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LOCALS: FRANK THE MAGICIAN
Meet Frank, a magician and dedicated maintainer of the sandy, trash-accumulating Venice Beach Skatepark.
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WHAT’S IT LIKE RUNNING AN INDOOR SKATEPARK IN 2024?
Three owners weigh in on the biggest challenges of running an indoor skatepark and offer insights on everything from finances to masonite boogers.
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JOHN GARDNER ON STEPPING AWAY FROM PRO SKATING AND HIS NEXT CHAPTER
"I’m sure I could have kept my career going for a while, and it was tempting to do that because I was making really good money, but I felt strongly I needed to do something else."
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MOSHPITS, BURNOUTS & THE ANDERSON FAMILY AT THE 2ND ANNUAL RAPID FEST
We met up with Jake Anderson, Mike Anderson and their parents at Rapid Fest - a skate and hardcore music gathering.
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JENKEM MIX 140: THE BUNT
Suggested activities for max listening pleasure: late night drive thru shenanigans, throwing your back out deadlifting at the gym, or seshing with TJ Rogers.
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GOOFING AROUND LA WITH LAKAI’S NEW PRODIGY, KYONOSUKE YAMASHITA
If you’ve been bragging about your flatground game to your friends be prepared to be humbled...
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GOT OLD WHEELS? THIS GUY IS MAKING MINI FINGERBOARD REPLICAS WITH THEM
Honey, I Shrunk The Spitfires.
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THE RISE AND FALL OF PRO MODEL SKATE SHOES
While there are still some exceptions, the signature shoe has largely evaporated from the skateboard industry. But, why?
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WHO ARE THE SKATERS RESURRECTING ROCK CLIMBING IN UPPER MANHATTAN?
We met up with Joel Popoteur, an employee at Supreme and long-time skater to learn about his outdoor movement.
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WHAT’S IT LIKE RUNNING AN INDOOR SKATEPARK IN 2024?
Three owners weigh in on the biggest challenges of running an indoor skatepark and offer insights on everything from finances to masonite boogers.
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LOCALS: FRANK THE MAGICIAN
Meet Frank, a magician and dedicated maintainer of the sandy, trash-accumulating Venice Beach Skatepark.
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A CHAT WITH LUDVIG HAKANSSON, THE OLDEST SOUL IN SKATEBOARDING
The man loves to read Nietzche, skates in some expensive vintage gear, and paints in his own neoclassical-meets-abstract-expressionist style.
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JOHN GARDNER ON STEPPING AWAY FROM PRO SKATING AND HIS NEXT CHAPTER
"I’m sure I could have kept my career going for a while, and it was tempting to do that because I was making really good money, but I felt strongly I needed to do something else."
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THE STORY BEHIND TAIL DEVIL, THE FORGOTTEN MILLENNIAL SKATE TOY
Sparks + skateboards is a no-brainer. So why did this toy go away? We talked with the inventor to find out.
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LISTEN TO NA-KEL SHARE HIS EXPERIENCES AS A BLACK PRO SKATER
An off-the-cuff conversation with Na-kel and friends that touches on the experiences they’ve gone through being Black skaters.
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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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THE RISE AND FALL OF PRO MODEL SKATE SHOES
While there are still some exceptions, the signature shoe has largely evaporated from the skateboard industry. But, why?
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UNDERSTANDING THE NEAL HENDRIX ALLEGATIONS & POWER DYNAMICS IN SKATEBOARDING
How can skateboarders within the industry do a better job of keeping each other in check?
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BEHIND THE BAIL WITH GABRIEL SUMMERS
DUMBASS DISCLAIMER: Due to Gabriel Summers being a nutta, this interview and the images within are not for the faint of heart.
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BEHIND THE SCENES FROM OUR TRIP OUT WEST
We went to LA for New Year's Eve to escape the New York cold and stack a bunch of new segments.
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WE MADE A RECORD WITH STEEL CITY DANCE DISKS
We joined forces with Australian label SCDD for a Adderall friendly dance record.
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PREMIERE: “MANIMAL” A SHORT FILM ON COREY DUFFEL
Revisiting skating's premier big-gap-slammer.
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MEET THE ENJOI AMS: RYAN
Take a mini roadtrip with Louie Barletta to to meet the last of enjoi's newest recruits.
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A GUIDE TO SOME THE MOST INFLUENTIAL JAPANESE VIDEO PARTS
Studying Japan's signature quick-ollie, curvy-power-sliding, mini-spots-centric style.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND OVERCOMING FEAR IN SKATING
We talked with doctors and performance psychologists to get tips on how to become the next Hometown Hucker.
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GROUND GLASS: BRAD CROMER
If you're looking for a fast way to burn money, try shooting a skate part on 16mm film.
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THESE SKATE SHOE NERDS SHARE SOME OF THEIR RAREST KICKS
Read the backstories behind some distinctive early 2000s skate shoes you may have never seen before.
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WHAT’S IT LIKE RUNNING AN INDOOR SKATEPARK IN 2024?
Three owners weigh in on the biggest challenges of running an indoor skatepark and offer insights on everything from finances to masonite boogers.
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LOCALS: FRANK THE MAGICIAN
Meet Frank, a magician and dedicated maintainer of the sandy, trash-accumulating Venice Beach Skatepark.
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A CHAT WITH LUDVIG HAKANSSON, THE OLDEST SOUL IN SKATEBOARDING
The man loves to read Nietzche, skates in some expensive vintage gear, and paints in his own neoclassical-meets-abstract-expressionist style.
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JOHN GARDNER ON STEPPING AWAY FROM PRO SKATING AND HIS NEXT CHAPTER
"I’m sure I could have kept my career going for a while, and it was tempting to do that because I was making really good money, but I felt strongly I needed to do something else."
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THE STORY BEHIND TAIL DEVIL, THE FORGOTTEN MILLENNIAL SKATE TOY
Sparks + skateboards is a no-brainer. So why did this toy go away? We talked with the inventor to find out.
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