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
“When I take a picture, it’s like I’m one of them”
At the age of 46, the body doesn’t let him do all the tricks he wishes he could. So, what’s the best way to stay connected? By taking pictures and displaying his talent, something he started doing eight years ago. Hugo Cruz has crafted his own style, recognized by his peers, and works with some key players in Portuguese skateboarding. Here’s Hugo Cruz, from Póvoa de Varzim.
Skater Filipe Cruz
Skater Victor Simon
About eight years ago. I wish I’d had this spark earlier. Cameras were always present in my family, especially with my uncles and cousins. My father also had one, but it was the ‘father’s camera - do not touch it.’ Until one day, I picked up an old camera, went out to the street, and started shooting. I liked the outcome, and my family’s feedback was good too. From that point on, I started to create my own style. I don’t have an academic background, I’m self-taught, learning through trial and error.
Skater Duarte Zeller
Skater Sergio Fernandes
I only use my camera when I go out for a skateboarding session. Besides, I’m 46, and my bones aren’t the same as when I was younger, so photography is a way to stay connected. I can’t stand watching a three-hour skateboarding session without doing anything. Taking pictures means being involved - their tricks are my tricks. It’s like I’m one of them; I’m part of the process. When I come home and look at the photos, it brings me enormous joy. I work for the Portuguese national skate magazine Surge, and I do some projects for distributors and brands. I’m also doing some product photography at my home studio.
Skater Zedo
Skater Pacal Teixeira
It’s a great initiative. It’s nice to have a neutral entity that can bring people together from all over the place. Portugal isn’t a small country when it comes to the skateboarding scene, it’s very difficult to unite different communities. I’ve experienced this firsthand when trying to create a local event, there are always incompatibilities. This will be an opportunity to exchange ideas and celebrate something we all love.
Skater Rafaela Costa
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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.
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