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If there’s one squad you can’t keep out the streets, it’s SK8MAFIA. They recently hopped on Instagram teasing their new „SK8MAFIA PROMO 2024“ video that’s set to hit their YouTube November 28th and by the looks of it, we can expect some absolute bangers from Wes, Tyler, Alexis, TJ and the rest of the crew. Take a look:

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Sk8mafia videos always come with a flavor of their own and there’s no denying the team—and brand as a whole—has always done things their own way. 

From OGs like Brandon Turner and Javier Sarmiento to fan favorites like Wes, Tyler and Alexis, all the way to hungry up-and-comers (and new additions) like Alex Willms and TJ Rogers, the Mafia team is as stacked as ever. Point being—this promo is bound to be an absolute banger!

Related: Sk8mafia Team Isn’t Messing Around On Their New Micro Minis: Big Tricks on Small Boards!

The teaser has a super classic skate video feel to it. Makes, bails, close calls, cops, hijinx and whatever else that falls in between. For skaters, by skaters, I love that these dudes are still just out there making „homie videos“ as their straight up brand promos! I mean, it’s nothing new, but I feel like these days it’s a bit more few and far between. 

As a San Diego local, I almost have to give respect to the brand… but in fairness, that admiration is hardly forced. We’ve all thrown up the SM from time to time and at the end of the day, their energy is always contagious. I’m stoked to see what they’ve all been working on this year! 

Well, like I said, the video is hitting their YouTube on Thanksgiving. I know most folks sit around and watch football or whatever, but maybe you can toss this one on with the fam with a belly full Turkey Day fixins! Whatever you wanna do. But just know it’ll be there! If you haven’t tapped play on the teaser yet, get there. 

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Eduardo Sanchez brings us the heat once again. When he’s not slanging product behind the counter at San Diego’s Slappy’s Garage, or shooting great still photos, Ed’s in these streets, local and international, putting together epic video after epic video. This time two of the hardest hitting skateshop teams in California joined forces in the Mecca of Barcelona. Watch the PLA Skate and Slappy’s Garage teams go to work.

„Two weeks in Barcelona with the PLA Skate & Slappy’s Garage crews“

Filmed by Ed Sanchez with additional filming by Kevin Love. 

Featuring James Wright, AJ Frick, Dom De La Torre, Jax Duncan, Kegan Osborn, Twon Hicks, Nate Hertzler, Shepard Lee, Siena Getz, Evan Gallen, JT Silverstein, Tate Carew, Cory Juneau, Kevin Love, and Chris Chemaly.

MACBA is still a go and as popular as ever. That flatground is as good as it gets if you’ve never been there. Universitat still goes off too. The Besos bump to bar is still as terrifying as ever to skate. Wanna find out more about Barcelona skateboarding? Look no further:

Related: Great Skateboarding Cities of the Summer: A History of Barcelona

More from Eduardo ICYMI:

Related: Eduardo Sanchez’s latest video out of San Diego: „leaveurbodyleaveurmind“

And of course, always support your local skateshop:

Related: 9 Core Skate Shops You Need to Visit in San Diego

Slappy’s Garage has been holding it down in SD for days. Get familiar with the bossman, legendary San Diego pro skater Jason Carney. First back lip on a handrail!

Related: COCI: Jason Carney

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Adidas skateboarding recently dropped a new Pro Shell ADV by Niels Bennett, offering “a nod to the past, with a focus on the future.”

These shoes are clean and bold at first glance, and we’re stoked to see Niels getting the shine he deserves with this special drop. Swipe through for some ripping clips from Niels and a closer look at the kicks below:

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„Niels’ Pro Shell ADV features refined design lines with custom three-stripes running down to the outsole, a top grain nubuck leather upper with reinforced stitching in high abrasion areas, and, of course, the Pro Shell’s signature lock-in lace strap and iconic rubber shell toe,“ adidas mentions in the caption. „A nod to the past with a focus on the future. The custom-crafted Pro Shell ADV by Niels Bennett is available now.“

Related: Experience Springtime in Paris With Busenitz, Felipe Gustavo, Niels Bennett And More

You really get the best of both worlds with these—style and function. The iconic rubber shell toe from adidas is truly timeless, but these are built with skateboarders and skateboarding in mind. Give ‘em your worst! Because these kicks look tough as nails.

This colorway is super sick, too. I’m backing all the different shades of brown. Clean and subtle with some impressive attention to detail all the same. That strap is dope! And don’t quote me, but we can probably expect a few other colorways to drop next year. Either way—nailed it!

Related: Adidas Drops Fresh Premium Leather Colorway of the Iconic Busenitz

Head down to your local skate shop and slide your foot into a pair of Niels‘ new shoes—available now. If your local doesn’t have them for some reason, you can always hit the Three Stripes website and secure a pair there.

Congrats again to Niels! And big ups to adidas for making this happen. Good stuff all around. Can we expect a full video to accompany the drop? Hopefully! But for now, enjoy the clips and the kicks above. 

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Emile Laurent sets the tone before upstart Dylan Mills lets us know he’s down for some slams. Brass squares off with some cheeky Aussie security before his excellent, high-energy clips. Drop-ins ain’t dead. That kickflip in the orange Dunks is a thing of beauty. We’ll chatter more after you watch the video. Scroll down and throw this thing on the big screen!

Featuring: Emile Laurent, David Stenström, Dylan Mills, Nick Boserio, Jamie Platt, Oskar Rozenberg, Shin Sanbongi, Paul Grund, Roman Gonzalez, Aaron Herrington, and Dane Brady 

Guest Skaters: Frankie Decker, Chris Milic, Anthony Del Togno Armanasco, Lukas Miller

 A film composed by Pontus Alv 

Edited by Sirus f Gahan

There are a ton of great callbacks to previous Polar videos. Great filming and music throughout. Epic throwback footage of Oski and David to show how far they’ve come, Polar’s day ones. 

Run back Polar’s last video below. Always quality full-lengths coming from Pontus and the gang. 

Related: Polar’s New Video ‚Everything Is Normal‘ Is an Absolute Must Watch

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Chocolate is one of those brands in skateboarding that you just can’t help but love. Their team has always been stacked, their gear is always clean and rad, and simply put, they’ve always come correct—for three decades now! 

Their 30-year celebration continues, and in true Chocolate fashion, they’re giving back to the shops, communities and cities who have supported them all these years in a really cool way. Take a look: 

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„2024 marks #30ChocolateYears, and we’re flipping the script to celebrate!“ Chocolate announced on Instagram recently. „A huge shoutout to all the cities, shops, and communities that have been part of the ride – we couldn’t have made it this far without you.“ 

Related: Chico Brenes Drops Limited Signed Chico Stix x 30 Years of Chocolate ‚Nicaraguan Sunrise‘ Deck

These are the types of things that I can really get behind, you know? And really, where would any brand be without the support of local scenes, core skate shops and all the skateboarding enthusiasts across the globe? Probably not 30 years deep! That’s for sure. 

Adding to it all, they also mentioned, „Before Evan Hecox crafted the iconic Chunk logo, Andy Jenkins hand-drew Chocolate’s first Script. Now, for our 30th, we’ve flipped that Script for over 90 cities across the globe, showing love to the places that have supported us from the start.“

Related: Chocolate Teams Up With Artist Evan Hecox On New ‚City Series‘ Decks (Out Now)

I’ve always been a fan of Chocolate, and as someone who tirelessly preaches about supporting local skate shops, this whole concept simply has me fired up. And I have to imagine all the shops and communities involved feel the same way. 

If you haven’t yet, swipe through some of the IG posts that are peppered in here for a small taste of some of the shops and cities involved. 

All the gear is available exclusively at YOUR local skate shop now. How much easier can they make it to go support this holiday season!?

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Coast to coast, country to country, stuff like this is what skateboarding is all about, if you ask me. Shoutout to the entire Chocolate squad—from the team to the folks charging behind the scenes—and of course, all the shops, communities, scenes and skateboarders who keep the fire burning!

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