Opera just dropped a new edit featuring ams, Nick Papa, Evan Gallen, Elijah Riley and Josh Douglas conquering an assortment of Denver terrain. From beginning to end, these hungry up-and-comers show no mercy and prove that they’re not afraid to put in the work and handle biz. Take a look:

This team of all-terrain rippers seriously came through in this edit. Like I said, the entire clip is stacked with bangers, but those last few tricks are pretty buck. You don’t see dudes switch feeble grinding proper handrails like that very often (in the streets no less!) and that rollercoaster kinker looked like a wild ride. 

Stoked to see Opera building a solid am squad like this. Nick, Evan, Elijah and Josh each rip in their own right and certainly aren’t the types to just sit back and wait for things to happen. They’re out there in the streets producing and their energy is super infectious. Keep the hits coming!

Peep some of Opera’s latest gear here. With a cast of hungry ams like this biting at the heels of their already-stacked pro team, I’m as excited as anyone to see what they hit us with next.

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Daisuke Takahashi, former TransWorld Japan empresario, just hipped us to this banging new video part he made with his close friend Ryo Sejiri. Creative abilities and tons of unique skate spots in Japan. Switch flip back lip down a handrail? Nollie to five-0 onto a gap-out rail? This dude’s got it.

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Filmer Jeremy Creed just put out a new video of his bro Spleee (Chris Moore) that they worked on the last couple years. Things you should know about Chris: He helps run The Fort Skate Shop in Laguna Niguel, California, dude left no stone unturned for this one, he took Jeremy to the most obscure spots all over south OC, The Inland Empire, LA and even Big Bear.

Das homies: Brad Poore, Andrew Nguyen, Chris Brunner, Pierce Brunner, Brandon Burleigh, Evan Dineen, Mateo Rael, Zach Taverrite, and Seth Gromis.

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The new Lakai X Poler collection just arrived and it’s honestly the ultimate summer „camp vibes“ collection; the perfect blend of gear for skateboarding, camping, and outdoor enthusiasts. From new shoes to tents, apparel to hammocks and so much more, nature is calling! Get a closer look below.

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This collection features Lakai’s most popular team model—the Cambridge—in a Black/Multi Suede colorway with a gum sole. And for the skateboarders out there who like to dig into the dirt and hit the trails, the collection also offers a special edition EVO 2.0 with a Vibram hiking outsole for trekking through the woods, and an Owen Slipper (also with a Vibram outsole) for when it’s time to relax around the campground. Essential!

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You know they have a full apparel and accessory line to go along with everything else, too, including a co-branded fleece, some tees, an anorak jacket, socks, headwear, hammock (so rad), duffle bag and of course, a tent! Boom. Like I said—the ultimate summer „camp vibes“ collection. 

Peep it all here. As someone who loves skating and camping, this has me fired up. Get out there and enjoy some nature before summer ends! 

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Pawnshop skate shop is undeniably one of the raddest shops around. Between their tight ties to the community and all the support and events they put on for their local scene, they’ve always been on our radar as one of the most respected core skate shops out there. 

And now they can add „opening a skatepark“ to their list of givebacks, as Covina, California recently cut the ribbon on what the locals are respectfully calling the Pawnshop Skate Park.

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In an article on StreetblogLA, they mention some insider info, „The new park is located at the western tip of Kahler-Russell Park, more commonly known as Wingate Park. For locals, it’s where the strawberry stand used to be, on Grand Avenue. This skatepark has been in the works for years, and seems meant to foster the next generation of Covina’s prominent skate scene.“

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The park looks insanely fun and definitely has a little something for everyone. But more importantly, the local skate scene—and community as a whole—is clearly fired up about having such a rad park in the neighborhood. 

Big ups to Pawnshop, the city of Covina and every person, skater or supporter who was involved in making this happen. I’m personally itching to get up there and take a few laps myself! It’s just another reminder to always support your local skate shop. They’re constantly on the frontlines of the community, fighting the good fights, making stuff happen for the sake of skateboarding. 

Related: Sipping And Ripping: Nike And Jarritos Celebrate New Collab At Pawnshop Skate Shop

If you’re in the area, well…what are you waiting for!? Get in the mix and have some fun. Just make sure you stop by Pawnshop and show some love. 

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From genius tips to avoiding common mistakes, the crew at Keen Ramps is always ready to help with constructing your own DIY ramp (or one of their many easy-to-build ramps all the same). In a recent video, they reveal 5 crucial ramp hacks that will make building a breeze. The more you know, right!? Take some notes and get ready to elevate your ramp-building game! Check it out:

Someone in the comments said, „Love these ramp build videos. My first carpentry gig was building ramps about 35 years ago. A lot of great info you present here. The hammer claw push/pull trick is priceless, works with nails also, and can be used to align lots of stuff, including much bigger structures, and great for untweeking bowed lumber.“ 

Related: Keen Ramps Shares 5 Crucial DIY Ramp Mistakes Every Builder Should Avoid

Hey, as far as I’m concerned, if that guy commenting has been doing carpentry for 35 years and finds these tips helpful, I’d say enough said. Carpenters aren’t always the friendliest dudes in that sense either (every one of them knows more than the next guy, right?) so to hear that is pretty rad. What would you expect, though? The Keen crew are absolute pros. 

If anything, these videos definitely spark a little motivation to get building! The DIY spirit is alive and well and these dudes are helping keeping that flame lit. Love to see it. Makes me wish I didn’t live in a tiny ass apartment complex and had some space to build some stuff myself, but I guess that’s neither here nor there. 

At any rate, get out there and make it happen! Thanks as always to Keen for the advice.

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