Displaying items by tag: Ted Schmitz
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3/17/2023
Zion's Zahba Launch Day Photos
Vans threw Zion a big ol' bash in Brooklyn to launch his new colorway. Hop on the sessions from the Supreme bowl to Space 198 as Pedro Delfino, Tyson Peterson, Ronnie Sandoval and Roman Pabich make their way through NYC to give the man his flowers. -
1/28/2023
The Mind Behind "SK4TERDIE": An Interview with Matt Taylor
Matt Taylor’s videos are packed with skits, sound effects, lightning-quick transitions and precise comedic timing. After watching the newest Skaterdie, we got him on the line to talk joke skating, influencers and how everything got to be too cool. -
1/05/2023
"No Way, LA: Darkroom Keeps It Crusty" Article
The coasts are well-covered territory, so the Darkroom team took the interstate less traveled while making their latest video. Get to know this dedicated crew of rippers along with a check-in with Pendleton. As seen in our November '23 issue. -
11/24/2022
Big Sets, Small Boards: The Petar Stanchev Interview
You probably know Petar as the little person messin’ up Macba in your feed. Not everything's on the 'Gram, though. Read how this coffee-addicted Bulgarian made the move to Barci in his search of a clear head and epic terrain. As seen in our January ‘23 issue. -
4/14/2022
Eric Danescu and Brian Masterson’s "midtone" Video
Two giants from the Southwest combine their creative efforts for a hard-hitting AZ vid packed with good friends, gorgeous spots and savage moves. Jesse Hiltner's closers will knock you out your seat. -
12/08/2021
Bart's Big Adventure on the Wolftrap Road
Along with photos from a heavy interstate trip, Bart breaks down the highs and lows from over a decade in the game. Get your laughs with one of skateboarding’s biggest personalities. -
12/14/2020
A Skateboarder's Guide to the Internet
The Internet sucks. Here’s our guide to ripping out the cord and staying on your board. -
5/28/2020
Hairspray and Hammers: Meet Vincent Nava The LA Skater From The Wild Pig Wheels Part
The liberty-spiked rail smasher discusses hairspray habits, filming his Pig part under lockdown and what the hell he was doing in that sewer. -
10/08/2019
By The Numbers - Mark Suciu's "Verso" Video Part
Mark Suciu’s long-awaited Verso has dropped and the 11-minute epic is worthy of some serious analysis. We’ll help you keep up with Mark’s book smarts by getting out our calculators and checking the math in this edition of By the Numbers. -
9/25/2019
Pushing Boarders: Second Annual Academic Skate Conference
The Pushing Boarders conference whose tagline is, “talking skateboarding,” invited some of the brightest academics, activists and pro skaters to Malmö, Sweden to discuss the hard issues on the social side of skating. Ted Schmitz investigates.
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3/29/2024
DEF's "TAHI" Video
The seaside spots and underskated plazas of Tahi, New Zealand come under fire from Simon Thorpe, Deacon King and a host of ledge-hunting locals.. -
3/29/2024
Cons' "In The Gutter Looking at Stars" Video
From the hotel lobby to the gritty asphalt, Noah Smith, Jedd McKenzie, Corey Smith and company tear into the Australian streets for Cons. -
3/29/2024
Thomas Goldman's "BERG 2" Video
A vicious slam section leads Thomas Goldman's production before Evan Gabriel, Ian Rodriguez, Liam Hardman and more deliver a thoroughly entertaining ride through Richmond. -
3/29/2024
Paul Young's "Down By Law" Video
Covering the cuts of New York, Jersey and Florida, this masterwork from Paul Young follows an undeniable roster through the brutal East Coast streets. -
3/29/2024
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.
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In The Mag
Congrats to our 2023 Skater of the Year—Miles Silvas! Miles gets the gang together for a trip down to Mexico City. Tiago, Ishod, P-Rod and Shanahan all make appearances. Talk about star-studded. More SOTY coverage includes: BA’s Rusty trophy on eBay, TNT’s People I’ve Known, Silas Baxter-Neal dishes on when he got it, and Tyshawn passes the torch. Plus—Gregson Mashes through the Baltics, Nike heads to NZ and the Swampfest gets covered (with mud). Not to mention a sticker sheet AND poster… Don’t blow it; get yours.