The Chamrousse DIY project (video)
This summer, an army of skate masons from all over Europe gathered in Chamrousse in the French Alps to voluntarily complete the third phase of construction of its DIY skatepark
This summer, an army of skate masons from all over Europe gathered in Chamrousse in the French Alps to voluntarily complete the third phase of construction of its DIY skatepark
In 2011, when it was obvious that our beloved Bowl de L’ancienne had to be removed, we looked for a new place to move it to. We found a home just beside the indoor skatepark PNS in La Chaux-de-Fonds located in an old slaughterhouse.
Ray Gurz of Lost Soul Skateboards has written and released his first children’s book and last autumn, photographer Adam Novicki went out and shot an article with Ray for Confusion magazine issue 27.
I released my last full length video in 2018. That year was a bit of a transitional point in my life. I had some old friends moving out of town and some new friends moving in. I decided to end Gnarhammered as a board company and to continue filming independently.
Since the last edition a few new obstacles were built by Ratman’s crew and the locals: a new corner with a love seat including custom made pool coping and a nice bank with a little slappy on top.
Jonas “Ginger” Bunger. Frontside air nose tap at Hullet in Copenhagen, Denmark. Photo: Felix Adler
The characteristic of the Red Wheel Society is just one red wheel. The red sphere on the flag of Bangladesh represents the rising sun, a symbol of hope. We have claimed that symbol and transferred it to skateboarding: While this is just a motif of solidarity, the whole concept will ultimately help children find hope
The idea of building something in the town started in 2018 when Jon Aguirregomezcorta was skating alone in Eibar, Basque Country a similar situation as the skaters from the surrounding towns; he thought in his mind: “If graffiti writers can go painting in those abandoned factories to produce their pieces, why am I not going to build some ramps?!”
I’ve been involved in DIY projects in Estonia, but the fact that these guys can organise skaters (!!!) to be on the spot before 7:30 AM and ready to shovel on a weekend, is something else. The DIY spirit is strong with this bunch, hats off to you guys.
Backyard vert session in Maryland on a 100f degree day with Darren Navarrette, Derek Krasauks, Jay Stevenson and Mark Pfieffer.
Nic Rivera has a long history in the California underground skate scene. Besides being involved in the Urban Skate Project building DIY skate spots in Southern California