Through their namesake video series Panorama and bonus Rawr videos, the Milan based crew has their own characters and styles. And following the release of their latest video “Panorama 4” some crew staples visited New York.
The Ramp That Captured The Attention Of The NYC Skate Scene – JENKEM
If you keep up with skateboarding in New York City, chances are you’ve seen something about the Tompkins Square Park Hell Ride over the past month. Built by John Francomacaro and friends, it began as a humble quarterpipe with a janky extension built of skatepark scraps. Enjoy the documentation of the final evolution of it, powered by booze, determination and unorthodox building techniques.
Jenkem’s Summer Block Party At Tompkins Square Park
Five new obstacles, loads of good music, a hot grill, and nutcrackers straight from Rockaway Beach: Safe to say this years Summer Block Party was a success. If you missed it, here’s the recap of the best tricks and moments from the day!
Meet The Next Generation of New York City Skateboarding – JENKEM
Skateboarding in New York City has been pretty slow the last couple of years. Sure, there are a lot of new, talented transplants making their mark, but where’s the next generation of born and bred NYC skaters? Meet Ari & Luca. – JENKEM
How Stone Sculpting Took Over This Skater’s Life – JENKEM
Meet Lou Sarowsky, a long-time skateboarder and artist who’s obsessed with sculpting intricate, hyper-realistic objects out of stone. Join Jenekem for a few days in New York sculpting, talking shit, and getting to know Lou!
How 3rd Annual Hotdog Eating Skate Contest Went Down – JENKEM
Skateboarding has always been one big sausage fest. So JENKEM figured why not actually throw one? Enter the 999 challenge. What ensued was one of skateboarding’s most glorious sporting events. No ramps, no pros, no big shoe sponsors, just a hot grill, a cooler full of ice, and straight flat ground tricks. The boys were quickly separated from the men as our twisted idea became a reality.
Why Did This Pro Skateboarder Become A Mailman? – JENKEM
Pro Skater Joey Brezinski recently posted on Instagram about his transition from skateboarding as a living for a simpler life as a USPS mailman. Jenkem met up with him to see how the second chapter of his career is coming along.
Resurrecting Brooklyn’s Forgotten DIY Skatepark – JENKEM
A new generation of skaters are breathing life back into the spot, taking a risk and building something they’re tired of waiting for.
Support the build & skatepark HERE.
JENKEM PREMIERE: Jasper Steinbach | The After Hours Video
After Hours Skate Shop out of Saint Paul, Minnesota comes in hot with their first full-length and Jasper Steinbach’s part did not disappoint. Watch along for some Minnesota crust and lesser known spots, and when your done be sure to read through the interview below to find out more about Minnesota’s skate scene and why they like cheese curds so much.
“They say I don’t feed him until he lands a trick” | Meet the Rosens – JENKEM
An unfiltered exploration of fatherhood in modern skateboarding, the drive of a young skater, and what happens when a parent’s dreams are intertwined with their kids, it’s a fever dream of a day we can’t stop thinking about.
Shop Talk at the new Tenant Skate Shop – JENKEM
Welcome back to Shop Talk, Jenkem’s series where they interview lurkers at the shop for their opinions and hot takes. For this episode Jenkem hits Tenant Skate Shop’s new location in Brooklyn, New York. As usual, people were hanging, booze was flowing, and shit was talked.
“TOUR STAR” – A Tour Video by Jenkem for Adidas Skateboarding
“TOUR STAR” is a full-length documentary following the Adidas team across the USA. Jenkem filmed them sleeping in the van, doing demos, signing autographs, warming up—hell, practically everything except dropping a dookie.