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Skating through Rome’s iconic Cinecitta Film Studios
Skate

Skating through Rome’s iconic Cinecitta Film Studios

Shredding the Factory of Dreams — Following in the footsteps of Fellini and Scorsese, Murder Skateboarding rip through New York and Ancient Rome at Cinecitta - Italy’s answer to Hollywood.

Written by: Ashley Manning

The skateboarders turning America’s urban decay into DIY skate spots
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The skateboarders turning America’s urban decay into DIY skate spots

Built from scratch — To celebrate 10 years of Huck, we're digging through the archives to unearth stories that feel as relevant as ever. In 2011, against a backdrop of economic scar tissue, photographer Mike Belleme documented the vibrant emergence of foundation skate spots, which are breathing new life into America’s forgotten corners.

Written by: Mike Belleme

London skaters shoot the city in darkness with new low-light camera
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London skaters shoot the city in darkness with new low-light camera

Huck x Samsung — Let Manny Lopez and Daryl Dominguez take on a night-time tour of the capital with Samsung’s new all-conditions phone.

Written by: Advertorial

Watch Nigeria’s first homegrown skate edit
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Watch Nigeria’s first homegrown skate edit

Underground fire from Lagos — Nigerian skate brand WAFFLESNCREAM present ‘Jide’, the country’s first self-produced skate edit, shot in the urban grind of Africa’s most populous city - Lagos.

Written by: Alex King

The Last Taboo: Why are there so few openly gay pro skaters?
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The Last Taboo: Why are there so few openly gay pro skaters?

Out and proud — To celebrate 10 years of Huck, we're digging through the archives to unearth stories that feel as relevant as ever. In 2012, we caught up with Tim Von Werne, whose career was cut short under a veil of ‘controversy’, to find out if skateboarding is stepping away from the closet and allowing more pros to be out and proud.

Written by: Patrick Welch

How will Olympic selection affect surfing and skateboarding?
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How will Olympic selection affect surfing and skateboarding?

A battle for the soul of the culture — News that surf and skate will feature in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has divided the community. Is Olympic selection the death of a counterculture or a bright new dawn for surf and skate?

Written by: Alex King

The former dentist who turned into the world's most extreme action man
Surf

The former dentist who turned into the world's most extreme action man

This is Atomic Ant — To celebrate 10 years of Huck, we're digging through the archives to unearth our favourite stories about inspiring people and movements who have graced the magazine's pages. Kicking things off: a story from the first issue, penned by then-editor, now publisher, Vince Medeiros.

Written by: Vince Medeiros

A Finnish skateboarder's snow-covered sanctuary
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A Finnish skateboarder's snow-covered sanctuary

Winter wonderland — In the frozen heartland of Finland, Jaakko Saavalainen’s do-it-yourself skatepark proves anywhere can become a skate utopia - if you’re willing to put in the work.

Written by: HUCK HQ

In the West Bank town of Qalqilya skateboarding reigns supreme
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In the West Bank town of Qalqilya skateboarding reigns supreme

The Z-Boys of Palestine — Situated on the West Bank of Palestinian territory, Qalqilya is a city surrounded by walls. Within this confinement though, SkateQilya is offering a place for a new generation of skateboarders to explore artistic expression.

Written by: Max Gayler

Putting disposable cameras in the hands of London's skaters
Photography

Putting disposable cameras in the hands of London's skaters

Capturing the everyday — Craig Jackson and Jonny Grant’s London Skate Journal is a community project inspired by growing frustration with the glitz and glamour of how the skateboard community is portrayed. Disposable cameras are their weapon of choice.

Written by: Max Gayler

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