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LOCALS: FRANK THE MAGICIAN
Meet Frank, a magician and dedicated maintainer of the sandy, trash-accumulating Venice Beach Skatepark.
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WHAT’S IT LIKE RUNNING AN INDOOR SKATEPARK IN 2024?
Three owners weigh in on the biggest challenges of running an indoor skatepark and offer insights on everything from finances to masonite boogers.
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JOHN GARDNER ON STEPPING AWAY FROM PRO SKATING AND HIS NEXT CHAPTER
"I’m sure I could have kept my career going for a while, and it was tempting to do that because I was making really good money, but I felt strongly I needed to do something else."
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MOSHPITS, BURNOUTS & THE ANDERSON FAMILY AT THE 2ND ANNUAL RAPID FEST
We met up with Jake Anderson, Mike Anderson and their parents at Rapid Fest - a skate and hardcore music gathering.
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JENKEM MIX 140: THE BUNT
Suggested activities for max listening pleasure: late night drive thru shenanigans, throwing your back out deadlifting at the gym, or seshing with TJ Rogers.
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GOOFING AROUND LA WITH LAKAI’S NEW PRODIGY, KYONOSUKE YAMASHITA
If you’ve been bragging about your flatground game to your friends be prepared to be humbled...
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GOT OLD WHEELS? THIS GUY IS MAKING MINI FINGERBOARD REPLICAS WITH THEM
Honey, I Shrunk The Spitfires.
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THE RISE AND FALL OF PRO MODEL SKATE SHOES
While there are still some exceptions, the signature shoe has largely evaporated from the skateboard industry. But, why?
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WHO ARE THE SKATERS RESURRECTING ROCK CLIMBING IN UPPER MANHATTAN?
We met up with Joel Popoteur, an employee at Supreme and long-time skater to learn about his outdoor movement.
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WHAT’S IT LIKE RUNNING AN INDOOR SKATEPARK IN 2024?
Three owners weigh in on the biggest challenges of running an indoor skatepark and offer insights on everything from finances to masonite boogers.
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LOCALS: FRANK THE MAGICIAN
Meet Frank, a magician and dedicated maintainer of the sandy, trash-accumulating Venice Beach Skatepark.
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A CHAT WITH LUDVIG HAKANSSON, THE OLDEST SOUL IN SKATEBOARDING
The man loves to read Nietzche, skates in some expensive vintage gear, and paints in his own neoclassical-meets-abstract-expressionist style.
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JOHN GARDNER ON STEPPING AWAY FROM PRO SKATING AND HIS NEXT CHAPTER
"I’m sure I could have kept my career going for a while, and it was tempting to do that because I was making really good money, but I felt strongly I needed to do something else."
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THE STORY BEHIND TAIL DEVIL, THE FORGOTTEN MILLENNIAL SKATE TOY
Sparks + skateboards is a no-brainer. So why did this toy go away? We talked with the inventor to find out.
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LISTEN TO NA-KEL SHARE HIS EXPERIENCES AS A BLACK PRO SKATER
An off-the-cuff conversation with Na-kel and friends that touches on the experiences they’ve gone through being Black skaters.
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THE RISE AND FALL OF PRO MODEL SKATE SHOES
While there are still some exceptions, the signature shoe has largely evaporated from the skateboard industry. But, why?
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UNDERSTANDING THE NEAL HENDRIX ALLEGATIONS & POWER DYNAMICS IN SKATEBOARDING
How can skateboarders within the industry do a better job of keeping each other in check?
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SKATERS RECOMMEND THEIR FAVORITE SKATE PANTS
We hit up some pro skaters and Jenkem contributors known for their 'fits to offer recommendations.
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ATTEMPTING TO SKATE MICHAEL HEIZER’S MEGA SCULPTURE IN THE DESERT
Our newest intern proved he's willing to go the extra mile(s) for some good old-fashioned #content.
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HODDLE’S “HEAVY MAYO” IS GOOD. REAL GOOD.
You might be surprised to hear the standout of the video isn’t one specific banger or part, it’s actually the filming.
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PHOTO DUMP: LA, DIY QUARTERPIPES AND SILKSCREENING BOARDS
Not sure if anyone actually cares about these photos & rants, but we'll post them anyway.
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TAKE A RIDE WITH TYSON PETERSON & FRIENDS
Tyson is holding down the original Baker spirit for the next generation.
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JENKEM MIX 128: SULLY CORMIER
Sully gives us a nice break from the '00s and '90s nostalgia that's everywhere these days.
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A NEW TRUCK BRAND, IN THIS ECONOMY?
We talked to skateboarding's favorite team manager, Mike Sinclair, about his new truck
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PEEP JON HORNER’S COMIC PLAYING ON LATE ’80S SKATE HISTORY
This one is for the skate nerds, the comic book nerds, and all of the nerds in between.
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WATCH UNSEEN FOOTAGE FROM THE SHORTY’S “FULFILL THE DREAM” ERA
Seven minutes of straight nostalgia from the shortest skate crew ever.
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WHY ARE BOARD PRICES ON THE RISE?
For the first time in decades, the price of skateboards seems to be on the up and up.
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WHAT’S IT LIKE RUNNING AN INDOOR SKATEPARK IN 2024?
Three owners weigh in on the biggest challenges of running an indoor skatepark and offer insights on everything from finances to masonite boogers.
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LOCALS: FRANK THE MAGICIAN
Meet Frank, a magician and dedicated maintainer of the sandy, trash-accumulating Venice Beach Skatepark.
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A CHAT WITH LUDVIG HAKANSSON, THE OLDEST SOUL IN SKATEBOARDING
The man loves to read Nietzche, skates in some expensive vintage gear, and paints in his own neoclassical-meets-abstract-expressionist style.
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JOHN GARDNER ON STEPPING AWAY FROM PRO SKATING AND HIS NEXT CHAPTER
"I’m sure I could have kept my career going for a while, and it was tempting to do that because I was making really good money, but I felt strongly I needed to do something else."
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THE STORY BEHIND TAIL DEVIL, THE FORGOTTEN MILLENNIAL SKATE TOY
Sparks + skateboards is a no-brainer. So why did this toy go away? We talked with the inventor to find out.
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