Perceptions of Persia: Skateboarding Iran from Tehran to Isfahan to Shiraz
Iran has been vilified by the West, and the United States in particular, ever since the 1979 overthrow of Mohammad Reza Shah. In 2002, […]
Skating Under the Influence: Drunk skateboarder proves drinking and skateboarding don’t mix
There are plenty of activities that one should avoid when inebriated; notable among them, driving a motor vehicle. But while the penal code covers […]
Physics Girl explores the science of “Impossible” skateboarding trick with Rodney Mullen
Skateboarding legend Rodney Mullen teamed up with Dianna Cowern (aka Physics Girl) to explore the unusual physics behind skateboard tricks. Turns out (pun intended) […]
Skateboarder Daewon Song’s creative genius explored in ten Instagram video clips
For Daewon Song the entire world is just one large skatepark waiting to be explored on four tiny wheels. While his dart-throwing skills are […]
You make it, Braille Skateboarding skates it: Trying boards with 6, 8, 14, 20, 36 and 80 wheels
For some time now, Aaron Kyro, the founder of Braille Skateboarding, and his elite coterie of skating friends, have been trying out new-fangled boards […]
Chip off the ol’ board: Tony Hawk’s son Riley is an accomplished pro skater
Tony Hawk, having pioneered half the tricks on the vert ramp — like the mind-blowing 900 — is inarguably the most famous skateboarder in […]
Jose Angeles melds skateboarding with parkour in 8K video shot on San Franciscan sidewalks
What do you get when you mix two of the hottest extreme sports the planet has to offer? Skateboard parkour, naturally. In a video […]
Skateboarder Mark Gonzales’ infamous circle board contraption reborn on ‘King of the Road’
Years ago, when legendary skater Mark Gonzalez saw that the upturn angle on skateboard noses had increased to the point it matched those of […]
Brad McClain leads skateboarding quintet’s quest for the Blu Enigma
Word of a mystical bowl skating experience on a small Greek island had been circulating in skating circles for some time. Like Sir Walter […]
Queens of Instagram: Leticia Bufoni, Sky Brown, Lizzie Armanto tops in followers among skateboarders
Skateboarders, unlike many of the stars from much older sports, were quick to embrace Instagram after it debuted in 2010. As a result, the […]
Who the heck is Tomas Moravec, and what in the world is palletboarding?
Tomas Moravec is an avant-garde artist from the Czech Republic. Surfing on a wooden pallet down tram lines is one of the ways he […]
Skateboarders fly from Chengdu to Lhasa, before skating their way to Mount Everest
For adventure seekers lacking climbing skills or the bankroll to finance a team of porters, making the trek to Mount Everest’s base camp often […]