Posts by Ben Komins
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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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WATCH “SPRING RIDERS”, A VIDEO FILMED EXCLUSIVELY AT DUTCH PLAYGROUNDS
"Skateboarding is supposed to be childish and fun."
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LEFT ON READ: AKWASI OWUSU
Our series where your favorite skaters share memes, movie recommendations, camera roll photos, notes and more.
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TRACING THE EVOLUTION OF SKATEBOARDING’S FAVORITE GAME: S.K.A.T.E
From its first steps in the '80s to its messy '90s boom, its commercialization in the '00s and its Berricification, it has come a long way.
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LEFT ON READ: NICOLE HAUSE
Our series where your favorite skaters share notes, camera roll photos, memes, movie recommendations and more.
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WATCH “WASTEMAN”, AN INTOXICATED SKATE JOURNEY ACROSS THE GLOBE
"We spent a whole week and a half in Paris off a Tinder date."
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GEORGIA MARTIN IS USHERING IN A NEW ERA OF TOY MACHINE
"I always used to think that turning pro was when you made it, but I haven't made it yet."
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WE HAD CONTEST JUDGES REVISIT ICONIC TAMPA PRO WINNING RUNS
We gathered five judges to rewatch winning runs from Tampa Pro, to see how skating has evolved since 1995.
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JENKEM TRIES… STAND UP COMEDY
Dumbass Disclaimer: This features exactly 0% skateboarding.
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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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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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GETTING KINKY WITH DANIEL VARGAS
Daniel Vargas' philosophy on whips, chains and getting choked out.
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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 DAY AFTER 9/11 THROUGH THE LENS OF SKATE PHOTOGRAPHER MIKE O’MEALLY
"The streets were so empty. People were kinda waving us on, it was a weird optimistic outlook."