Jon Dickson reminds me of a silent beast, motivated by danger and humbled by gnarly bails over the course of his skate career. He skates with incredible speed, charging at a spot with the intention to stomp the bolts of his board when he lands. The style, grace and attitude that follow are undeniably natural;…
First time I was introduced to Rowan was through his old Shep Dawgs crew videos, where he blew onto the skate scene with a ponytail, funky last name, and an undeniable loose-but-in-control style of skating. Now only that, the whole crew was 100% skate rats and backed by Riley Hawk, Taylor Kirby and AJ Zavala;…
All we can say is, we canβt believe it took this long for Shaneβs official pro model to finally come out. But with that statement, weβre also highlighting the fact that Shane is undoubtedly one of the best professional skateboarders out today, who has put in incredible work ethic into his skate career and is…
When P-rod left his long time sponsor Plan B skateboards in 2013, the world was buzzing on his next move. Fans and skate-heads alike were asking which board company had talked a sweet deal to lock him down. Yet in 2014, P-Rod announced the start of his new brand and company, Primitive Skateboarding. As someone…
At only 24 years old, Jamie Foy is built like a trojan warrior, ready to destroy any handrail in his path. Originally from Florida, he burst onto the scene a few years ago dropping four video parts and captivating everyoneβs attention with gnarly handrail tricks done with effortless style. No one knew who he was…
Skateboard wheels are critical skateboard hardware that often gets overlooked. Itβs actually more essential to get used to your truck-wheel setup, since decks wear out faster than wheels and trucks. But when it comes choosing the right wheels, there seems to be endless options of brands, sizes, shapes, hardness, and colors to choose from. With…
“In 1992, Hufnagel moved to San Francisco to pursue his passion of skateboarding. He turned professional soon after, providing him a rare and rewarding opportunity to travel the world by means of his skateboard and the industry that supported him. Brought up by the very ‘do-it-yourself’ approach that came along with skateboarding, Hufnagel saw an…
Dylanβs mark on skateboarding culture is not only attributed to the progressive parts heβs put out for Osiris, Transworld, Gravis, Alien Workshop and Supreme, but also to the influence of style on and off the board among skaters across the globe. Watching the Dylan Gravis Part, itβs evident that his skate mentality is a balanced…
Stevie Perez really came onto the scene in a time when standout parts from full videos truly excited the skaters around the world. In 2012, the highly anticipated Pretty Sweet video from Girl and Chocolate dropped, and Stevieβs part opened up right after Chocolateβs OGβs Kenny Anderson, Gino Iannucci, Daniel Castillo, Christ Roberts and Justin…
If youβve seen Elijah Berleβs video parts, you know he oozes a brilliant confidence in his raw skating style. If thereβs any historical torch to pass along to a new generation of Santa Monica skaters, it damn well should be in the hands of Elijah. This Southern California native has come a long way since…
When it comes to the HUF team, itβs style first and foremost. If you ever doubt why a certain skater is on the squad, you need to get checked; each and every skater thatβs been drafted to the skate roster has a unique style of their own and must be approved by Huf himself, which…
Whenever a pro model comes out, it sparks everyoneβs interest because we know that the shoeβs been tailored for a specific skaterβs style. Whether itβs from a styling perspective, or from a technical standpoint, a signature shoe is the product of personal feedback from our beloved professional skateboarder with the companyβs R&D team. Thatβs why…