JENKEM – John Gardner’s Tips for Building Up Your Mental Health

Phrases like “mental health,” “stress,” and “anxiety” sometimes feel like empty buzzwords that get thrown around too freely these days, but when you read into what people are actually talking about, you’ll realize we hear these words so often because so many people are dealing with real mental health issues and finally have a way to talk about it.

John is obviously not a doctor or certified expert, but he is someone that has been working on himself and is passionate about improving his own mental health and our community’s, too. Hopefully tools like this can play a small part in breaking the cycle of losing skaters to self-harm and suicide. – JENKEM

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“When It’s Real It Rolls” – Jawbreaker x REAL featuring Mason Silva

We’re big fans of Jawbreaker… their records have fueled many a session over the years and the artwork from their album covers are about as iconic as they come. Real is so excited to work with them for this release of boards, including a very special limited edition ‘Salt Girl’ board – only 500 made – and a full run for Mason. Shop the collection at skate shops and HERE.

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Chris Gregson | The Nine Club With Chris Roberts – Episode 202

Chris Gregson discusses growing up in Irvine CA, winning Tampa Am vert when he was 14 years old, how he started filming, helping film Geoff Rowley for the Flip video “Extremely Sorry”, what’s it like filming contests, how he balances being a pro skater and filmer, turning Pro for Blood Wizard, being a stand-in for Tony Hawk, skating the pool Tony Alva did the first frontside air in, working for Thrasher Magazine, how he & his friend make the music for all the video parts he edits, how he goes about follow filming on Elliot Sloans mega ramp and much more!

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Erick Winkowski | Red Bull SŌLUS 2021 Entry

Ryan Sheckler has once again opened the doors to his skatepark and invited 17 of the world’s most well-rounded skateboarders to battle it out in year two of Red Bull SŌLUS. Each skater has one hour to put together their best line at The Sandlot; no crowd, no other skaters, no distractions – just an internal battle to get the best line possible.

Erick Winkowski is the definition of unique. From trick selection and board size, Erick has carved his own path in skateboarding that looks like no one else. While old-school 80’s shapes have made a comeback in recent years, no one rides them like Erick. He can do Ho-Ho plants on vert or Smith grind a 20-stair handrail on them. Yeah, he’s something special.

Erick rides for Santa Cruz, Indy, OJ, Mob Grip, Bronson Speed Co, and Emerica.

Judges Vanessa Torres, Mike Sinclair, and Jason Rothmeyer will evaluate each video based on style, progression and creativity. Winner will be announced October 17th.Following the judges announcement, you will have a chance to vote on your favorite video part and the fan favorite will be announced on October 20th.

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Poe Pinson | Red Bull SŌLUS 2021 Entry

Red Bull SŌLUS is BACK and BETTER than ever!

Ryan Sheckler has once again opened the doors to his skatepark and invited 17 of the world’s most well-rounded skateboarders to battle it out in year two of Red Bull SŌLUS. Each skater has one hour to put together their best line at The Sandlot; no crowd, no other skaters, no distractions – just an internal battle to get the best line possible.

There’s something in the water in Florida that continually produces amazing skaters. Meow Skateboards Poe Pinson is no exception. She’s another new up and comer that has a deep bag of tricks that are done with proper form and power. She took third place at this year’s X Games Women’s Street Comp, so she’ll be familiar with having to perform under the spotlight.

Poe skates for Meow Skateboards, Nike SB, Bones Wheels, Krux Trucks, Jessup Griptape, and Thread Wallets.

Judges Vanessa Torres, Mike Sinclair, and Jason Rothmeyer will evaluate each video based on style, progression and creativity. Winner will be announced October 17th.Following the judges announcement, you will have a chance to vote on your favorite video part and the fan favorite will be announced on October 20th.

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SK8MAFIA Sneak Peek: Escondido Skatepark

Kanten Russell gave the crew a little sneak peek of the new Escondido Skate Spot located at Washington Park, Escondido California. Enjoy the sesh as we take you through the park with Wes Kremer, Marshall Heath, Stephen Lawyer, Alex Willms, Jamie Palmore and Alexis Ramirez. Filmed by Dan Connelly, Jim Kappel and Drone shots by Kanten Russell. Skatepark built by Newline Skateparks in 2021.

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Philly Spot Check w/ Asta, Braun & Devin Flynn! Screaming Vlog 56 | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Screaming Vlog 56 begins in the van with SC Team Manager Eric Palozzolo behind the wheel as we pick up Tom Asta to hop in the van with Kevin Braun and Devin Flynn for a full day of ripping! From spot to spot, the crew powers through some iconic East Coast architecture, leaving no ledge unscathed. You definitely WON’T want to miss this one!

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SUN DIEGO BOARDSHOP’S AM SLAM 2021 – DAY ONE | KEEN RAMPS

A few weeks prior to the filming of this video, the Keen Ramps team dismantled an out of commission school bus to transform it into a skate-able course for the upcoming Am Slam event hosted by Sun Diego Boardshops. This week they load up their gear and crew, strap down the bus and load up another 26 foot truck with ramps and make way down to Mission Beach in San Diego to set up the course, skate, and meet some SD locals.

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Leandre Sanders| Red Bull SŌLUS 2021 Entry

Ryan Sheckler has once again opened the doors to his skatepark and invited 17 of the world’s most well-rounded skateboarders to battle it out in year two of Red Bull SŌLUS. Each skater has one hour to put together their best line at The Sandlot; no crowd, no other skaters, no distractions – just an internal battle to get the best line possible.

Leandre Sanders, aka Skate Goat, possesses the rare ability to skate fluidly in both stances which makes his ability to skate street and transition that much more impressive. He’s become a local legend at the Venice Skatepark where he can be found putting on one-man demos for the always packed house. Be prepared to see some magic in his runs.

Leandre skates for Bryte Skateboards, Cariuma Shoes, Brixton, and Shake Junt.

Judges Vanessa Torres, Mike Sinclair, and Jason Rothmeyer will evaluate each video based on style, progression and creativity. Winner will be announced October 17th.Following the judges announcement, you will have a chance to vote on your favorite video part and the fan favorite will be announced on October 20th.

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Dew Tour: Meander The Day Away with Allysha Le | Aimless Episode 19

During a time when the roster of women competing in park was a handful and skill levels among participants were vast, Allysha Le was one of few to be at the forefront of progression. Growing up in Los Angeles, California, Allysha frequented the Vans skatepark in Orange County, where she established a solid foundation on transition. Setting her focus on contest skating, Allysha won her first event at the 2011 Vans Girl Combi Pool Classic. Fast forward a decade, what once was a small demographic of women in park contests has exponentiated worldwide, with skateboarders appearing from all corners of the world. Before skateboarding’s debut at the Tokyo Summer Games, Allysha had decided to take a step aside from participating in qualifying events taking a different path down her skateboard career. Now residing in Oceanside, California, Allysha can be found skating with the likes of street chomper Dane Burman, taking up new terrain to skate, and looking forward to stacking clips for a future video part. Follow Allysha along for the day as we met up for coffee, skated around, and toured a few of her favorite spots around town in her latest Aimless video above.

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