Our skate community has been crying out for a comprehensive guide to global skate spots. Trucks and Fins should be commended on their dedication to mapping the world's STOKE!
Maverick Skateparks
This is my advice: always have a Plan B
He studied Law, but his passion for skateboarding and photography has taken him on a journey of over 25 years, filled with bruised legs that symbolize the joy of capturing the art in every trick. He does it for the love of it. “I spend more than I earn, but I don’t mind,” he says. However, for this reason, he advises all his colleagues to have "a Plan B" because the market is hugely different today. Gabriel Tavares, 49 years old, from Pontinha, on the outskirts of Lisbon, will be at PUSH, an event he hopes will bring people together: “Skateboarding in Portugal is very divided. We need to unite.”
Skater Jiri Bulin
Skater Gil Dias
I’ve been a photographer for 27 years. I’ve always made a living from photography, but not just from skateboarding. I’ve been deeply connected to the music world for a long time, especially hip-hop. Back then, there was no internet to watch tutorials on how to use a flash, it was all trial and error. But it was expensive because we used film. Nowadays, you learn from every photo, which is a huge difference. You can instantly go on YouTube to figure out how to work with a flash. And today, even if you can’t afford the latest gear and can only buy a 10-year-old model, you can still have professional-level equipment. You can get a kit for much less money than before. I’m self-taught, I studied Law, but I never studied photography.
Skater Ricardo Fonseca
Skater Nando
Skater Keanu Schwedt
Photographing skateboarding is much more than shooting any other sport, it has an inherent artistic component. You need to understand the skater’s body language; that’s what will make your work stand out. My daughter jokes that I’m always on the ground and always dressed in black, but it’s because I’m trying to capture the best angle and anticipate what the skater is going to do. Nowadays, skaters are at a much higher level, and you have to work much harder to stand out. Also, the skateboard publication market has changed a lot in recent years. There used to be around ten major magazines worldwide; today, there’s only one - Thrasher. And now, there are about 300 world-class photographers. This drive prices down. That’s why I always tell younger people: have a Plan B, C, or D. But be as persistent as possible because only with high quality will your work be noticed. I’ve never made a living from skate photography. I spend more than I earn, but I do it because I love it. I photograph both 46-year-old skaters and incredibly talented 10- or 11-year-old kids. And that has been my role in skateboarding: giving advice to newcomers, not just in skateboarding but also in photography.
Skater Diogo Filipe
Skater Diogo Filipe
It’s essential, it’s fundamental, and it’s long overdue. We need an event that gets people talking to each other, that unites this huge community. It’s incredible how an Olympic sport has so many divisions in Portugal. Let’s hope something positive comes out of this because we can’t stay stuck with a small-minded, territorial mentality. Skateboarding belongs to everyone and is for everyone.
Skater Luis
Skater Blake Johnson
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Our skate community has been crying out for a comprehensive guide to global skate spots. Trucks and Fins should be commended on their dedication to mapping the world's STOKE!
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.
Jan Kliewer, Yamato Living Ramps
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.
Our skate community has been crying out for a comprehensive guide to global skate spots. Trucks and Fins should be commended on their dedication to mapping the world's STOKE!
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.
Jan Kliewer, Yamato Living Ramps
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.