Embry Rucker
Born in Finland, raised in the USA: Skater Marius Syvanen on naked saunas, army duty and Arto Saari
Third Culture Kid — In the first story from Levi’s® Skateboarding Special II: Stories of Independence — our annual Skateboarding collab with Levi’s® — Cali transplant Marius Syvanen explores the importance of keeping his Finnish heritage alive no matter where he lives.
Written by: Zoe Oksanen
Kevin Pearce
The Crash Reel — Four years ago pro-snowboarder Kevin Pearce was at the pinnacle of his career. He was hot favourite for gold at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and the only man who stood a chance of stealing Shaun White's crown. But on New Year’s Eve 2009, he slammed the right side of his head into the icy lip of a halfpipe while practising a double cork, and his life changed forever. Since then he has been struggling with serious brain damage. Oscar-winner Lucy Walker has turned Kevin's story into a remarkable documentary: The Crash Reel, out this Friday.
Written by: HUCK HQ
The Growlers
The Outtakes — Behind the scenes at the Growlers photoshoot at home in Orange County with rad Encinitas-based photographer Embry Rucker.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Billy Ruff
Making It In Skate — Billy Ruff was one of the best vert skateboarders of the 1980s. And he puts it down to hard work.
Written by: Ollie Pelling
Kevin Pearce
Bit by Bit — It’s been two years since Kevin Pearce suffered a serious brain injury while training for the Olympic half pipe. He’s undergone most types of therapy and all manner of surgeries, but it’s the support of complete strangers that carries the most weight. Now, with a balanced outlook on life, he’s ready to think about the next step.
Written by: Zoe Oksanen