As we’re well into the new year, we’re gearing up for an exciting lineup of global skateboarding events 2023.  From professional competitions to grassroots gatherings, there’s something for...

Sky Brown took the skateboarding world by storm – and raised its profile hugely – when she became Britain’s youngest-ever Olympic medal winner. Age: 14 Hometown: Miyazaki, Japan, and Huntingto...

If you’ve had your board for a while or your ride is feeling a bit off, there might be a chance that your skateboard trucks need replacing.  A well-used board is going to carry a lot of ‘characte...

How do you know your skateboard bearings need to be changed? To avoid a gruesome accident being your first clue, here’s a guide to when to replace a key part of your ride. A chain is only as strong ...

For the Real’s 2012 “Surveillance” video series, Peter Ramondetta and Kyle Walker went home for a few days to push the streets of Oklahoma. The result? An inspiring video of them skating in thei...

Open access, free to use skate parks are the lifeblood of the sport. However, can tech be used to improve security, safety and respect, without creating a ‘nanny culture’ in skateboarding? Managin...

When you hear news of an ambitious multi million-pound upgrade for a European skate park, excitement can be tapered with a healthy dose of scepticism. Will the reality match the hype? Back in 2008, we...

Stance: Regular Hometown: Wichita, Kansas Awards: Board in the Guthrie Hall of Fame Museum. 16th place overall in Street League (2012) Birthday: 18th December 1982 Instagram: @peterramondetta Introd...

Stance: Goofy Hometown: Moore, Oklahoma, USA Awards: Thrasher’s 2016 Skater of the Year Birthday: 19th January 1994 Instagram: @kwalks Introducing Kyle Walker Kyle Walker has been describe...

Stance: Regular Hometown: San Antonio Texas Instagram: @dannygonzalezskate There are some names in professional street skateboarding that continue to inspire, long after the person has put away the...