SKATERS GET A JOB ā APPLY WITHIN! Weāre hiring, and weāre looking for someone whoās already living and breathing skateboarding. If you know your way around most of our world ā from Surfskates, Fingerboards, and Onewheels to Longboards, Skateboards, and Grom-size (5 and up) setups ā you might be the perfect fit. ABOUT THE ROLE: […]
Get ready to witness the return of freestyle skateboarding in Ontario! L&A Expo ā25 is here, bringing you an action-packed day of spins, slides, and style at the legendary Best & Bash – Goodyear Arena in Napanee. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting your start, this is your chance to showcase your skills […]
SKATEBOARDING IS A NUMBERS GAME #6 In the introduction of this book, I mentioned a book called The Fourth Turning. To get everyone up to speed, here areĀ two key ideas from the book: The authors propose that history moves in recurring cycles, each lasting about 80ā100 years (a “saeculum”), and each are divided into […]
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, […]
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 Ironically, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]