Skate News

This is where we post links to skate news, videos, interviews, etc. that relate to individual skaters. Check the Skaters Database for more.

Daan Van Der Linden

Posted by Cub on Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Just announced: DVDL is now Pro for Nike SB!

Daan Van Der Linden from Veldhoven,, Netherlands

Sponsors: Nike SB, Anti-Hero, Spitfire, Volcom, Independent, Modus Bearings

Clive Dixon

Posted by Chris on Saturday, August 26, 2017

Clive Dixon is PRO AS FUCK for Birdhouse! Yeah CJ!

Clive Dixon from Cocoa Beach,, FL

Sponsors: Birdhouse, Vans, Ricta, Indy, The Goodworth, SPoT

Yonnie Cruz

Posted by Cub on Friday, July 7, 2017

Yonnie just turned Pro for Chocolate!

Yonnie Cruz from Tampa, FL

Sponsors: Chocolate, Lakai, Matix, Westside, Bones, Ace, Bottoms Up MFG

Jamie Foy

Posted by Cub on Thursday, June 29, 2017

Our Florida homie turned Pro as f**k for Deathwish skateboards. Congrats Jamie!

Jamie Foy from Deerfield Beach,, FL

Sponsors: Island Water Sports, Diamond Footwear, Deathwish, Red Bull, Stance, Spitfire, Thunder, Shake Junt, Dickies, Florida Daze

Tate Kokubo

Posted by Chris on Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Fourteen-year-old Tate Kokubo is the epitome of what it means to have fun on your skateboard. Period.
His take on skateboarding reminds me of the days of old when kids had no agenda about getting sponsored, how many views their YouTube page has, or who is going to hook them up.
Hailing from Arlington, Massachusetts, Tate has been taking a unique approach to shredding before the age of 10.
He skates anything and everything around him, and he does it with a big smile on his face. At his young age, the sky is the limit , and he takes it all in stride. All he wants to do is skate, skate, skate and have a blast doing it.
Matix appreciates his take on skateboarding and for that reason he is a true Ambassador of the Matix brand out here in New England.
- Dave Ashley

Tate Kokubo from Arlington, MA

Sponsors: Matix Clothing, CONS, Red Alert Skateshop, Fancylad Skateboards

Yonnie Cruz

Posted by Chris on Monday, December 15, 2014

Yonnie turns Pro for Traffic! Congrats homie!

Yonnie Cruz from Tampa, FL

Sponsors: Chocolate, Lakai, Matix, Westside, Bones, Ace, Bottoms Up MFG

Chris Joslin

Posted by Chris on Tuesday, October 7, 2014

etnies welcomes Chris Joslin to the team!

Chris Joslin from Cerritos,, California

Sponsors: Independent trucks, Plan B, Active, Etnies Footwear, Bones Wheels, Bones Swiss, Grizzly Grip, Venture, Arnette, Ethika, Rockstar

Alec Majerus

Posted by Chris on Thursday, July 17, 2014

Alec Majerus from Rochester, MN

Sponsors: 3rd Lair, Volcom, adidas, Flip Skateboards, Spitfire Wheels, Thunder Trucks

Alec Majerus

Posted by Chris on Thursday, June 26, 2014

Congratulations to Alec Majerus on turning pro for Flip!

Alec Majerus from Rochester, MN

Sponsors: 3rd Lair, Volcom, adidas, Flip Skateboards, Spitfire Wheels, Thunder Trucks

Nick Tucker

Posted by Chris on Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Primitive Am Nick Tucker just keeps on filming! Here is a great piece on the Berrics.....BANGIN!

Nick Tucker from San Diego,, California

Sponsors: Primitive Skateboards, Diamond Supply Co., Nixon Watches, Grizzly Griptape, 9Five Eyewear, Bones Wheels, Andale Bearings, Remind, Mt Dew, Venture, Diamond Footwear, Diamond Supply

Grant Taylor

Posted by Chris on Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Grant's new part featuring the new SE collection from Nike SB.

Grant Taylor from Atlanta,, GA

Sponsors: Anti-Hero, Nike SB, Volcom, Independent, Stratosphere, Spitfire, Modus

Albert Nyberg

Posted by Chris on Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Albert's extra footage from etnies' AB&A.

Albert Nyberg from Linkoping, Sweden

Sponsors: Etnies, 7/9/13 Belts, One Off, Burn, Melowe

Jovantae Turner

Posted by Chris on Monday, April 28, 2014

Promo for the new JT&CO and DGK collab apparel line.

Jovantae Turner from ,

Sponsors:

Trevor Colden

Posted by Chris on Friday, April 25, 2014

Trevor Colden went straight from killing it at Tampa Pro 2014 to releasing a brand spanking new part for Skate Mental.

Trevor Colden from Virginia Beach,, VA

Sponsors: Skate Mental, thunder trucks, Spitfire, Nike SB and apparel, MOB, Skullcandy, Bones Swiss Bearings, Active

Franky Villani

Posted by Chris on Friday, April 25, 2014

Here's an episode of Skateline, featuring Franky Villani's winning Best Trick at Damn Am Costa Mesa 2014.

Franky Villani from Santa Ana,, CA

Sponsors: Primitive, Spitfire Wheels, Thunder, Leftover Hardware, Garage Skateshop, New Balance Numeric, MOB Grip, Sock Posse

Barney Page

Posted by Chris on Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Barney came out of somewhere nobody’s heard of, Exeter England, and made a name by letting his skateboarding speak for him. His skateboarding in etnies “AB&A” was part of that, and etnies released the excess footage from it 5 days ago. Check it out...

Excess Baggage: Barney Page from etnies on Vimeo.

Barney Page from ,

Sponsors: Enjoi,Etnies.

Paul Rodriguez

Posted by chris on Friday, April 11, 2014

“For more than 17 years, skateboarding has been my passion and my life. To create my own board brand and have a chance to be a part of skateboarding beyond just being a pro skater is a dream come true. So after nearly 10 months of silence, I’m excited and proud to announce the arrival of Primitive Skateboarding and introduce our amazingly talented team riders, Nick Tucker and Carlos Ribeiro. Thanks to all of you for the continued support and I hope you enjoy what’s to come!” - Paul Rodriguez

Paul Rodriguez from Los Angeles,, CA

Sponsors: Nike SB, Venture, Andale Bearings, Grizzly Grip, Primitive Skateboards, Nixon, Mountain Dew, Diamond, incase, Markisa Wallets, Target, Brigada, Villager