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BRIANA KING ON TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SKATERS
Briana King has built up a big following hosting meetups for girls and LGBTQ+ skaters across the world without any major skate sponsors.
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SKATING IN PRE-GENTRIFIED WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN
Ever wonder what Williamsburg looked like before the big corporate franchises moved in?
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HERE’S A LIST OF BLACK-OWNED SKATE BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT
"I believe that getting eyeballs on a list of Black-owned brands is a humble, yet necessary offering to building whatever lies ahead."
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A SKATER’S GUIDE TO ATTENDING A PROTEST
Some hopefully helpful resources to keep you safe while you take to the streets.
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MEET UNA FARRAR, A LEADER IN SKATING’S NEW WAVE
Sitting down with Una to talk about Domino's, fingerboarding and the Canadian Skate Scene.
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THE WORST SKATERS TO BE STUCK IN QUARANTINE WITH
We tried to imagine what life would be like quarantined with these pros.
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WHAT CORONAVIRUS MEANS FOR THE SKATEBOARD SUPPLY CHAIN
The skateboarding business is a delicate house of cards, built on razor-thin profit margins. Will it weather the storm?
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BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL SKATE CAREER WITH CANDY JACOBS
If you’re curious about how Olympic prep can mess with skaters’ heads or how difficult the sponsorship landscape can be, Candy’s story is for you.
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IS IT SAFE TO SKATE IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS?
Everything you need to know to keep skating and supporting your skate community.
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A GLIMPSE INTO THE PECULIAR WORLD OF GNARLS AND STEVE ROSEN
An unfiltered exploration of fatherhood in modern skateboarding and the drive of a young skater.
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HANGING OUT WITH ANDREW HUBERMAN, SKATEBOARDER TURNED NEUROSCIENTIST
Curious what it would be like to hang with this guy outside of a stuffy podcast studio? Us too.
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AN HOMAGE TO SKATERS WHO ARE AGING LIKE FINE WINE
A nod to a few skaters your parents age who are proving that time doesn't have to slow you down.
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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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ANGELA WHITE IS BRINGING SKATING’S MOST ICONIC CAMERA BACK INTO PORN
Her 2000s, gonzo-inspired tour de force was filmed completely on the sleek, sexy, grainy VX2000.