SKATEBOARDING FOR EVERYBODY
Amy Caron interviews pro skateboarder Minna Stess about skating, hair, skinny jeans and meeting Guy Fieri. As seen in Issue #3.
We had the sweetest little benefit the other night and all our awesome friends threw in and came out and partied and supported, and we just love you all so much, thank you thank you thank you. <3
Redbull gave us wings with this one! The history of Lisa Whitaker’s MEOW skateboards and more awesomeness. I love this so much. -Migzy
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.
“The adaptive competition was my favorite part, watching those competitors was amazing. I can’t believe the slams they were taking and how far they were pushing it! They were totally ripping! I’m a huge fan now, I followed them all on Instagram.” -Amy Caron, Announcer
Amy Caron’s visit provided Crescent Skate Krewe a great excuse to throw an event to raise money for our bayou neighbors and get the non-traditional and queer skateboarders socializing with the traditional skate community.
Our first print issue featuring everyone’s favorite frontside grind queen Shanae “SHEEZY” Collins, with photos from Wade Mclaughlin, a retrospective of Villa Villa Cola’s “Getting Nowhere Faster” video with words submitted by a lot of the project’s key players, Portland’s Feral Cat Cove DIY, “Old Fashioned Standards,” and much more!
Migz filmed this almost 20 years ago and Priest recently dug it out of the dusty DVAULT, and edited it into this lively slice of herstory, starring Amy Caron, Vanessa Torres, Alex White, Monica Shaw, Jesse Van Roechoudt, Lauren Mollica, Lauren Perkins, Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins and Farrah O’Brien. Musical stylings by Shoebox Jones.
Amy Caron and Breana Geering discuss whether Michelle Pezel does or doesn’t own a cell phone, correct regional beanie placement, sexist commentary on instagram, and being the first-ever girl on GIRL.
Amy Caron and Shanae Collins discuss skateboarding, the cancelled 2020 Olympics, watching reality tv during the pandemic, tips for good hair and the viability of funding a professional skateboarding career by selling dirty panties online.
