Voltarol Open 3: Curb Encounters of the Third Kind
A recap of the extraterrestrial themed third annual Groans Brigade X Dadlands 'Voltarol Open' shindig in Derby!
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The Skateboarder's Companion
Mar 2221 min read
Interview: Joe Hinson
Joe Hinson talks horse riding, handrails, homemade skateparks and riding in the Zero van with Ben Powell, as printed in Issue 12.
The Skateboarder's Companion
Feb 297 min read
London Calling: A Celebration of 70s Skateboarding
The pioneers of UK skateboarding reunite in London for a weekend long celebration of the late 1970s. Originally printed in Issue 12.
The Skateboarder's Companion
Nov 28, 20231 min read
Sidewalk Magazine 'In Motion' (2003) full video
Classic 2003 VHS action from the minds and lenses of Ben Powell and Neil Chester.
The Skateboarder's Companion
Sep 22, 20237 min read
SS20 - Mon's Reunion Jam 2023
Ben Powell, with some photographic assistance from Ian Roxburgh, guides you through the SS20 organised Mon's Reunion Jam in Oxford.
The Skateboarder's Companion
May 17, 20232 min read
Voltarol Open 2: Arthritic Boogaloo - full photo recap
Dadlands and The Groans Brigade summon mums, dads, and the generally ageing, to Rollersnakes, for an afternoon of low impact merriment.
The Skateboarder's Companion
Apr 11, 20236 min read
Tram Line Spot opening jam
Skate Nottingham, Supereight and DC Shoes officially opening Nottingham's amazing skate-friendly space.
The Skateboarder's Companion
Mar 27, 202315 min read
Rolling Thunder Renew: A UK Vert Skating Story
A pottered history of the UK vert scene, with text by Ben Powell. Taken from Issue 6 of The Skateboarder's Companion.
The Skateboarder's Companion
Nov 20, 20221 min read
Paul Silvester Civic Stories with Ben Powell
The esteemed Ben Powell sits down with Farran Golding to talk about the rise of Paul Silvester and filming for Viewfinder 1.
The Skateboarder's Companion
May 20, 20226 min read
The Groans Brigade x Dadlands 'Voltarol Open' 2022 - photo gallery and report
Ben Powell and Tim Smith come through with the full report and photo gallery from the recent Groans Brigade x Dadlands 'Voltarol Open' 2022.
The Skateboarder's Companion
Jan 19, 20221 min read
Raiders of the Lost Park: The Return
Coming to a skatepark near you...
The Skateboarder's Companion
Nov 8, 20211 min read
NBD Archive interview from Slam City
Ben Powell talks with Milton Bradley about firsts, the history of the skate video, and plenty more besides!
The Skateboarder's Companion
Sep 16, 20211 min read
Ben Powell on the Looking Sideways podcast.
The esteemed editor of Sidewalk Magazine breaks his silence for a two hour chat on the Looking Sidewalks podcast.
The Skateboarder's Companion
Mar 30, 20211 min read
Pie Wax - 'The Waxccine'.
The Waxccine is the first edit from Frosty's Preston based wax outfit, Pie Wax, featuring serious kerb stunts from your favourite over 40s.
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