A DAY WITH CHAZ ORTIZ

When Chaz invites me into his home, I tell him two things up front: I am not a journalist, just an aging skateboarder who has come to talk shit and get a sense of what he’s about.

April 11, 2017/ Kyle Beachy/ ARTICLES/ Comments: 16

CLEARING A SPACE FOR MEANING: BOYS OF SUMMER

"Whatever skateboarding is or might become will depend on the way we speak of it."

December 9, 2015/ Kyle Beachy/ ARTICLES/ Comments: 29

IS PROPELLER WHAT WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR?

Is the Vans brand more Anthony Van Engelen or Curren Caples?

May 11, 2015/ Kyle Beachy/ ARTICLES/ Comments: 41

PRETEND WE HAVEN’T GROWN

"This is the secret treasure hidden inside of our pursuit of skateboarding. The activity is so terrible for us, and cares about us so little, that we can’t possibly do it without loving it. Which means that even the ugliest and biggest assholes in our midst are capable of love."

March 17, 2014/ Kyle Beachy/ ARTICLES/ Comments: 35

MAKING UP LEGENDS IN THE ERA OF ZERO BUDGET SKATEBOARDING

We have an anonymous army of unpaid, unsupported kids who are always better, always improving, and making movies that are weird and innovative and sometimes just astoundingly good theater.

April 9, 2013/ Kyle Beachy/ ARTICLES/ Comments: 30

A VERY LARGE PUZZLE: ON ANDREW REYNOLDS

Deconstructing Mr. Frontside Flip himself..

June 12, 2012/ Kyle Beachy/ ARTICLES/ Comments: 69