Skateboard Magazine
The second annual Big Beach Jam is hitting Littlehampton this June and it’s set to be a biggy! There will be electrifying scooters, BMX, and Skate Jams for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, you can show off your mad skills in friendly competitions and be in with the...
Skateboarding has finally made its debut as an Olympic sport, and the United Kingdom’s skateboard Olympics team is ready to showcase its skills and passion on the global stage. In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to the talented members of the GB Olympic Skateboarding Team, highlighting their ages, styles of skateboarding, and notable achievements....
While we love to talk in detail about pro skaters, share tips and advice on skateboard maintenance, and reviews of parks and products. This post is going to be short and sweet, with the latest in skateboarding news from around the world in bite-sized highlights. They’re funny and ridiculous and some of the stories might...
There is talk on the grapevine about the redevelopment of the old Botley Bowl skatepark at the Louie Memorial Playing Fields in Oxford. The original Botley skatepark was built back in 1991 and was a big deal in its day. The skatepark was a guitar-shaped concrete bowl split into three sections and was sadly condemned...
Birdhouse Skateboards is a well-known brand in the skateboarding world, known for making great-quality skateboards, and some of the best deck designs, plus wheels, and apparel. The company was founded back in 1992 by professional skateboarder Tony Hawk and Per Welinder. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at Birdhouse Skateboards, where they’re based,...
Whether you ride your board to school or the office (and hit the skatepark on your way), you going to need a versatile skateboard bag to carry your everyday essentials, plus your board. Carrying your board around under your arm can be a pain and it’s better to have both of your hands free for...
When you’re hitting the streets or the ramps on your skateboard, I would hope the number 2 thing you take (your board is obviously the number 1 thing) is a skateboard helmet. It’s important to wear the right helmet when you are out on your board, one that is specifically designed for skateboarding will give...
This group of young Bolivian skateboarders is using their passion for skating and culture to empower indigenous women in Bolivia. Known as Imillaskate (Imilla meaning “young girl”’ in Aymara and Quechua), they are a collective of female athletes who are known for skating wearing a traditional Spanish skirt called the Polleras. The skirt is worn...
One of the world’s largest skateboard brands, Globe, loves collaborating and getting creative with its deck designs. They’ve worked with Pantone, and The Ramones and are now, teaming up with the Eames Office to create a stunning collection of walnut-veneered Globe skateboard decks. Eames Office x Globe There are 3 Globe skateboard decks in the...
With so many skateboard deck options available now, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. We’ve compiled a list of the new skateboard decks for 2023 to help you choose. From the classic 7-ply maple wood decks to the more modern composite materials, we’ve got you covered. We’ve considered factors such as durability, pop, concave,...