RIP IN PEACE: Robbie McKinley
3/31/2023
Photo: MorfI met Bob McCrooks while working at Hot Rod skate shop in Los Angeles in 1996 and knew him as one of the nicest and most giving land pirates I've ever had the pleasure of raging and yelling "Aaaaarrrrggghhh!” with. Robbie skated with effortless speed, finesse and only two truck bolts in each truck —i.e. two-bolt chillin’. From the Venice graffiti pits to the Los Angeles Courthouse, he blessed us with flawless lines. Bob fished, surfed, barbecued and cooked turduckens. He was a guest as well as a video editor on the Captain and Casey show. As one of the two founders of the California Leisure Activity Club (C.L.A.C.) Robbie lived that life, treating everyone as club members with a welcoming smile. He had a rare spark of humanity and grace. This Girl alumni has left the building, but not our hearts and minds. Rest easy, my friend. —Chris Casey
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Nollie heel Photo: MorfRevisit his part in Girl's landmark video Yeah Right!
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5/11/2023
RIP IN PEACE: Jay Cabler
Jay Cabler got the cover in 1983 and was a major force in the Tennessee skate scene. Friends remember. -
4/21/2023
Ceremony Skate Shop Grand Opening Photos
The locals of San Luis Obispo can rejoice now that there’s a full-fledged shop in town. Peep the scene as the REAL team rolled up to elevate the opening of Ceremony. -
4/05/2023
STILL WATCHIN: Hewitt and Bailey in Japan
Hewitt, Bailey and The Butcher journey to Japan with the Old Man in search of a lost skatepark. Between burning bowls and sleeping under the stars they returned with a cover for the ages. -
3/10/2023
RIP IN PEACE: Thomas Taylor
Thomas Taylor was a giant in the Atlanta scene and provided a blueprint for how to live the fullest life as a skateboarder. From his pro career to building a family and fostering the community through his Stratosphere shop, he is remembered by everyone he touched. Read closely as his loved ones reflect on his incredible ride. -
2/17/2023
RIP IN PEACE: Otis “O” Barthoulameu
Otis B lived big ––a masterlensman for all the mags, rocking with his bands Olivelawn, Fluf and Harshmellow, producing records for Blink-182, designing boards for Foundation and making friends and cracking jokes everywhere he went. O did it all, with fun and fury. There's an O-sized hole in skateboarding today. He will be sorely missed.