Break Free and Super Skate Posse in Oakland Recap
12/08/2021
First Fridays in Oakland go off and the last one of 2021 really burned it down. Break Free Skateshop teamed up with Oakland OG K-Dubs and the nonprofit Super Skate Posse for an epic weekend of music, skating and good vibes. The Posse's mission is to remove the cost barrier of entry to the mental health benefits of skateboarding for children in underserved communities. Friday night kicked off with a free show at Eli’s Mile High Club for the Oakland scene, hosted by rising comedian Alex Nicholas, followed by performances from Tommy Guerrero and capped off with a set by Break Free co-owner Big Hongry. Saturday was a day to give back to the community to get the next generation skating. In all, Break Free and The Posse gave out 100 Real and Antihero completes, 100 pairs of Vans, 100 Pro-Tec helmets as well as limited-edition Break Free crewnecks made by the main sponsor of the event—Russell Athletic. The Skate Like A Girl crew was also on hand along with Rob’s Academy to provide free skate lessons, which will continue at Town Park in the spring and summer. Scroll through to see the beauty of skateboarding and community. —Chris Nieratko
The Skate Like A Girl crew rolled deep to make sure all 100 kids had a special first experience with skating
K-Dubs is triple OG. He created Hood Games, Town Park and is a former art teacher who had a mini ramp in his class at Oakland High
Break Free co-owner Raney Beres hands out the Pro-Tection
Super Skate Posse co-founder Adaku Ibekwe sizing kids up with Vans
The Skate Like A Girl crew had tailored lessons for all skill levels
Funny man and rising comedian Alex Nicholas with the custom Break Free X Russell joints
Justin Henry bringing world peace to Oakland
Rob’s Academy instructors represented hard
Kids got laced up!
Skate Like A Girl beginner's lessons on the basketball court
Support your local skateshop
First try, no biggie
Pretty sure it wasn’t his first time on a board
Probably eyeing up the bump to bar
Air time!
Maxallure's Karl Watson rolled through
Absolute legends, Clyde Singleton and Jim Thiebaud soaking it in
DLX setups for the whole clique
Clyde goes ATV
Posse in effect!
Jersey’s finest Nemo DeBevoise flips out over Oakland’s tight-knit scene
The locals have Town Park dialed
Justin Henry shows Little Man how to noseblunt
Then Little Man showed everyone how to kickflip
Christian Henry, Beatrice Domond, Big Hongry and Schmitty taking in the vibes
Laid back
Smiles for days
Dominick Walker spent most of the day giving the kids one-on-one lessons. We'd say he's qualified
Clyde and BA: 48 Hours in Oakland
Don't bet against the future. Peace, everyone! Next Posse stop—Sixth Ave Skateshop in Nashville for Skateshop Day
Big thanks to all who came out and showed love. Video recap coming soon, but in the meantime follow The Posse on Instagram here
The Skate Like A Girl crew rolled deep to make sure all 100 kids had a special first experience with skatingK-Dubs is triple OG. He created Hood Games, Town Park and is a former art teacher who had a mini ramp in his class at Oakland HighBreak Free co-owner Raney Beres hands out the Pro-TectionSuper Skate Posse co-founder Adaku Ibekwe sizing kids up with VansThe Skate Like A Girl crew had tailored lessons for all skill levelsFunny man and rising comedian Alex Nicholas with the custom Break Free X Russell jointsJustin Henry bringing world peace to OaklandRob’s Academy instructors represented hardKids got laced up!Skate Like A Girl beginner's lessons on the basketball courtSupport your local skateshopFirst try, no biggiePretty sure it wasn’t his first time on a boardProbably eyeing up the bump to barAir time!Maxallure's Karl Watson rolled throughAbsolute legends, Clyde Singleton and Jim Thiebaud soaking it inDLX setups for the whole cliqueClyde goes ATVPosse in effect!Jersey’s finest Nemo DeBevoise flips out over Oakland’s tight-knit sceneThe locals have Town Park dialedJustin Henry shows Little Man how to nosebluntThen Little Man showed everyone how to kickflipChristian Henry, Beatrice Domond, Big Hongry and Schmitty taking in the vibesLaid backSmiles for daysDominick Walker spent most of the day giving the kids one-on-one lessons. We'd say he's qualifiedClyde and BA: 48 Hours in OaklandDon't bet against the future. Peace, everyone! Next Posse stop—Sixth Ave Skateshop in Nashville for Skateshop DayBig thanks to all who came out and showed love. Video recap coming soon, but in the meantime follow The Posse on Instagram here
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