If you build it, they will come... — From New York to Ethiopia, DIY legend Jerry Mraz transforms neglected spaces under the cover of darkness – selflessly crafting skate spots for anyone and everyone.
Written by: Anthony Pappalardo
No skills, no problem — As a loose-legged skate rat, Tommy Guerrero owned the hills of San Francisco and made history in the Bones Brigade. Now he's pushing himself as a musician, living the DIY dream. As he tells Dave Carnie – Jackass co-creator and self-proclaimed snoot – there's just one principle to follow: do your stuff.
Written by: Dave Carnie
Skating as a passport — Having spent the past 15 years travelling the globe, photographer Kevin Métallier has witnessed firsthand how skateboarders from all corners of the earth are establishing strong communities, despite the obstacles presented to them.
Written by: Paden Vaughan
Wecome to Moto Skate — There is a sweet spot where skateboarding and motorcycles converge. And these guys know how to hit it just right.
Written by: Shane Herrick
Nothing can stop us — Whatever's happening in the rest of the world, skateboarders will always keep pushing forward. Here are some of the best skateboarding stories from 2016.
Written by: Paden Vaughan
A peaceful form of resistance — Three years after the country got its first mini ramp, skating has changed the lives of young Palestinians, providing a much-needed outlet with no winning or losing.
Written by: Paden Vaughan
Shredding out of Communism — How one man fostered a vibrant youth scene out of the rubble of a fallen state.
Written by: Niall Neeson
Give Her Five — Thanks to the non-profit Skateistan, young women can find an escape from the realities and stresses of growing up in extremely difficult situations.
Written by: Hannah Bailey
Get schooled right — Behind the scenes at SST Records, producer and sound engineer Spot helped some of punk’s most iconic records spring to life. He’s worked with the likes of Black Flag, Hüsker Dü, Minutemen, Descendents, Misfits and Minor Threat. But it was an encounter with an unknown musician in the ’70s that ended up leaving the biggest mark. His new photobook, Sounds of Two Eyes Opening, captures the insurgency of his Californian youth – and the surfers, skateboarders and frontiersman punks who shaped his unique lens on life.
Written by: Spot
Have board, will travel — As Cuba’s emerging skateboarding scene opens up to the world, Toda Fuerza is the first brand with ambitions to sponsor artists, skaters and compete internationally.
Written by: Alex King