just released its first full-length video, “Smiling at the Wall” filmed and edited by Jack Glancy. The Series squad continues to remind us what skateboarding is all about as this group of friends go city to city hunting down new spots, stacking clips and keeping the vibes high.Settle in and discover the raw, underground scene of the Bay Area through the eyes of this tight-knit group of friends below. The video features a wide range of rippers spanning up and down Cal
  
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• Santa Cruz Takes You Through a 'Day in the Life' With Eric Dressen in Japan

  06-11-2024 17:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  I had no idea Eric Dressen held such a special place in his heart for Japan, but you learn something new every day, right? His enthusiasm for Japanese culture is incredibly contagious, and in this new video from Santa Cruz, we get a front-row seat to what a typical day looks like for Dressen while he's out there. Let's get it:As he mentions in the video, Dressen has been around the world and back more than a handful of times—he's seen it all, and then some—but Japan resides at t
  
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• Creature Reveals New 'Maggot Maker' Board Series Featuring Artist Alex Heir's Raw Style

  06-11-2024 16:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  Alex Heir is an artist based in New York who does things his own way. His iconic punk rock style recently blessed some of Creature's new 'Maggot Maker' board series and they're shipping out to skate shops as you read this. It only made sense to link up with Alex and learn more about his process, inspiration and a whole lot more ahead of the boards releasing! Dive in:"From running the infamous Death Traitors brand out of his apartment over the past 15 years while playing shows with his band
  
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• "Spidermaus" The bold new VX1000 Video from Russia

  06-11-2024 14:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  From Russia with love. We always appreciate a window into the scene way out east, and Mikhail Pervukhin (@pervenec138) has just done that and more with this opus that he's been working on for the past five years. We hit up the man himself for a summary of the journey:"The filming for this video started way back in 2019, when the world was nothing of what it is now. We could not possibly imagine what would come for us and for everyone, but we kept filming—we wanted to create the first Russi
  
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• Jackpots and Bullet Trains Episode 3 | Skateboarding in Taiwan

  06-11-2024 14:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  Words by Josh ZickertOn our third and final day in Taipei we enjoyed another beautiful morning with a nice breakfast at our local cafe and even scored a few souvenirs before getting on the metro. Once we reached Taipei’s Central Station to skate the mesmerizing marble banks and manny features, the temperature reached a sizzling 31 °C (88 °F) with humidity much more intense then New York City. Eugenia Ginepro quickly scored a proper back 180 over the fountain gap. Juan Pablo pushed
  
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• Santa Cruz Shares the Inspiration Behind New 'Godzilla' Capsule: Available at Skate Shops Now

  05-11-2024 21:29 via skateboarding.com
  
  Settle in with the Santa Cruz creative team as they share the inspiration and process behind their new Godzilla collaboration. A lot of hard work went into making this one happen! From a variety of decks in multiple shapes and sizes to matching apparel items, this collab has people fired up. Check it out:If you haven't seen this new Santa Cruz x Godzilla capsule, well, where have you been? All the items officially hit skate shops on Sunday, November 3rd and I've seen first hand just how muc
  
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• "SKATE BREAK" Andy Anderson Skates A Transforming Office Space

  05-11-2024 19:51 via skateboarding.com
  
  So check this out: The Zenga Bros (a design team we became familiar with as they built the ramps for the wild Swatch The Nines Waco Surf event we covered last month) built a series of custom furniture pieces which, through the push of a button or pull of a lever, transform to become dreamlike skate spots. Then they had Andy Anderson put them to the test. Skate and create indeed, peep the video."Professional skateboarder Andy Anderson is pushed to his limit testing a series of everyday objects de
  
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• "It's Completely Fine: The Toynbee Project" by Traffic Skateboards Full Video

  05-11-2024 17:08 via skateboarding.com
  
  It's been said a million times, but the best skate videos make you want to get up and out immediately and go skate. The Traffic team has this ability with everything they put out. The famous Spot Seeking super powers, blue collar vibes, team camaraderie, and just a group of dudes (and gals) down to put in work to make shit skateable and get a clip!We've known this video was coming for a while now, got our appetite whet with that sick Josh Feist part, now the full length has delivered.  You
  
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• Paul Rodriguez Releases Part 4 of 'Me, Myself & I' B-Sides on YouTube

  05-11-2024 16:33 via skateboarding.com
  
  Is this the final installment? At this point, who even knows! But we're here for it. Either way, feast your eyes on more raw clips, outtakes, close calls and makes from P-Rod and squad in the fourth episode of his 'Me, Myself & I' B-Sides. While I obviously enjoy the skating, I've always been a fan of watching pro skaters interact with kids out in the wild. I can remember running into pro skaters at local spots and schoolyards when I was younger and those memories have never left my min
  
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• adidas Skateboarding Introduces New Superstar ADV by Vitória Mendonça

  05-11-2024 16:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  The good folks at adidas Skateboarding recently hopped on Instagram to introduce their new Superstar ADV colorway by Vitória Mendonça. At first glance, these things look super strong and stylish, with subtle little details that really make them special. Vitória added her own personal touch in some really cool, unique ways. You'll see. Get a closer look below:View this post on InstagramA post shared by adidas Skateboarding (@adidasskateboarding)
  "For her debut
  
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• Watch: Tyson Bowerbank Drops New Video Part for 2 Cents Skateboards

  05-11-2024 15:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  Tyson Bowebank has had the whole tech approach figured out for quite some time, and each part he drops proves that he's only deepening his impressive bag of tricks with each passing day. His new "Obverse" part for 2 Cents Skateboards is no exception and is loaded with the type of clips we've all grown to expect from this SLC ripper. Check it out:Bowebank has been on the map for quite some time, but you could argue that he's still sort of underrated. His talent speaks for itself, and honestl
  
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• Get ready for Tampa Am this weekend with a new T-shirt, warm up clips, and a bowl jam

  05-11-2024 14:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  Brian Schaefer and his team of Florida skateboarders and contest kings are getting ready for what will surely be a lit weekend. Little tidbits and secrets are leaking out here and there, and we rounded up some important bit, thus far, about what we can all expect this weekend. Hit SPoT's website for more info.First, a new SPoT T-shirt by the uber talented Sean Cliver.View the original article to see embedded media.Hundreds of hopefuls, that's right, Tampa Am accomodates hundreds of entrants in o
  
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• Spitfire's Latest Apparel Drop Now at Your Local Skate Shop

  04-11-2024 22:23 via skateboarding.com
  
  Spitfire's latest apparel drop features embroidered hoodies, Bighead green cords (so sick), hooded flannels, slides, socks and a ton of other new Holiday apparel and accessories, and it's all hitting your local skate shop as you read this. Take a look:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Spitfire Wheels (@spitfirewheels)
  Spitfire is known for making some of the best wheels in the game, but their latest drop of softgoods is equally impressive if you ask me. Their iconic Bighead graphic is
  
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• Exposure Skate 2024 Results and Best Video Clips

  04-11-2024 21:12 via skateboarding.com
  
  Amelia Brodka's ground-breaking Exposure Skate weekend, celebrating all things women in skateboarding, went down once again at the glorious Poods Skatepark in Encinitas, California. It was the place to be over the weekend, and if you couldn't make it, and if you couldn't even catch the live webcast, fear not. This is what Monday morning recaps are for. Scroll and peep:View this post on InstagramA post shared by X Games (@xgames)
  As stated above, vertical phenom Arisa Trew won basically everythin
  
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• Watch: The ASICS Skateboarding Squad Tackles Some Minneapolis Terrain in New Edit

  04-11-2024 21:01 via skateboarding.com
  
  The ASICS Skateboarding team spent a week testing the terrain in Minneapolis and St. Paul this summer, with "Minnesotan cultural icon Pat Gallaher," Village Psychic wrote on YouTube. From start to finish, this clip packs a serious punch. Take a look:The video features Dougie George, Zander Mitchell, Jaakko Ojanen, Shay Sandiford, Sully Cormier, Alan Bell, Ty Stigney, Jasper Steinbach, Jonathon Reese, and Pat Gallaher.One thing I really like about this crew is their combined creativity. There's n
  
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• Halloween Stickers Skateboards presents HSS 4, The Cursed Video

  04-11-2024 20:37 via skateboarding.com
  
  As spooky season ebbs and flows, there's been one constant over the years coming out of New York: Halloween Stickers Skateboards will drop an opus containing epic skating, puppets, and entertainment for days. This year was no different. If you missed the Greenpoint, Brooklyn premiere with JD most likely holding court on both sides of the bar, here's your trick and treat. "Featuring: Chris Zack, Trevor Hart, Jordan Purcell, Liam McCabe, Ryan Handel, Kevin Eager, Neil Herrick, Chris Ande
  
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• New Balance and Kith Debut Limited 'Madison Square Garden' Capsule

  04-11-2024 20:21 via skateboarding.com
  
  NYC-based lifestyle brand, Kith and New Balance recently joined forces on a special capsule inspired by Madison Square Garden. Drawings for the shoes began a few days ago, but don't worry, there are a few other ways to get your hands on these limited kicks! Swipe through the post below for a closer look:  View this post on InstagramA post shared by Kith (@kith)
  "We partnered with New Balance to create a trio of footwear styles inspired by The World’s Most Famous Arena," wrote Kit
  
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• Look: Pharmacy Boardshop Is Offering $10,000 to Anyone Who Backside Flips or 360 Flips El Toro

  04-11-2024 15:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  Pharmacy Boardshop recently hopped on Instagram announcing their first ever guerrilla style skateboarding contest. The concept itself is pretty simple, but what you actually have to do, well, isn't. They're offering $10,000 to the first person to either backside flip or 360 flip El Toro! Peep the video below for more info. "We will give $10,000 to the first Person to ACTUALLY 360 Flip or Backside Flip El Toro," Pharmacy wrote on Instagram. "Tag who would you like to see hucking their carcas
  
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• Pawnshop Skate Shop Teases First Look at Upcoming Vans Rowley Collaboration

  03-11-2024 17:41 via skateboarding.com
  
  Pawnshop, Geoff Rowley and Vans have a special collaboration in the works that is bound to get any skateboarder fired up. They recently hopped on Instagram to share a sneak peak of their new Rowley colorway and at first glance, the shoes look incredibly sick. This is major! Take a look:View this post on InstagramA post shared by PAWNSHOP SKATE CO . (@pawnshopskateco)
  "Believe it or not this is real—Geoff Rowley x Vans x Pawnshop. The Rowley. We know our town has a ton of stories and histor
  
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• One Last Spook: Zero x House of Vista Drop 2024 Halloween Edit

  01-11-2024 20:47 via skateboarding.com
  
  While our costumes might be packed away in the closet until next year, here's one final haunt from Zero and House of Vista skate shop with their 2024 Halloween session. Plenty of tricks, plenty of treats. Get there:This session has become an annual thing and each year gets better and better. What else are skateboarders supposed to do on Halloween besides dress up and rip their local park? I'm a huge fan and personally, I'm bummed that I missed it. Hey, there's always next year. This edit is defi
  
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• Yardsale Drops New Video 'Freedom Plaza' Ahead of New Drop

  01-11-2024 17:34 via skateboarding.com
  
  To celebrate their new Fall drop, the powers that be at Yardsale just dropped a new video filmed exclusively at Stalin Plaza while on a recent visit to Prague. Feast your eyes on 'FREEDOM PLAZA' and get stoked. The clip features clips from Bear Myles, Zach Smith, Curtis Pearl, Kelvinas Litvinas, Alex Hatfield, Stanley Pradel, and Thaynan Costa. As always, they absolutely light up the screen from beginning to end. Is it me, or do these drops and edits just keep getting better and better? Alw
  
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• Toby Ryan Lights Up the Screen in New Venture Trucks Part

  01-11-2024 16:59 via skateboarding.com
  
  Toby Ryan kicked off the year with a Wallenberg NBD that blew all of our minds and has kept that momentum all throughout 2024. Simply put, this guy is a beast and he constantly delivers. His new Venture part proves he's bound to be one of the greats. Take a look:Toby is one of those skaters who can do it all. The variety in this video part speaks for itself. He lets his skating do the talking, and he clearly has a lot to say. Between the heavy spots he skates to some seriously clever approa
  
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• 7 Lesser-Known Facts About Tony Hawk and His Iconic Career

  01-11-2024 14:11 via skateboarding.com
  
  Tony Hawk has remained a central figure in skateboarding for decades and is still out there living the dream. From his early days with the Bones Brigade to his time with Birdhouse; the iconic Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game series to his best-selling books, skatepark advocacy, his involvement with the Olympics and literally so much more, The Birdman is the one skateboarder who needs no introduction. However, with such an impressive career, it's pretty easy for the smaller details to
  
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• Terror Of Planet X Skateboards is back with another video, "Sawcon" this!

  01-11-2024 13:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  How are they doing it? Just two weeks after dropping the lauded Terrorvision, the Terror of Planet X crew is back with Sawcon. Are they the most productive crew on the East Coast? Gettin' it in before winter sets in to halt the sessions? Whatever it is, settle in for another dosage of Patrice Southerland, Jackson Deets, Chris Mathis, Robb Estberg, Mike Maldonado, Shane Heyl, Sebastien Housset, Kyle Nicholson, Nick Barba, Dylan Jeffers, Dan Diamond, Mitch Hartman and bossman Angel Acevedo:La
  
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• Watch: Tyler Surrey's New 'Indy' Part Is an Absolute Breath of Fresh Air

  31-10-2024 22:16 via skateboarding.com
  
  Tyler Surrey is an absolute legend. Whenever this technical wizard hits us with a new video part, it's a cause for celebration, and his latest banger for Independent Trucks is no exception. From California to Argentina, no terrain is safe from Surrey. Sit back, settle in and get stoked:"This part was filmed in two places that are very special to me: Argentina and California," Tyler wrote on Instagram. "I was on a separate filming trip in Argentina for a month and on the last day we found the pin
  
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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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