Displaying items by tag: Sam Hitz
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7/25/2019
Curb Appeal: Ryan Maddox Photo Collection
Curb skating is a blast but it's rarely the subject of a photo essay. Ryan Maddox documents the art of colliding with curbs and shows that, if you're up close enough, every slappy is a lightning strike. -
6/10/2019
Independent’s “2019 Rip Ride Rally” Video
Skateboarding’s top concrete crushers slug it out on the insane terrain of Red’s Lincoln City, Oregon – parks, pits, dirt and destruction. Grindline the Band, Arctic, Bad Shit and many more provide the soundtrack as the crew pushes the limits for those who can’t. Pure mayhem and good times! Where were you?! -
3/04/2019
Chris Russell Interview
In order to survive on large terrain and giant walls, most skaters have to adapt and even throttle down their skating. As his latest video part shows, Chris instead attacks everything in his path. No compromises. This interview gets inside the mind of a true skate maniac. -
12/11/2018
Wes Kremer and Sam Hitz's "All Day" Video
Jump in the van with Wes Kremer and Sam Hitz in this clip for Independent trucks. -
11/14/2018
Independent's "Gotta Pray to Play" Premiere Photos
Independent Trucks premiered their new video Gotta Pray to Play in San Diego at Culture Brewing Co. Check out some photos here. -
8/30/2018
Classics: P-Stone's "Miscellaneous Debris" Video
When Preston picked up a video camera, skateboarding changed forever. He wasn’t a typical filmer, but an extension of the whole crew, his contagious energy fueling a session to new heights. Let’s take a trip down memory lane with one of the Big Dog’s early full-length vids. Enjoy the stoke... -
8/22/2018
Lamb of God Interview
Randy Blythe looks out for his people, loves what he does and just wants his fans to know where he’s coming from. -
7/11/2018
Deterioration Interview
Deterioration's creator siblings Jim and Joe Kahmann picked up the phone to chat on the subjects of fanny packs, sweatpants and samples. -
4/18/2018
Necrot Interview
The backbone of Necrot, Chad Gailey, picked up the phone and gave us a little insight on their latest album and the past year. -
12/08/2017
Larbfest 4 Video
Warning! Aggressive, messy and chaotic! Larbfest celebrates the bands that provide the soundtrack to our skateboarding. Having a session before the gig is a standard ritual, but this time we turned it into a little mission from Minneapolis to Milwaukee, harvesting parks and spots in between gigs. Turn it up and check it out! —Hitz
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3/29/2024
DEF's "TAHI" Video
The seaside spots and underskated plazas of Tahi, New Zealand come under fire from Simon Thorpe, Deacon King and a host of ledge-hunting locals.. -
3/29/2024
Cons' "In The Gutter Looking at Stars" Video
From the hotel lobby to the gritty asphalt, Noah Smith, Jedd McKenzie, Corey Smith and company tear into the Australian streets for Cons. -
3/29/2024
Thomas Goldman's "BERG 2" Video
A vicious slam section leads Thomas Goldman's production before Evan Gabriel, Ian Rodriguez, Liam Hardman and more deliver a thoroughly entertaining ride through Richmond. -
3/29/2024
Paul Young's "Down By Law" Video
Covering the cuts of New York, Jersey and Florida, this masterwork from Paul Young follows an undeniable roster through the brutal East Coast streets. -
3/29/2024
This Old Ledge: Grant's Tomb
Who’s buried at Grant’s Tomb? Not just a former president and his wife (and dog). A more recent and gnarly history lives at this Upper West Side spot, highlighted by Ted Barrow and the rippers who tested the beveled blocks at this exalted NYC staple.
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In The Mag
Congrats to our 2023 Skater of the Year—Miles Silvas! Miles gets the gang together for a trip down to Mexico City. Tiago, Ishod, P-Rod and Shanahan all make appearances. Talk about star-studded. More SOTY coverage includes: BA’s Rusty trophy on eBay, TNT’s People I’ve Known, Silas Baxter-Neal dishes on when he got it, and Tyshawn passes the torch. Plus—Gregson Mashes through the Baltics, Nike heads to NZ and the Swampfest gets covered (with mud). Not to mention a sticker sheet AND poster… Don’t blow it; get yours.