With a population of just under 600,000 people, Hamilton, Ontario is located just west of Toronto. It has a vibrant music and art scene, but just as important is its thriving skateboarding scene. Hamilton’s Beasley Skate Park is one of the oldest skateparks in North America where many competitive skateboarding events take place each year. […]
Once upon a time in a magical land, lions cavorted with lambs and unicorns munched on the fat of the sky. Harsh times befell this land. Winter has come. In addition, to these dystopian times the Chubby Unicorn can no longer be a beacon of peace and corpulence. Behold the Loaded Blood Slayer! A monstrous […]
I am 26 years old and live in Ontario. I first got into longboarding back in 2009, a few months before my 19th birthday. When I was 17, during my final high school year, I was heavily addicted to multiple hard drugs. I had been labeled by some as a junkie, and I found it […]
The noxious exhaust fumes and the clatter of self-absorbed business ants rushing around on the sidewalks below have vanished by the time I arrive. On the top floor of the parking garage in the middle of the night, I inhale a breath of cool air as I peer upwards at the shining metallic spires surrounding […]
The island of Tenerife is the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands and can be found lurking off the west coast of Africa. Famous for its huge pre-Lent festival and a giant dormant volcano, the island also boasts beaches with sands that range from yellow to black, and a hugely varied landscape that could easily make […]
Skateboarding is not the first thing you think of when you think about Jamaica. But rest assured, there is indeed a Jamaican skate scene, and the opportunities are endless on this tropical island. For most visitors, the beaches of Ocho Rios or Montego Bay are their primary Jamaican experience. Some guests, if they defy the […]
This photo shows an abandoned highway somewhere in the USA. You might be able to find it, but there is a good chance you won’t. Its location isn’t a secret; it’s more a mystery. If this photo inspires you to go on a search and hunt for skate spots, then I wish you the best […]
Riders Pictured: Alex “Geims” Luciano Augusto Fasano Andrea d’Angelo We are always looking for a great spot. We are lucky because we live pretty close to the Alps. Our journey to this spot started with a positive weather forecast. Although they said we’d experience a light shower in the afternoon, it was going to be […]
The Uncommon Path By: Emma Daigle Photos: Matt Kienzle I haven’t signed a lease or owned a phone for more than three years now. Why? Simply because I never know where I will be in a couple of weeks. Call it marginal – I’ve been going against the grain before I even knew my path […]
Decks are gender-neutral. Guy, girl or however you define yourself – it doesn’t matter. What matters for dance and freestyle decks are your shoe size, height, weight and preferences. Many components of your setup influence your skating and security when dancing and freestyle skating. There is no fixed setup that fits everyone perfectly, so take […]
MADE IN GERMANY BOARD FACTORY: On the Grind- the ‘Made in Germany’ board factory When we started Quinboards back in 2011 we did not really have a master plan worked out. We had already been enjoying building longboards for ourselves and people we knew since 2010, while taking master classes in Sports Engineering at the […]
Dan Gesmer: I count myself very fortunate because I had an opportunity to read this report almost 20 years ago. They say hindsight is 20/20, but in the case of this report, it really was a blueprint for the future. The report spanned over 10,000 words and was filled with facts, along with opportunities for […]