Growing up in Encinitas, California—surrounded by skateparks and local rippers—Braden Hoban was perfectly positioned to become the powerhouse skater he is today. In this Now/Then interview, he takes us from his first shop board at McGill’s to the two-year process behind his pro model shoe with Emerica. As a grom, Braden’s go-to spot was the Encinitas YMCA, where he honed his skills on rails and hubbas that laid the groundwork for his street style. Now, the same skaters he once watched in videos—like Leo Romero and Jeremy Leabres—are his crew for van tours. Braden has made a smooth progression from hometown sessions to riding with his heroes.
“DOWN HERE” Indy in Australia
From flow to pros, DOWN HERE is a mash up of new and luminary faces that rock with Indy and rip it up in the land down under, a heavy look into the thriving Australian skate scene. Filmed by all the homies and masterfully pulled together by James James.
Starring Mitch Robertom, Ben Weir, Adam Knowles, Sam Atkins, Johnno Halchenko, Jedd Mckenzie, Danno Woolley, Tommy Fynn, Matthew Boggis, Paul Battlay, Jakob Robinson, Nik Stipanovic and Cody Riley.
Featuring Eli Waterson , Chloe Covell, Ethan Copeland, Max Couling, Kieran Woolley, Kevin Baekkel, Jack Evans, Zepp Hayes, Taniah Meyers, Poppy Starr, Marley Rae, Fano Connor, Lenard Tejada, Adam Davies and Pat Roberts.
ANDY ANDERSON AND THE ZENGA BROS RAMPER CAMPER PART #1
Nigel Alexander hooks you up with Andy Anderson and the Zenga Bros Ramper Camper!
BAD FOR THE BONES | Ibu Sanyang & Lucien Genand – CONS
Ibu Sanyang and Lucien Genand for Converse Skateboarding.
ARJUN SHAH – NUGG OF THE WEEK
Arjun Shah NYC Clips for this Nugg of the Week. Submit your NOTW by #SkateNugg on Instagram for your chance to be the next!
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N E W T-II : Joe Campos, Nora, Nick Michel, Chris Athans & Crew – THUNDER
The crew gets out in LA for their first sessions on the new Thunder T-II’s. Featuring Nick Michel, Nora Vasconcellos, Joseph Campos, Chris Athans, Kasci Woolf, Jake Anderson, and Gage Boyle.
Heatwaves and Kickflip BSNBs… At Home with Maurio McCoy – MOB
Check in at home with Reading, Pennsylvania’s finest, Maurio McCoy as he set up his latest Santa Cruz Skateboards model at Holistic Skateshop and then proceeds to rip through his local. Heat waves and rain storms ain’t stopping Maurio…
Bringing Your Skate Career Back Home With Blake Carpenter – JENKEM
Ever consider moving back home? Blake Carpenter just did, after a long stint operating and skating at the center of the skate industry. Follow along as we watch him re-enter his local community, launch a board brand and what it means to be back where it all began.
Jeff Rasp and Alder Wilson in Playback – SKATEJAWN
Alder Wilson and Jeff Rasp in “Playback” by Andrew Metzger.
MY 19TH YEAR AT WOODWARD WEST – HEIMANA REYNOLDS
This was my 19th year at Woodward West! I have loved coming here since i was a kid and still will forever call this place my second home. Thank you to Woodward and all the staff that made this week so special. Also big thank you to Proper Ride Shop and all the Hawaii homies for bringing the good vibes and fun sessions. – Heimana
SIMPLE SESSION 25 SKATE FINALS HIGHLIGHTS
Skate finals of Simple Session’s 25th anniversary!
Daniel Haney | The Nine Club #375
Daniel Haney discusses moving to West LA from Arkansas, choosing to skate handrails, breaking his ankle on the Fairfax rail, getting on Foundation, the craziest slams he’s ever taken, how Donny Barley coined the nickname Danrail Haney, the pressure he felt skating with his peers, skating for Jason Rogers company Arcade, hitting every rail at Slam City Jam and much more!