Drafted at 36: Julian Christianson’s Journey to the Professional Skateboarding League

At 36 years old, Julian Christiansen earns his spot in the Professional Skateboarding League (PSL) after years of balancing family, work, and real life — without ever letting go of skateboarding.

This video tells the story of perseverance, sacrifice, and believing in yourself when the path isn’t easy. From the scouting combine to draft day, it’s a reminder that it’s never too late to chase what you love.

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David Loy | The Nine Club #397

David Loy discusses hitting his head when he was a kid & ended up in a coma, lip sliding El Toro at 12 years old, sponsorship money started coming in after his first Damn Am win, the first Birdhouse video he was in “The Beginning”, spent 30k in 10 days on a bender, wanted to get into rehab, pretty much starting his career all over again, how Tony Hawk played a positive role in his journey toward overcoming addiction & his mental health, filming for his newest part “XX”, wants to put out another part by the end of the year and much more!

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The Nine Club – David Loy’s XX part, Scott Johnston Facetime, Mei Ozeki boardslides the Rowley rail 24 years later

Welcome to Channel Nine. This week Mike Carroll joins us to discuss 13 year old Mei Ozeki boardsliding the huge Rowley rail 24 years later, 303 Skateshop Retail Report, Courthouse In Session, David Loy’s “XX” Birdhouse part, JP Villa’s “PIÃ0” part, Scott Johnston Facetimes in to talk about his iconic clip, answering your questions from the Hotline and much more!

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Parallels /// Daewon Song & Mark Suciu – adidas

In tandem with the new Glenburn, adidas introduces “Parallels”, a series that focuses on the personalities and creative activity of various adidas riders. We kick things off in Los Angeles, as Mark Suciu visits Daewon Song, who’s finishing a short recovery from an injury. We tag along as they check out a bunch of Daewon’s skate spots, dig through his archives, and chat about their collective past. The new Glenburn from adidas Skateboarding – available now at your preferred skate retailer.

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Dakota Servold: Inside the Life of a Dedicated Skateboarder | Portraits – The Platfrm

Dakota Servold is a man whose actions speak so loudly that word of his ways gets around. Authentic to himself, Dakota doesn’t compromise his character. He sticks to his gut and knows that his decisions define him. “Think about the things that you do, because they matter,” Dakota says.

He takes pride in his craft and truly appreciates those who support him. Today, he couldn’t be happier in a role that allows him to support others while continuing to push his pro career.

Dakota takes us back to where his desire to skate first took hold and the moves along the way that jump-started his path to prodom — including a random run-in with the Toy Machine crew that kicked things off. Hear how he landed on Foundation Skateboards, exactly what he’s up to now, and other insights into his life and how it’s unfolding.

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PJ Ladd | The Nine Club #396

PJ Ladd discusses growing up in Boston skating outside his dad’s auto part shop, getting on Element around the same time as Bam Margera, why is Silence Golden, riding for eS Footwear & entertained riding for Girl Skateboards, why the Colosseum video was named “PJ Ladd’s Wonderful Horrible Life”, Skating for the Plan B reboot, his current board set up & why he likes a flatter board, Kayo wanted to do a company with him and Ryan Gallant, feeling healthy doing Yoga & Meditation and much more!

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