EXTEENAGER: THE ARTWORK OF ROBBIE ARIAS

I choose photos of a style burned into my soul from admiring skaters like Hosoi and Cab. I started this love for skating in the mid 80s. It was all about judo airs, tweaked methods and the way crossbones look.

R.I.P. Ryan “Frenchy” Franciose

Frenchy was a skateboarder idolized by his peers. His unique take on skating and life was against the grain. From his loose ass, barrier shredding, trucks. To his odd music taste ranging from Kris Kristofferson to Yin Yang twins. He always had a cold Coors in his hand and a smile on his face. Beers and Barriers in the Great Beyond!!

Jesse "Motor" Scelso. Miller Flip.

Battle on the Blue – Colorado

Last weekend the second annual Battle on the Blue skateboard competition took place in my hometown of Breckenridge, Colorado.

Zach Cusano. Fast plant. Photo: Phil McKenzie

Kenny’s backyard bash – Colorado

If you’re into beer, hot dogs, decked rocks and tent cities Kenny’s backyard bash is the place to be. This year’s contest brought rippers as young as 11 from all over Colorado and the surrounding states to skate.