Hanging Out With… Asics in NYC – JENKEM
A couple of weeks ago Asics hit up Jenkem (cats out the bag, they’re working with them) letting them know that two of their Japanese riders, brothers Takuya and Yuta Ishizuka, would be visiting New York City.
PREMIERE: “I Survived 500 Days Filming The Worst Skate Video Ever” – JENKEM
Miss when skating didn’t take itself so seriously? Look no further, Hitopp Video’s latest masterpiece is here to complete the trifecta trilogy of past Canadian classics like “Horny Mom Busts a Phat Tre Flip” and “Weed is Tight”. The highly anticipated third installment doesn’t disappoint either and delivers on all fronts with classic goofy mashups, tasty slams, and some proper skating.
Inside the 20 Year Anniversary Party of Emerica’s “This Is Skateboarding” – JENKEM
In celebration of 20 years of This Is Skateboarding, Emerica threw a party and got the gang back together, so Jenkem stopped by to pay our respects and see if we could squeeze a few stories out of the crew.
JENKEM Checked out The Most Expensive Ramp in Manhattan
A few months ago Jenkem got an email from a reader that caught them off guard, inviting them to skate a private mini ramp in the basement of his apartment building located in Manhattan’s extremely pricy Waterline Square neighborhood.
To get the most out of the experience, Jenkem brought along Staten Island’s own Leo Heinert to throw down some tricks to push the ramp beyond the basic rock and rolls and axle stalls.
Shredmaster Keith Skates Bulgaria – JENKEM
Watch Shredmaster Keith leave his home at LES skatepark and zip around Bulgaria thanks to his sponsor Stinky Socks.
Meet Theo Hand, The Photographer Who Shot All Your Favorite ’90s Pro Skaters – JENKEM
Theo Hand is one of those skate documentarians who may not have the same level of name recognition as people like J. Grant Brittian or Atiba Jefferson, but has shaped how skateboarding looks in the modern age, documenting names like Chad Muska, Tom Penny, and Ali Boulala, all in their prime.
JENKEM PREMIERE: Quel Haddox & Friends in “Veil”
“Veil” by Zach Sayles is one-of-a-kind, smart, and at times strange, yet the skating is dialed, gritty, and powerful — all things you’d expect from a proper full-length. He masterfully pairs skate footage with soft orchestral music creating the feeling of a skateboarding film noir.
Secret Hobbies with Christian Maalouf – JENKEM
Jenkem rode along with Christian Maalouf on his mission to check out a collectibles swap meet to see what he could add to his collection.
Learning 540s with Zion Wright and Jake Keenan – JENKEM
Jenkem’s friend Jake Keenan has wanted to land a 540 for years now, so when Vans hit them up saying Zion Wright would be in town to promote his new shoe, he knew this was Jake’s chance to learn it from a master. Although he didn’t get it, shout out to Jake for powering through cramps and giving it a good run.
South Bay with Louie Lopez, Ryan Lee & Mason Silva l Neighborhoods – JENKEM
JENKEM out to California to visit the South Bay, an area just outside Los Angeles, home to Louie Lopez and Ryan Lee. Initially, they were going to do the video with just these two, but quickly realized Louie and Ryan’s story can’t be told without Mason Silva, who has been part of the inseparable trio since day one.
Shop Talk at Pharmacy Boardshop Hollywood – JENKEM
Shop managers Kevin Martinez and Spud invited Jenkem to stop by Pharmacy’s newest location in Hollywood for the day.
Exploring More of Hong Kong’s Crustiest Spots – JENKEM
Skating in Hong Kong is kind of like if you mixed Tokyo, San Francisco, and New York in a bowl and threw everything into one dense city. The end result is a mix of crusty hills and tight alley spots packed into a densely populated concrete maze. Jenkem had their Hong Kong Correspondent Ollie Rodgers take us on a tour of some spots with his crew to see more.