The Platfrm – Core: Mirko Mangum’s Path To Opus Footwear

Mirko Mangum started skating at age 12 in El Cajon outside of San Diego, California and, with the help of solid influences and legendary support, he has been a lifer ever since. Naturally, though, after turning pro on the board the breakdown of the body began. He refers to it as when he “retired physically, not financially” as his entrepreneurial spirit took hold. He started working in-house at Planet Earth (after riding for the brand professionally) and received the ultimate first-hand learning experience for how to run a proper business in skateboarding. Mirko took more than notes, though. After seven or so years at Planet Earth he popped off with other friends to create their own clothing brand in ALPHANUMERIC. Then he took a position with C1RCA focused on setting up the ultimate team with the likes of Jamie Thomas and Chad Muska. Next came the Blackbox Days, before Zoo York, and then Univ, Whatever distribution, and a role at Vans… At this point, if you want to hear Mirko’s full story and the origins of his latest skate company, watch this episode of CORE: Opus Footwear’s Mirko Magnum.

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Braden Hoban’s Dreams and Supportive Family | Kona Big Wave “Beyond The Ride” Part 1 – SLS

Braden’s rise to the top might seem like it happened overnight, but behind the scenes, he’s been in the streets working hard for years. Not to mention, he had the benefit of an extremely supportive family who he constantly credits for helping him get to where he is. Get to know them in Part 1 of “Beyond The Ride”

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Ryan Decenzo & Tyson Bowerbank | The Nine Club #352

Ryan Decenzo & Tyson Bowerbank discuss how Tyson got on Darkstar then Almost, Ryan riding the same shape for 15 years, starting 2 Cents Skateboards, trying to make money in skateboarding, Tyson has 3 jobs, Dwindle imploding, the key to an ollie impossible, the height & length of Wallenberg & El Toro, Ryan partying the night before trying to hardflip Hollywood 16 and much more!

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The Platform Side Hustle: Jesse Lindloff Turns Doodles to Skateboard Graphics

An artist by nature, doodling and drawing has always been a part of Jesse Lindloff’s life. Even to the detriment of his math grades in high school. In the end everything added up for Jesse, though. Today his skating is doing numbers and his art has also been keeping pace. Tap in to this episode of Side Hustle: Jesse Lindloff for a few minutes to get inside his brain and hear how he brings his artwork to life as he shows off a few of the first graphics he’s drawn from decks to wheels and beyond.

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