La Kantera session
A crew of American pro skaters and some from around Europe took a trip to Basque country last month, and had the bright idea to invite people for a session at the infamous La Kantera on May 1st, 2026.
Women of Washington Street
On June 21st the first Women of Washington Street skate jam took place in sunny San Diego, California – one of its kind in this intimidating DIY skatepark just under the bridge of the 101 pacific highway.
Trukentroef X – Vorselaar, Belgium
Fast forward to 2026 and suddenly it’s our 10th anniversary! Just like our small DIY-park, the contest grew a little bigger and now has its infamous reputation of ‘not caring’ about big money prices or famous riders or anything like all these boring corporate events. The idea is still the same after all these years
DIY build week – Münster, Germany
In just one week, with the help of around 30 dedicated maniacs who were willing to spend their free time working in the scorching heat of Münster, we made it happen. Teams from Cologne, Aachen, Sauerland, Hamburg, and Stuttgart joined us and gave us a huge hand – once again: much love to everyone involved – DIY family showed off big time!
Queen of the Park 2026 – FDR Skatepark
Queen of the Park 2026 at FDR Skatepark, under the bridge in Philadelphia
Valentin Novo
It’s late in the Morning, in space that smells like glue, woodstains and vinyl stickers. A young man lies on a chair, half anxious of the day to conquer, and half happy as he diggs through a raspberry pastry…
The Arches DIY – Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow is a post industrial city on the west coast of Scotland and somewhere within it, in a location that is pretty central and easily found on google maps, is The Arches DIY.
KEVIN SALK: Eighties punk rock photos from a teenage fan
My first “punk” show was the Clash at the Santa Monica Civic in 1979 with my friend who I have known since kindergarten. I saw 999 at the Roxy but I don’t know if I was still in junior high school or freshman year…
Burnside Film Premiere Spotlight:
An interview with Paul Johnson and Dan Eason, director and producer of the feature film “Through My Board” by April Jones
Nolan Houghton interview
I was always getting into trouble as a kid so my parents got me into skating as something to do. I was too unfocused for organized sports….
Oaxaca DIY – Mexico
The funny thing about DIY, is that we spend so much time trying to explain them, community, repurposed space, a reaction to poor government, and they’re not wrong, but they’re missing something. In an era of Street League sponsorships and skateboarding selling cars, DIY spots are a symbol. They are proof that some people still care about the thing itself.