Posts by Christian Kerr
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WHAT WE LEARNED AT SKATING’S FIRST ACADEMIC CONFERENCE
Skate scholars agree: 8.25 is the optimal size.
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LEARNING FROM YANN HOROWITZ, THE GAY SOUTH AFRICAN SKATER
To celebrate Pride Month, read an interview & watch a new part with the gnarliest gay skater you've probably never heard of (but definitely should know).
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MEET AMERICA’S FIRST AMBASSADOR OF SKATEBOARDING, NEFTALIE WILLIAMS
Neftalie's day job includes bringing skateboarding to refugees in Europe and schooling USC students on skate culture.
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HOW TO HANDLE A MID-LINE CRISIS
We got real nerdy and documented the best ways skaters have handled the mid-line step off.
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SIX HUSTLES YOU CAN PULL FOR SOME EXTRA CASH
We know you need it...
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GRILLING JOHNNY JONES, CHOCOLATE’S FAVORITE FLOW KID
"I started calling myself Lil' TK, and then after that I started calling myself Lil' Theotis."
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IN PRAISE OF THE PROUDLY BALD SKATEBOARDER
If you're in that majority of men that will lose their hair as they get older, don't worry, we've rounded up some skaters who rock their baldness with pride so you know you're not alone.
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THE SKATEBOARDER’S GUIDE TO THE 2016 U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
The nuts and bolts of which candidate will be the best president for skateboarders.
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THE DEATH AND LIFE OF GREAT AMERICAN SKATE PLAZAS
How skateboarders are being pushed out of cities and into gentrification.
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RANKING 10 OF THE BEST SKATE SHOP VIDEOS EVER MADE
As always, this is a scientific, peer reviewed essay and is absolutely the be-all-end-all list of worthwhile shop videos.
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GEORGIA MARTIN IS USHERING IN A NEW ERA OF TOY MACHINE
"I always used to think that turning pro was when you made it, but I haven't made it yet."
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ANGELA WHITE IS BRINGING SKATING’S MOST ICONIC CAMERA BACK INTO PORN
Her 2000s, gonzo-inspired tour de force was filmed completely on the sleek, sexy, grainy VX2000.
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WE HAD CONTEST JUDGES REVISIT ICONIC TAMPA PRO WINNING RUNS
We gathered five judges to rewatch winning runs from Tampa Pro, to see how skating has evolved since 1995.
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JENKEM MIX 151: BILLY STRINGS
Bluegrass heavyweight Billy Strings takes over for Mix 151 and answers a couple of questions about his skate past.