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An Amphibious Shred Stick for Land or Sea

The Waveskate blends the essence of surfing, accessibility of skateboarding and the carving speeds of snowboarding into one unstoppable fun machine.

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From 13-Year Old Skater to 14-Year Old Bride

Through the project "Through My Eyes" we learn about Faranaz, an Afghani skater, and her home life outside of Skateistan.

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Downtown Philly To Get a Skatepark Even Non Skaters Will Love

In the 1990s, Philadelphia’s Love Park was an international destination for skateboarders. In a way, the park gave the city its identity....

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Children's Council Empowers Afghan Youth to Talk to Politicians

During a "shura" Skateistan representatives discuss the challenges facing the country's youth and get answers from members of government.

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Celebrate International Women's Day With the Ladies of Skateistan

On International Women's Day Skateistan will be mobilizing women and girls to connect through skateboarding and education.

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Students of DIY Workshop Make First Skateboards in Afghanistan

Through Skateistan, Afghanistan's first skateboards are made through a collaboration between young Afghanis and Native Americans.

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Skate or Die: Beautifully Morbid Sculptures Crafted from Recycled Boards

Artist Haroshi creates colorful sculptures from discarded and broken skateboards.

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Shredding the DMZ: North Korea's First Skatepark as Cultural Barometer

The Ryugyong Health Complex, People’s Open-air Ice Rink and the Pyongyang Skate Park facilities are encouraging signs that a new, younger leadership m

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What it Looks Like to Completely Turn Off for a Day

On Yom Kippur in Israel no cars are allowed on the streets. Yaeer Eldar documented what this looked like by skating the city's busiest highway.

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Tragedy Strikes Skateistan Youth in Kabul

Suicide blast kills four students, volunteers and youth leaders of this unique youth empowerment program.

Skateboard Diplomacy: Kenny Reed on Skateistan and Girl Power In Mazar-i-Sharif

Facilities in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Cambodia teach community building, leadership, creative arts, and, of course, shredding.

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VIDEO: These Shades are Made from a Broken Skateboard Shwood Makes These Slick Shades from Skater Keith Hufnagel's Broken Board

Watch a killer craftsman take a cracked skateboard and turn it into a one-of-a-kind pair of shades.

How to Roll, Bike, and Board Your Way to a Better Planet

Reinventing the Outdoors contest: ASEC is getting kids into environmentalism through action sports like BMX, skateboarding, and snowboarding.

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The Action-Packed Way to Go Green

Reinventing the Outdoors contest: ASEC founder Frank Scura is spreading the word about sustainability through pro boarding, BMX, and motocross.

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Help Show Kids How Cool Environmentalism Can Be

Reinventing the Outdoors contest: ASEC is teaching kids who care about skateboarding and biking to also care about the planet.