Washington D.C. is home to some of the best skateparks and skate spots, especially when you add the greater Washington D.C. area. Designed by the rich architectural minds of the freemasons and the founding fathers, Washington D.C. is the starting point to a big skate map that stretches throughout Maryland and beyond. We’ve gone ahead and listed the Best Skateparks in Greater Washington D.C. as well as the Best Skate Spots so you and your skate crew can enjoy everything the greater Washington D.C. area has to offer. We have also included the most “kid friendly” and “beginner friendly” skatepar ..read more

The first skateboarding Olympics in Tokyo 2021 will go down as one of the most historic days in skateboarding history, as it changed skateboarding forever and put our favorite sport on a pedestal like never before. While different factions of skate culture voiced their opinion over the inclusion of skateboarding in the Olympic games, ultimately, the Olympic Games were a huge success – not only for skateboarders who took home medals – but for skateboarding and the skate industry as a whole. We learned that the USA, although home to the most skateboarders per capita, were no longer on top of t ..read more

In skateboarding, the California and Los Angeles origin story of DogTown but we all know (or maybe you didn’t) that skateboarding wouldn’t be where it is today without New York and the East coast. Street skateboarding found a home in New York and New York City, catapulting the cultural incubation where skateboarding meets fashion, photography, street art, and various forms of media. So much so, Lower Manhattan is sometimes referred to as DogTown East. Skateboarding owes so much to New York and New York city, we couldn’t wait to create the most in depth guide to New York City Skateboarding. W ..read more

Games can be played pretty much anywhere in this day and age, on the go or at home, gaming entertainment is everywhere. But what are the best games to play on each platform? We delve deep into the gaming world to bring you the intel on what games work best on which platform, what the games will offer you, how to get the most out of the games we are talking about. Reviews, videos, prices, we have you covered! How to get started with skateboarding games on your phone or tablet To get started and playing skateboarding games on your phone or tablet, you will need to follow these easy steps and ..read more

Traveling with your skateboard can seem like a daunting task or worse, an expensive addition to your travel costs. Truth is, it can unfortunately be both and for many unsuspecting skaters, they get to the airport and receive some bad news that their skateboard is NOT a carry on and costs them a bag fee. However, some skaters get lucky and pay zero charge or know beforehand to take their skateboard apart and spread it throughout their bags. Nonetheless, skateboarders have been traveling long enough by air with proven tools and tricks of the trade. For years, they have long been kept a secret ..read more

The long anointed “Mecca of Skateboarding” Los Angeles, California has always been one of the most desired travel destinations for skateboarders – and for good reason. In Los Angeles, it’s nearly always 72 degrees and sunny and concrete stretches out 50 miles in every direction without ever leaving the county. With over 10-million people in the greater Los Angeles area, school yards, government buildings and countless skateparks span from Orange County to the San Fernando Valley. Neighboring San Diego, San Bernardino, and Ventura County look in awe as some of the largest skate brands reside ..read more

We’re excited to present to you our latest GOSKATE editorial series, where we choose a major city and give you the most complete guide on Skate Parks, Skate Shops, and Skateboard Schools. This editorial series will describe in great detail how to not only learn how to skateboard but to continue to foster your passion and become a flourishing member of the local skateboarding community. We’re going to provide the best local skateparks, local spots, best places to learn how to skateboard, including the best skate camps and skate schools. We will also be detailing travel tips for skaters and th ..read more

Skateboarding, like many sports, has many incredible benefits for people of all ages. This article will look specifically at different benefits for children, how learning difficulty children can learn, how skateboarding can benefit a shy child, and even if your child can get a scholarship to college for skateboarding. While parents might think the sport is not safe, we will explain how it can be safe, fun, and beneficial for your child. Providing a safe environment to learn and develop the skills needed for skateboarding, GOSKATE can get your child up and skating in no time! Let’s get into t ..read more

With such an amazing surge of women in skateboarding over the past 5-10 years, it’s incredible how many of them are making major contributions while just in their teenage years. On top of inspiring thousands of young girls around the world, these young girls and women in skating are landing X Games medals, Olympic debuts, and endorsements left and right. And while it might be hard to say they’re already legends, these women and young girls are certainly legends in their own right. We’ve homaged the legends that came before them but we wanted an article dedicated to their future accomplishmen ..read more

When most people think about learning how to skateboard, they imagine themselves cruising down the Venice beach boardwalk or shredding the gnar at their local skatepark. And while, yes, you should imagine the cool wind in your hair and the fun feeling of learning tricks and cool skateboard maneuvers, that make learning how to skateboard so fun, we can’t forget the crucial element of learning how to stop on a skateboard. We find that when people often step on their skateboards for the first time, the reality is a bit different. Every skateboarder at some point has to master the fundamentals o ..read more