Displaying items by tag: Karl Watson
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3/27/2024
This Old Ledge: Grant's Tomb
Who’s buried at Grant’s Tomb? Not just a former president and his wife (and dog). A more recent and gnarly history lives at this Upper West Side spot, highlighted by Ted Barrow and the rippers who tested the beveled blocks at this exalted NYC staple. -
12/24/2023
SOTY Party 2023 Photos
Once the decision is made, the only thing left is one big ol’ bash in The City to cap the year off right. Karl Watson came through for the official handoff along with a host of A-listers from Primitive, adidas and our home turf. Couldn’t get in the door? Catch it all here. -
8/02/2023
This Old Ledge: Pier 7
For over 25 years, Pier 7 has been at the center of technical skating. It’s not just where you are, but who you’re with and how you roll. That code of conduct was forged in the ’90s along San Francisco's waterfront. -
7/26/2023
This Old Ledge: Bay Blocks
Though “The Ribbon” was a doomed project for city government, the stretch of concrete blocks along the Embarcadero further cemented San Francisco’s mecca status in the ’90s and beyond. -
7/19/2023
This Old Ledge: Hubba Hideout
It’s not just what they did, but where they did it, and what they named it. Hubba Hideout cemented the importance of location more than any other spot. In episode 2, Ted shifts from EMB to the most famous ledge in the history of skateboarding. -
2/14/2023
A Team Manager's Survival Guide
New REAL TM Tim Fulton gets a crash course from some of the best in the biz while piloting the squad across America. First rule: there's no "I" in team manager. From our December '22 mag. -
8/18/2022
Satori Presents: Re-Life Recycled Skateboard Wheels
Karl Watson shows off Satori's step-by-step process for making recycled wheels. -
4/22/2022
Satori Re-Life Program - Recycled Skateboard Wheels
Satori comes through with the first recycling program just for wheels. Peep the vid and give your urethane a second life. -
4/18/2022
P-Stone Cup 2022 Photos
The P-Stone Cup is a bonafide Bay Area spectacle, a who's who of the rawest transition talent from across the globe. Joe Brook reports on every rip and rare sighting from one of skateboarding's best days. -
12/08/2021
Break Free and Super Skate Posse in Oakland Recap
Break Free Skateshop teamed up with Oakland OG K-Dubs and the nonprofit Super Skate Posse for an epic weekend of music, skating and good vibes. Scroll through to see the beauty of skateboarding and community.
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12/08/2024
Alexis Ramirez "SK8Mafia" Part
Mr Ramirez isn't playing games, but his effortless style makes incredible, top-notch skateboarding feel like a casual cruise. Salute to San Diego’s superlative soldier. -
12/08/2024
Guy Mariano's "The Work" Dickies Video
Guy breaks down the process of workin' with a hydrant and gettin' the shot for his newest Dickies ad in the mag. -
12/08/2024
Nikolai Piombo's WKND Pro Surprise Photos
WKND pulled out all the stops to break the news of Nikolai's promotion. Go behind the scenes to see how the search for za took an unexpected turn. -
12/08/2024
Nikolai Piombo's "BUCKL'D" WKND Video
Nikolai's quest for za goes off the rails before he gets some shocking news. A sketchy delivery, a bio-hazard team and local media all play a part in WKND's wildest prank to date. -
12/08/2024
The "Perros" Video
Ryan Donovan, Michael Scott, Julian Christianson and more pop off in this hot new homie vid outta the Rockies.
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