Rocky Hudson Jr.

Rocky Hudson Jr.
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Skating with Rocky Hudson Jr. usually starts off with a twist and a flat ground session. He carves around tranquil and smooth, popping no-complies and thunderous switch heels. He’s got massive pop—you’ll never see a worm burner out of Rocky. For Rocky, skateboarding is all for the love: The whole experience of going out to film tricks, playing games of skate in empty parking lots and always having a reason for a road trip keeps him pushing. … read more

Sun Up to Sun Down with Austin Namba

Sun Up to Sun Down with Austin Namba
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“I don’t drink, don’t smoke, just skate, there is nothing better then skating,” says Austin Namba. Namba is one of those skaters out there that can do every trick flawlessly. He is one of the most down to earth chill people you could meet, always down to skate, keeping it low key and mellow. His

World Superpipe Championships

World Superpipe Championships
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The 5th Annual World Superpipe Championships was held in Park City, Utah. The comp allowed riders to show off their individual style and skill in a best of three run set up. The pipe was 22ft deep and around 500ft long. It was a perfectly cut tranny and super steep, giving riders tons of speed for

GZA @ The Urban Lounge
Make It or Break It – February 2007

Make It or Break It – February 2007
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With each new season the progression of snowboarding reaches a higher level. Bigger gaps are discovered. Urban spots are constantly being built in cities around the world. Riders think up innovative technical tricks that nobody has ever seen. … read more

Diamond in the Ruff
Noise on the New Horizon: Team Thunder
The Story of Aus

The Story of Aus
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It was Wednesday, December 5, 2007 when I stood dazed and confused, staring wide-eyed like a newborn child at a whole new world. I couldn’t believe that after thousands of hours pinching pennies and serving pompous idiots at fancy Salt Lake restaurants, I had finally made it to Melbourne, Australia.  … read more

Product Review – July 2008

Product Review – July 2008
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It was the end of themonth and I was indire need of a new setup. Thankfully RealSkateboards hadsent SLUG a crisp new8.02×31.75 porvida deckready to be shralped.I’ve had Real woodbefore and knew itwas going to be stiffmorning, noon andnight. Its beautifulsymmetrical shape andtantalizing concavewasn’t the only goodthing about this boardthough. … read more

Suburban Assault