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Dear All Skaters Exhibition

Our very first Dear All Skaters exhibition took over the Boombox space at Hereford Skatepark on 10 and 11 October. Here’s how the weekend unfolded, the artists on the wall, and what people wrote in the guest book.

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BEHIND THE BRAND: POWELL PERALTA

"It's all been hard." Fifty years in, George Powell isn't sugarcoating what it took to build Powell Peralta from a one-man garage operation into one of skateboarding's most enduring names.

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The Women of Skate One

Everyone knows the Bones Brigade. Almost nobody knows about Christie, Brenda Devine, Rosie, or the eleven-year all-female team called Hoopla. We asked Powell Peralta co-founder George Powell to finally tell the other half of the brand's fifty-year story.

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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

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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Kabuto Noodles PR event

Early July, the Girl Skate Mag team were invited down to Artist Residence in Bristol to hang out and eat all new noodles with the Kabuto team. Here’s what the girlies think

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