Leader Of The New School: Edi Damestoy Interview! Douard Damestoy is one of those most fascinating types of skateboarders: one who’s talent isn’t even a once-in-a-generation thing. Vertical skateboarding is enjoying a renaissance today, both in terms of participation, and progression. Now, you might think that something like vert skateboarding with its forty-plus years of history and finite variables in terms of riding terrain would be a genre of skateboarding that’s limits were by now fully explored, but apparently not. Currently there exists a triumvirate of vert skateboarders who are ..read more

Everyone On Boards interview with Agnieszka Wood will inform you more about the incredible progress this organisation from Waltham Forest has made in a short time. We are publishing this just ahead of their Then & Now exhibition and book launch… Everyone On Boards is a shining example of how engagement and organisation, coupled with passion and perseverance, can achieve great things for the surrounding community. It was initially born out of necessity as founder Agnieszka ‘Aga’ Wood recognised some missing infrastructure that would benefit her daughters. It has since grown into ..read more

The Seattle spectacle returns with talent from around the globe, building community, crowdsurfing and charging through one of the most powerful events in skateboarding. This skate scene is unstoppable ..read more

Jamie, Cole, Tommy and the vets fight alongside Wimer, Forrest and the kids before Jonno takes the hits and shows his grit to close out this final instalment Jamie Thomas | Zero Skateboards | bohoexeter.com ..read more

Rumbling formula four urethane thunders over cracks in almost every clip as Chris Pfanner brings his signature blend of power and pop to Europe’s tile and cobblestones. Spitfire Wheels | Thrasher Magazine | Anti Hero Skateboards ..read more

A skateboard consists of six parts; the deck, Grip tape, trucks, wheels, bearings & hardware The deck is what provides the surface area that the wheels roll over. The trucks are the pieces that connect the wheels to the board and provide stability. Finally, the wheels are the piece that actually moves the skateboard. There are many different types of skateboards out there including longboards, cruiser boards, street skaters, downhill skaters, and trick skaters. 2. Wheels : The wheels are the final piece of any skateboard. Wheels are the part of the skateboard that provides traction ..read more

New Exeter Skate Park - Pinhoe Mini Ramp A new skate & bike facility in Exeter is already proving a big hit. The pump track and mini ramp at Pinhoe Station Road Playing Fields has attracted dozens of local riders and skaters despite only being open a week. The fun facility has been built by the City Council, with collaboration on the ground from Forte Trailscapes and local facility and skateboard enthusiast Tim Ruck, who came up with the designs. Tim said the track and ramp was already proving popular. He said: “Both new provisions are a good size and design for all users, ages and abiliti ..read more

 The Heart Supply, Family: The Heart Supply was established by Element founders Johnny and Kori Schillereff, and their children Lenox and Camp.  After nearly 30 years since the inception of Element and working with countless skateboarders and creatives, we were amazed by the vision the skateboarding community shared of how to make skateboarding more inclusive, affordable, and most importantly give back. From that, The Heart Supply was born to guide and support generations of likeminded skateboarders, artists - and brands to materialize their vision. We eliminate inefficienc ..read more

[Skateboard GB] announces their 2022 Skateboard Park Team in the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Men's Skateboard Park Team: George O'Neill [Andy Macdonald] Tommy Calvert Jesse Thomas Women's Skateboard Park Team: [Sky Brown] Lola Tambling Bombette Martin Lilly Strachan The Skateboard GB selection panel considered several criteria, including trick difficulty level, trick repertoire, competition results and performances. The skateboarder's ability to qualify or medal at Paris 2024 and their potential to be successful at future competitions. The entire team will compete a ..read more

Learning how to skateboard is loads of fun, but requires practice, persistence and energy. Our top 10 tips on skateboarding will help beginners to take those first steps (or pushes) to getting the thrill of rolling. The skateboarding guide below will show you the right type of equipment to choose, the shoes to wear, all the way through to taking your skateboarding skills to skatepark. We also have a list of skateboard lesson providers to consider. GETTING STARTED Which Skateboard Standard skateboards are between 7.5 to 9.5” wide and usually about 31” long (there are smaller versions for child ..read more