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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Jamie Foy’s “Big Phat Greek SOTY Trip” Video
Foy's gang is as big as his parts are heavy, so you know he packed the van with an all-time cast for his epic Mediterranean blowout. Lock in with GT, Pedro, Zion and company for one of the wildest SOTY rips yet. We run it. -
The Thrasher Times Vol. 1
Some will say it's fake news. From French bike attacks to subway-jumping stuntmen, we've got a paper's worth of exclusive scoops from our recent project with Tyshawn and the crew. -
Erick Winkowski's "MACRODOSE" Part
From big pits to huge stair hits, Winkowski works his magic across the globe for Santa Cruz. -
Julian Agliardi's "My Indys" Video
Julian handles some hot parks moves while breaking down his setup for Indy. -
The Abstract Video
The gang from Abstract skateshop puts on a serious show in northern California for its first full-length feature. Montana Pool Service's "Middle of Nowhere" Fundraiser:
Santa Monica, CA - May 31, 2025 - July 14, 2025"Rebirth of the Turf" Event:
Greenfield, WI - June 07, 2025Creature's "Viking Raid" Tour:
Oslo, Norway - June 21, 2025 - July 11, 2025Cream City's "Summer Showdown":
Milwaukee, WI - June 27, 2025
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