Posts by Ben Komins
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SWIM SKATEBOARDS PROVES THEY’RE HERE TO STAY IN “GRINDING THE TAPE”
A strong visual aesthetic, discerning eye for tricks & underrated riders - Swim got the formula right.
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IN THIS ECONOMY, ARE MORE SKATERS BUYING SHOP DECKS?
A short investigation into shop boards and their impact on the wider skate economy.
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“ACROSS AMERICA” DOCUMENTS THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF SKATING ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Watch the behind-the-scenes reality of Chad Caruso's world record skate in this new documentary.
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LEFT ON READ: IBU SANYANG
Our series where your favorite skaters share memes, movie recommendations, camera roll photos, notes and more.
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HOW HEROIN HELPED REINVENT THE OLD GUY SKATER
"People who make fun of us for skateboarding at 50 need to remember, everything’s weird."
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INSIDE LETTER STORE, A 100% DIY STOREFRONT STARTED BY A 20 YEAR OLD
"People tell me all the time that physical stores are going out of business, but I don’t think the need for community and physical spaces will ever go away."
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LEFT ON READ: FABIANA DELFINO
Our series where your favorite skaters share memes, movie recommendations, camera roll photos, notes and more.
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BRINGING YOUR SKATE CAREER BACK HOME WITH BLAKE CARPENTER
Ever consider moving back home? Blake Carpenter just did, after a long stint operating out of LA, he's back where it all began.
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JENKEM TRIES… CERAMICS
Can't afford the Tony Hawk meet and greet? Don't sweat it, just make him out of clay.
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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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MEET THE NEXT GENERATION OF NEW YORK CITY SKATEBOARDING
Spend a day with best friends Ari Misurelli and Luca Mayer, two of NYC's most promising young skaters.
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WATCH AUSTIN BRISTOW’S PROPER BRITISH VIDEO “PORTIONS”
22 minutes of all the best British skaters that every suburban kid dreams of skating like.
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WHAT YOUR GRIPTAPE STYLE SAYS ABOUT YOU
Leave it to us to overanalyze one of the least important parts of your skateboard.
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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.
