How to kickflip

Being an old dude who took a big break from skateboarding I felt like an overweight has been stepping back onto that board. 

 

One thing I did notice, was everything required a bit extra thought now that my brain has become non skate related wisdom. I feel beginners are at a much higher advantage these days with millions of people on online willing to share their knowledge and trick tips.  

 

Back in my day we either had to spend every free minute of the day making mistakes, a paperback tutorial in a skate magazine or a little help from our friends. 

 

Well, if you don't have any friends or at least any rad ones who skate, let the power of the internet help you, I will be posting 'how to's' every now and then from who I find provide the best explanation. 

How to Kickflip - A skateboarding tutorial

With Spencer Nuzzi

Where can I watch Propeller: A Vans Skateboarding Video

Literally one of the raddest skate edits this side of 2015, I have watched this at least 4 times this month, don't sleep on it.

You can watch this via iTunes here.

On vimeos on demand here

Although I don't condone obtaining the video in unethical ways, i'm sure a free link will be posted by someone somewhere below in the comments.

How to build a mini ramp, brah

I'm a big fan of Vice and the majority of their obscure take on journalism, so when I found out Billy Rohan, a skateboarder from New York City had filmed a 'How to build a mini ramp' online video needless to say I was stoked. (Even if I am over 2 years late for the party)

When I was a little devil child, building ramps with the crew we had to get creative with what ever we could find laying around building sites at night. Sadly as rebellious youths we wasn't blessed with YouTube or people taking the time out of their day to share their knowledge of ramp building with us. We had to figure it out on our own, to be honest it was fun, a challenge and gave me an insight on carpentry.

Once I have cleared out the space, okay'd it with the girl, and figured out how huge I can make it I will definitely be following Billy Rohan and the Vice team on their mini ramp voyage.

If you do decide to build your own, leave me a comment so I can reminisce on my youth or get ideas for my future!

How to build a mini ramp, brah

Full video: Barcelona 2015 Street League Skateboarding Nike SB Pro Open

Every link that I have stumbled across to catch up on the Barcelona Street League Nike SB Pro Open has been riddled with spoilers, I assume there is plenty of you reading this that don't want to know a play by play and results before watching it? only me? 

If it just so happens that if you are like me and it hasn't been ruined as of yet, you can view the full video below. 

It's great to see the Barcelona's skate culture getting the recognition it really deserves.