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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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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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AFTER MANY YEARS IN SKATE SHOE PURGATORY, DVS IS BACK. SHOULD YOU CARE?
A conversation with Lee Berman, a skater who spent over a decade building Converse CONS, about reinventing DVS Shoes.
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THE HISTORY OF SKATEBOARDING’S MOST TABOO TRICK: THE BENIHANA
If you’ve ever wondered how far back the anti-benihana sentiment stems, you’re not alone.
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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.