The best things in life happen organically. In 1978 the first incarnation of CalStreets, Skateboard Central was born. Forged from a passion for skating and a regional need for products in the early ’80s the second iteration was born, California Streets. Immediately abbreviated by local skaters to “CalStreets”, the shop quickly swept the market in […]
The roots of this magazine go all the way back to 1975. That’s the year I started skateboarding. I must thank Frank Nasworthy for having the creativity and mental fortitude to release Cadillac Wheels in 1973. His idea launched skateboarding’s second boom and sowed the seeds for the magazine you hold in your hands. Frank […]
Graham X Peat – epic skate photographer of the 70`s and 80`s Vancouver skate scene. Check out the following gallery which features Canadian team riders from Northwest Skateboards (HEAD HONCHO), Sims Team Canada, Powell, G&S, Vision and The RIPPING SQUAD. (Rippers)
Before even the Trade Expo or Boarder Labs we started AXSGear.com a dedicated skateshop and manufacturer listing service. Skaters could find the best shop in their area or find out more about the latest manufacturer. Rick Tetz of AXSGear/Concrete Wave Magazine attended Danger Bay 2012 and captured some great moments.
GALLERY SK8 HISTORY 1975-2015 VANCOUVER Vintage Skate shots from 1980’s up to new shop Longboarder Labs 2015.
GALLERY SK8 HISTORY 1975-2015 VANCOUVER Vintage Skate shots from 1980’s up to new shop Longboarder Labs 2015.
SoCal rules!! So we went down to Long Beach California Jan 5 for the launch of AXS Longboard Retailer Magazine. (oh yea and to go to Agenda 2012) and had a blast, 28 degrees Celsius and sunny in January! We hung out with Michael Brooke and Rick Tetz for the weekend, drank some Don Julio […]
Rick Tetz Sponsors: Vans, Gullwing, Sims, Rector, and Hobie. Slightly embarrassed by the music genre of the time, but here it is, Rick Tetz free-styling. Videos shot at Kitsilano Beach, Kits School, English Bay, and Lynn Valley Mall. North Vancouver circa 1979-80. These were taken from a 30 year old VHS tape, audio drops and […]
Interview with Rick Tetz creator CalStreets.com: What is CALSTREETS Skateshop all about? 1..CalStreets is all about respect for skateboarding and skateboarders. One of the most enjoyable parts of being a skater is the socialization and camaraderie with other skaters. Real old school point of view but that was the way it was.· This was particularly […]
Jackson Hilts Review Presenting the new Landyachtz El Barbaro. Designed by “Mohawk” Max Gradlmiller Graphics by Scarecrow Oven Specs: 30″ length 9.25″ Width 14.12″ Wheelbase Wheel flares Recommended Set-up: 155mm Polar Bears + 57mm Street Hawgs https://www.longboardlabs.ca/
Longboarder Labs is the Canadian headquarters for the Longboarding for Peace movement from Concrete Wave. Exclusive LFP merchandise will be available. With summer well-established, it’s time to review the rules of the road. Michael Brooke, founder of the magazine Concrete Wave and avid longboarder, took time out from a recent talk with East York college […]