Skate
Folkestone is changing – and its skateboarders aren’t happy
Concrete canvases — The seaside town serves as a bellwether for Brexit Britain: a place on the cusp of change, divided and at odds. As its skate scene watches local spaces slowly disappear, taken from them by developers, it begs the question: what happens next?
Written by: Peter Yeung
Photos celebrating female and non-binary skateboarders
To Balance is Trust — Photographer Hannah Bailey explains her project capturing over 20 skaters across the globe which aims to shed light on inspiring young figures in the community.
Written by: Hannah Bailey
How Whitley Bay Skate Club built a scene from scratch
In partnership with 99designs by Vistaprint — By Design is a new editorial series, created in collaboration with 99designs by Vistaprint, that celebrates small businesses across the UK and spotlights the power of a strong visual identity. In the first instalment, we explore how a retro skate shop in the North-East became the launchpad for a thriving creative community.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Huck Issue 75 is out now
A brand new chapter — 15 years later, we’re still paddling against the flow. Join us as we kick off a bold new chapter for the magazine – starring Labour MP Zarah Sultana, London author Gabriel Krauze and saxophone supremo Nubya Garcia.
Written by: Huck
Stories from a world in flux: our best deep-dives of 2020
Always moving — From in-depth essays to on-the-ground reporting in communities stretched across the globe, here are the pieces we’re most proud of this year.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Skater Scott Hobbs Bourne on why he wrote a children’s book
An Act Of Imagination — SHB’s journey so far can be best defined by boundless possibility. So it feels fitting that his new book, written for kids, is a celebration of just that.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Beirut’s skate scene is rebuilding from the rubble
After the blast — For those living in the Lebanese capital, the explosion was simply the tip of the iceberg. As the city grapples with the aftermath, a group of skaters are fighting to save their scene – because for them, it’s the only way to escape the pressures of everyday life.
Written by: Victoria Schneider
What now for... skaters?
Talking mental health — Huck is exploring the impact that the coronavirus pandemic is having on different communities – and on our mental health. In this final instalment, Shelley Jones explores how the lockdown has affected the skateboarding community.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Chad Muska on the legacy of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
‘It was all such a crazy dream’ — With the game set to be re-released next month, we caught up with the legendary skater to chat about its impact and the future of skateboarding.
Written by: Nic Dobija-Nootens
Old skate videos are getting me through the pandemic
Saved by nostalgia — Nostalgia is a powerful balm for difficult times – and replaying the past is the one thing lifting my spirits amidst our current reality.
Written by: Jonathan Smith