Posts by Ian Michna
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MIKE CARROLL ON THE FUTURE OF CRAILTAP
We got a surprise call from Mike Carroll over the weekend wanting to go on record about what’s happening at Lakai and the future of the Crailtap.
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AN INTERVIEW WITH VASU SOJITRA, THE ONE LEGGED SKATER
What's harder than skateboarding? Doing it with one fewer leg.
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JAMIE THOMAS ON THE DEMISE OF FALLEN FOOTWEAR
We called Jamie Thomas to get the scoop on the death of Fallen Footwear.
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JOSIAH GATLYN’S LIFE AFTER SKATEBOARDING
"Looking back on everything, this is exactly what I wanted in life in the first place. I'm more stoked on my career ending like this than any other way. You only get one life and I'm trying to pack as many things into it as possible."
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THE COREY DUFFEL INTERVIEW
"I just hope I didn't Big Brother myself again."
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AN INSIDE LOOK AT WELCOME SKATEBOARDS
"Whether you like the actual brand or not, we represent the idea that anyone (a nobody) can change things if they are willing to take action and make the necessary sacrifices."
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AN INTERVIEW WITH BUBBA, A NATIVE AMERICAN SKATER FROM PINE RIDGE
We talk to Bubba, a 19 year old Native American about appropriation of their culture, drugs, and what videos and pro skaters are popular on the reservation.
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THE GEOFF ROWLEY INTERVIEW
"I don’t wear boxers or underpants when I skate because you get so sweaty and nasty, I just go freeball. I recommend it."
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BUILDING A SKATEPARK ON ONE OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST INDIAN RESERVATIONS
We've all rolled our eyes at the cliche that "skateboarding saves lives," but on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, it really means something.
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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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MY HUSBAND TOOK ME TO A SKATE-URBANISM FESTIVAL. HERE’S WHAT I THOUGHT.
"I was headed into one of the most intellectually engaging conferences of my adult life. And, it was hosted by a bunch of skateboarders."
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PREMIERE: STEVEN CUSTOZZO AND MICHAEL FALLER IN “HEIRLOOM”
Unconventional tricks at classic NYC spots.
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A NEW GENERATION’S TAKE ON WALLENBERG
Toby Ryan and Dylan Jaeb weigh in on whether or not this formidable stair set's reputation holds up today.
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LOUIE BARLETTA ON HIS CAREER AND THE PUSH INITIATIVE
Louie discusses the challenges of maintaining a pro skate career and his new initiative to help those in need.