LGBTQ+ Love Note: A Conversation With ChandlerBurton | Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding

Chandler Burton played a huge part in the making the LGBTQ+ episode of Loveletters to Skateboarding. Burton introduced Grosso to many of the skaters featured in the piece and remains an encouraging voice for the queer skate community. Burton tells his story of coming out as a queer skater, how he battled societal norms, and the importance of allyship.

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JAKE WOOTEN PUTS STRONGEST SKATEBOARD TO THE TEST! | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Jake Wooten rifles off bangers with the strongest skateboard deck technology on the market. Jake pulled up to Vista Skatepark to share his testimonial on the VX Deck. “Ever since they had the first prototypes, pretty much – LITERALLY the only decks I’ve skated is VX Decks”. With his huge disasters, Santa Cruz knew Jake would be the perfect skater to showcase the true strength of the VX Deck.

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Dew Tour Setups: Tristan Rennie Runs Down Bloodwizard Skateboard, Independent Trucks, Ricta Wheels & More

While hanging out with Tristan Rennie for the day, Dew Tour took some time to run through his skateboard gear. Tristan sets up a fresh board before dropping into a backyard pool and shows us his personal tweaks. Hear how he dials in his trucks to the right tightness, the assorted board sizes he likes to ride, and everything else that falls into his setup.

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