The Pltfrm Spot to Spot: Maurio McCoy

Being a pro skateboarder in 2024 drastically differs from what it used to be 24 years ago. From what it means to film a video part, social media, YouTube channels, sponsor obligations, contests, demos, and everything else in between that is not related to time on a skateboard is skateboarding. In this Spot to Spot, Maurio McCoy gives us a glimpse into the juggling act of being a pro skateboarder, the opportunities he’s created to grow his career, and all while showing us a few of his favorite spots around Pasadena.

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The Complete Guide to Bones Bearings | Tactics

Bones Bearings was the first brand to custom design their bearing with Skateboarding in mind. George Powell wanted to make a bearing that could handle the abuse of skateboarding and partnered with a bearing manufacturer in Switzerland where they fine-tuned the design into what today is known as the Bones Swiss Bearings. The Bones Swiss revolutionized skateboard bearings and have since dominated the skate bearing market. Here’s a quick overview of all of the different bearings that Bones has to offer.

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Hjinx And New Beginnings With Videographer Tristan Warren – JENKEM

Tristan is a young videographer from California who started gaining recognition from his independent video “Hijinx Unlimited”. It featured a talented new skate crew and a bunch of old school Hijinx that ended up being so controversial that he eventually took the video offline. Jenkem met up with him to see how his new company, Medieval Skateboards, is shaping up and grabbed an inside look into his world.

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