Category: Interview

eS and CCS: Two Decades Deep

In the history of skateboarding very, few brands have the type of connection that eS and CCS have. Since eS was founded in 1995 their shoes have graced the pages of the CCS Catalog. Our brand grew with their brand to become two of the most recognizable names in skateboarding. A lot has happened since 1995 and our brands lost each other for a few years, but we’re proud to say that you can find eS shoes at CCS again. We made this video to explain a bit of the history our two brands have together and show you a bit of what’s new from eS. So take three minutes to watch this and then grab a pair of Sal’s and hit the streets!

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5 for 5: Alex Sorgente Puts Up 5 Transition Tricks

The idea is simple. We challenged five of the biggest names in the next class of young pro skaters to film five tricks and send the footage our way. No guidelines, no limits, just five bangers to prove that we should remember their name. We gave Alex Sorgente first crack at the new round of 5 for 5 and he kicks it off by laying down 5 fresh tranny tricks.

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Brian Anderson on Being a Gay Professional Skateboarder

The skateboarding community worships Brian Anderson as a god, but for many years kept his sexuality a secret from nearly everyone in his life. Our guy Reda sat down with Brian and some of his closest friends to talk about being gay in the professional skateboarding industry and why he chose now to come out.

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Pro Skateboarder Billy Rohan Talks About Living with Bipolar Disorder

Billy Rohan has the reached the highest of highs and the lowest of lowest during his career as a professional skateboarder. He’s gone from placing in some of the world’s top contests & having coverage in every major skate publication to sleeping on the street, to being named the New Yorker of the week for his work getting skateparks opened, to back on the street again.

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Skaters Have the Best Names | Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding | VANS

From guys like Shreddi Repas and Skitch Hitchcock in the 70’s, to Mountain, Hawk and Stranger in the 80’s and 90’s, skaters have always had the best names. This episode has no other theme than simply showcasing the skaters who have cool names. Make your own list before you watch.

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