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• Look: Andrew Reynolds Uncovers Some Serious Gems While Digging Through Storage

  30-08-2024 22:25 via skateboarding.com
  
  I’m not saying most pro skateboarders—or let’s be real, all skateboarders—are hoarders, but sometimes it’s just hard to let go of things that might make others think, "Seriously?"In all fairness, holding onto these random little treasures, like the ones Andrew Reynolds recently uncovered from storage, is totally worth it. Any Reynolds fan would be thrilled to see these personal gems from the past, and they’re something we can all relate to in one way or anothe
  
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• Adidas Teases Fresh New 'Tyshawn II' in White/Black/Navy Colorway

  30-08-2024 20:46 via skateboarding.com
  
  Adidas just teased another tasteful colorway of the highly sought-after Tyshawn II in white/black/navy. The only problem? Well, in fairness, these kicks look so clean, you’ll probably want to keep them fresh—but they’re also so skate-ready (like all of TJ's shoes), you’ll be itching to lace them up and hit the streets all the same. What can you do? Regardless, get a closer look below:View this post on InstagramA post shared by adidas Skateboarding (@adidasskateboarding)
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• Watch: The Stüssy Team Rips Through the Streets of Toronto in Latest Edit

  30-08-2024 19:23 via skateboarding.com
  
  Some of the Stussy squad recently hit up the streets of Toronto to bring some of their unique flavor to the generous northern terrain. The whole crew killed it but Hugo Boserup and Gabe Thompson are looking as strong as ever. Take a look:Right off the bat, all I can say is the Stussy squad found some serious gems in the nooks and crannies of Toronto during this trip. The entire edit is rad for plenty of reasons, but man, the spot envy is real. Really, though... does every spot there involve a ba
  
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• Simple Session 2024 Full Recap Video, all the madness from Estonia

  30-08-2024 19:07 via skateboarding.com
  
  Tartu, Estonia was the place. Four days of skateboarding and good times. You've likely seen our daily recaps on IG and the photo galleries here, well now, as you do, here's the whole enchilada (not sure if that translates in Estonia, but you get the idea). One of the best European contests and experiences going, this is Simple Session:Simple Session 24 Full Recap (9:55) Feeling a bit of FOMO after that? Well, you best book your tickets for Simple Session 25 in March. Related: Mini Ramp Jam
  
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• Braden Hoban and Emerica Announce Massive Giveaway to Celebrate His New Signature Shoe

  30-08-2024 17:53 via skateboarding.com
  
  The gift that keeps on giving? Pretty much! Braden Hoban has been on fire this year, and now he’s adding another milestone to the list. His debut Emerica signature shoe drops on September 5th, and to celebrate, Emerica—along with some of Braden’s other sponsors—is hosting a massive giveaway. Check this thing out:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Emerica (@emerica)
  The best part is, you won't just win one kit...but two! One for you and one for a homie. (Or, shoot
  
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• What the Upcoming Burnside Bridge Rebuild Project Means for the Iconic Burnside DIY Skatepark

  29-08-2024 22:07 via skateboarding.com
  
  Portland's Burnside Bridge is scheduled for a pretty significant rebuild in the next year or two, with construction expected to close it for several years. While this may cause some minor inconveniences for the local community, for skateboarders, it’s much heavier, as skateboarding's beloved Burnside Skatepark will also be affected.Friend of TWS, ripping skater, content creator and all-around epic human, Zack Dowdy took it upon himself to roll up to the famed DIY to dig a little deeper and
  
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• Watch a new batch of gnarly clips for our $5000 Trick of the Summer contest

  29-08-2024 20:58 via skateboarding.com
  
  Five Gs is certainly a good enough reason to go out there this summer and get the best trick you've ever done. Case in point, the submissions are still flowing in for our Trick of the Summer contest presented by 5 Hour Energy. We're now six weeks into this beast of a contest and we've got a fresh montage of seriously wild tricks for you to check out. Right here is the contest page where you can upload your own trick and vote for your favs. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Transwo
  
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• Explore the Streets of Cagliari with Jamie Thomas in Roark's Latest 'Exploration of Sight and Sound'

  29-08-2024 20:48 via skateboarding.com
  
  In the latest installment of Roark's "Explorations of Sight and Sound" series, we follow Jamie Thomas as he skates through the streets of Cagliari—the capital (and largest city) of the island of Sardinia. The clip might be short and sweet, but it's packed with scenic views, artsy B-Roll, rad skating and the sweet sounds of Matt Costa all throughout. Take a look: "Meeting locals and other traveling skateboarders in the plazas and surrounding areas of Cagliari was a highlight," say
  
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• Poods Park Gets the Classic Braden Hoban Treatment in the Latest "My Indys" Installment

  29-08-2024 18:29 via skateboarding.com
  
  Ride the best? You know it. Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to their setups, but there's no denying that Independent Trucks are trusted by some of the best in the game. In the latest "My Indys" installment, Braden Hoban rips around Poods Park in Encinitas, California while discussing why he rides Independent 159 Stage XI Standards. Like Indy mentions, "Nothing beats grinding 'em down to the axle." Braden knows this. Press play and dig in: You can tell he's just effortl
  
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• Tony Hawk and Jason Ellis Welcome Olympians Tom Schaar and Tate Carew on Hawk Vs. Wolf Podcast

  29-08-2024 17:57 via skateboarding.com
  
  The Olympics might be over but the good times never stop. Tony Hawk and Jason Ellis sit down with Olympians—and of course, Birdhouse’s two newest pros—Tom Schaar and Tate Carew to discuss life after the Olympics, Snoop Dogg's presence at the Games and more in the latest episode of Hawk Vs. Wolf. Take a look: I love all the food questions they asked, haha! Honestly, I was just as engaged and curious as everyone else during that part of the conversation. The Olympics are great&md
  
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• New Balance Teases Ice-Cold Franky Villani 417 x Eyedress Collab, Dropping Friday

  28-08-2024 23:07 via skateboarding.com
  
  Franky Villani and his musician buddy, Eyedress (who just happens to be a 5x platinum recording artist, according to his Instagram) have teamed up on a super limited, all-white colorway of Franky's New Balance 417. The shoes drop this Friday, August 20th on Eyedress' website. Get a closer look below:View this post on InstagramA post shared by New Balance Numeric (@nbnumeric)
  I wasn't totally familiar with Eyedress, but after doing a little research, it all makes sense. Not only is his music righ
  
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• The 5-Hour Skill Build

  28-08-2024 23:04 via skateboarding.com
  
  If you’re stuck on the flatground basics, our partners at 5-hour ENERGY are here to help you level up and take your shot at learning 5 tricks that will start your skateboarding journey. Spend an hour on each one of these—you'll be surprised how much you can learn in (a combined) 5 hours of skating. Don’t miss out on learning how to skateboard, it really is the coolest thing ever. Make the most out of the Summer of No FOMO!POWERSLIDE (0:30) KICKFLIP (0:30) OLLIE (0:30) 50-50 (0:
  
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• Chris Casey, Rest in Peace

  28-08-2024 21:42 via skateboarding.com
  
  We're shocked and saddened to get the news of Chris Casey's passing. From one of Chris' dearest friends, Mackenzie Eisenhour, "Chris suffered a heart attack a few days back while working in St. Louis and was on a medically induced coma. I was told this morning that he has passed on."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Mackenzie Eisenhour (@deadhippie)
  Chris was a staple in the West LA/Hot Rod Skateshop scene, having one of the most memorable jump ramp clips in Chomp On This (see second s
  
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• Creature’s Jared Cleland Sets the Streets on Fire in New ‘Burn The Flames’ Part

  28-08-2024 20:39 via skateboarding.com
  
  From San Diego to Copenhagen and a tasty platter of cities in between, no spot is safe from Jared Cleland's wizardry. His deep bag of tricks and eye for unique terrain are on full display in his new Creature part, "Burn The Flames" and if this is your introduction to this hungry up-and-comer, you're in for a real treat. Take a look:Jared is a straight up ripper. It's no surprise he rolls with some of the heaviest hitters in the game and puts it down all over the planet. The best part is, the dud
  
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• David Gravette Steps to What Might Be the Worst 'Skatepark' in America

  28-08-2024 18:23 via skateboarding.com
  
  David Gravette has been spending the last few years scouring the country in search of "America's worst skateparks" because, well...why not? There are some serious eye sores out there! To be fair, though, some (if not most) of them typically end up looking pretty fun, but this concrete catastrophe—in beautiful Hawaii, of all places—just might take the cake. Who's responsible for this? Take a look: For those as curious as I was, here's a little backstory from Bronson:"Back in Apri
  
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• Didrik Galasso, Thaynan Costa, and Some of Lisbon’s Finest Light Up the Screen in ‘ARE U MERAS?’

  28-08-2024 17:26 via skateboarding.com
  
  Didrik Galasso, Thaynan Costa, Leonardo Bodelazzi and some of Lisbon's finest came out swinging in Leonardo Beazotto's newest video, 'ARE U MERAS?' Everything from the filming to the editing to the soundtrack are on point. At just under 10 minutes, consider this the spark you need to get the day started and hit the streets. Take a look:I've never been to Portugal, but dang, Lisbon has spots! And this crew takes full advantage of a variety of tough terrain from beginning to en
  
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• Great Skateboarding Cities of the Summer: Copenhagen, Denmark is a Must Visit Destination

  28-08-2024 15:05 via skateboarding.com
  
  When it came to building a list of the greatest cities to visit in the summer, there's no way Copenhagen wouldn't be on that list. After our first visit to a Copenhagen Pro contest many years ago, we discovered all the rumors were true: The place is a skateboarding utopia. You can bicycle all over the city, everyone's out and in a great mood, there's Christiania, there're canals to swim in, and it stays light until 11p.m. Word quickly spread, CPH Pro turned into CPH Open, skate jams and con
  
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• Video: Rodney Mullen on the Digital Science Speaker Series

  28-08-2024 00:51 via skateboarding.com
  
  Who else than the Godfather of modern street skating than Rodney Mullen to discuss all things scientific in the world of skateboarding?"As a chemical engineer, an inventor and innovator, and a professional skateboarder responsible for revolutionizing the sport and taking it from the pools to the streets, Rodney is no stranger to success, failure, and problem-solving. In this conversation, Suze asks him about the role community plays in research and development, the power of persistence, and why
  
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• Will Tony Hawk Ever Do Another 900?

  28-08-2024 00:45 via skateboarding.com
  
  Our friends at Closer magazine had a great story on Tony Hawk and the 900 in their latest issue that really got me thinking not just about the 1999 X Games when Tony changed skateboarding forever, but how impressive it is—mentally and physically—that he pulled off such a groundbreaking move multiple times throughout his career. Farran Golding (ripping skateboarder and respected writer/journalist for Closer) chatted with Tony about the iconic trick and shed some additional light
  
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• Brixton’s New Film '50W Baja' Follows a Heavy Crew Chasing Skate Spots and Waves South of the Border

  27-08-2024 21:37 via skateboarding.com
  
  Colin Provost, Bobby Worrest, Andrew Allen and a heavy crew of skate, surf and chopper enthusiasts ditch the California sun and head south on an epic mission in search of secluded spots and empty breaks in Brixton's new film, '50W Baja' by Mark Kirkland. This is what it's all about. Take a look: In case you needed some serious FOMO as you stare at your glowing screen today, well, here you go. These dudes did not skip a beat on this trip and are truly out there living. It's basically impossi
  
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• Look: Team Pain Shares First Photos of Doral, Florida's New Central Park Skatepark

  27-08-2024 20:35 via skateboarding.com
  
  The brand new Central Park skatepark in Doral, Florida opened this past Saturday, August 24th with quite the epic celebration. Team Pain hopped on Instagram before the Doral locals took their first runs to share some photos of their latest gem, and let me just say—this park looks super fun. Take a look:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Team Pain Skateparks (@teampainskateparks)
  With so many new skateparks opening across the country, I understand news like this isn't necessarily f
  
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• Vans and Pedro Delfino Team Up for New Half Cab Colorway

  27-08-2024 17:21 via skateboarding.com
  
  Vans recently tapped Pedro Delfino to put his own personal touch on the iconic Half Cab silhouette. To celebrate this epic collaboration, Pedro and some of the Vans squad shot over to Pedro's home state of Florida to put them to use and embrace the swampy vibes. Just take one look at the shoes, and you'll understand! Peep the clips below, along with a BTS video courtesy of Pedro himself. "I designed these halfcabs to represent my home state of Florida which is full of nature and swampy
  
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• Greyson Fletcher Stole the Show at the Rockstar Energy Open in Portland (Video)

  26-08-2024 23:08 via skateboarding.com
  
  From backflipping into an empty bowl to literally punching himself in the face, all eyes were on Greyson Fletcher at the first-ever Rockstar Energy Open this past weekend. Greyson charged through each of his runs with the fearless, borderline barbaric style he's known for and put on quite a show, to say the least. Just check out some of these clips:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Chris Gregson (@tweestopher)
  If you've ever met Greyson, you know first hand that he approaches everythin
  
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• Hardbody Drops 'OD'—A Hard-Hitting Full-Length Featuring Some of NYC’s Finest

  26-08-2024 20:41 via skateboarding.com
  
  Kevin Tierney kicks things off and really sets the tone in the brand new Hardbody full-length, 'OD' with Antonio Durao closing the curtains perfectly. Everything else in between? Oh, trust us...you won't be disappointed! The NYC summer vibes are high. This video hits hard, so settle in and press play. I mean, just look at this list! (In order of appearance): Antonio Durao, Kevin Tierney, Jefe, Ross Berkowitz, Akeem Carby, Brian Scott, Austin Hufnagel, Jahmali Ellison, Brandon Scot
  
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• Spitfire Sheds Light on the Inspiration Behind Sam Bolton’s New Skate Like a Girl 'Evolution' Capsule

  26-08-2024 16:39 via skateboarding.com
  
  Spitfire’s newest collaboration with Skate Like A Girl is here featuring a variety of wheels and apparel designed by artist (and ripping skater), Sam Bolton. They recently caught up with Sam at this year’s Wheels of Fortune event in Seattle to hear about the inspiration behind the new 'Evolution' capsule and the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces in skateboarding through community. Take a look:Sam is a real one as is doing big things for her local community. I
  
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• Girl Skateboards Officially Retires Mike Mo Pro Model Decks

  26-08-2024 15:33 via skateboarding.com
  
  Mike Mo recently took to Instagram to announce the release of his final pro model board with Girl Skateboards—bittersweet news for anyone who has followed his epic journey on the board over the years. The dude had an impressive run. And even though it ended sooner than any of us would have hoped, sometimes that's just how the cookie crumbles.He's going out like a true gentleman, though, and his final board is a must-have for any and all Mike Mo fans out there. A mandatory additio
  
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• Video Highlights from the Simple Session 2024 Finals

  26-08-2024 04:26 via skateboarding.com
  
  The finals were hot and it could have gone a few different ways. issei Sakurai was spinning body varial 540s, last year's champ Julian Agliardi was putting down flawless lines, but it was Danny Leon's high flying kickflip indys and stalefishes that got the top scores from the judges. Check the highlights below—great stuff from crowd favs Jaime Mateu, Jake Wooten and more. Full recap video coming later this week!View this post on InstagramA post shared by Transworld Skateboarding (@transwor
  
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• Danny Leon Wins Simple Session 2024: Finals Photo Gallery

  25-08-2024 16:12 via skateboarding.com
  
  It was another hot day inside the old comb factory in Tartu, Estonia. The top 15 from Saturday battled it out with two runs apiece. Former Simple Session champ and an all terrain ripper from Spain, Danny Leon, took top honors. With him on the podium were Japan's Issei Sakurai in second and last year's winner, Julian Agliardi, in third. Fun fact: Danny is 29 while Issei and Julian are 15 and 14 respectively. Add up the two youngsters ages and you get Danny's age. The next generation is ready and
  
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• Simple Session 2024 Qualifiers Footage

  25-08-2024 15:24 via skateboarding.com
  
  Saturday's qualifiers went long and hard inside the old comb factory in Tartu, Estonia. When the dust settled, Matias Dell Olio was sitting in the top spot, ready for Sunday's finals. Peep our IG recap below and get ready for a heavy finals! Simple Session contests are always the place to be.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Transworld Skateboarding (@transworldskate)
  Check out the photo gallery from the qualifiers below:Related: Photos: Simple Session 2024 Qualifiers
  
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• Zero Skateboards Announces Brandon Burleigh as Their Newest Pro

  24-08-2024 21:33 via skateboarding.com
  
  It's official—Brandon Burleigh is officially a pro skateboarder. Jamie Thomas and Zero Skateboards welcomed Brandon to their pro ranks yesterday, August 23rd at the premiere of his new video part with his friends, family and teammates in attendance. Welcome to the pro ranks, Brandon! Photo: @focusboardshopBurleigh has steadily built a reputation as one of the heaviest up-and-comers out there, so this news is really no surprise, but that doesn't take away from how epic it is. His
  
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• Photos: Simple Session 2024 Qualifiers

  24-08-2024 19:23 via skateboarding.com
  
  Long day with a ton of ripping. Get your scroll on. List of Finals qualifiers is embedded at the bottom of the page. The finals tomorrow are gonna be nuts! Simple Session in Tartu, Estonia is once again showing why it's one of the premiere contest destinations in Europe, year after year.  Jaime Mateu stays jumping off stuff.Julian Agliardi, last year's winner, 360 flip. Julian Agliardi, kickflip 50-50.Jaime Mateu, 360 off the kicker to the low ramp.Estonian ripper Meelis Erm with with
  
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• A Community of Brooklyn Moms Make Time to Skateboard After Drop-off

  24-08-2024 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  These moms have found a community while picking up the sport, falls and all.
  
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• The best clips from the Simple Session Concrete Skatepark Jam

  24-08-2024 10:45 via skateboarding.com
  
  Jaime Mateu and Pedro Quintas went off! It was Cash For Tricks Friday afternoon at Tartu's brand new concrete park in Tahtvere. The bowl got destroyed by Stellio Sakellarides, Jake Wooten, Jaws, Issei Sakurai and more. Here are all the best tricks boiled down in our IG post. Full recap video coming next week!View this post on InstagramA post shared by Transworld Skateboarding (@transworldskate)
  Video by @jzradicalPeep more madness from Simple Session in Tartu, Estonia below:Related: Mini Ramp Ja
  
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• The best clips from the 2024 Simple Session Concrete Skatepark Jam

  24-08-2024 10:45 via skateboarding.com
  
  Jaime Mateu and Pedro Quintas went off! It was Cash For Tricks Friday afternoon at Tartu's brand new concrete park in Tahtvere. The bowl got destroyed by Stellio Sakellarides, Jake Wooten, Jaws, Issei Sakurai and more. Here are all the best tricks boiled down in our IG post. Full recap video coming next week!View this post on InstagramA post shared by Transworld Skateboarding (@transworldskate)
  Video by @jzradicalPeep more madness from Simple Session in Tartu, Estonia below:Related: Mini Ramp Ja
  
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• Concrete Park Jam Session Photos at Simple Session 2024

  23-08-2024 19:55 via skateboarding.com
  
  Everyday in Tartu, Estonia for Simple Session, there's something new and incredible going off. Yesterday it was the mini ramp barge, today a new concrete skatepark was opened and two Cash For Tricks sessions went off. First it was the new bowl with Jaime Mateu, Jake Wooten, Jaws, Pedro Quintas and more going off. Peep the photos below. Winners' circle!Jaime Mateu, going big on the boneless and the audio.Issei Sakurai, low to high noseblunt slide. Marcelo Jimenez, massive boneless thoug
  
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• All the best clips from Simple Session's practice on the new street course

  23-08-2024 18:54 via skateboarding.com
  
  Yesterday in Tartu, Estonia saw a new street course unveiled, in a former comb factory, and the international pros wasted no time in tearing it apart. Our man Josh Zickert was on the HPX and iPhone and put together this short and sweet montage of the hottest clips. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Transworld Skateboarding (@transworldskate)
  A little taste of what we'll see this weekend, but not giving too much away. Tune into the live webcasts, it's gonna be raging!Related: Mini
  
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• Dennis Busenitz, Mark Suciu, and Crew Light Up the Streets in Adidas’ Latest Video ‘BUILD’

  23-08-2024 18:35 via skateboarding.com
  
  The Three Stripes crew recently designed and created some custom 3D-printed concrete ledges (with the help of some of their partner shops in Madrid, Malmö, Stuttgart and Paris), placed them in central locations in the city and got to work! Dennis Busenitz, Mark Suciu, Gabriel Summers, Heitor da Silva and more were there getting in on the action, which makes adidas latest video offering BUILD a straight up banger. Check it out:What a rad concept, right? Those ledges look sick!
  
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• Video: Gui Khury Makes Skateboarding History With First-Ever Kickflip-Body Varial 900

  23-08-2024 17:52 via skateboarding.com
  
  If anyone out there is still saying “vert is dead” in 2024—even jokingly—they’re sorely mistaken. And in case you need some proof as to why, well, just watch this clip below. Gui Khury just landed the world's first kickflip body varial 900 at 15 years old. Take a look:View this post on InstagramA post shared by X Games (@xgames)
  Anyone who does the “World's First” anything is pretty much an instant legend (within reason, of course), and Gui is well on hi
  
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• Venture Welcomes Cyprus Blanco to the Team with a Heavy-Hitting New Video Part

  23-08-2024 17:22 via skateboarding.com
  
  Venture just dropped an insanely heavy new video part featuring Hawaiian ripper Cyrprus Blanco that is bound to get you sparked. Shove this one in your back pocket and take it with you into the weekend. Nonstop bangers from start to finish! All you hungry up-and-comers out there take notes—Cyprus is the real deal. Take a look:"Consider this his proper welcome to the team," says Venture. "We are stoked on him and we are sure you will be too." And they aren't lying! Cyrpus has been
  
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• David Gravette Takes on Hawaii for Bronson: Skating, Fishing, and Cliff Jumping and More

  23-08-2024 15:48 via skateboarding.com
  
  David Gravette takes a scenic detour from his 'Worst Skatepark Ever' mission in Hawaii and dives into some fun side adventures in this new edit from Bronson. From reeling in bonefish to cliff jumping, snorkeling and stoking out the locals at Oahu's A'ala skatepark during the APB skate shop jam, Gravette is living his best life and his vibes can be felt all around the island. Take a look:  I've always been a fan of Gravette but I love how he's sort of transformed into a YouTube per
  
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• Zach Saraceno's Raw Clips from the 'GODSPEED' Era Confirm He's a GOAT in the Making

  22-08-2024 23:09 via skateboarding.com
  
  Some dudes just always seem to be on. They're few and far between, sure, but they do exist. And Zach Saraceno is undoubtedly one of them. There's no denying Zach is bound to be one of the greats, but in case you needed a reminder, peep these raw clips master lensman Davonte Jolly just shared from the 'GODSPEED' era. Bangers, bangers and more bangers. Take a look:Is it all really this easy? No. Absolutely not. But Zach's effortless style could make anyone think otherwise. He has a deep, deep bag
  
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• Video: Barge Mini Ramp Madness at Simple Session | Tartu, Estonia

  22-08-2024 21:23 via skateboarding.com
  
  You might have already seen the photos and some other clips out there, but here's our quick recap of the wet and wild session on the Emajogi River today. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Transworld Skateboarding (@transworldskate)
  Like we've been saying for years, Simple Session in Estonia is an experience you really gotta check out. We'll be here in Tartu all weekend. Today is only the beginning. Related: Mini Ramp Jam on a river barge: Day 1 of Simple Session is already go
  
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• Paul Rodriguez and PJ Ladd Share Stories About Meeting Tom Penny and More in New Interview

  22-08-2024 18:48 via skateboarding.com
  
  One of the things I’ve always loved (and found fascinating) about skateboarding is that even the heaviest pros in the game still fan out over other top-tier skaters. It’s like the wide-eyed, eager kid in all of us never really goes away when it comes to skating. And honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way.On that note, hearing Paul Rodriguez and PJ Ladd talking about meeting Tom Penny for the first time (and the impact it made on both their lives) really puts things into per
  
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• Mini Ramp Jam on a river barge: Day 1 of Simple Session is already going off

  22-08-2024 18:31 via skateboarding.com
  
  What better way to kick off a four-day contest weekend than set up a mini ramp and a kicker on a barge on the river that flows through the middle of the city? The Estonian brain trust behind the long-running Simple Session is always doing it right. For the first time in a long time, in the cultural hub of Tartu, Simple Session and its international array of skaters had a practice session in the new park in a former comb factory, then in the afternoon, were treated to a cash-for-tricks sessi
  
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• Look: Mark Gonzales Is Selling a Ton of His Rare Personal Collectibles Online

  22-08-2024 18:03 via skateboarding.com
  
  Mark Gonzales is selling a ton of random, rare, artsy, heavily-collectible items right now and I thought it’d only be fair to share the news to all you skate nerds out there.The account to follow for updates on what's available is @unofficialgonz, and it's all in partnership with @theskateboardmuseum, but don’t wait too long—it’s not here to stay. In fact, this limited-time page could disappear sooner than you think, so keep that in mind as you browse. View
  
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• Street League Teases APEX 03 Spot Reveal Coming August 31st

  22-08-2024 17:02 via skateboarding.com
  
  Street League just announced that iconic UCI hubba and handrail will be the obstacle setup for their upcoming contest on Saturday, August 31st. This new SLS concept has actually been pretty cool. Seeing these iconic spots recreated and used in a contest format is interesting; a classic case of art imitating life! Take a look:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Street League Skateboarding (@sls)
  Amongst all the perfect skateparks, plazas, and seamless street spots around the world, a ton
  
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• A Preview of the Limited Converse AS-1 x Nike Dunk Low Double Box Packaging

  21-08-2024 22:51 via skateboarding.com
  
  Have you ever seen a shoe box like this? I certainly haven’t. The limited-edition Converse CONS AS-1 + Nike SB Dunk Low double box drops in select North American skate shops tomorrow, August 22nd. And while this heavy collab between these two footwear giants is impressive on its own, the shoe box itself is just as insane! Take a look:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Nike Skateboarding (@nikesb)
  We all know the thrill of walking into a skate shop (or really, any retailer) an
  
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• Tony Hawk and Jason Ellis Recreate Grant Brittain's Iconic Animal Chin Ramp Photo

  21-08-2024 17:40 via skateboarding.com
  
  Back in July, the one and only J. Grant Brittain was posting stories on his Instagram of himself, Tony Hawk, Jason Ellis, Dave Swift and a handful of others out at Woodward West. It was clear something was going on, but at first glance, it could've been anything. Well, it didn't take long to realize they were there shooting on the revived Animal Chin Ramp with a mission in mind—Tony and Jason were going to share the spine and recreate their own version of Grant's iconic Animal Chin Ra
  
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• Quartersnacks and Vans Team Up to Resurrect the 'MC 96' Silhouette from the ’90s

  21-08-2024 17:35 via skateboarding.com
  
  Quartersnacks has teamed up with the folks at Vans to bring back the iconic Skate MC 96 silhouette from the 90s and they're dropping tomorrow, August 22nd! View this post on InstagramA post shared by Vans Skateboarding (@vansskate)
  In addition to the main navy colorway, Quartersnacks will be releasing a very limited amount of QS exclusive green pairs on their webstore as well. And when they say "very limited" — they mean it! So if you want a pair, I'd start setting your alarms. These
  
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• The Cherries Wheels squad put together 'The Pit' to celebrate their two-year anniversary.

  21-08-2024 16:10 via skateboarding.com
  
  From the Texas heat to Southern California streets and beyond, the Cherries Wheels squad put together a rad new video to celebrate their two year anniversary. Settle in for 13 minutes of radness in 'The Pit' — have a look:The video features a wide variety of rippers, including: Nick Beaudet, John Garcia, Kira Canales, Michelle Kitchens, Joey Specht, Melissa Roetker, CAT, Carlos Truan, Marissa Martinez, Chris "Bagel" Barneby, Marcus Mobley, Song Hoff, Martin Pantoja, Jamie Sedo, Gavin
  
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