This is a summary of the original I was very unaware of the many bands that have strong ties to skateboarding. Joy Division Sonic Youth Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Minor Threat, and more. However, Dinosaur Jr. was the first band that I noticed had a strong connection to skating. Their enthusiasm, wild guitar solos, buzzy … Read more
Josh Kalis’ loyalty over his long time at DC has earned him a variety of pro models. Josh spoke about his love for DC Lynx and reflected back on his early days with other skate shoe brands and shared some of his favorite skate shoes.
This is an excerpt from the original Puma has been involved in skateboarding for five years and there is no evidence to show that they supported it. Puma has never provided any evidence that they were actively involved in skateboarding, as there are no pro models. Joey Brezenski was the only sign of their involvement. … Read more
This is an excerpt of the original. It is difficult to imagine how Nike, such a prominent skateboard brand, operates behind the scenes. Nike, unlike most other brands, is not open to interviewing about their design process and processes. It’s unlikely that a master chef would reveal his secret recipe but it’s possible to give … Read more
This is an excerpt from the original. This section of the website exists because the internet is such a inescapable vortex. As we have said in the past, the internet is like having your stuff posted online. It only spreads. After checking the SLAP message boards regularly (who knew it’d still work after the 14-16 … Read more
This is an excerpt from the original. Reebok has been the subject of little to no resistance from skateboarders. Reebok’s refusal to seek out the middle of the skating industry may be partly responsible for this decision. Reebok prefers to sub in and sit on the bench when asked. There are many perspectives on the … Read more
The Supra Skytop 3 shoes are considered indestructible and are difficult to review due to their high performance. The review praises the sizing, style, support, comfort, cushioning, boardfeel, and grip of the shoe, with detailed ratings for each category. The shoe features a unique design inspired by the Jordan style, and has a comfortable cushioning … Read more