Posts Tagged essays
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HOW I LOST $60,000 TRYING TO BUY A VX1000
I got into options trading and won big, then immediately lost big.
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MY STRUGGLE WITH DEPRESSION AND HOW WE CAN HELP OTHERS
One skater's experience battling depression and his thoughts on how we can help others like him.
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HOW DO DIRECT TO CONSUMER SALES AFFECT THE SKATE ECOSYSTEM?
It’s a slippery slope, but with some care and nuance, everyone can have some level of success.
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FINDING EASTER EGGS IN TOM KNOX’S NEW ATLANTIC DRIFT PART
Peep some of the little secrets and tributes that Tom Knox and Jacob Harris baked into their newest video.
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MY 30-YEAR QUEST OF LEARNING BACKSIDE TAILSLIDES
"I still want to be a back tail guy. I still want to be cool, however pathetic that sounds."
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EVERYTHING YOU NEVER KNEW YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT GRIPTAPE
Strictly for the skate nerds!
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HOW TWO SHOPS ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE PANDEMIC
Two skateshops, one deck.
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DIVING INTO VANS “CREDITS” AND THE VIDEOS THAT PAVED THE WAY
The recent push is a sign that brands are beginning to understand how to foster actual growth and energize the community.
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WHAT CORONAVIRUS MEANS FOR THE SKATEBOARD SUPPLY CHAIN
The skateboarding business is a delicate house of cards, built on razor-thin profit margins. Will it weather the storm?
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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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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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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.