Ground Glass: Ronnie Kessner – JENKEM

Very few skate videographers attempt to capture skateboarding on 16mm film. And for good reason! At $50 a minute, you’re at the mercy of high costs, old equipment and the consistency of skaters. Videographer James Thomson was up for the challenge and has Ronnie Kessner skating through Thailand for his newest episode of Ground Glass. Settle in and get ready to watch some warm, ultra-analog skating caught on technology invented in 1923.

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How to Enter the Rockstar Video Qualifying Series with Braden Hoban

You heard it here first! This is your official invitation to enter the Rockstar Energy Video Qualifying Series (RSOPENVQS) for a chance to win a spot to compete in the inaugural Rockstar Energy Open. The VQS is an online street skateboarding competition that gives everyone a chance to showcase their skills. So, grab your video clips, stack them together, and post your edit on Instagram using #RSOPENVQS between June 12 and August 2, 2024 for a chance to be featured on theplatfrm.com where entries will be reviewed by professional judges, skateboarders, and fans.

The top 10 male and female video qualifiers will win a chance to compete in the Rockstar Energy Open, coming to Portland, Oregon this August 23-25, 2024.

To sweeten the deal even more, Rockstar will be giving away $1,000 weekly cash prizes for best men and women video submissions, $1,000 to the overall best trick winner, and $2,500 viewer’s choice winner scored by fans.

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Manifest Skate Shop | X Games Showdown FINALS!

With their last clip filmed and added at the buzzer, Durham, North Carolina’s Manifest Skate Shop had one week to film and re-edit their video, and they’ve absolutely killed it! Featuring Manifest Skate Shop Riders Mike Johnston, Tracy Stallworth, Chris Powers, Drew Martin, Tyrell Tyson, Spencer Barbera, Cole Barbera, Zaquon Trotman, Taylor Wilson, Chris St. Hilaire, Nick Davis, Kevin Meza, Tyler Tomasic, Raffael Wyss and Hector Suazo.

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