D.I.Y. Skateboarding
The funny thing about DIY, is that we spend so much time trying to explain them, community, repurposed space, a reaction to poor government, and they’re not wrong, but they’re missing something. In an era of Street League sponsorships and skateboarding selling cars, DIY spots are a symbol. They are proof that some people still care about the thing itself.
The little things. It’s what the world is made of. Small joys. Like hearing the sounds of boards slapping against the graffiti-laced metal ramps of Marsh Park
Two weeks on the road in USA in a RV, in search of empty pools, ditches and those perfect red slappy curbs…
Rozkurwiel Tour – “sweet sixteen”. Bunch of semi-bums, semi-skaters took to the road one more time. What can you expect from crew of ageing amateurs skateboarders? Same tricks but different spots. Sounds like fun? To be honest, if I was you I would probably stop reading here and just check these few photos….
We started building this DIY called Bay Area about five years ago in Ise, Mie prefecture. It began at a different spot but road patrol found it…
Dreams are achieved with patience and perseverance. It is the best description for the Tlacuacha Ramp. Two years to carry out the construction of this 100% DIY spot!
Many moons ago, in a land not so far away, 10 skaters from across europe joined forces to reach a common goal: complete annihilation of England….
They failed, having to flee home after barely surviving the South.
Every year the Denver danglers host their annual chili cookoff, a backyard skateboard jam with the best chili competition.
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It all started in Bretange, France in 2018 with a group of handy friends who had the idea in the back of their heads of building a pirate DIY…. after searching different spots, they ended up squatting an old barn, which at first was a total wasteland, but it had a perfect concrete slab white a roof on top of it!
Hollenritter, mass murderers, and construction workers of all shapes and sizes gathered at the infamous Halloween at the Ponyhof for the 5th annual night of slash grinds and hot dogs.
Last October 11th, the Tournament took place, organized by Cruzade skateboards and the guys from Ramputene DIY, the venue where it was held. For those of you who know the Tournament, it’s not easy to explain… Pure skating, a lot of hype, tricks and more tricks, laughter and more laughter… The Tournament is held to raise money to buy cement for the DIY shop itself, and above all, to get together and have a great skating session….