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Empire News Flash
Skate & Streetwear news, product releases and more...
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February 08, 2022 Speed and control are a combo that every skateboarder is looking to maximise. Regardless of terrain, you can make an informed decision to get a perfect ride that doesn’t suffer in durability - and it quite simply comes down to price. The higher the price, the faster and more durable the bearing typically is. This isn’t a hard and fast rule though - there are some nuances with purchasing that we will break down in this article.
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February 08, 2022 “Sidewalk surfing” is a great way to analogise skateboarding - the similarities are reflected in smooth turns, continuous flow and rhythmic harmony . And this all rests on the turning mechanism of your setup: your trucks. The decision you make here will be the biggest determinant in desired movement, so it pays to be informed before you commit.
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August 20, 2021
Empire Skate presents: Jive State of Mind - A week of sick grinds and good vibes.
Finally got an edit together of the Guys Skate Trip back in July: From the Hutt to Tauranga to Rotorua, and a few stops in between. Enjoy ⚡
Film and Edit By: Sam Wright
Shout out to the lads for the sick trip:
- Trent Stevenson
- Tobi Mondi
- Dexter Go
- Leighton Andrew
- Indica Knox-Corcoran
- Matt Markland
- Matty Burroughs
- Luke Blackman
Special Guest: Lee Ralph
July 22, 2021 Keep an eye out for some of these talented competitors during the skateboarding events this Olympics:
July 16, 2021 I started skateboarding when I was thirteen, but I definitely remember being obsessed with wanting to get a skateboard and skate like my brother when I was about seven years old, but my parents refused to get me a skateboard.
July 15, 2021 Sky Brown, at just 13 years of age is heading to Tokyo to show the guys and the grown ups how its done in Skateboarding's Olympic Debut! One of the best female skateboarders in the world, Sky has made her mark in the skating, surfing and dancing world as showcased on her majorly followed social media platforms. Now, she will be performing on arguably the largest stage in the world; the Olympics.
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July 14, 2021 For the first time in history skateboarding will be included in the Olympics. Skateboarding is one of five new sports to be added. It is set to be a momentous event that will be exciting to watch. So who will be competing? What are the categories? When do I need to turn in? Here's our Empire Skate guide to fill you in:
June 29, 2021 In Loving Memory of Ben Raemers - The One Star Pro Mid is a reminder to break the stigma around talking about mental health.
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May 19, 2021 One of our most popular shoes of 2019 was the Nike SB Nyjah. Nike and the legendary pro skater Nyjah Huston have re-visited the popular shoe, make clever modifications for the new model, Nyjah II. They have kept the innovative zero break-in auxetic outsole and modifying the 360 grip with mesh panels for increased breathability.
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May 18, 2021 HoDDLE presents Heavy Mayo: A two part feature including an 18 minute skate video edit, as well as a 60 page spread web zine.
May 14, 2021
Nike SB and Dutch skater Daan Van der Linden team up once again to produce their latest fishing-themed Blazer Court Low.
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