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Pontefract tales, tattooing, Mediaeval torture devices, the contents of an infamous bag, and maybe some talk about skateboarding... an introduction to Jasmine Lowe, conducted by Hilda Quick for Issue 18!

Pontefract tales, tattooing, Mediaeval torture devices, the contents of an infamous bag, and maybe some talk about skateboarding... an introduction to Jasmine Lowe, conducted by Hilda Quick for Issue 18!

Push: Jasmine Lowe

The Skateboarder's Companion

58 minutes ago10 min read

Sabbath Wheels: Black Mass 4

Sabbath Wheels: Black Mass 4

Sabbath Wheels: Black Mass 4

The Skateboarder's Companion

5 days ago2 min read

Matty Owens and Tom Leigh (with is trusty VX in tow) take you on a whistle stop tour of some familiar - and possibly unfamiliar - Bristolian spots, all in the name of Bones Wheels!

Matty Owens and Tom Leigh (with is trusty VX in tow) take you on a whistle stop tour of some familiar - and possibly unfamiliar - Bristolian spots, all in the name of Bones Wheels!

Matty Owens for Bones Wheels by Tom Leigh

The Skateboarder's Companion

Aug 121 min read

Bistol's Vanity crew present The Zoid, the latest edit from Josh Penning, featuring a whole load of familiar West Country faces tackling a variety of crusty terrain. With Tom Jackson, Will Riley, Ginge, Tom Rosedale, Alex Donlon, Olive Wood, Jamymie SAwyer, Pat Coughlan and more!

Bistol's Vanity crew present The Zoid, the latest edit from Josh Penning, featuring a whole load of familiar West Country faces tackling a variety of crusty terrain. With Tom Jackson, Will Riley, Ginge, Tom Rosedale, Alex Donlon, Olive Wood, Jamymie SAwyer, Pat Coughlan and more!

Vanity presents 'The Zoid' by Josh Penning

The Skateboarder's Companion

Aug 101 min read

The Midlands most gothic, Goth Shaun, gets the Push interview treatment courtesy of the equally as gothic Funeral Forde!

The Midlands most gothic, Goth Shaun, gets the Push interview treatment courtesy of the equally as gothic Funeral Forde!

Push: Goth Shaun

The Skateboarder's Companion

Aug 78 min read

Blinky and his trusty launch ramp go for a mission around Leeds, putting the Vans Old Skool 36+ to the test as they go. Filmed and edited by the mighy Josh Hallett for Welcome Skate Store.

Blinky and his trusty launch ramp go for a mission around Leeds, putting the Vans Old Skool 36+ to the test as they go. Filmed and edited by the mighy Josh Hallett for Welcome Skate Store.

Blinky X Vans Old Skool 36+

The Skateboarder's Companion

Aug 61 min read

Back in July, Joe Hinson - the UK's number one handrail annihilator - was elevated to the pro ranks by Techne Skateboards. To mark the momentous (and overdue) occasion, Joe's sponsors pieced together a special evening at The Warehouse in Cambridge, where his debut pro board was unveiled, and his latest part was premiered.

Back in July, Joe Hinson - the UK's number one handrail annihilator - was elevated to the pro ranks by Techne Skateboards. To mark the momentous (and overdue) occasion, Joe's sponsors pieced together a special evening at The Warehouse in Cambridge, where his debut pro board was unveiled, and his latest part was premiered.

Joe Hinson - Techne Skateboards Pro Jam at The Warehouse

The Skateboarder's Companion

Aug 51 min read

The Ben Raemers Foundation venture to Liverpool for a long Feeling Scene weekender, skating the streets that built up Ben's beloved shop sponsor, Lost Art, and also putting on a jam at the city's long-standing DIY playground New Bird.

The Ben Raemers Foundation venture to Liverpool for a long Feeling Scene weekender, skating the streets that built up Ben's beloved shop sponsor, Lost Art, and also putting on a jam at the city's long-standing DIY playground New Bird.

Feeling Scene: Liverpool - with The Ben Raemers Foundation

The Skateboarder's Companion

Aug 41 min read

of the infamous Pond ahead of the spot getting filled in. Petticoat., Forecast, Rock Solid and Wheelscape joined forces for an evening session than took in a best trick comp in the pond, a hill bomb challenge and pop up DIY obstacles, with the whole setup getting hammered until the sun set over Bristol city.

of the infamous Pond ahead of the spot getting filled in. Petticoat., Forecast, Rock Solid and Wheelscape joined forces for an evening session than took in a best trick comp in the pond, a hill bomb challenge and pop up DIY obstacles, with the whole setup getting hammered until the sun set over Bristol city.

Pond Jam 25 - Petticoat & Forecast edits

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jul 311 min read

The Cardiff youth are out in full force for the nostalgia-tined Episode Ltd. offering Pilot, filmed and edited by the VX wielding Osian Bowen-Thomson, featuring skateboarding from Jack Branch, Ben Rouse, PJ, Leo Comanescu, Gabe Gorman, Dylan Driscoll, Steve Bell, Robbie Tann, Tom Watts, T-Bone, Gabe Watkins and more.

The Cardiff youth are out in full force for the nostalgia-tined Episode Ltd. offering Pilot, filmed and edited by the VX wielding Osian Bowen-Thomson, featuring skateboarding from Jack Branch, Ben Rouse, PJ, Leo Comanescu, Gabe Gorman, Dylan Driscoll, Steve Bell, Robbie Tann, Tom Watts, T-Bone, Gabe Watkins and more.

Episode.Ltd - 'Pilot' - Cardiff scene video

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jul 291 min read

Jamie Griffin's 1000 Flatground Tricks - Pt.2

Jamie Griffin's 1000 Flatground Tricks - Pt.2

Jamie Griffin's 1000 Flatground Tricks - Pt.2

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jul 291 min read

James Woodley scores the cover of The Skateboarder's Companion Issue 19 - find out what's inside now!

James Woodley scores the cover of The Skateboarder's Companion Issue 19 - find out what's inside now!

Issue 19 - out now! Find out what's inside...

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jul 291 min read

The Forecast crew hit Brandon Hill Park pond in Bristol, for three sessions with Jono Coote, Sox, Jordo Lightowler, Piers, Lou, Daveside Dave, Brendan Watson, Tom Rosedale, Bear Myles, Ginge and Mitch.

The Forecast crew hit Brandon Hill Park pond in Bristol, for three sessions with Jono Coote, Sox, Jordo Lightowler, Piers, Lou, Daveside Dave, Brendan Watson, Tom Rosedale, Bear Myles, Ginge and Mitch.

Forecast Pond Skaters/Duckpond Frogspawners

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jul 241 min read

Donegal native and flip trick Übermensch Jamie Griffin has challenged himself to land 1000 flatground tricks - no bonelesses, no grabs, no no-complies - and over the course of a handful of sessions, has authoritatively hammered out the first 100 with apparent ease.

Donegal native and flip trick Übermensch Jamie Griffin has challenged himself to land 1000 flatground tricks - no bonelesses, no grabs, no no-complies - and over the course of a handful of sessions, has authoritatively hammered out the first 100 with apparent ease.

Jamie Griffin's 1000 Flatground Tricks - Pt.1

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jul 231 min read

Rianne Evans, Alex DeCunha, Josh Mayson, James White, Joe Hinson and more celebrate the launch of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 & 4 at Shredenhams, Bristol.

Rianne Evans, Alex DeCunha, Josh Mayson, James White, Joe Hinson and more celebrate the launch of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 & 4 at Shredenhams, Bristol.

Shredenhams THPS 3 & 4 Launch Party

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jul 231 min read

Fred Ryan, Logan Riley, Stan Watson and Zak Parker swap Leeds for BCN in 'Lo Siento' by Stan Watson for Welcome Skate Store

Fred Ryan, Logan Riley, Stan Watson and Zak Parker swap Leeds for BCN in 'Lo Siento' by Stan Watson for Welcome Skate Store

Lo Siento - Leeds youths do BCN

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jul 231 min read

The LP Skateboarding crew trade London for Valencia for their latest video offering - with Da Rocha, Joshua Mason, David Retkes, Gabriel Alexandre, Louis Bowden, Doug Parmiter, Joshua Brown, Daniel Godfrey, Tom Fox and new LP addition Dillon Catney.

The LP Skateboarding crew trade London for Valencia for their latest video offering - with Da Rocha, Joshua Mason, David Retkes, Gabriel Alexandre, Louis Bowden, Doug Parmiter, Joshua Brown, Daniel Godfrey, Tom Fox and new LP addition Dillon Catney.

LP in Valencia - full video

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jul 221 min read

Pre-order Issue 19 of The Skateboarder's Companion magazine now!

Pre-order Issue 19 of The Skateboarder's Companion magazine now!

Pre-order Issue 19 Now!

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jul 201 min read

Voltarol Open 4 - Photo Gallery & Event Report

Voltarol Open 4 - Photo Gallery & Event Report

Voltarol Open 4 - Photo Gallery & Event Report

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jul 192 min read

Forde Brookfield comes through with the official edit from Saturday's sweltering Voltarol 4 jam at Rollersnakes in Derby, brought to you by the aching, ageing powers that be be from Dadlands and Groans Brigade.

Forde Brookfield comes through with the official edit from Saturday's sweltering Voltarol 4 jam at Rollersnakes in Derby, brought to you by the aching, ageing powers that be be from Dadlands and Groans Brigade.

Voltarol Open 4 - Groans Brigade x Dadlands 2025

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jul 151 min read

Bad Neighbourhood, the new video from Bristol's Gratitude Skateshop, featuring Stevie Thompson, Keen Will, Baz Dan, Mar Bicheno and more.

Bad Neighbourhood, the new video from Bristol's Gratitude Skateshop, featuring Stevie Thompson, Keen Will, Baz Dan, Mar Bicheno and more.

Gratitude Skateshop - Bad Neighbourhood

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jul 131 min read

An introduction to Newquay local and Dorset native Kaycee-Ann Jeffries, as printed in issue 16!

An introduction to Newquay local and Dorset native Kaycee-Ann Jeffries, as printed in issue 16!

Push: Kaycee-Ann Jeffries

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jul 85 min read

For a large chunk of 2024, Christian Henry swapped Florida for the slightly-less-tropical climes of the UK, and using London as his home-from-home, he set about racking up a steady pile of footage with Michael and William Boardman.

For a large chunk of 2024, Christian Henry swapped Florida for the slightly-less-tropical climes of the UK, and using London as his home-from-home, he set about racking up a steady pile of footage with Michael and William Boardman.

Christian Henry's London Files

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jul 31 min read

To usher in Decimal Skate Store's mammoth 20th anniversary, the crew headed to Spit and Sawdust in Cardiff for a lock in courtesy of Christian and co!

To usher in Decimal Skate Store's mammoth 20th anniversary, the crew headed to Spit and Sawdust in Cardiff for a lock in courtesy of Christian and co!

Decimal at Spit and Sawdust

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jul 11 min read

Joe Gavin and Note Skate Shop take the Mancunian masses to the streets for their Go Skateboarding Day 2025 festivities.

Joe Gavin and Note Skate Shop take the Mancunian masses to the streets for their Go Skateboarding Day 2025 festivities.

Note Go Skateboarding Day 2025

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jun 271 min read

Cardiff Skateboard Club take to Bute Square for Go Skateboarding Day 2025.

Cardiff Skateboard Club take to Bute Square for Go Skateboarding Day 2025.

CSC Go Skateboarding Day 2025

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jun 271 min read

Wintertime indoor skateboard antics from the basement of an old Huddersfield toy store, featuring Yorkshire's ever-productive Mash Life crew!

Wintertime indoor skateboard antics from the basement of an old Huddersfield toy store, featuring Yorkshire's ever-productive Mash Life crew!

Mash Life - Bangers and Mash

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jun 251 min read

The seventh The Black Country edit by Chris Emery, featuring skateboarding from Anthony Ackers, Ali Watson, Nick Binnington, Ben Broyd, Sox, Alex Ramsell, Joe Marks, Luke Elks, Henry Fox, James Woodley and Chris Emery himself.

The seventh The Black Country edit by Chris Emery, featuring skateboarding from Anthony Ackers, Ali Watson, Nick Binnington, Ben Broyd, Sox, Alex Ramsell, Joe Marks, Luke Elks, Henry Fox, James Woodley and Chris Emery himself.

The Black Country Vol. 7 by Chris Emery

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jun 231 min read

Note Skate Shop representative Leo Turner spends an afternoon at Manchester's sorely missed Gooseside DIY spot, summer 2024.

Note Skate Shop representative Leo Turner spends an afternoon at Manchester's sorely missed Gooseside DIY spot, summer 2024.

Leo Turner: A Gooseside Minute

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jun 201 min read

Nick Vieweg and Stephen Ofari's edit from The Grove DIY's Five Year Anniversary Jam, with Lucas Amador, Daryl Dominguez, Alfie Mills and more!

Nick Vieweg and Stephen Ofari's edit from The Grove DIY's Five Year Anniversary Jam, with Lucas Amador, Daryl Dominguez, Alfie Mills and more!

The Grove - Five Year Anniversary Jam

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jun 181 min read

Alfred David brings forth the Austrian chaos from the Gnarathon Vienna 2025!

Alfred David brings forth the Austrian chaos from the Gnarathon Vienna 2025!

Gnarathon Vienna 2025 by Alfred David

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jun 143 min read

Jordan Thackeray, Sox, Keen Will, Jordo Lightowler, Ryan Price, Baz Dan and more skate the amazing new DIY ramp in Bristol!

Jordan Thackeray, Sox, Keen Will, Jordo Lightowler, Ryan Price, Baz Dan and more skate the amazing new DIY ramp in Bristol!

Ralph's Ramp - Early Sessions 25

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jun 101 min read

Rich Smith puts Café duties temporarily to one side in order to hammer out a short video project for Slam City Skates, focusing on rising London residents Ben Keegan and Pat Coghlan!

Rich Smith puts Café duties temporarily to one side in order to hammer out a short video project for Slam City Skates, focusing on rising London residents Ben Keegan and Pat Coghlan!

Slam City Skates: Ben + Pat

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jun 91 min read

Chris Collins' Push interview from The Skateboarder's Companion Issue 16, discussing Kent, Harry Lintell, handrail heroics and more!

Chris Collins' Push interview from The Skateboarder's Companion Issue 16, discussing Kent, Harry Lintell, handrail heroics and more!

Push: Chris Collins

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jun 66 min read

Ride Me En - Swansea scene video

Ride Me En - Swansea scene video

Ride Me En - Swansea scene video

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jun 31 min read

8 minutes of south coast VX Headz brilliance courtesy of Harrison Woolgar!

8 minutes of south coast VX Headz brilliance courtesy of Harrison Woolgar!

HEADZ - AREU4R3AL?!

The Skateboarder's Companion

Jun 31 min read

An introduction to Bath local Eliana Woosnam, as printed in Issue 17 of The Skateboarder's Companion

An introduction to Bath local Eliana Woosnam, as printed in Issue 17 of The Skateboarder's Companion

Push: Eliana Woosnam

The Skateboarder's Companion

May 287 min read

15 solid minutes of Bristol brilliance from Phil Parker!

15 solid minutes of Bristol brilliance from Phil Parker!

//CAVEA// by Phil Parker - full vid

The Skateboarder's Companion

May 271 min read

Shropshire crist galore with Ben Broyd and Chris Emery!

Shropshire crist galore with Ben Broyd and Chris Emery!

Ben Broyd - Meander by Chris Emery

The Skateboarder's Companion

May 231 min read

Lloyds glorious Lloyds with Phil Parker and Dodi Sargoni Spey.

Lloyds glorious Lloyds with Phil Parker and Dodi Sargoni Spey.

Dodi Sargoni Spey in CAVEA by Phil Parker

The Skateboarder's Companion

May 221 min read

An archival look at the Trowbridge skate scene, courtesy of the town's resident TSCrew.

An archival look at the Trowbridge skate scene, courtesy of the town's resident TSCrew.

Crewd Up - TSCrew (2020)

The Skateboarder's Companion

May 201 min read

Dougie George officially joins the Chocolate Skateboards am squad, and puts out a banging full part to celebrate!

Dougie George officially joins the Chocolate Skateboards am squad, and puts out a banging full part to celebrate!

Dougie George for Chocolate Skateboards

The Skateboarder's Companion

May 151 min read

The first Glenrothes skateboard scene edit of 2025 from Amy Greig and Beth Walker!

The first Glenrothes skateboard scene edit of 2025 from Amy Greig and Beth Walker!

Glenrothes 1: A Video by Amy Greig and Beth Walker

The Skateboarder's Companion

May 151 min read

Oxfordian legend Alex Moul discusses teeth, life saving dental work, the power of community and the importance of Andy Roy in his Consultation interview, originally printed in The Skateboarder's Companion issue 17

Oxfordian legend Alex Moul discusses teeth, life saving dental work, the power of community and the importance of Andy Roy in his Consultation interview, originally printed in The Skateboarder's Companion issue 17

Consultation: Alex Moul

The Skateboarder's Companion

May 1311 min read

A Go Europe February getaway to Sardinia with Chris Hoeve, Kamil Maes, Bastian Bechtold and friends.

A Go Europe February getaway to Sardinia with Chris Hoeve, Kamil Maes, Bastian Bechtold and friends.

Chris Hoeve and Friends in Sardinia

The Skateboarder's Companion

May 62 min read

Let Andy Evans take you inside Bryggeriet, as UK vertical heads such as Jesse Thomas, Jack Wallbridge, Chris Hudson and Greg Nowik head to Malmo, Sweden, for the 2025 Vert Attack global gathering.

Let Andy Evans take you inside Bryggeriet, as UK vertical heads such as Jesse Thomas, Jack Wallbridge, Chris Hudson and Greg Nowik head to Malmo, Sweden, for the 2025 Vert Attack global gathering.

Vert Attack 2025 by Andy Evans

The Skateboarder's Companion

May 51 min read

An introduction to the inner freestyle workings of Isle of Wight local Jacob Pelletier, conducted by Andy Evans!

An introduction to the inner freestyle workings of Isle of Wight local Jacob Pelletier, conducted by Andy Evans!

Push: Jacob Pelletier

The Skateboarder's Companion

May 212 min read

Luka Pinto's third full length Crew Report video from Jersey

Luka Pinto's third full length Crew Report video from Jersey

Crew Report 3: Island Boy - full video

The Skateboarder's Companion

May 21 min read

Toby and Forde from Rollersnakes visit the legendary Skin Phillips in Swansea ahead of their impending PHOTO: SKIN exhibition

Toby and Forde from Rollersnakes visit the legendary Skin Phillips in Swansea ahead of their impending PHOTO: SKIN exhibition

PHOTO: SKIN - Snakes doc & exhibition info

The Skateboarder's Companion

May 11 min read

Don Irfan and the CAB Hardware crew tear up the steets of Kuala Lumpur!

Don Irfan and the CAB Hardware crew tear up the steets of Kuala Lumpur!

Another Damn Video - CAB Hardware

The Skateboarder's Companion

Apr 231 min read

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