Canadian professional skaters are preparing for their first Olympics in Japan next summer. Skateboarding, surfing and rock climbing will make their Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020 where they will be the subject of a “watch program”. Canadian professional skater and Olympic hopeful Annie Guglia of Montreal hopes that mainstream acceptance …
Read More »Loaded Boards announces the launch of the electric skateboard brand Unlimited x Loaded in partnership with Unlimited Engineering
One of the unique features of this system is the ability to apply it to any skateboard. So if you have a favorite map you want to use that’s an option, or go all out and treat yourself to one of the finely curated setups using the Loaded, Paris, and …
Read More »Tony Hawk on his favorite gear, why he always wears his board and more
Since becoming a professional skater in 1982, Tony Hawk has helped bring the sport to the mainstream, thanks to his incredible tricks, best-selling video game, and X Games-winning performances. Now skateboarding is more popular than ever and will make its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games. Over the …
Read More »Rivian says more ‘gear tunnel’ props are coming
In a conversation with Green Car Reports Rivian spokesperson Michael McHale confirmed on Tuesday that the Rivian R1T will offer more than just a built-in kitchen for camping. The truck’s “gear tunnel,” a cargo compartment that spans the full width of the truck under the bed floor and just behind …
Read More »Stylish skateboard gear and goodies to keep you going
Skateboarders have long been suspicious of the general public that settles in their territory. Authenticity is everything in skate culture, especially when it comes to gear and clothing. Here are some skate-related extras, from fun to fashion, that just might pass the shredder sniff test: AJ’s toy boarders Each pack …
Read More »Know the longboard equipment (fabric and shoes)
The second longboard accessory you should buy is safety equipment. Many teens and children refuse to wear helmets and knee and elbow pads because it doesn’t look cool. However, take a look at the professionals; they all wear safety gear. longboarding is extremely dangerous and helmets, knee pads and elbow …
Read More »Police recover over $1 million in stolen gear from Netflix movie set; 4 arrested – VVNG.com
NEWBERRY SPRINGS, Calif. (VVNG.com) – Four Newberry Springs residents have been arrested and more than $1 million in stolen property recovered following service of a search warrant, officials said. It happened on Monday, February 18, 2019, when deputies from the Barstow Sheriff’s Station responded to a residence in 43000 to …
Read More »PRO SKATERS EXPLAIN THEIR STRONGEST HACKS
The mark of a true skateboarder is less a question of ability, personality or style than whether or not you change your setup. These are usually small things, like using three bolts on a truck instead of four, rubbing the duct tape with scraps to make it less sticky, and …
Read More »JENKEM LABS: TESTING HOME SKATE EQUIPMENT
Have you ever prepared to skate, but then found something was wrong with your setup? Maybe you’ve lost a bolt, one of your wheels has a flat, or your shoes are hanging on by a thread. You don’t have time to run to the store because you just took enough …
Read More »The best training equipment for surfers
Just because you’re not in the water doesn’t mean you can’t practice your surfing skills. Discover the best fitness equipment for your surf training routine. If you are an active surfer, staying in shape is not difficult. Combine a Balanced diet with a few physical exercises other than surfing, and …
Read More »Rivian RT1 battery electric pick-up
Although we have seen some interesting electric pickup designs from companies like Workhorse and Bollinger, not to mention the gigantic model Tesla is working on, the most convincing model we’ve ever seen comes from a company called Rivien. Built on a common “skateboard” platform, Rivian has touted his R1T pickup …
Read More »Five Ways to Combat Ghost Fishing Gear
Fishing gear lost or discarded in the ocean can account for nearly half of all plastic waste that ends up there. But this equipment, which is made for fishing or aquaculture, is no ordinary waste because it continues to do what it was designed to do: trap marine life, with …
Read More »The 13 Best Style Books for Men • Gear Patrol
Getting the latest, greatest, and most fashionable clothes can be tricky, so why not snag the well-dressed guy on your list for something that doesn’t sacrifice style for substance? Men’s style books can be an unconventional choice, but having quick access to some great fashion resources in a format that …
Read More »Residents Share Their Likes and Dislikes of Gainesville Skateboard Park Design
“The plans look good,” Spinks said. “The design of the park concept is aimed at street skaters and green skaters. It has a good flow and I believe it will be loved by skaters in Gainesville and beyond. Resident Michael L. Lynch said he thinks park officials are doing a …
Read More »Heron Preston launches branded ’90s skate-inspired basketball skateboards
Today, Heron Preston and Jacuzzi are bringing basketball skateboards to the world. The collection is inspired by the skate culture of the 90s and the connection between skateboarding and basketball. It’s an original idea from Jacuzzi, with a little mentoring from Preston. The brand is inspired by the parallels between …
Read More »Chanel, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Dior Sports Equipment auctioned at Christies
Luxury vintage retailer What Goes Around Comes Around has teamed up with Christie’s to celebrate the online retailer’s 25th anniversary with a coveted set of rare fashion and accessories. While items like an 1890s Goyard steam trunk and a bunch of Hermes bags are certainly worth reading, we’re putting our …
Read More »Kochi-based skateboard brand Merkabah Boards ready for Indian streets
Indian streets are crowded. Many elements of western street culture like busking and skateboarding are struggling to establish themselves in the country for this reason. But, the trust of people like E Francis Kurian aka Franky, the founder of Merkabah Boards, saying that “we find our own ways even though …
Read More »Skateboarding Fashion Brand Now Serves Filipino Vegan Food
Openings Adams Morgan’s Spacycloud (née sPACYcLOUd) was originally a skateboarder fashion brand, but is now turning into a vegan restaurant. Washington City Paper reports on the restaurant, which will stay open late and serve kombucha cocktails and Filipino-inspired herbal dishes. Gifts Plan to be at Dupont on the morning of …
Read More »MakerBot Design Series: the 3D printed skateboard
This story is the fourth part of by MakerBot series of design studies, exploring the relationship between designers and their tools. We started this design series by leaning into iterative design with bikes, and now we’re ready to switch gears (ah!) to tackle an increasingly popular and radical form of …
Read More »Art and design schools should train creators, not theoreticians
An infamous refrain about young people today is that they are pampered, empowered, self-centered and tech-addicted. But as the events of this year have shown us, teens and young adults are fiercely engaged, strong, resilient and determined to make their mark in the world. It’s something I know firsthand as …
Read More »Chase Christensen launches skateboard brand – North Texas Daily
Chase Christensen’s bedroom is filled with bright pink skateboards and smiley faces. On her window sill are stacks of fingered skateboards, marked with a laser cutter from the UNT art building. Plank mockups hang on the wall, featuring different designs, colors and face shapes with fun phrases like “thicc necc” …
Read More »Ski equipment: why your skis must be made to measure | British GQ
Mechie studied industrial design and engineering in college and first worked in home automation systems. Its one-man manufacturing process at Nix is similar to that of major commercial brands, except it uses extra-light and strong bamboo cores for its skis and boards. Next is CNC milling, carbon fiber reinforcement, fiberglass …
Read More »Goal! Reused sports equipment is a Slam Dunk
The art of reuse is entering the world of sport. Deflated soccer balls, separate skateboards and other sports equipment provide a rich source of inspiration for innovative craftsmen. Recycled as functional items, items like balls, boards, and sticks offer interesting textures, sturdy patterns, and a delicious element of whimsy. The …
Read More »felipe pantone embodies the energy of sport in the design of a skateboard deck
the skateboard manufacturer’s miller division, in partnership with art platform ‘ink and movement’, is collaborating to create a ‘signature series’ – a collection of limited-edition skateboard decks designed by contemporary artists. the first in this series was designed by felipe pantone, an argentinian-spanish artist best known for his kinetic and …
Read More »Rochester’s Kodak brand rolls with skateboarders
Kodak film, Kodak print … Kodak Skates? The iconic Eastman Kodak Company brand, with its recognizable colors and logo in yellow and red, will accompany skateboarders this year as part of a collaboration with California-based Girl Skateboard Co., a well-known skate brand. The product collection includes boards, wheels and apparel …
Read More »The skate park program combines sport, art and design
Blending art and sport, kids came together to design, build, and skate at North Houston Skate Park. The park has partnered with Harris County Public Library and skateboard store Clouds and Tricks for the week-long Skateboard Building Workshop July 17-21. This was the first year of the free workshop, which …
Read More »The skateboard that becomes ‘Vroom’
When Tony Hawk meets Tony Stark, you get the 121C Arc Fin. Not your average skateboard, the 121C Arc Aileron puts a motor under the board, giving you the familiar feeling of skateboarding, with the added thrust of a brushless DC motor that propels you up to 35 km/h. Designed …
Read More »Ed Sheeran’s Favorite Skate Brand, Plus Other Cool UK Skate Labels | British GQ
Everyone loves Palace, right? The oversized triangle logo is as ubiquitous at London Fashion Week Men’s as it is at Southbank and skateparks (and across the US, with Jay-Z and Rihanna among celebrity fans). There’s a reason for that and it’s that the brand, founded in 2009 by Lev Tanju, …
Read More »How ASAP Ant Created A Successful Skateboarding Brand Without Skating A Day In Their Life
ASAP Ant founded Marino Infantry, a skate-inspired brand, almost 10 years ago. According to him, the big breakup of Marino Infantry came when ASAP Rocky wore a Marino Infantry T-shirt in the “Peso” music video. “The brand has been around since I was 14, but it didn’t really work until …
Read More »Skateboarder Tony Hawk Says He Needs To Destroy His Brand To Know Its Value – Quartz
Today, Tony Hawk’s brand is pretty much beyond reproach. The action sports poster is “considered athletically talented, with performances that deliver thrills,” notes Leigh Steinberg, a sports agent who has represented more than 300 top athletes. On top of that, the pro skateboarder is “smart, handsome, with a pleasant personality,” …
Read More »10 equipment options to improve your balance
Balance is the key to improving your surfing. Photo: Trainer of small bantams It’s no surprise that the more you practice your balance on land, the better you feel on your board. Balance is directly affected by your core strength, so it goes without saying that core training is great …
Read More »Justin Bieber walks to an Ibiza skatepark in camouflage gear
He enjoyed skateboarding in a skatepark in Ibiza. But the only thing Justin Bieber lacked was a practice jump to test his skills. Luckily, a brave friend entered the breach and lay down on the concrete, hoping the 22-year-old would jump on him. Scroll down for video Precarious: In the …
Read More »High Gear: Samurai Series from Colorado Skateboards of Vail
The graphics on the Samurai 8.5 board from Colorado Skateboards.Daily Special | The Colorado Skateboards samurai 8.5 deck in its natural habitat: the mountains. The Eagle-based company recently started pressing boards with maple and is now distributed at Lumberyard Snow and Skate in Breckenridge.Daily Special | Colorado Skateboards of Eagle’s …
Read More »Research and Markets – Global Skateboarding Equipment Market 2016-2020
DUBLIN, July 12, 2016 / PRNewswire / – Research and markets announced the addition of “Global Skateboarding Equipment Market 2016-2020” compared to their offer. The global Skateboarding Equipment market is expected to grow at 2.67% CAGR during the period 2016-2020. The Global Skateboarding Equipment Market 2016-2020 has been prepared on …
Read More »Capturing the local London skateboard brand, in pictures
The Palace Wayward Boys Choir doesn’t sing – and their titular palace is a rental house near Waterloo Station in London. Instead, the boys form a London skateboard gang – and have gone from shooting shaky videos to lending their name to the city’s cult fashion brand, Palace. This week, …
Read More »Rising Popularity Of Skateboarding To Drive Global Skateboard Equipment Market Through 2020, Says Technavio
LONDON–(COMMERCIAL THREAD) – According to the latest market research published by Technavio, the global skateboard equipment market is expected to exceed $ 5 billion by 2020. This research report entitled ‘Global Skateboarding Equipment Market 2016-2020‘provides in-depth market analysis in terms of revenue and emerging market trends. This market research report …
Read More »Art exhibit helps kids buy sports equipment
Sean Fell, owner of Waterboyz Surf & Skate Shop, wants to help provide surf, skate and skimboard gear for kids and families who may not be able to afford them. Fell has started a nonprofit called First Ride, to raise the funds needed to provide local families with the help …
Read More »Bunbury skateboarders say it’s ‘not cool’ to wear safety gear – ABC (none)
Last week, a 15-year-old Australind boy was killed when he slipped in the path of a car. Siobhan Maiden spoke to 15-year-olds to find out if they were wearing protective gear. One did. Most also travel on roads rather than paths. Some are aware and cautious. Some don’t care. Hear …
Read More »Skateboard Tony Hawk’s favorite gear
I grew up surfing, but find myself snowboarding more these days. (I don’t have the patience or the time to wait for good waves.) We have a berth at Mammoth Lakes [Calif.] where we snowboard several times a season. I have one Burton Canyon board because I wear a size …
Read More »Geoff Rowley’s design for Vans skate gear is all in the details
Geoff Rowley has a favorite shoe factory. The legendary skater won’t be revealing his location, but he says each of his signature Vans shoes is produced in this specific factory because it uses more natural rubber in its gum compound, giving it slightly better grip on his skateboard. “Some people …
Read More »Film student blasts path to success with skateboard brand – Golden Gate Xpress
At 17, Sam Gershwin peered intently over his father’s shoulder as his experienced hands moved across Canadian maple to shape Gershwin’s first hurried skateboard at home. As a craftsman carpenter, Gershwin’s father showed him the ins and outs of pressing his own boards in their garage at home. What started …
Read More »The Rise of Palace: how today’s coolest skate brand went global
If you’re a skateboarder, chances are you’ve discovered Palace for the first time thanks to their poor VHS edits. If you love the internet, you’ve probably found the mark on some obscure underground blog, a fashion forum, or on the back of your favorite rapper’s creative director. And if you’re …
Read More »Inertia brings skateboard and snowboard gear to downtown Midland; grand opening today
With the popular Trilogy Skatepark just steps from downtown, Nick and Sharon Alfano have decided to leave their mark on skate and snowboard by opening Inertia, which will stock skate and snowboard supplies and accessories, and more. services. “Inertia brings the excitement of skateboarding and snowboarding to Midland with convenient …
Read More »PAUL RODRIGUEZ RELEASES MORE INFO ON HIS NEW BRAND, PRIMITIVE SKATEBOARDS
At first glance, Paul Rodriguez’s new venture doesn’t look like anything too far from the norm. With a small team and board graphics that look a bit like the old Plan B, skateboarders might think it’s more or less the same. Honestly, I did too, until I got the chance …
Read More »Equipment: exercise equipment that allows for dynamic and changing movement
Adding dynamic movement to strength exercises, like doing a squat on a moving surface, is good, forcing your body to balance, coordinate, and challenge a wide range of muscle groups at once. Here are some dynamic new fitness products that encourage creativity and enhance workouts for users of all ages …
Read More »EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT BRIAN WENNING’S NEW BRAND: LOCKDOWN SKATEBOARDS
It’s not just a rumor, Brian Wenning has really launched his own brand of skateboarding. The past two years have been crazy, but instead of lying about it, Brian came out and spoke honestly about some of the issues he was facing: the probation period, the drugs, and why things …
Read More »Skaters prepare for a full weekend in Davenport | Local News
Rashah McChesney A concrete skatepark built on a barge docked in the Quad-Cities for the weekend, bringing together a traveling community and locals for three days of competition and shows. The Red Bull Mississippi Grind will travel the Mississippi River before stopping in New Orleans, where the skatepark will be …
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