Rest in Peace Ben Raemers
Nobody is prepared to write things like these. Ben Raemers took his life over the weekend. Words can’t describe the pain and hurt in my heart right now thinking of his poor soul and the burden he must’ve carried deep within. On the outside, Ben was such a happy-go-lucky guy who would share everything he had with his mates. To best describe him would be to say he was a puppy dog—bundles of energy mixed with dumb curiosity tangled within a body with absolutely no coordination. Every day was an adventure. Every experience, no matter what it was, was the best thing he had ever done. He had this aura about him and he left an impact on every single person he met. I loved Ben like only an older brother could—being disappointed with him at him at times, and so, so proud of him at others. I have this overwhelming feeling of guilt for not seeing the signs. I’m devastated he never reached out for help, but mostly I’m angry I’ll never see my little buddy again. Ben will forever live on in my heart as that naive puppy dog running around happily exploring the world. He will forever be young. Your friends will always love you and miss you, Ben. —Louie Barletta
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7/22/2020
BLK.MARK's "Disorder" Video
This all-terrain crusade goes from Spain to France and beyond with double-set destruction and idyllic DIY sessions. Nassim Lachaub, Doobie, Eniz, Harry Lintell and their crew own the streets while one of the last glorious inverts from Ben Raemers rounds out the edit perfectly. Appreciate the project and grab a zine. -
6/17/2020
RIP IN PEACE: Nick "Twig" Ruddy
Southwest legend and friend to all who crossed his path, Twig sadly had his time cut short. Take a trip back to the better days with his last full part along with some kind words of remembrance. -
3/06/2020
T-Eddy Awards 2019
Everyone’s favorite annual award ceremony is back to celebrate the year’s best breakthroughs and bunts. If you can’t make SOTY, might as well hope for a T-Eddy. See the list and guess who’ll get pissed. -
2/22/2020
Kevin Calderwood's "Coattails" Video
From the streets of San Jose comes a full-length of rare achievement. Crisp VX colors, appearances from Tiltmode royalty, Ben Raemers footy and a hectic ender part from Peter Raffin make it a hell of a watch. This will start your skate day off right. -
2/18/2020
Nick Jensen for the Ben Raemers Foundation
For far too long, people have hidden the pain of issues such as anxiety and depression. Thank you, Nick Jensen, for sharing your experiences and helping to break the stigmas associated with mental health. BIG LOVE.