Posts Tagged essays
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INVESTIGATING THE MALL GRAB
We tried to find the origins of the Mall Grab.
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PSYCHOANALYZING YOU AND YOUR SKATEBOARD
Unlocking the skater's subconscious with the help of Sigmund Freud. And yes, your skateboard is a representation of your dick.
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GROWING UP WITH PAUL RODRIGUEZ
Exploring skateboarding's evolution from the shadows of the streets to the spotlights of the stadium.
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REMINDER: KEEP SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL SKATESHOP!
"Is paying a few bucks more for a pair of shoes or a deck that outrageous given all the shop has done for the scene?”
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COLLEGE? A PERSPECTIVE FROM PRO SKATEBOARDERS
Skaters have the street smarts, but do they have the book smarts too?
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DO “SHOCKING” SKATEBOARD GRAPHICS STILL HAVE SUBSTANCE?
Are the controversial graphics on skateboards today as relevant as they once were?
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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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THE DECENTRALIZATION OF THE PRO SKATEBOARD CAREER?
Print’s decline and the rise of the web have forced the notoriously insular skateboarding industry to open up and become more democratic.
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THE PREHISTORIC SKATEBOARD?
Was there skateboarding before a bunch of stoned surfers invented it in the 50s?
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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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DOING LESS, BETTER: AN ODE TO MINIMAL SKATING
Let’s cleanse our tech timelines with some uncomplicated tricks, both old and new.
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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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SKATERS RECOMMEND THEIR FAVORITE SKATE PANTS
We hit up some pro skaters and Jenkem contributors known for their 'fits to offer recommendations.