Essays, longform, etc.
The enduring novelty appeal of the skateboard
A special investigation.
Cole Nowicki
A generally well-mannered person. Author of a couple of books and a newsletter called Simple Magic.
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Death of the poster
Plus: Identity re/construction, beautiful and useless product gimmicks, stocking stuffers, and more.
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How much for Szafranski's jacket?
Plus: USAS update, world record crotch, return of the athleisure villain, and more.
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Beware of the time trap
Plus: SOTY-POTY, Hollywood High relevant again(?), if one must collab, pt. 2, and more.
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Thumper's Inferno
Plus: DGK conspiracy, Shredline 360, there's no 'I' in CHIP, and more.
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Searching for and reaching your limit
Plus: Stenger sighting, schemin', SOTY season rumbles to life, and more.
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Listen to me show me santa’s dogs
Plus: Greco, muddled brand identities, an existential content crisis, and more.
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Approx. 70 ft² of Big Boys
Plus: Isle and Axion, what're you doing? Children dominate Street League, and more.
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Ryan Sheckler's Red Bull helicopter ball drop
Plus: Full Hause (video part), famous skater brand, Polar's latest, and more.
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Alan Rickman's Skate Video Reviews
Plus: de Keyzer sparks outrage with perfect pants, knowing your limits, picklecels, and more.
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Kneeling at the altar of Skate God
Plus: Glory Challenge, new Lizzie, Baader-Meinhof to backlip, and more.
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Creative expression is costing you money
Plus: Schrödinger’s trick, hard truths, the quest for a good collab, and more.