SKATEBOARDING FOR EVERYBODY
Monique O’Toole captured this session at SeaSk8 during Skate Like a Girl’s WOF11 in September 2022, featuring Samarria Brevard, Keet Oldenbeuving, Candy Jacobs, Ciel Carillo, Lore Bruggeman, Mariah Duran and friends.
A crowd full of groms gather under a Converse canopy and draw unique designs on fresh kicks, soon be given away to some lucky raffle prize winners. A row of blank white tote bags sit on a table next to markers for people to color on in the shade of an Element Skateboards tent.
Our second print issue “IN FULL CAMO” has arrived! Vanessa Torres interviews Sammaria Brevard, Mamaskate, Maddy Hirsch, Reese Record, Rose Archie and “Nations Skate Youth, Above the Noise, Tall Poppy, ICE skating in Portland, Jordan and Brian Wrisley, Tonya vs. Torres, . Custom illustrations by McCool, SLAG Women and/or Trans Retreat 2021, Natalie Harper, Toronto scene check and more!!
“My deep love and affinity for skateboarding has shown me my own resilience and strength. It has also proved to be an incredible tool for my own therapy, self-expression, and pure joy!”
Ronnie’s cousin Gian got them into skateboarding when they were younger, but at the time they were way more into basketball. “I was a poser. I used to pretend that I skated in high school. People asked me about tricks and I would be like ‘oh, yeah, that one,’ so then I decided to pick it up for real.” Around 19 they really started getting into skating and that’s been a huge part of their life ever since.
From beginner to heavies, everyone rolled through to rip around and hang out. It was chill & fun. A mask-less breath of fresh air, and we needed it. Big thanks to everyone involved and HUGE thanks to Olga Aguilar for documenting the occasion!
KRUX Brand Manager Alex White just wrapped up the work week with a major email mic drop, announcing she has hired Kristin Ebeling as Team Manager. Alex has been on the grind over at NHS for the last year, building the KRUX team into one of the most diverse, talented groups in skateboarding. With the addition of KEBS, there is no doubt KRUX is the cream that will continue rising to the top.
Sick video of Marbie & friends ripping around the City by the Bay, just in time for V-Day. Our hearts are filled with love ???
Vans has thrown the virtual smack down with this super cool collaboration with our pals, the Skate Witches. As part of their “THIS IS OFF THE WALL” campaign, they are partnering up to offer the DEPTH OF FIELD: WORKSHOP SERIES. Featuring three online classes offered to women, trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming peeps, expert witches will share their knowledge of skate photography, videography and zine writing.
I have always felt a great kinship with Celina Meehan because once, before we knew each other, I leant her my ID to get into a bar in Seattle. Neither of us remembered until we met a second time a few years later and put it together. There is an old legend that says if someone successfully uses your ID to get into a bar, it means you are forever linked as “Sisters of Libation”.
