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A Blind Dive Into the Abyss

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It’s fascinating to see a baby learn new motion as they become aware of the ways that their bodies can move and feel. One week they only know about their shoulder, the next their elbow, the next their wrist. Being around a baby can be a comfortable little nightmare. They’ll probably just chill with you, but could also abruptly full backbend twist gator roll their way towards the edge of the couch if you’re not like, a little present. Read more...

Kinjo Arts TV Preview and Skate Session

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Dane Kaneshiro and his Mom run Kinjo Arts. They are some fantastic humans that have a few shops around town and sell at the boardwalk, Balboa when that wasn’t illegal and all sorts of farmers’ markets and other events. Check out their work at kinjoarts.com and kinjo_arts@instagram All their boards are spray painted by hand and therefore completely unique, custom and eye-grabbing. They are simple boards without any contouring, but the art is one of a kind and usually feature various traditional Polynesian patterns with some contemporary styling. Read more...

One Wheel CPSC

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Longboardian supports skating, but I think a lot of folks would agree that the electric vehicle wave as of late has been kinda cool and kinda lame. Skating is dangerous. A lot of us joke that skating often becomes suprise parkour. Bleeding a bit is just part of the Art. These electric devices have a tendency to attract people who aren’t experienced with the fundamentals of skating since the computer can do some of the work of balancing. Read more...