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The Man Who Brought Jamaican BMXing to the World
Legendary Jamaican BMX rider Richard "A-Wire" Lecky tells the story of how extreme sports arrived on the island.
The Latest Streetwear Flex Is Cool Candles, Bro
The new flex accessories from Comme Des Garçons, Carhartt WIP, and Wacko Maria are... fancy candles. And honestly, we're into it.
The Best Rollerblades for Athletes, Hypebeasts, and Everyone in Between
Rollerblades have made a triumphant return, thanks to TikTok and post-COVID boredom; here are the best pairs for every type of blade-head.
'Skatopia': An Interview With the Directors of the Best Skate Film of All Time
Laurie House and Colin Power’s 2010 film, "Skatopia: 88 Acres of Anarchy", shows the good and bad of the Appalachian skateboarding promiseland.
‘It’s Very Freeing’: The Queer History of Roller Skating
From the integrated roller derbys of the 1930s, to the days of roller disco, roller skating has a long history of diversity and inclusion.
Going Pro and Going Viral: How Aimee Massie Cracked Australia's 'Wild' Skate Scene
“I would say Australia’s skate culture is a bit more wild. A lot of skaters like to drink and skate and they send it a bit harder."
The Best Skateboarding Shoes, According to Pro Skaters
When it comes to what skaters recommend, expect the expected (Vans Sk8-His) and the unexpected (Nike Dunks and Adidas Gazelles).
Jumping Into Bushes Is the Latest Weird New Hobby
Mushary is for those among us who walk past a shrub and think, "What if I dove into it head first?"
The Evolution of Skate Videos, From VHS to TikTok
The medium might have changed over the past 50 years, but interest is still riding high.
Roller Skating Squads Are Thriving in the Philippines. We Cruised the Streets With Them.
“We’re not trying to be punks. We just want to skate.”
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.
Black Skaters Led the Way for Roller Skating's Explosion in Popularity
The skating community finds itself in an adjustment period, hoping for the best possible outcome: a measured, sustained growth of the same community they’ve loved for years, pre-pandemic and pre-TikTok.