What does it really mean to invent a trick? Does just being the first person to land a trick good enough? Or does it have to be something completely new? I want to tackle this question in 3 different ways – single tricks, combos, and trick theory. Let’s talk single tricks, like the kickflip. It […]
When was the golden era of skateboarding, the time when everything was at its peak? Let’s assume it’s not coming in the future for the sake of argument, but hopefully it is. I want everything to keep getting better forever. Thanks to LeRoy Jackson for the question. Here are the criteria I want to use: […]
Skate 4, which they’re just calling “Skate” has got me concerned. What are the ways that they might ruin it? As you may know, Skate is being designed as a free-to-play online game. Which is terrifying to me. They wouldn’t be doing that unless they think they can get more than $70 per dedicated player […]
Tom Schaar landed the first 1080 at 12 years old in the megaramp. Asher Bradshaw landed a 900 at 10 years old in 2019. Gui Khury landed a 1080 on vert in 2021 at age 11, then a body varial 900 a year later. Arisa Trew landed a 900 at 14 years old this year, […]
