Posts Tagged essays
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IS SKATEBOARDING READY TO OPENLY EMBRACE A TRANSGENDER SKATER?
Is skateboarding ready for Hillary Thompson, an open member of the LGBT community?
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THE RISE OF INDEPENDENT BOARD COMPANIES AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO US
"Only skaters can be trusted with the most important sphere of skating and we’ll do our best to ensure that we continue to run it."
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HOW CORPORATIONS ARE CHANGING SKATEBOARDING AND WHY IT MATTERS
In the world of corporate skateboarding, skate companies and skaters are simply commodities that are meant to be bought, profited from, and then thrown away.
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A VERY LARGE PUZZLE: ON ANDREW REYNOLDS
Deconstructing Mr. Frontside Flip himself..
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SABERMETRICS: THE FUTURE OF SKATEBOARDING?
Mathematics, Statistics and Skateboarding.
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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.