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THINGS YOU CAN DO TO MAKE YOUR CITY MORE SKATE FRIENDLY
How to convince your city officials to fund skateparks, de-knob spots, and be more chill about skating in your city.
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HOW A SEXUAL PREDATOR INFILTRATED ATLANTA’S SKATE SCENE
The story of how one man used a DIY skatepark and a brand to take advantage of young skater boys.
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LIFE LESSONS FROM BEING A PRO SKATER
"Hopefully this piece will be an opportunity to pull the curtain back on things that too often go unsaid."
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HOW SHOULD BRANDS BE RELEASING THEIR VIDEOS?
And is our video distribution model broken?
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“TIMESCAN” IS THE YEAR’S BEST HOMIE VIDEO FROM JAPAN
Clicked the link for sexy Asian spots, stayed for the great video and stylish skaters.
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THE STORY OF ALEX MOUL’S CULT ELECTRONIC MUSIC CAREER
We talked with the '90s British pro about traveling Europe on his own as a little kid and getting into the early, ecstasy-filled UK rave scene.
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THE STORY BEHIND TAIL DEVIL, THE FORGOTTEN MILLENNIAL SKATE TOY
Sparks + skateboards is a no-brainer. So why did this toy go away? We talked with the inventor to find out.
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MEET ANDERSON STEVIE, A FORMER GANGSTER FROM BRAZIL TRYING TO MAKE IT IN SKATING
One of the most moving and overwhelming stories we've encountered since the beginning of Jenkem.
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HOW MUCH LONGER CAN SKATEBOARDING STAY TRENDY?
We tried to map the most recent rise and fall of skateboarding as a "trend."
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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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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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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.