Displaying items by tag: Karl Watson
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3/27/2024
This Old Ledge: Grant's Tomb
Who’s buried at Grant’s Tomb? Not just a former president and his wife (and dog). A more recent and gnarly history lives at this Upper West Side spot, highlighted by Ted Barrow and the rippers who tested the beveled blocks at this exalted NYC staple. -
12/24/2023
SOTY Party 2023 Photos
Once the decision is made, the only thing left is one big ol’ bash in The City to cap the year off right. Karl Watson came through for the official handoff along with a host of A-listers from Primitive, adidas and our home turf. Couldn’t get in the door? Catch it all here. -
8/02/2023
This Old Ledge: Pier 7
For over 25 years, Pier 7 has been at the center of technical skating. It’s not just where you are, but who you’re with and how you roll. That code of conduct was forged in the ’90s along San Francisco's waterfront. -
7/26/2023
This Old Ledge: Bay Blocks
Though “The Ribbon” was a doomed project for city government, the stretch of concrete blocks along the Embarcadero further cemented San Francisco’s mecca status in the ’90s and beyond. -
7/19/2023
This Old Ledge: Hubba Hideout
It’s not just what they did, but where they did it, and what they named it. Hubba Hideout cemented the importance of location more than any other spot. In episode 2, Ted shifts from EMB to the most famous ledge in the history of skateboarding. -
2/14/2023
A Team Manager's Survival Guide
New REAL TM Tim Fulton gets a crash course from some of the best in the biz while piloting the squad across America. First rule: there's no "I" in team manager. From our December '22 mag. -
8/18/2022
Satori Presents: Re-Life Recycled Skateboard Wheels
Karl Watson shows off Satori's step-by-step process for making recycled wheels. -
4/22/2022
Satori Re-Life Program - Recycled Skateboard Wheels
Satori comes through with the first recycling program just for wheels. Peep the vid and give your urethane a second life. -
4/18/2022
P-Stone Cup 2022 Photos
The P-Stone Cup is a bonafide Bay Area spectacle, a who's who of the rawest transition talent from across the globe. Joe Brook reports on every rip and rare sighting from one of skateboarding's best days. -
12/08/2021
Break Free and Super Skate Posse in Oakland Recap
Break Free Skateshop teamed up with Oakland OG K-Dubs and the nonprofit Super Skate Posse for an epic weekend of music, skating and good vibes. Scroll through to see the beauty of skateboarding and community.
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11/04/2024
Thrasher Weekend: Vans in Austin
Elijah, Kyle, Pedro, Daiki, Trey and a packed lineup from Vans and No-Comply light up lengthy kinkers and put on a helluva show at House Park—Big Love to the Lone Star State! -
11/04/2024
In the Shop: GT’s January '25 cover tees and mug
You already know GT’s new cover is one for the books, but it's also for the tees and mugs. Get yours while supplies last. -
11/04/2024
Nico Hiraga’s “City Situation” Part
San Francisco’s native son levels up from The Bay to LA for Hardies Hardware. -
11/04/2024
Tyson Bowerbank's "Obverse" 2 Cents Part
The tech wizard outta Salt Lake City whips up more magic and makes it look easy. -
11/04/2024
Atlantic Drift - Episode 16 - Vienna to Budapest
The Drifters are back, with Tom and company unlocking spot after spot as they snake down the Danube from Austria to Hungary.
Events
In The Mag
Handrail heavyweight Jamie Foy delivers a knockout punch to the final cover of 2024—16 down, six up and the grind of a lifetime. We caught up with the former SOTY to talk handrails, contests, and terrain. We got interviews with Brandon Westgate and Chris Russell. Full Death Match coverage, and last but certainly not least, YETI took the gang on a wild adventure to the Oregon Coast. Heavy issue, don’t miss it!