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• Rafael Eduardo Manolo’s Tapes Remix — A Fresh Look at his Footage

  26-11-2025 17:51 via skateboarding.com
  
  Rafael Eduardo is a Brazilian skater from the outskirts of São Paulo, born in Franca. He's been applying his brand of smooth tech skating to his local streets since 2003. He's enlisted top-tier remixer Manolo to put a fresh spin on his footage from 2009 to 2024. If you've never seen Rafa do his thing, you're in for a treat.Rafa hit up spots all over Latin America, Europ and Asia in the past decade, earning his rightful spot in the pro ranks for @colletividade. Follow him on IG, dude sprea
  
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• Krooked Teases a "Very Special Release" Dropping This Saturday — Only 300 Made

  10-12-2025 23:02 via skateboarding.com
  
  Krooked is up to something—and they’re keeping whatever it is close to the chest. The brand just teased a “very special release” that’s set to hit skateshops this Saturday, December 13th, and that’s pretty much all they’re giving us. Eh, actually, we know they're hand-screened boards. And we know only 300 are being made! But the graphic? Well, that's the surprise. Take a look:View this post on Instagram
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• Asics Skateboarding Drops Sleek New Black/Bright White Leggerezza FB

  10-12-2025 21:52 via skateboarding.com
  
  The squad at Asics just dropped a timeless new colorway of the Leggerezza FB, and it's about as clean and classic as it gets. Taking hints from the debut Leggerezza FB drop, the updated Black/Bright White colorway keeps things simple in the best way—no bells and whistles needed. It's just a solid, skate-ready shoe that looks good with literally anything. Peep:View this post on Instagram
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• Watch: Nixen Osborne Goes Off in His New Independent Trucks 'RAW AMs' Part

  10-12-2025 20:27 via skateboarding.com
  
  Nixen Osborne is an absolute beast and is one hungry up-and-comer that we should all have our eyes on right now. From the first clip to his mind-melting ender, his new Raw Ams part for Independent Trucks proves he's here to stay. No handrail is safe! Check it out: 💻 Don’t miss another headline from TransWorld SKATEboarding! Subscribe to our newsletter and stay connected. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more quality skate content. ԁ
  
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• The Hunt Is Over: New Balance Numeric 480 x Rukus 'Mallard Duck' Has Landed

  10-12-2025 19:49 via skateboarding.com
  
  The hunt is officially over—New Balance Numeric and Rukus Skateshop have officially dropped the 480 ‘Mallard Duck’ after being teased the past week or so. After a successful pop-up at Rukus, the shoes are now available at finer skateshops and the good old interwebs. Baton Rouge’s finest shop came through with a colorway that’s bold, colorful, and built to skate straight out of the box. No flash-for-the-sake-of-flash type of stuff here. No nonsense—just some cl
  
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• Jordan Trahan’s New Edit 'Delta' Perfectly Blends Pros, Homies, and Local Flavor

  10-12-2025 00:09 via skateboarding.com
  
  It certainly goes without saying, but Jordan Trahan is a ripping skateboarder. Duh, I know. But did you know he could piece together a ripping edit like this? He just dropped a fun new video project for his longtime shop sponsor, Humidity and it's an absolute banger. The cherry on top? It features clips from your favorite pros, hometown heroes and the good homies all the same. Feast your eyes on Delta below. Vincent Alvarez, Brian Anderson, Brandon Westgate, Franky Villani, Mike Anderson, Raney
  
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• Watch: Santa Cruz Skateboarding Tears Through the Netherlands in 'Car Sick'

  09-12-2025 20:31 via skateboarding.com
  
  Some of the Santa Cruz squad recently hit the road and tore through the streets of The Netherlands for their latest video, Car Sick. Amazing spots. A stacked squad. Infectious energy. This one is bound to get you stoked. Settle in and see for yourself. 💻 Don’t miss another headline from TransWorld SKATEboarding! Subscribe to our newsletter and stay connected. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more quality skate content. 💻The edit
  
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• adidas Skateboarding Reworks Its Staples With New 'Classics Collection' 2.0

  09-12-2025 20:03 via skateboarding.com
  
  adidas Skateboarding's new Classics Collection 2.0 is here, offering three timeless silhouettes any fan of adidas knows by heart—the Gazelle ADV, Campus ADV, and Superstar ADV.They've updated each silhouette just enough to feel brand new without losing all the nitty-gritty details that made them so admired in the first place. Easy on the eyes. Stylish. Skate-ready. This is a bangin' drop, if you ask me. Get a closer look at all three below. View this post on Instagram
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• Watch: On the Crail Couch with the GOAT, Daewon Song

  09-12-2025 19:40 via skateboarding.com
  
  Man, if those Crail Couch cushions could talk. Daewon Song is no stranger to the iconic Crailtap walls and recently sat down for some pillow talk.He chats about being an OG Crail Park local, his busted red Hummer, shopping sprees with Rocco, Rodney, and Gavin, when he used to wear rings on all his fingers (ha), never leaving home without a jersey, how his beanie is glued to his head these days, donuts (of course), Lil Dre and more. When the GOAT pulls up, you listen. Press play. 💻 D
  
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• First Look: Vans OTW and Gallery Dept. Return With Another Bold, Loud Collab

  09-12-2025 18:55 via skateboarding.com
  
  OTW by Vans and Los Angeles–based Gallery Dept. have joined forces on their fourth collab, this time reimagining one of Vans’ most iconic silhouettes—the Authentic. "The project channels the disruptive, free-flowing creativity of Gallery Dept. founder and multidisciplinary artist Josué Thomas," the Vans OTW site reads. "Reimagining the legendary Authentic, originally known as Style 44, through the raw lens of the painter’s studio." These are actually pretty rad. Ge
  
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• Watch: Hardbody Skateboards' Ripping New Edit Proves They're Here to Stay

  08-12-2025 23:39 via skateboarding.com
  
  Hardbody just dropped a heavy new edit featuring Hjalte Halberg, Ross Berkowitz, and Antonio Durao, with guest clips from Max Palmer and Karim Callendar peppered in for good measure. I mean, what else needs to be said? All five names carry more than enough weight to make it obvious you should stop what you’re doing and watch it immediately. Get there:We see Hjalte kick things off and set the tone properly from the streets of CPH. The dude is always just oozing with style and power. Berkowi
  
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• Primitive Skateboards Drops 'Mota-Vation'—Filipe Mota's Debut Pro Video Part

  08-12-2025 23:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  Filipe Mota officially entered the pro ranks last week thanks to Primitive and it was an announcement that was long overdue. We saw the surprise, we saw his debut pro model graphics, but this is what we've all been waiting for—the pro part. In classic Mota fashion, the dude comes out swinging from start to finish, delivering clip after mind-melting clip. This is one of those parts that needs to be watched multiple times, or you just might miss something. Oh, and just FYI—his ender is
  
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• Who Is Nardwuar — And What Makes His Nike SB Dunk Such a Big Deal?

  08-12-2025 20:25 via skateboarding.com
  
  Nardwuar the Human Serviette is one of those cultural figures who almost feels mythological at this point, if that makes sense. You don’t just watch a Nardwuar interview—you experience it. Those who know, know.Those who don't—start here. (But not just yet!)The plaid hat, the frantic energy, the deep-cut trivia bombs he drops on the people he's interviewing like he’s somehow been studying their lives since birth… it’s all part of what makes him one of the most
  
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• S1 Lifer Stories: Lance Mountain Talks Progress and Protection in Skateboarding

  08-12-2025 19:45 via skateboarding.com
  
  Like skateboarding itself, pads and helmets have come along way since the early days of this wild activity we all love so much, and icons like Lance Mountain have been around to see it all evolve. In the latest S1 Lifer Stories clip, Lance talks about the importance of safety these days and how the gear itself actually played a major role in progression over the years. "I don't know how many people try [900s] without helmets," he mentions. No argument here! Take a look: “When we were young
  
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• First Look: New Balance Numeric Drops Rukus 'Mallard Duck' 480

  08-12-2025 19:13 via skateboarding.com
  
  When the New Balance Numeric Tom Knox 600 x Krooked dropped last week, I mentioned the simple fact that NB# has had no shortage of bangin' collabs this year, and the hits just keep on coming. Baton Rouge, Louisiana's finest, Ruckus Skateshop joined forces with Numeric on a brand new 'Mallard Duck' 480 and the initial response has been nothing but positive. They're bold, colorful and ready to rip. Another must-have 480, if you ask me. Take a look:View this post on Instagram
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• Skate Story Follows a Glass Demon’s Grinding, Gratifying Quest

  08-12-2025 11:00 via nytimes.com
  The solo developer behind Skate Story pitched his underworld trek to publishers as Tony Hawk’s Journey Dark Souls.
  
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• Watch: Victoria Ruesga Drops a Ripping New Part for Shake Junt

  07-12-2025 12:24 via skateboarding.com
  
  Victoria Ruesga just came through with a tasteful new part for Shake Junt that is well worth a watch. She brings her own special flavor to the table with every clip, and clearly spent some time in the streets stacking for this one. Dope spots. Big energy. Take a look: "Victoria Ruesga holds it down for the valley!" Shake Junt mentions on YouTube. "This part has the passion that Shake Junt is all about. Havin fun, style, and stackin clips!! Watch it a couple times, then go hit the homies and GETC
  
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• Skateboarding Icon Salman Agah Expands PIZZANISTA! to Phoenix

  06-12-2025 13:58 via skateboarding.com
  
  Big news for anyone who loves good pizza andskateboarding culture—Salman Agah’s PIZZANISTA! is officially heading to Phoenix. Hell yeah! The legendary LA pizza spot is packing up and taking their energy to the desert in early 2026, and we couldn't be more stoked for Salman and everyone involved. If you've never grabbed a slice at PIZZANISTA! I suggest changing that as soon as possible. And for anyone living in or around Phoenix, that now means you! While the video above technically h
  
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• Milton Martinez Reimagines the Iconic Converse CTAS Pro Hi for Skateboarding

  05-12-2025 20:23 via skateboarding.com
  
  Converse CONS recently tapped Milton Martinez to reimagine the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star Pro Hi to handle all the wear and tear that comes with modern day skateboarding. And while this new take on the classic shoe keeps the DNA of the original silhouette intact, Milton’s touches certainly give it a extra umph. I mean, let's be real—who skates Chucks harder than Milton? I'll wait. Get a closer look at the kicks, along with all the nitty-gritty details below. View this post on Insta
  
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• adidas Skateboarding Teases Gonz x Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Superskate

  05-12-2025 19:18 via skateboarding.com
  
  adidas Skateboarding recently took to Instagram teasing an upcoming Superskate collab that nobody—certainly not myself—probably had on their 2025 bingo card. That said... now that it’s here, it actually makes perfect sense. Two absolute icons from completely different worlds—Mark Gonzales and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar—have come together on a shoe that is bound to become legendary. Honestly, these are pretty tough. Get a closer look below:View this post on Instagram
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• Primitive Skateboards Announces Filipe Mota as Their Newest Pro

  05-12-2025 18:35 via skateboarding.com
  
  This was one of those announcements that made me double-take and ask myself, “Wait, he wasn’t pro already?” And honestly, that reaction alone tells you everything you need to know about how deserved this is.But let’s be real—even if you barely follow Filipe Mota’s skating, you know the dude is operating on a level of his own. He skates like a pro skater should skate in 2025, if you ask me, and he’s somehow constantly progressing. All this to say: Fi
  
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• Real Skateboards Drops New Mason Silva Collection with Art by Mark Gonzales

  05-12-2025 18:16 via skateboarding.com
  
  When Mark Gonzales’ art blesses anything, it’s—for lack of a better term—immediately cool. Simple as that. No debate. And Mason Silva’s new Real capsule is certainly no exception. It’s rare to see Gonz art on a plank that isn’t Krooked, but at the same time, it’s Real we’re talking about. Makes sense. Regardless, Silva's new graphic and accompanying apparel is an absolute banger and it’s all hitting skateshops across the globe now.
  
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• Watch: Magenta’s New 'HEADQUARTERS' Trailer Just Dropped and It’s Going to Rip

  05-12-2025 00:02 via skateboarding.com
  
  Magenta Skateboards just dropped the trailer for HEADQUARTERS, and it’s already clear this project is going to be special. You can always count on Magenta to deliver something with style, substance, and that rare, unmistakable vibe only they can pull off—and this teaser is packed with exactly that. This one is going to rip! Press play and get stoked. The video will feature: Jeremy Jones, Ruben Spelta, Shogo Zama, Mike Mag, Florian Maillet, Ben Gore, Jameel Douglas, Leo Valls, Soy Pan
  
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• Crailtap Just Dropped 20+ Minutes of Pure, Unfiltered Simon Bannerot Skateboarding

  04-12-2025 23:22 via skateboarding.com
  
  Crailtap just dropped Raw Dawg—a hard-hitting raw edit featuring a little over 20 minutes of unfiltered, no-nonsense Simon Bannerot footage, and it’s an absolute must-watch. If you follow Simon even casually, you already know the dude stacks clips at a pace that almost doesn’t even make sense.He's had a helluva year, to say the least. Plenty of ups and downs, sure, but he has had his foot on the gas the entire time. Say what you want, but he's easily one of the funnest dudes to
  
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• Bronx Girls Skate x Nike SB Dunk Low Lands in Brazil Ahead of Global Release

  04-12-2025 21:18 via skateboarding.com
  
  Mel Ramirez and Kava Vasquez have been holding it down with Bronx Girls Skate for over five years now, pushing to make skateboarding more welcoming and accessible for girls and women across NYC. They’ve popped up everywhere—from Time Out New York to Hypebae—and for good reason. These two are always on the move, organizing meetups, running workshops, and throwing skate events all across the five boroughs.If there’s any crew that deserves their own Nike SB Dunk to help ampl
  
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• Vans x 2 Riser Pads Drop an All-Blue Skate Old Skool and Hit Osaka to Celebrate

  04-12-2025 20:39 via skateboarding.com
  
  Vans recently teamed up with 2 Riser Pads for an all-blue reimagining of the iconic Skate Old Skool and they're officially available today, December 4th. To celebrate, Nick Michel, Colin Brophy, Jed Anderson, Logan McSteel, Stafhon Boca and Diego Todd took a trip to Osaka, Japan, and tore through the streets in the exact same way you'd expect that crew to do. No, seriously... these dudes absolutely killed it!"2riserpads team falls in love with Osaka Japan for the all blue Vans shoe," 2 wrote on
  
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• The adidas Skateboarding Crew Hits LA in the Retro-Future Tekkira Cup (Video)

  04-12-2025 20:21 via skateboarding.com
  
  LA is one of those cities where the spots are endless, the cutty terrain seems to change from block-to-block, and the vibes are always high. Toss some of the adidas Skateboarding squad in the mix, and clips will be stacked. Kai Kishi, Miles Silvas, Diego Nájera and Felipe Gustavo—helluva squad, by the way—recently hit the LA streets putting the new retro-future Tekkira Cup to the test and came back with a ripping edit. The kicks just dropped today at your favorite shops and ar
  
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• TransWorld SKATEboarding 2025 Photo Annual Out Now — Get Yours Here

  04-12-2025 20:00 via skateboarding.com
  
  We know it came as a surprise, but the TransWorld SKATEboarding 2025 Photo Annual has been in the works for a minute. We haven’t put anything on paper since 2019, and the one thing we kept hearing over and over was how much folks missed the Photo Annuals. The feeling was mutual—so did we! So when the opportunity popped up to bring a print issue back into the world, we didn’t even have to think twice. It was an easy yes. And we're stoked to announce that it's officially availabl
  
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• Bobby Worrest’s New Venture V8 Pro Edition Drops With Adjustable Wheelbase

  03-12-2025 23:16 via skateboarding.com
  
  Venture Trucks just dropped a new Bobby Worrest V8 Pro Edition and aside from how dope they simply look, they also provide options for you pickier skateboarders out there (which is basically everyone). Worrest rips. Venture rules. These are bangers, what else can we say? Take a look below and let's dive into some truck talk. View this post on Instagram
  "It features a custom cream powder coat hanger, a raw w/ black chrome and clear matte V8 baseplate, and black 90du bushings. The truck comes in 5
  
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• Watch: The Dern Brothers Explore Bam Margera's Legendary 'Viva La Bam' House

  03-12-2025 22:50 via skateboarding.com
  
  The Dern Brothers have been on a roll with their YouTube channel this past year, hooking us up with everything from pure, raw skateboarding, event coverage, spot history and plenty of Bam Margera clips to keep us entertained, but this new tour of the OG Margera household—think Jackass, Viva La Bam, old 411VM's, etc.—might be one of the best yet.Honestly, it's pretty much just a documentary of sorts, loaded with tons of archival footage and a proper dose of nostalgia from this gem of
  
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