Naquan Rollings uploaded Devin Flynn’s Borough Hall back 5050 heard around the world in 16:9 to his YouTube. You know something surpasses “you have to see the spot in person” when even people who have never been there’s reaction to a backside 5050 is “holy fucking shit.” That being said, it is bound to become one of those “stop, look and discuss”-spots for years to come.
Videographer Neema Joorabchi moved to Los Angeles, and dropped an edit of footage leftover from the end of his New York days entitled “sucks huh.” A mini part’s worth of Jasper Stieve clips in there, with a handful of Fort Greene bangers.
Peter Books has a nine-minute interview with Alan Bell about …books. “They say don’t meet your heroes, but sometimes you shouldn’t read about them either.” Reading about “shit that you’re into” is seemingly obvious, but really good advice for anyone looking to get back into reading.
Fast Action is a Chicago scene full-length from Austin DePiano and the crew at FA Skates in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, which recently shut its doors. There is a fire Stefen Watts part in there.
“There’s an argument to be made that what makes skateboarding so attractive for both the practitioner and the viewer is how stupid it is. Bear with me.” Simple Magic wrote about Diego’s switch backside flip while grilling an oncoming van.
Monster Children interviewed Pass~Port’s Trent Evans about all the trinkets he has accumulated throughout a life as a trinket collector. Would be hyped for this to turn into a series.
Looks like the rumor about the watermelon slush bodega on Canal and Essex reopening unaltered were unsubstantiated by reality.
“The chances of winning a blue and orange trash can were lower than the chances of winning the NBA Championship.” So sad watching people live out your dream.
Spot Updates 📍 — Well, that’s one way to skate it.
Quote of the Week 🗣
Greg Navarro: “Do you have any homies that can help film iPhone for Go Skate Day?”
Alim Orahovac: “Nah, all the homies don’t have iCloud. They get four clips and get hit with the no storage notification.”
Sure, there are “better” video parts, but not entirely sure there is a video part that aggressively exudes joy the way this one does. A three-minute hack to brightening your mood.