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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WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH ILLEGAL CIV?
The Illegal Civ stuff feels like an ongoing soap opera, so to air out any confusion we talked to a few key characters.
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HOW CAN WE HELP KEEP SKATE SHOPS ALIVE?
For years brands and skaters have blindly cried "support your local," but we asked shop owners about other ways we can all provide actual help.
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UNDERSTANDING THE NEAL HENDRIX ALLEGATIONS & POWER DYNAMICS IN SKATEBOARDING
How can skateboarders within the industry do a better job of keeping each other in check?
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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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8 ARTISTS REIMAGINE THE INDEPENDENT LOGO
What would an Independent rebrand even look like?