Displaying items by tag: Karl Watson
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Satori Presents: Re-Life Recycled Skateboard Wheels
Karl Watson shows off Satori's step-by-step process for making recycled wheels. -
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. -
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. -
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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Meet Your Heroes: Jon Miner
Jon Miner's crafted era-defining videos for years, but beyond the lens he's one of the realest skate rats out. From early days with Adrenalin to struggles with surgery and addiction, then finally a return to the ramp, his story is essential reading for any skate fan. As seen in our June '25 mag. -
This Old Ledge: J Kwon
The history held at this Los Angeles mecca is almost too deep to quantify. Follow along as Ted traces a 40 year thread, from Ray Barbee in ’88 to Casper Brooker’s recent Baker part. -
5 Greats: Ben Kadow
Ben has partied with Bill Murray and likes the smell of hot garbage. What other absurdities await in his shocking lists of 5 Greats?! You’ll have to check this piece from our July ‘25 mag. -
Tim Savage's "Free Game" Video
Taylor Clark, Jack Morris, Brian Reid, Will Mazzari and more of Boston's best fire off in this powerful new production from top lensman Tim Savage. -
Thrasher Weekend: Toronto Announcement
The Weekend heads north with a slew of SOTYs and heavy hitters from adidas. Roll up for a demo with the team and our friends at Blue Tile and Supra Dist.
In The Mag

Before you get the wave pool, you gotta pay your dues in the sewer. Curren Caples will never stop grinding fences. Congrats Curren! In this issue we have an inside look at Ray Barbee's photo book, an epic Thrasher Vacation trip to Spain, and Curren answers questions from his fans. Get yours today.