Posts by Kyle Beachy
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THE WORLD THE 917 VIDEO BUILT
The 917 Video proposes a world of affection without sentimentality, a place where misfortune is delight.
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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.
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CLEARING A SPACE FOR MEANING: BOYS OF SUMMER
"Whatever skateboarding is or might become will depend on the way we speak of it."
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IS PROPELLER WHAT WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR?
Is the Vans brand more Anthony Van Engelen or Curren Caples?
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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."
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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.
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A VERY LARGE PUZZLE: ON ANDREW REYNOLDS
Deconstructing Mr. Frontside Flip himself..
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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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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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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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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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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.