Skateboard Magazine
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,...
The 2023 world skateboard championships are underway. Starting on the 5th of February at the Aljada skate park in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates with the final and awards ceremony on Sunday the 12th of February, this week-long event gives each skater the chance to rack up points to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games....
As we’re well into the new year, we’re gearing up for an exciting lineup of the upcoming 2023 global skateboarding events. From professional competitions to grassroots gatherings, there’s something for everyone to look forward to. 2023 Global Skateboarding Events X Games Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 21-25 July, 2023 One of the most highly-anticipated events on the...
From brain buckets to wheels, some boarders prefer to piece together their entire kit from scratch. If you’re thinking of buying a complete skateboard in ’23, here are ten of the best. Are you thinking new year, new board? Why not use the cash Grandma slipped in your hand at Christmas to help you start...
The perfect gifts for skateboarders is probably an all-expenses paid trip to one of the top events worldwide. However there are more affordable dope gifts for skateboarders, ideal for beginners or pros. Finding the best gift for someone who loves skateboarding can be a bit of a head-scratcher. They may well already have a much-loved...