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HOW ARE EUROPEAN SKATESHOPS DOING?
We threw a line out to shops across Europe for an honest look at what’s working, what’s not, and where things are headed.
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BLENDING SKATEBOARDING AND FASHION: TEN YEARS OF RASSVET
"I've never purposefully pissed people off, I just want to look and do different."
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THE 3RD ANNUAL HOTDOG EATING SKATE CONTEST
Beer, hotdogs, and treflips. What could go wrong?
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DOING LESS, BETTER: AN ODE TO MINIMAL SKATING
Let’s cleanse our tech timelines with some uncomplicated tricks, both old and new.
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THE THIRD ANNUAL 999 CHALLENGE IS HERE
Think you have what it takes to win $999? Sign up, and let's get ready to rumble!
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THE RETURN OF LURKNYC
"I think people really appreciate the documentary style filming, like getting the random shit, more than just skating."
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JENKEM MIX 164: TIM KINSELLA
Midwest emo pioneer Tim Kinsella, known for Cap'n Jazz, Joan of Arc, and more takes over the 1's and 2's.
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50 THINGS TO DO IN SKATEBOARDING BEFORE YOU QUIT
From dropping in on vert to packing 12 deep in a minivan and going on a road trip, this list covers the essentials.
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FROM PRO SKATER TO POSTAL WORKER: LIFE AFTER SKATEBOARDING
We met up with Joey Brezinski to see how the second chapter of his career is coming along.
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KEITH HUFNAGEL ON THE FUTURE OF HUF
We heard a rumor that HUF was going out of business, so we talked with boss man himself to find out.
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BLENDING SKATEBOARDING AND FASHION: TEN YEARS OF RASSVET
"I've never purposefully pissed people off, I just want to look and do different."
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SKATERS RECOMMEND THEIR FAVORITE SKATE PANTS
We hit up some pro skaters and Jenkem contributors known for their 'fits to offer recommendations.
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WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH ILLEGAL CIV?
The Illegal Civ stuff feels like an ongoing soap opera, so to air out any confusion we talked to a few key characters.
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8 ARTISTS REIMAGINE THE INDEPENDENT LOGO
What would an Independent rebrand even look like?
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MY EXPERIENCES IN SKATEBOARDING
"I've been terrified of garnering the reputation of 'ramp-tramp' or 'pro-ho' just from spending time with skaters."
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HANGING OUT WITH ANDREW HUBERMAN, SKATEBOARDER TURNED NEUROSCIENTIST
Curious what it would be like to hang with this guy outside of a stuffy podcast studio? Us too.
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WHAT WOULD MAKE SKATERS DITCH THE BIG SHOE BRANDS?
We asked younger skaters how small shoe brands could win back their business from the big budget behemoths.
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GETTING KINKY WITH DANIEL VARGAS
Daniel Vargas' philosophy on whips, chains and getting choked out.
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DISCUSSING THE HISTORY OF FUCT & THE CURRENT STREETWEAR MARKET
The founder of FUCT, Erik Brunetti, discusses working with Steve Rocco, his Supreme Court case, and how streetwear is blowing it today.
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“THE RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH” A VIDEO FROM KCDC SKATESHOP
The Brooklyn local, known for its inclusivity and family-style approach, just dropped a 27 minute shop video.
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HELP KEEP FRED GALL OUT OF TAX JAIL
Fred Gall needs to pay the IRS $2,500 ASAP or risk getting in serious trouble.
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SUPPORT SHOPS AND WE’LL SEND YOU A FREE MYSTERY ITEM
Come on, you know you’re intrigued.
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SKATING AROUND NEW YORK’S FINANCIAL DISTRICT WITH CLIVE DIXON
It's rare to have a handrail skater in NYC.
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BIKING AROUND NYC WITH CITI BIKE BOYZ
We met the man throwing down crazy tricks on NYC's heavy rideshare bikes.
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PARADE WORLD IS RETHINKING THE WAY YOU BUY SKATE GOODS ONLINE
Now you can buy skate goods online and support a local shop at the same time.
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VINCENT MILOU IS BETTING ON THE FUTURE OF ELEMENT SKATEBOARDS
"I know Element’s an old brand, but they’re re-launching, keeping it simple and local. I like that."
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WE FLEW TO SWEDEN TO FIND OUT HOW SOME OF THE FASTEST BEARINGS ARE MADE
We hit Sweden to check out one of the largest and oldest bearing manufacturing companies in the world.