Skating is like… Dog Training
June 19, 2026
“It’s not just about getting energy out either. In both cases, our respective forms of play give us an optimal way to learn how to act in the world.”
“It’s not just about getting energy out either. In both cases, our respective forms of play give us an optimal way to learn how to act in the world.”
The history of Chapel Hill Skatepark in North Carolina. Recently renovated by 5th Pocket.
Perspective piece by Eli Shepherd on the annual gathering in Tempe, AZ.
“Desolation and complete eeriness was the overall group’s feeling of this small beach town offseason.”
Nnamdi Ihekwoaba’s documentation of a 10-day trip to Nigeria with Shape Skate Foundation.
“we’ll give our team of teens / 20-somethings a private jet, fly them around the world with a huge budget and document it all for entertainment.”
“We’ve had a lot of Last Days, but this is the first First Days.” – Brian Panebianco
“Within each subculture, there is a wide array of skills with a multitude of routes to get there and everyone will have specific areas in which their skills shine.”
George gives us some top 3’s and a lot of extra answers as well.
A short story by Ian Browning, from issue 90. Out now.
Eating, drinking, and illustrations by Adam Abada. Words by Ted Schmitz.