Some (longterm) Benefits of Skateboarding
Skateboarding is much more than a sport, ist a source for inspiration, a tool for self-empowerment teaching us „lessons of life on a wooden toy”: · Teaches Commitment: Similar to martial arts, skateboarding skills and fundamentals must be lear ...
A brief introduction to skateboarding and its impact in (East-) Africa
Skateboarding Culture is spreading in (East-) Africa and local initiatives are more and more supported by the international skateboarding community and organizations. Skateboarding began in West Coast America in the 1960s. At times of the year w ...
“Nairobi on Wheels – Locals” (Ride Magazine)
Check out Casper Haugegaard´s latest Edit with a Streetpart shot in July 2017 featuring the Nairobi Locals George Zuko, Samuel Maguta, Neville Ramogo, Kelvin Murage and Kelvin Maina. Music: “Leopold” by the kenyan Band Crystal Axis (thecrystalaxis.co ...
Skaturday at the Shangilia Skatepark
Skaturday, where do I start? I was totally late for this. Luckily, the event hadn’t started. Meanwhile, I thought of an idea, since time wasn’t sufficient; Why shouldn’t we randomize those who want to participate in the game of skate? Immediately, ...
The Fall of Kenya´s first Skateshop XOne
“I was located in Muindi Mbingu shopping centre 1st floor – you can’t miss it. Most of the time David Ranja was managing me; I was open from midday to about 6p.m. Now I am stand with shoes. Shuyin: I’ve met Ranja a few times. He seems to really like ...