Skateboarding
Inside Japan’s Only Skateboarding High School, Where the Olympics Are Met with Shrugs
At this school, arriving on time is often optional, but baggy jeans are the uniform.
How the Olympics’ Thirst for Youth Subculture Steamrolls the Sports We Love
Skateboarding, surfing, climbing, parkour, and breakdancing were gaining power in their own right—but once the IOC got involved, everything got very complicated.
How Skateboarding Can Help Fight Mental Health Stigma
After pro skateboarder Ben Raemers died by suicide, his community rallied round to spark a conversation about mental health.
'Skater XL' Takes Skateboarding Seriously, Maybe Too Seriously
This isn't Tony Hawk, but a serious sim-approach to a sport often defined by sandbox games.
Police Fined People For This Rad Video. But Why Should Cars Get More Space Than Skateboards?
It's a middle school question, sure. But the coronavirus pandemic has shown us how our cities are built for automobiles, not for people.
California Is Trying to Deter Skaters by Filling Skateparks With Sand
Though skaters can no longer use the parks in San Clemente during quarantine, dirt bikers are now taking advantage of the new terrain.
Meet This Guy From Yemen Who Dreams of Skating His War-Torn City Again
Yemen has been brought to its knees by civil war and starvation. This skateboarder from Sana’a aims to bring hope back on board.
Daewon Song Has Spent 30 Years Pushing Skateboarding Forward
We spoke to the Almost founder about his three decades on a board.
The Olympics Are About to Get a Lot Gnarlier... and Hotter?
A look at Nike's new skateboarding uniforms for the Summer Olympics.
The Olympics Are About to Get a Lot Gnarlier... and Hotter?
A look at Nike's new skateboarding uniforms for the Summer Olympics.
A Blind Skateboarder Teaches Us His Tricks
"It's utilizing anything I can to stay on the board. Whether that's my cane or utilizing my other senses, it's all feel."
Alex Olson On the Moment That Changed His Idea of Skateboarding
We spoke to the Bianca Chandon and Call Me 917 founder about why he left Lakai and Girl, high fashion and skateboarding, and his stance on skateboarding in the Olympics.