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3/05/2020
Sam Hitz's "Kill Skateboarding IV" Video
Aided by John Gardner, Lukas Miller and many more misfit geniuses, The LARB continues its crusade to kill skateboarding. In their the attempt, they stuffed the new edit with absurd amounts of awful setups, beer can pranks, trash pickin’ crust punks, black metal sets and shopping carts—lots of shopping carts. Will skateboarding survive the assault? -
3/05/2020
Keep It Rolling: Joey Pepper Interview
As part of its Keep It Rolling campaign, Deluxe highlights Joey Pepper, interviewing him about using recycled skateboards in his woodworking practice. The East Coast legend shows off some sweet product and shouts out his fellow Portland artisans. How many boards go into one radical rainbow stool? Find out. -
3/04/2020
"Rust Belt Trap" Video
Amongst the crust of America’s Rust Belt, a rag-tag crew of skaters get the gumption to salvage the skateable scraps from truly decrepit spots. Jerry Mraz, Matt Andersen and Jake Baldini’s equally terrifying and inspiring new project will leave the sweet sound of clanking cellar doors ringing in your ears. -
3/04/2020
Giovanni Vianna for Primitive Skate
Even after the Scramble, Gio stays hungry. The Brazilian wunderkind pops off in Barci and puts down a heavy half Cab crook in NYC for Primitive. Keep it up, kid. -
3/03/2020
SKATELINE: 03.03.2020
Nyjah wins Tampa, Mason Silva's fakie flip, unseen Dylan footage and more in today's episode of Skateline. -
3/03/2020
Vin Dogg's "Stagger Levi" Video
Rail-rattling slams are always a good start, and Vin Dogg's new edit is filled with genuinely chaotic clips of OZ’s most maniacal stuntmen. Even though you won’t, try to keep cool when cover boy Scrambler Jack O’Grady gets into that last grind. -
3/03/2020
Emerica Presents The Dickson
Few deserve a shoe more than Green's closer. Thankfully Emerica was ready to hit the ground running with his own model fresh off the heels of the sensational new part. If they’re good enough for Jon, they’re good enough for you. -
3/03/2020
FA's "Time Does Not Heal All Wounds" Video
Something we thought we’d never get—unseen footage from Dylan. There are few words that can describe what a gift from beyond this whole edit feels like. One of the best of all time, period. -
3/02/2020
Rough Cut: Ishod Wair's "Be Free" Part
The other half of the Be Free SOTY duo satisfies his skate rat hunger with a surplus of savory spots. Yet after a massive kinked-rail Smith and a switch flip crook battle that would justify a long rest, Ishod keeps the engine running. Big ups to a certified GOAT. -
3/02/2020
Chocolate's "All Eyes on 'Keem*" Article
With a $100 wager for who can get the most tricks, Chocolate’s young bucks hit the Northeast with a little extra ambition. The vets turn it up to 11 as well—Hell, even Rick Howard got a proper photo! Check the piece from our March 2020 issue to see who walked away with the fattest stacks of clips and chips.
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3/30/2020
Mario Fortea's "Lomo Con Greso" Video
Wieger, Giorgi, Del Campo and Verde dismantle the sublime marble of Madrid. No empty calories, just well-executed, precision skating capped with a mind-blowing nollie noseblunt. Nicely done, gents. -
3/30/2020
Habitat's "Connector Line" Article
Loaded with brand history and stories from the road, this official document from the Sovereign Sect is a treat for fans old and new. See the firsthand view of their Rust Belt tour with photos from the riders and more. -
3/30/2020
RIP IN PEACE: Rodney Johnson
As a team manager Rodney Johnson gave countless skaters their first big break. His infectious smile and lust for life inspired friends around the world. -
3/30/2020
RIP IN PEACE: Kurt Hayashi
Kurt was a talented videographer, cherished friend and loving father and husband. Kevin Imamura remembers this legend of Portland skateboarding. -
3/30/2020
Out There: Eli Reed
From the East Village to Kingston, Eli’s passion for Dancehall fuels the dynamic bond between skateboarding, good music and the evolution of culture. ONE LOVE. -
3/30/2020
Elliot Sloan's "Birdhouse" Part
This part not only has the world’s longest pole jam and a tweaked out backflip, it’s also got so many twists and spins you’re gonna need to take a Dramamine after watching. Elliot is boosting vert and MegaRamp skating to ludicrous levels. -
3/30/2020
The Mom Who Skated 9-Months Pregnant
In 2006 Burnside local Jessica Starkweather slashed a few grinds during her last week of pregnancy. Years later the photos sparked a viral debate about risk and personal choice. Hear Jessica's side of the story in this interview by Ashley Trujillo. Keep shredding, Jess! -
3/30/2020
Globe Shoes' "Snake Session" 2019
Globe hosts a heavy ramp sesh with some of your favorite transition terrors. As the warehouse gets ripped to shreds, Ronnie takes home the top spot and a grip full of cash. -
3/30/2020
Pyramid Country's "Swimmin' In Er'" Video
The stars align for another cosmic trip with the PC team—this time through Florida! Max Taylor, Blake Carpenter and a few more smooth operators tag along for a winter getaway. -
3/30/2020
No Comply's 13-Year Anniversary Event Photos
Skaters from all over came out to party with the cornerstone of the Austin skate scene, No Comply, as it celebrated its 13th year in business with a premiere, live music and a ramp jam. Check the photos to join the fun.
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In The Mag
Hear ye! Hear ye! We have a new King of Crust upon the horizon, Sir Mason Silva! Mason pops an unfathomable ollie (over a rail, past the flat) into a blistering bank. That’s how you score the front! More Silva inside as he weighs in on the heroes and heavyweights who have shaped his skating. How did Dashawn Jordan turn into an Olympic athlete seemingly overnight? Find out! Getting caught masturbating? Wack. Over-instagramming? Wack. New Palace pro Jamal Smith schools us on how he finesses the skate industry. Seems to be working. On the travel tip, GT, Collin Provost, Jackson Pilz, Chris Pfanner and the rest of the Volcom crew explore the wonderful world of Deutschland. From the biergartens to the streets, these guys are a force to be reckoned with. Stateside we have the FA guys trekking from Dallas to Oklahoma City, gobbling up dog shit sandwiches and epic spots every step of the way and the Monster crew gets sick in the Colorado Rockies. Need more? Martino Cattaneo gets the Lunatic Fringe treatment, we present you with a skater’s guide to head injuries, Emmanuel Guzman takes some high-speed plunges and Steel Pulse, Wolf Parade and Witch all get grilled. This issue is so chockfull of stoke you’re gonna need two faces for it to melt.