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Minding The Gaps Chapter 6 Skategeezer CalStreets Blog

MINDING THE GAPS

MINDING THE GAPS #6 In the previous chapter, I explained the two boom and bust cycles of skateboarding during the 1960s and 70s. In this chapter, I want to explore how different cohorts respond when things break down and why SkateGeezers are uniquely positioned. Not only can they deal with gaps and help fix things, […]

CalStreets Skate Geezer Michael Brooke: Joy & Pain: The Paradox of Skateboarding's Popularity: As 1978 morphed into 1979, something odd happened - skateboarding suffered its second bust. It felt like the rug had been pulled under feet.

Joy & Pain: The Paradox of Skateboarding’s PopularityĀ 

Joy & Pain – Chapter #5 Ā As 1978 morphed into 1979, something odd happened – skateboarding suffered its second bust. It felt like the rug had been pulled under my feet. My constant practice paid off, and the fusion of punk rock and skateboarding kept me super motivated. But I kept wondering, “Hey, where did […]

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THE POWER OF GENERATIONAL FLEX

Chapter 3: The Power of Generational Flex As 1976 rolled into 1977, my passion for skateboarding began to snowball. It consumed me, and my focus was learning new tricks. I wanted to get better and, of course, get sponsored! The way to do this was moving from a generic plastic deck to what the pros […]

Skate Geezer Michael Brooke Re Inventing The Wheel or Back to the Future

RE-INVENTING THE WHEEL OR BACK TO THE FUTURE?

Chapter-1 Reinventing the Wheel As I mentioned in the introduction, 1975 was a pivotal year for me regarding skateboarding. But the truth is that in 1974 I first witnessed a skateboarder skateboarding. I was visiting family in Brighton, a seaside town on the English coast. It’s extraordinary that 50 years later, the image of a […]

Michael Brook's Skategeezer Manifesto Now on CalStreets Blogs! 50 years of Riding the Concrete Wave

INTRO: THE SKATE GEEZER MANIFESTO – 50 + YEARS OF RIDING THE CONCRETE WAVE

INTRO: The Skate Geezer Manifesto Chapter 1: Re-Inventing the wheel or back to the future? Chapter 2: The Real Legacy of Warren Bolster Chapter 3: The Power of the Generational Flex Chapter 4: Age Chapter 5: Joy and Pain – The Paradox of Skateboarding Chapter 6: Minding the Gaps Ironically, you’re reading this on the […]

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THE REAL LEGACY OF WARREN BOLSTER

SKATE GEEZER: Chapter 2 As 1975 morphed into 1976, I became more obsessed with skateboarding. Unfortunately, there was no YouTube or social media to quench my desire to learn more about skateboarding. At a certain point, I recall purchasing a book called “The Skateboarder’s Bible.” I learned about SkateBoarder Magazine in this book and knew […]

Gonz Almighty: The Trucks, The Madness, The Box Set Online Sales Pickup Reissue Dept CalStreets Vancouver

Gonz Almighty: The Trucks, The Madness, The Box Set

The Independent Stage 4 215 Gonz Box Set is the kind of drop that reminds you why you fell in love with skateboarding in the first place. It’s loud, weird, raw, and full of soul—just like the two legends behind it: Independent Trucks and Mark Gonzales. This isn’t just hardware in a box. It’s a […]

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When DEVO Met Marina del Rey: Rick Tetz and the Shiniest Pads in Skate History

DEVO’s ā€œFreedom of Choiceā€ – Skateboarding Meets Synth Madness In 1980, DEVO unleashed Freedom of Choice, not just as a synth-laced punk anthem but as a wild visual statement — starring skateboarding as a symbol of rebellion, individuality, and controlled chaos. Directed by Jerry Casale and Chuck Statler, the film opens in Marina del Rey […]

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Check It Out! ONEWHEEL GT S-Recurve Series – And It’s Rail-y, Rail-y Good

The New GT S-Series Rally & Recurve – And It’s Rail-y, Rail-y Good Hold onto your helmets and tighten those footpads – the Onewheel GT S-Series just levelled up… twice. Say hello to the Recurve Rail edition and its trail-thirsty cousin, the Rally Edition. It’s like the S-Series hit the gym, did some yoga, and […]

Spike’s Legacy: A Look Back at the Feline Face of CalStreets

Spike’s Legacy: A Look Back at the Feline Face of CalStreets

In cherished memory of my beloved feline companion, Spike. A stalwart presence in our lives for an impressive 21 years, she etched her place deep within our hearts. Cloaked in the elegance of a Black Tuxedo Cat, Spike wandered the avenues of Lonsdale as if the streets were an extension of her kingdom. Her confident […]

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SKATEBOARD PETS: Paws, Claws & Grip Tape: The Legendary Cats of CalStreets

Cats of CalStreets – The Legendary Skateboard Pets ļø From tugboat stowaways to fingerboard fanatics, these skate cats weren’t just along for the ride — they ran the show. Spike & Flash: The OGs of Lonsdale Meow Street Before skate decks lined the walls and fingerboards filled the tubs, there were Spike and Flash — […]

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