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 -Skateboarding is a numbers gameĀ Chapter 5: Joy and Pain – The Paradox of Skateboarding Chapter 6: Minding the Gaps Chapter […]
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 […]
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. Itās loud, weird, raw, and full of soulājust like the two legends behind it: Independent Trucks and Mark Gonzales. This isnāt just hardware in a box. Itās a […]
DEVOās āFreedom of Choiceā ā 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 ā 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 […]
The New GT S-Series Rally & Recurve ā And Itās Rail-y, Rail-y Good Hold onto your helmets and tighten those footpads ā the Onewheel GT S-Series just levelled upā¦ twice. Say hello to the Recurve Rail edition and its trail-thirsty cousin, the Rally Edition. Itās like the S-Series hit the gym, did some yoga, and […]
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 […]
Cats of CalStreets ā The Legendary Skateboard Pets ļø From tugboat stowaways to fingerboard fanatics, these skate cats werenāt just along for the ride ā 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 ā […]
Step into the time machine and dial back to September 16, 2011āa time when longboarding in Vancouver was still carving its own path, ready to emerge into the gnarly beast we know today. Before dedicated longboard shops popped up around every corner, Rick Tetz of CalStreets, Michael Brooke of Concrete Wave, and Graham X Peat […]
Celebrating the Legacy of Concrete Wave Magazine & CalStreets: A Tribute to Michael Brooke and Rick Tetz Concrete Wave Magazine, a beloved Canadian skateboarding publication, was founded in 2002 by Michael Brooke. Building upon Michaelās rich history in skateboard publishing, the magazine quickly became a cornerstone of the skateboarding community, offering a fresh perspective and […]
Blade Park: A Legacy of Love and Fingerboarding. Some say that a pet leaves a paw print on your heart, but for me, my cat Blade left an entire legacy. Blade wasnāt just any catāshe was my companion, my little grey and white shadow, and one of the most playful souls to have ever graced […]
At Blade Fingerboard Park, weāve seen all kinds of ramps, rails, and obstacles over the years. But one piece stands out among the restānot just because of its design, but because of the mystery surrounding its origins. The Tony Hawk “Hawkster” Fingerboard Ramp appeared at our park over eight years ago, gifted to us by […]
Freestyle skateboarding is a timeless art form, blending precision, creativity, and technical mastery. One of the oldest styles in skateboarding, freestyle flourished from the 1960s to the early 1990s, with its influence still shaping modern skating. Defined by intricate flat-ground tricks, freestyle requires little more than a skateboard and a smooth surfaceāthough music and choreography […]