From the daunting walls of Washington Street to the entire world, Peter Hewitt is unarguably one of skateboarding’s most legendary individuals. Balls to the wall, no stop signs, full speed, all or nothing—there’s truly nobody like Hewitt. He might stay low key in the grand scheme of things, but those who know, know. 

And those who don’t? Well, let Madars Apse and the new episode of ‚Skate Tales‘ take care of that for you. This might just be the best episode yet! Take a look:

Madars and Peter link up at Shockus Park in Ocean Beach for a quick roll before heading to San Diego’s most iconic DIY—Washington Street. From there, they cover everything from injuries and checking in with your body (something Peter recently learned to do at the young age of 50) to carve grinds, transfers, The Loop, warm up routines and more. 

They end the episode with a mission to the legendary Nude Bowl (and have a helluva session), but not without getting a little deep and philosophical on the topic of, „What does skateboarding mean to you?“ Let me just say—his answer will leave you feeling a little emotional, in the best way. 

For someone who has always been a huge Peter Hewitt fan, this is a video I’ll surely be putting on multiple times to find inspiration. And if I’m being honest, I mean that far beyond skateboarding itself. Hewitt is just an epic human being and yeah, the dude absolutely loves skateboarding. He’s the epitome of a lifer. They just don’t make ‚em like him anymore! 

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„You could go so far as to say that Peter Hewitt represents skateboarding’s backbone,“ Red Bull Skate writes in the description. „In a world where people like to push themselves forward, Peter is not competing in the attention economy. [His] skateboarding has been an ongoing quest on the edge of reason in terrain that even masters avoid.“ 

Facts. Thanks for being the guiding light that you are, Peter! Forever thankful. 

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Link up with Eric Dressen, Maurio McCoy, Tom Asta, Rob Pace, Erick Winkowski, Taiga Nagai and Rei Takazawa as they hit the streets of Japan and put on some ripping demos during their recent tour. Squad! Take a look:

I hate playing favorites, but I’m a huge fan of Winkowski and Dressen. Seeing them rip in this clip got me so hyped. Dressen has been bringing the stoke for decades, inspiring multiple generations, and he still refuses to slow down. And every time Winkowski steps on his board, I can’t take my eyes off him—you just never know what this dude is about to deliver! 

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That said, Tom Asta, Maurio McCoy, Rob Pace, Taiga Nagai, and Rei Takazawa provide the perfect contrast, each ripping in their own unique way. With a squad this productive, you can always expect great things. From the streets to the demos, this trip looked like a memorable one for everyone involved.

On the heels of that, I can only imagine how stoked all the kids at the demos were. Trips like these only come around so often, you know? Meeting the pros, watching them skate, getting to hang and interact with them… that’s a huge deal! Memories like that are bound to last forever. Those smiles say more than words ever could. 

Well, if you haven’t yet, settle in and press play. As far as tour edits are concerned, this one has it all. 

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Lance Mountain recently stopped by the NHS warehouse to personally print and sign his exclusive limited edition Indy box sets that are about to hit a few select skate shops across the country. Check the clip and learn more about these super limited boxes below: 

They’re only making 149 sets—each featuring Lance’s custom truck specs: a front truck 149 Hollow Standard and a back truck 149 Hollow with Indy’s Patented Design Inverted Kingpin. The cherry on top? Each set includes a hand-signed postcard from Lance and a Doughboy plush toy. Boom! 

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I just have to say—of course Lance skates his trucks like this! When you’ve been doing the damn thing as long as this legend, you’re going to do your fair share of experimenting. Lance is a total skate nerd and I could watch him puttering around all day. Regardless, this is a super sick idea and the fact that they’re this limited really adds a little extra hype. Shoot, I want one! 

All you can do is roll to your local shop and ask if they have them! 149 sets is not a lot, though. And these certainly won’t last long. That said, I love that Indy is doing it this way. These boxes are genuine collector’s items and if you do happen to get your hands on one, it’ll be like striking gold. The DIY spirit is alive and well with this project. 

Nothing left to say besides good luck! And thanks to Lance for the decades of stoke. He’s still inspiring us all on a daily basis and still provides us all with that spark to hit the streets and have some fun.  

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The College Skateboarding Educational Foundation (CSEF) recently announced their 2024 scholarship recipients in an exciting press release. What began as a modest initiative a few years back has transformed into a life-changing opportunity for hundreds of skateboarding-enthused college students nationwide and they’re just getting started. The stoke is real! Check out the recipients and learn more below. 

The team at CSEF has been diligently working for years, and their growth has been pretty remarkable, to say the least. “CSEF’s 2018 [1st] scholarship class received a modest $3,000. While maintaining forward progress through the pandemic, CSEF was able to award $50,000 in scholarships in 2023,“ says CSEF Executive Director, Keegan Guizard. „And now, showing continued growth, they’ve written $90,000 in scholarship checks (to 35 scholarship recipients) this year.”

That’s huge! Congrats to all the recipients and major shoutout to the incredible crew at CSEF. What they’re doing isn’t easy, but all that hard work certainly doesn’t go unnoticed. And personally, I love to see it.  

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For all the nitty-gritty details, check the official press release below:

The College Skateboarding Educational Foundation (CSEF) has officially awarded $90,000 in college scholarships to 35 skateboarders studying in the U.S. in this year’s scholarship class. While skateboarders pursuing college may have been an anomaly in the past, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is making higher education more accessible than ever for the skateboarders of the present and future. It is the only nation-wide college scholarship for skateboarders.

This year alone, 268 student skateboarders applied for a scholarship with CSEF. The 35 scholarship recipients represent 28 different schools in 16 different states, ranging from undergraduate to Masters and Doctorate studies.

“This year we figured out that the 268 skaters that applied for a scholarship this year pay over $1.3 million dollars per semester out of their own pocket. We all know a college education in the US is too expensive, but that number really blew us away.” says Thomas Barker, CSEF Co-Founder. “That is our north star. We want college to be affordable for every skateboarder so they can use their education to change the world and not just pay off their student loans.”

This $90,000 mark has come with continuing partnership initiatives from prior years. These include memorial scholarships in collaboration with Rollin’ From The Heart that focus on awarding grants specifically to skaters from San Diego and to those studying the arts. They also incorporate a partnership with famed photographer Atiba Jefferson to offer scholarships for skateboarders that particularly study photography and/or film.

“I’m so stoked to support the next generation of skateboard photographers and filmmakers. The Atiba Jefferson Scholarship fund is giving $8,000 to support photography/film college and graduate students in the US that are skateboarders,” said Atiba.

There were also new scholarship opportunities unveiled in 2024. The Skullcandy Scholarship for Engineers exists to help the next generation of skateboarders who will fill the crucial technical positions at companies in the action sports industry (and beyond). Justin Regan, Skullcandy VP of Global Marketing and CSEF Board Member shares, “Skullcandy makes complicated audio electronics and we know how rare it is to find qualified engineers that also understand the lifestyle of our active youth consumers. We are honored to support Augustine in his engineering journey and hope to inspire more students from within our culture to pursue their academic goals.”

The Emerald Peace Scholarship is the brainchild of CSEF Board Member Ash Martinez and serves first-generation students, DACA /Dreamer recipients and those who identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. She says, “This scholarship is the first of its kind. It was created for the people who historically have not had opportunities equal to others’. My mission is to create our own doors for success, because we have the power to make systemic change. I’m beyond proud to have awarded $15k in scholarships this year to the incredible individuals who are making change in their communities.” Ash Martinez, CSEF Board Member and Emerald Peace Scholarship founder.

CSEF partnered with No-Comply Skateshop in Austin, Texas on their first ever scholarships for students attending community college. The skateshop exists on the same property as Austin Community College, so these scholarships were created specifically for students attending ACC. This is a true testament to how legacy skateshops support and look out for the best in their people.

As CSEF continues to thrive, growing their scholarship offering each year, they are currently still operated by a 100%-volunteer Board of Directors. “Every dollar that comes in from any donor, large or small, goes directly to the scholarship fund. All money from the fund goes directly to the scholarships awarded each year. So each dollar given to CSEF is not only a tax-deductible donation but also converts right to scholarship dollars in the student accounts of skaters across the country,” says Executive Director, Keegan Guizard. “CSEF’s 2018 [1st] scholarship class received a modest $3,000. While maintaining forward progress through the pandemic, CSEF was able to award $50,000 in scholarships in 2023. And now, showing continued growth, they’ve written $90,000 in scholarship checks (to 35 scholarship recipients) this year.”

Next summer will bring CSEF’s 8th scholarship class, adding to the $216,000 they’ve cumulatively awarded to their 105 unique scholarship recipients.