Skate fans are already well aware that a number of talented skateboarders are native Brazilians. Among that elite group of skaters is 23 year old phenomenon Tulio Oliveira, who I recently had the opportunity to interview. Oliveira, a well seasoned pro, ranked third in the Street Finals at the X Games in Asia this year and 7th in the 2011 Ceara World Cup. We talked about what it was like for him growing up in Brazil, his career, his take on the future of skateboarding and a few of the things he’d put on his bucket list if given the chance. What follows is a modified transcript of our conversation.
Gonzalez: How has skateboarding changed since you first immersed yourself in it?  … More
PWA Fuerteventura Grand Slam 2011’s freestyle fleet is rigged, registered and ready to rock Sotavento beach. Hundreds of spectators have headed down to Sotavento beach to witness the world’s finest freestyler’s register for their sixth competition on the PWA world tour. In total 45 men and eight women are signed up for what promises to be an incredibly exciting battle.
A sense of excitement buzzed around the event site,with the sailors being … More
Check out Tom Atencio as he climbs in the passengers seat of Dan Fresh’s Affliction Trophy truck
Part 2 of raiding the legendary skate photographer Lance Dawes’ home office to share with you some skate history