Skateboarding

Nude Bowl – 2021

One of the best things about skateboarding is how, even in the middle of a desolate expanse of desert at an abandoned pool, you can meet a group of skateboarders who begin as strangers and end as good friends.

BBC Pool – Barbeque DIY France

Jacques Séguéla, a french politician once said “If at 50 years old you don’t own a Rolex, it means you messed up something in your life”. Yeah right… Enzo is quite far to be 50 yet (he’s actually only 19) and on the watch he doesn’t own, it’s only writing “NOW” anyway. Whatever, since over a year, this kid and his crew were digging, by hand, a fucking huge hole which is now probably one the best backyard pool in France ! And yep, those guys shot in one go ! God damn legends.

Helltrack DIY (I’m not dead yet) – Pennsylvania

We couldn’t see any of the DIY from where we were, so I started venturing into the no-man’s land they created. As I got closer I climbed to the top of an unnatural hill, and from there I could see the top of the vert wall still standing.

RIDING THE EDGE OF THE OASIS: FEAR AND STOKE IN PALM SPRINGS

Having the opportunity to skate the water park was like no other and I knew I couldn’t pass it up. The loop is a lot bigger and scarier in person but damn it was fucking sick! Good friends, good vibes and big water slides.

Confusion magazine – issue #22 – online

Interviews with Elijah Akerley and Greg Harbour. DIY Spots in Cambodia, Germany, England and features on Brute House Pool in New Jersey, Hippie Pool in California, Grimace’s Pool in Australia and Dirtbag Crew.

Noodle DIY

The city moves at a snail’s pace. If you can get your new build in quick enough, they might just think they’ve already destroyed it

The Shop Ditch – Florida

As the frozen clutches of winter began to grip the North East, I recently drove from Pennsylvania down to Florida to find some warmth and new spots to skate.

Sin Ollie 5 – Javier Saavedra

This year making the annual “Sin ollie” video part a reality was more difficult than ever but the stoke never stops!