Posts by Christian Kerr
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WHAT WE LEARNED AT SKATING’S FIRST ACADEMIC CONFERENCE
Skate scholars agree: 8.25 is the optimal size.
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LEARNING FROM YANN HOROWITZ, THE GAY SOUTH AFRICAN SKATER
To celebrate Pride Month, read an interview & watch a new part with the gnarliest gay skater you've probably never heard of (but definitely should know).
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MEET AMERICA’S FIRST AMBASSADOR OF SKATEBOARDING, NEFTALIE WILLIAMS
Neftalie's day job includes bringing skateboarding to refugees in Europe and schooling USC students on skate culture.
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HOW TO HANDLE A MID-LINE CRISIS
We got real nerdy and documented the best ways skaters have handled the mid-line step off.
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SIX HUSTLES YOU CAN PULL FOR SOME EXTRA CASH
We know you need it...
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GRILLING JOHNNY JONES, CHOCOLATE’S FAVORITE FLOW KID
"I started calling myself Lil' TK, and then after that I started calling myself Lil' Theotis."
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IN PRAISE OF THE PROUDLY BALD SKATEBOARDER
If you're in that majority of men that will lose their hair as they get older, don't worry, we've rounded up some skaters who rock their baldness with pride so you know you're not alone.
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THE SKATEBOARDER’S GUIDE TO THE 2016 U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
The nuts and bolts of which candidate will be the best president for skateboarders.
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THE DEATH AND LIFE OF GREAT AMERICAN SKATE PLAZAS
How skateboarders are being pushed out of cities and into gentrification.
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WHAT WOULD MAKE SKATERS DITCH THE BIG SHOE BRANDS?
We asked younger skaters how small shoe brands could win back their business from the big budget behemoths.
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BRIAN SUMNER ON LEAVING THE SKATE INDUSTRY AND FINDING CHRISTIANITY
"People are going to hate you for different stupid reasons, but people shouldn’t be divided over the faith."
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STEFAN JANOSKI IS THE MOST CURIOUS PERSON IN THE ROOM
I followed Stefan Janoski around for five days to try to see into his mind.
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MY EXPERIENCES IN SKATEBOARDING
"I've been terrified of garnering the reputation of 'ramp-tramp' or 'pro-ho' just from spending time with skaters."
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IS SKATEBOARDING “SOFT” NOWADAYS?
If you're yearning for wilder, less role model-able pros, we put together a list of the skate crews keeping that reckless spirit alive today.