Dogtown Skateboards is more than just a brand—it’s a badge of honor for one of skateboarding’s most legendary and rebellious bloodlines. Born from the gritty beachfront concrete of Southern California, Dogtown represents both a place and a philosophy: raw, aggressive, and unapologetically original. To understand Dogtown Skateboards is to understand how geography, style, and culture […]
When you think of Powell Peralta, your mind doesn’t go first to a trick or a video—it goes to a graphic. The torn-out flesh, the staring eyes, the crisp lines of the Ripper are seared into skateboarding’s collective imagination. That chilling and unforgettable image was created by Vernon Courtlandt Johnson, better known simply as VCJ. […]
If you’ve ever picked up a mint Powell Peralta reissue, a vintage Santa Cruz classic, or a rare artist deck, chances are it’s not going straight to the streets — it’s headed for your wall. But mounting a skateboard deck is more delicate than just hammering in a nail and hoping for the best. If […]
Sean Cliver’s The Disposable Skateboard Bible stands as one of the most iconic documents in skateboarding history. More than just a collection of decks, it’s a deep, full-color dive into the visual and cultural evolution of skateboarding from the 1960s through the 2000s. This hardback masterpiece spans over 360 pages and catalogs hundreds of skateboard […]
In the summer of 1985, something wild happened. A teenager named Marty McFly rode a skateboard through the streets of Hill Valley, outran a carload of bullies, and launched skateboarding straight into the pop culture stratosphere. It wasn’t just a cool scene — it was a defining moment. And the board he rode? That wasn’t […]
BACK TO YOUR FUTURE Chap: 8 As this is the SkateGeezer Manifesto, it’s essential at this stage of the book to reiterate one key point: don’t stop skateboarding. If an injury prevents you, I get it. But longevity and quality of life work hand in hand. Skaters under 21 (aka NOT SkateGeezers) will go out […]
LIVING ON VIDEO – Chapter # 7 Skateboarding is such a powerful visual medium so it makes sense that films and videos are a massive part of its history. The first skateboard film was released at the height of the skateboarding boom in 1965. “Skaterdater” was an 18-minute film that greatly influenced the popularity of […]
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, […]
Joy & Pain – Chapter #5 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]