For episode four of Skate Tales, Madars hightails it to Ethiopia to meet the skate crew building a scene from scratch in one of the world’s oldest countries. The story of Ethiopia Skate is as real as it gets: from a parking lot in Addis Ababa, Henok Yetbarek, Michael Baheru, Ruel Desta, Babure ‘Babu G’ Teferi, Yeabkal Abraham and Yared Gobezie started a skate movement which would snowball with the help of two American skaters, JT Rhoades and Sean Stromsoe. Within 3 years they would link up with Make Life Skate Life to build Ethiopia’s first free skatepark in the capital, and a year later they would double down on their success by building a second in Awassa. Nowadays Ethiopia Skate has 150 skaters enlisted from around the country, and has registered as a non- profit in the USA meaning they can accept tax- deductible donations to keep their skatehouse open, build more terrain and, as Sean tells Madars ‘create more opportunity through skateboarding’. Madars came by to build and inspire, listen and learn in a beautiful one from the Skate Tales storybook.
Ishod Wair – Stop And Chat | The Nine Club With Chris Roberts
We Stop And Chat with Ishod Wair to discuss skating a symmetrical board, why he thought he couldn’t skate anymore, his recent ear infection, giving product to kids, being on time to a skate session, kids asking him to follow them on Instagram, switch crooks on the Oakland Courthouse out ledge, the difference between round and square rails and much more!
ERIC DRESSEN SPILLS THE BEANS ABOUT THE SPEED FREAKS VIDEO! | Santa Cruz Skateboards
Go behind the scenes with Eric Dressen as he talks about the filming of his part from the classic 1989 video, Speed Freaks. Eric’s part from this video helped to shape how skateboarders across the world viewed what could be done and how stylish it could look. From turning pro at the age of 10, getting a trick named after him and filming his whole part in the span of two days this Timeline Talk is filled with great stories for skateboard fans of all ages.
CHARLIE YOUNG FULL PART FROM STATIC V
Theories of Atlantis brings you Charlie Young’s full part from the Static V video, which premiered originally in 2014. Charlie’s part was filmed partly during the making of Static III and then picked back up again in the later half of production for the Static 456 project. Originally from the town of Croydon, just outside of London, Charlie grew up skating with Paul Shier and Nick Jensen. Hence, their guest clips in his part. And his ender at the classic Croydon plaza “Fairfields”. Enjoy.
JOHN MOTTA EUROPE FOOTAGE (2008)
A lot of this footage ended up being used in John’s Skate Mental video part “Am Chowder”; Filmed by Jared Lucas.
Hesh Sesh with The Bumbag Co! Collab OUT NOW!
Bumbag x Creach is a Match Made in the Cellar. They created a classic hip pack and a Cooler bag with integrated Bluetooth Speaker. What better way to put these bags to the test then to link up at the park, put some bevs on ice, fire up some coals, and bust out the speaker for a good ‘ol hesh sesh! Featuring Fiends and Homies Chris Russell, Milton Martinez, John Gardner, Sam Hitz, Lefty, Bobby Long, Collin Provost, Tom Remillard, and Wes Kremer.
DGK – Will Mazzari Treats
Will Mazzari loves treats and skateboarding, here’s some of both.
LGBTQ+ Love Note: A Conversation With Elissa Steamer | Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding
Grosso catches up with skate pioneer, Elissa Steamer, to talk about queerness in skateboarding and the hardships of communicating identity within the skate community. Hint: language is everything!
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Nine Club EXPERIENCE #103 – Nyjah Huston, Lil Dre and Jonathan Perez, Manramp
We discuss Manramp “Return of the Ramp”, Nyjah Huston stops by to talk about his new Nike SB shoe the Nyjah 2, we watch live and celebrate as Karl Watson turns Lil Dre and Jonathan Perez pro for Maxallure Skateboards, Eldy’s pick of the week, a fly joins the show, Mega Park: Elliot Sloan, Josef Skott in DC’s “Domino” part and much more!
The Ronnie Gordon Skate Camp Video – The Skateboard Academy of Philadelphia
This video is promoting the Skateboard Academy of Philadelphia’s Summer Skate Camp Hosted by Ronnie Gordon. Learn where The Skateboard Academy is, where to park, how to get into the building, how the camp works during Covid-19 and how to sign up.
100 Kickflips With Jon Dickson In The Emerica Dickson – CCS
When one of the best kickflippers in the game gets a new pro shoe, you bet your salty behind that CCS is gonna beg him to do 100. Thankfully Jon Dickson is a good sport with a kickflip that will make you cry. His shoe isn’t too bad either. Check his flicks, then pick up a pair of Dicksons at CCS.com!
5 Minutes of PURE Erick Winkowski: Camping With The Homies! | Santa Cruz Skateboards
5 minutes of pure Erick Winkowski. Erick and crew went for a camping trip to Volcom Brothers Skatepark in Mammoth, CA to get away from the city and try out his all new Aquatic board with art by Thomas Fernandez. Everything about this video is going to make you want to skate. Filmed and edited by Hector Corral. Additional filming by Nick Hanson.