In 2016 our friend Monica Shaw met Anshu while on a skate trip in India with 12 other non-trad skaters from around the world. Recently, she asked us to spread the word that Anshu is in immediate need of medical assistance to remove a rod from her leg that was placed due to a skateboarding injury.
Life hasn’t slowed down for the creators of Villa Villa Cola’s “Getting Nowhere Faster.” But during the 15 years since the it’s release, the world of non-trad skateboarding has progressed at lighting speed. Recognized far and wide as a cult classic, the video is regularly referenced by the world’s best as the inspiration behind their choice to start skating.
“It’s not about the best or coolest skateboarding,. I like to create intimacy and I want that to be apparent without it having to be told. I think this video captures that.” -Leo Bañuelos
The famous “Don’t Do It” campaign challenged corporate overlords dipping a toe into the skateboard footwear market, and although they may be doing a full-on backstroke these days, CONSOLIDATED made a strong stand and influenced many a skater to stay pure, poor and to keep it hella legit!
Creature leaves no stone unturned when it comes to the dimensions of their decks. Allysha Le sets up one of the straight 8″ Stumps boards and puts it to the test at McVicker park. No dimensions shall go unexplored! Hail Sacred Geometry!
Trans Skateboarder Disqualified from 2020 Olympic Qualifiers. In April 2021, Los Angeles skateboarder Ricci And Tres submitted a virtual run on Instagram with hopes of entering the Women’s Street USA
Let’s say, just for shits and gigs, that Kristin Ebeling went to prison. If there was a curb to skate, she’d probably be perfectly happy locked up. She’d be endlessly entertained learning every curb cut in humanity.
MARBIE RULES. BE MORE LIKE MARBIE
Can everyone be more like Breezy for christ sake? Fuck. She’s the raddest.
Shanae Collins. Every crowd’s favorite, king of the Queen T-shirt, master guitar riffer and much, much more. OJs had a wheely fun day rolling around with the big SHEEZ to a few of her Melbourne go-tos. Check it out as they navigate espresso foam, parking fees, and mangle coping at the St. Kilda skatepark and shred around a couple rad COVID-era DIYs. This is juice worth the squeeze.
