Trucks and Fins is a huge present to the whole skate community - not just for the skating people, but also for shops, builders and schools. Super easy to use and can't believe how complete it is.
Pascal Lieleg aka Official Bowlshit
Life is full of surprises, especially for people like Fernando Paz, aka Adarle, a professional photographer who works mostly in the fashion industry but has been passionate about skateboarding since he was 15 years old. Portugal came into the picture when he was searching for a place to live in Europe, tired of the “American mentality.” Without realizing it, the house he rented was very close to one of the major skateparks in the country - pure destiny, and a starting point for a new activity. A love, not a job.
Skater Mika Germond
Skater Dabadie Théo
I was born in Mexico and lived in New York for 16 years, but I got tired of the ‘American mentality.’ Living in Europe was something I’d wanted for a long time, not just for myself but also for my son. Portugal was one of our choices, along with Spain, Italy, France, and Denmark. But when we arrived here for the first time, it was like love at first sight. I found friendly people and, most importantly, a large community of skaters, which helped me develop my skate photography portfolio. I’m almost 50, and I can’t skate all the time, but I love how I’ve been integrated into the community. That’s why I take far more pictures of skaters now than I did when I was living in New York. My main income still comes from working as a fashion photographer and art director for some American companies.
Skater João Allen
Skater Alex Furtado
Well, first, I should say I was lucky because I found a place to live in Estoril without knowing there was a skatepark or any skate facilities nearby. Fortunately, I’m close to Parque das Gerações Skatepark. When I went there for the first time, I met a lot of great people who introduced me to others. “This is the capital of skateboarding,” I thought. Publishing my work in magazines like Surge and others in Europe happened naturally. Creating a skate photographers’ association is something I’d like to do in the near future - something worldwide, but maybe starting in Portugal. Making a living solely from skate photography? Far from it. But if it ever turned into a real job, I’m afraid it would lose its magic.
Skater Dabadie Théo
Skater Mika Germond
Skater Alex Furtado
What do you think about the PUSH festival?
This may sound bizarre, but being recognized as the best photographer or as the person who took the best photo isn’t something I’m comfortable with because it all depends on so many circumstances. For example, a photo session feels different if a videographer is there too because the skater will behave differently. This isn’t a one-man job. But I admit, of course, that this festival is a great opportunity to showcase the work of many people and to celebrate those who are often anonymous but very important to this industry. I believe it will inspire others to become skate photographers and videographers.
Skater Gabriel Ribeiro
Skater Yurii Korotun
Check out Fernando Paz on Instagram
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Trucks and Fins is a huge present to the whole skate community - not just for the skating people, but also for shops, builders and schools. Super easy to use and can't believe how complete it is.
Pascal Lieleg aka Official Bowlshit
Trucks and Fins is a great resource for checking on local spots if you are traveling or planning a road trip! A one stop resource that is constantly updated with the newest projects as well as those bucket list locations worldwide. The intuitive UI features gps coordinates as well as useful information about shops nearby.
Architect Betonlandschaften
Trucks and Fins provide a great service. Its quick and easy to use and has such a vast amount of parks included, not just in the UK but worldwide. CANVAS Spaces support the cause and fully back what they are doing.
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Maverick Skateparks
Trucks and Fins brings all of the world's skateparks to you all in one convenient place through their endless search for parks around the world. They have park locations, details, images, and more to help plan your next skate quest wherever that may take you. We appreciate their dedication and passion for skateboarding and the amazing gifts that skateparks and skate spots are.
Steve Zanco, Skatepark Respect
A big part of skateboarding is about finding Animal Chin - your spirit animal, or in other words: whatever gets you stoked. Could be the right people to roll with, or that special dream terrain. Trucks and Fins has all the best skate destinations in one place; a map of stoke in your hands.
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