Posts Tagged essays
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HOW I LOST $60,000 TRYING TO BUY A VX1000
I got into options trading and won big, then immediately lost big.
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MY STRUGGLE WITH DEPRESSION AND HOW WE CAN HELP OTHERS
One skater's experience battling depression and his thoughts on how we can help others like him.
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HOW DO DIRECT TO CONSUMER SALES AFFECT THE SKATE ECOSYSTEM?
It’s a slippery slope, but with some care and nuance, everyone can have some level of success.
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FINDING EASTER EGGS IN TOM KNOX’S NEW ATLANTIC DRIFT PART
Peep some of the little secrets and tributes that Tom Knox and Jacob Harris baked into their newest video.
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MY 30-YEAR QUEST OF LEARNING BACKSIDE TAILSLIDES
"I still want to be a back tail guy. I still want to be cool, however pathetic that sounds."
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EVERYTHING YOU NEVER KNEW YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT GRIPTAPE
Strictly for the skate nerds!
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HOW TWO SHOPS ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE PANDEMIC
Two skateshops, one deck.
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DIVING INTO VANS “CREDITS” AND THE VIDEOS THAT PAVED THE WAY
The recent push is a sign that brands are beginning to understand how to foster actual growth and energize the community.
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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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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.