Ruben Vee

“Does anyone have a skate tool? Bro, you have a skate tool?” I can’t remember how often I heard that one in my years of skateboarding and bringing a skate …

For some time now I really wanted to get my hands on a SkateXS skateboard because they configure skateboards the way I think kids’ skateboards should be designed. Many skateboard …

The key to winning the travel game, especially when it comes to air travel, is to pack light and carry everything with you. Make sure your bag fits into the …

While skateboarding isn’t easy for people who are overweight, this shouldn’t discourage you from trying. Fat people can skateboard but be carefull when you’re over 350 LBS. Overweight people should …

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Tony Alva is a professional skateboarder who is also one of the pioneers of modern skateboarding. Born on September 2, 1957, in Santa Monica, California, Alva grew up in Venice, …

Born on October 15, 1957, in Venice, California, Stacey Peralta grew up in an unsafe neighborhood. Peralta found comfort in skateboarding as a kid to distract himself from the realities …

Hailing from San Clemente, California, Ryan Sheckler is a prominent professional skateboarder. Born on December 30, 1989, Sheckler was exposed to skateboarding early because his father was a skateboarder. As …

Born on August 17, 1966, in Gainesville, Florida, Rodney Mullen is a pro skater and innovator who transformed the sport with his technical and freestyle skateboarding style. He grew up …

Rob Dyrdek was born in Kettering, Ohio, on June 28, 1974. While raised in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio, he discovered his passion for skateboarding at a young age. His …