From EMB to Paris: A Trip to Remember at ÉPICENTRE Paris
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From EMB to Paris: A Trip to Remember at ÉPICENTRE Paris

I almost talked myself out of going to Paris. But I went. And across two evenings at ÉPICENTRE Paris, Jacob Rosenberg's stunning photography exhibition presented by adidas Skateboarding during Paris Fashion Week, I found myself standing in rooms full of never before seen archival footage, original No Way Magazine spreads from 1991, a bootleg Hieroglyphics cassette that changed the course of music in Europe, and some of the most legendary names in skateboarding history. Here is everything that happened.

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ÉPICENTRE PARIS: WHY THIS EXHIBITION MATTERS TO ALL OF US
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ÉPICENTRE PARIS: WHY THIS EXHIBITION MATTERS TO ALL OF US

Some stories deserve to travel. Photographer Jacob Rosenberg's landmark exhibition ÉPICENTRE Paris brings 70 photographs and video installations documenting the golden era of Embarcadero Plaza to the heart of Paris this June. As the plaza faces demolition back in San Francisco, Girl Skate Mag heads to the City of Light for an exclusive look at why this exhibition matters to all of us.

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Roll Through The City
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Roll Through The City

Birmingham's roller skating community showed up in a big way for the SophxSilva Street Skate, rolling from the Library of Birmingham all the way to Cannon Hill Park and back. Streets were full, vibes were high, and later that evening a huge group were still out front of the Library jamming in the last of the sun. Here's the full story.

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Why is it so Fucking Cool to share a hobby with your partner?

Can you imagine making a super cool friend through your hobby and then falling in love with them, whilst being hyped about the same things? The sweet spot where you want to land your relationship is in the HOBBY zone — and trust me, it's as good as it sounds.

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Interview with Yuki Takahashi-McGilvray
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Interview with Yuki Takahashi-McGilvray

Five years after picking up a skateboard inspired by Sky Brown, Yuki is making her mark on the UK skate scene — kickflipping Southbank, podiuming at nationals, and proving that showing up is half the battle.

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Picking Up Skating in 2026
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Picking Up Skating in 2026

Never stepped on a board? No problem. We break down every skate style, what gear you actually need, and how to get rolling with confidence — no experience required. Skating is for everyone, and this is where you start.

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Beginner Skateboard buying guide
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Beginner Skateboard buying guide

Buying your first skateboard can be a daunting task - entry level skaters can often be overwhelmed by the selection, the jargon and brand choice. This is why we decided to curate a quick and easy beginner-friendly buying guide for those looking to push off best foot forward.

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Together We Rise and Shine: IWD Skate Festival Sydney 2026
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Together We Rise and Shine: IWD Skate Festival Sydney 2026

A collective of women-led skate initiatives and their community peers joined forces in Sydney to celebrate the power of skateboarding and social inclusion for their annual International Women's Day (IWD) Skate Festival held 14th and 15th March.

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Devil Shreds Prada
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Devil Shreds Prada

Who said you can’t skate in that? This blog is all about breaking the “skater look” and proving you can shred in whatever you want.

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Loveletter
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Loveletter

“Loveletter” by Perk Kute is a heartfelt skate video celebrating friendship, community and over 50 skaters from the Bay Area and beyond.

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From One Board to a Movement
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From One Board to a Movement

From picking up her first board to building a women’s skate community in Plymouth, CC shares how skating transformed her confidence, creativity, and sense of connection.

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Skating Out of Your Comfort Zone
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Skating Out of Your Comfort Zone

Stepping into a skatepark for the first time can feel intimidating, especially as a beginner and a female skater. It’s easy to feel out of place, but everyone starts somewhere. The more you show up, the more that fear turns into confidence, and the park begins to feel like yours too.

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Platza
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Platza

Platza, the local name for our skatepark in Bolzano, feels like a small world of its own.

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Millennial Skating
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Millennial Skating

At 38, I slammed harder than I had in years and stood up laughing. The concrete hadn’t changed, and neither, it seemed, had I. What I thought age had taken was still there: the hunger, the thrill, the need to try again.

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From ice to concrete: rediscovering myself
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From ice to concrete: rediscovering myself

I lost skating and thought I’d lost a part of myself. Years later, I found it again, not on the ice, but on a board, in a community of women lifting each other up. Healing can look like motion. Home can be rebuilt.

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Meet Drop'in
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Meet Drop'in

No stereotypes. No forced femininity. Drop’In is streetwear designed for women who ride, functional enough to skate in and strong enough to live in.

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