On the outskirts of Germany’s Capital lies Potsdam – a former home of the Prussian Kings and German Emperor until 1918. A city draped in ornamental grandeur and elegance, a true example of ‘if you’ve got it, flaunt it’, this is especially the case regarding the Sanssouci Palaces – Often compared to Versailles in Paris.
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.
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
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 at FDR Skatepark, under the bridge in Philadelphia
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…
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…
An interview with Paul Johnson and Dan Eason, director and producer of the feature film “Through My Board” by April Jones
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….
It all started with the classic desire to skate during work breaks and being tired of always following classic skate park projects,
The little things. It’s what the world is made of. Small joys. Like hearing the sounds of boards slapping against the graffiti-laced metal ramps of Marsh Park
Two weeks on the road in USA in a RV, in search of empty pools, ditches and those perfect red slappy curbs…