Skate Code



Words and art by Michael Sieben

Anybody who has ever ridden the rails or cooked a can of beans over a trash fire knows about hobo codes: little pictograph scrawlings that clue you in to danger and/or free lunch in your surroundings. But did you know the same thing exists for skaters? Next time you’re at a spot keep your eyes open. Skate code is all around you; all you gotta do is look.

As seen in the November 2014 mag.

  • Michael Sieben on The Passion Pod

    Michael Sieben on The Passion Pod
    Shop owner and podcaster Chris Johnson heads down to Austin to have our managing editor Michael Sieben in the hot seat. From first graphics, to college and getting his position at the mag, this is a solid listen.
  • Michael Sieben for Drink Weird

    Michael Sieben for Drink Weird
    Our managing editor talks about bizarre characters and can design for Drink Weird before things go off the rails. Let's hope we see him again...
  • Roger Skate Co.'s "SUCKER PUNCH" Video

    Roger Skate Co.'s "SUCKER PUNCH" Video
    Austin Amelio, Garrett Young and our friends in Austin light up the Lone Star State, attackin' double stacks and ditches with their pitch-perfect blend of humor and talent. Salute to those still down to take a hit.   
  • Roger "Sucker Punch" Premiere Photos

    Roger "Sucker Punch" Premiere Photos
    Roger premiered their new vid in Texas the other night, and two riders left with brand-new pro models. Peep the photos unless the ‘Gram already spoiled it for ya’.
  • Asheville DIY Fundraiser Photos ’22

    Asheville DIY Fundraiser Photos ’22
    Sieben set sail to Asheville last weekend for an art show and skate jam to raise funds for their local DIY. Peep the good times for your daily dose of FOMO.