A new generation of skaters are breathing life back into the spot, taking a risk and building something they’re tired of waiting for.
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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.
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.
JENKEM is here to bring you a premiere of Marse’s part in “Singer Tower,” a full-length independent video by fellow Floridian Tristan Mershon. Filmed while working full-time at Manhattan’s Labor Skateshop, this grainy romp hops between Brooklyn crust and City marble, highlighting Marse’s refined trick selection and quick-footed mastery.
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.
Adorned with two gold teeth, Yuri’s hardflip combinations, masterful pinch, and otherworldly pop have captured a whole new crop of fans. And after shutting down Deathwish’s latest video, whispers of his name seemed inescapable so Jenkem hightailed it over to Baker Boys to spend the day with Yuri.
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” 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.
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.
JENKEM made a fun / silly / stupid obstacle course for skaters across NYC to try and skate. Did it work? Yes. Was it fun? Yes. Will we be doing it again? 94.3% Thanks everyone for showing up and trying this harebrained course and the brands that helped support it.
Birthed on the baseball diamond by frat boys and alcoholic fathers, the 999 is a contest consisting of eating nine hot dogs and drinking nine beers in the span of nine innings. Being the geniuses Jenkem is, they replaced the innings with tre-flips and gathered at Brooklyn’s Blue Park to watch the chaos ensue.
In episode #78 The Nine Club discuss Cody Chapman for Antihero, Introducing Dougie George to Chocolate Skateboards, Jenkem – Japan Built Replicas Of Famous California Skate Spots, Budget Or Buttery, Simon Bannerot’s “Spitfire” Part and much more!
JENKEM tried to find the crashed car at the end of the iconic skate video, “Video Days” released in 1991 by Blind Skateboards.