Posts by Nic Dobija-Nootens
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THE UNUSUAL HISTORY OF HOMEBOY, ONE OF THE ORIGINAL BAGGY PANT BRANDS
Just like you, we weren't expecting to find some of the early origins of baggy jeans in Germany.
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A LOOK AT THE SKATE SCENE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Despite the lack of manufacturers, shops, and perfect red curbs, somehow skateboarding in South Africa has persevered.
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PHOTOGRAPHER PETE THOMPSON SHARES RARE GEMS FROM THE ’90S
"You’re photographing kids who are living a period of time that will be completely unlike any other time in their lives."
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AN INTERVIEW WITH A SKATER UNDER CORONAVIRUS QUARANTINE IN CHINA
"Honestly, I don’t know what a return to normal will be like or when it will happen, especially with cases...in other areas of the world."
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GETTING TO KNOW FERG, THE MOST TALENTED GUY SKATING IN TIMBS
"I honestly like how they feel more than every other shoe I've tried, that's really why I kept sticking with them."
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WHY THE OSCAR-WINNING SKATE DOCUMENTARY MATTERS
"Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl)" shows how skateboarding can be so much more than just skating.
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JACOPO CAROZZI ON COMING UP IN ITALY
"If someone is good at skating then why do they have to make it to the States to make his dream come true?"
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A BRIEF ORAL HISTORY OF MTV’S “SCARRED”
We tracked down the man behind the taboo TV show that capitalized on broken bones and busted nuts.
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MEET THE FILMERS BEHIND YOUR FAVORITE SKATE COMMERCIALS
We talked with the guys who directed DC's "The Chase," Krux's "Cairo Handstand," and other weirdly memorable skate commercials.
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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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EVAN SMITH STILL BELIEVES IN SKATEBOARDING
"Not getting paid like I used to is fueling my skating because it’s taking the pressure off. I can truly just enjoy the feeling."
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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.