Growing up in the 90s, I wanted to be "cool like a boy" — BMX, skateboard, no fear. But skating in public felt like a boundary only boys could cross. Decades later, snowboarding brought board sports back into my life, and at 49, I'm finally ready to pick up a skateboard for real. This is my origin story.

How one mom found her confidence again through skating and built a community, Skate Moms Society, for women learning, falling, and trying again.

adidas Skateboarding is taking its new Glenburn shoe on the road this July, stopping at six of the UK's best independent skate shops from Manchester to London. With a stacked team including Dennis Busenitz, Riley Hawk and Vincent Milou, plus signings, jams and giveaways at every stop, here's everything you need to know before it rolls into your city.

I am an introvert who hates flying. I booked the whole trip less than a week before. I stood outside the venue for a while before I walked in because I only knew one person there and that was from Instagram. Here is what happened when I stopped making excuses and just went to Paris alone.

Sunday 5th July marked the second SophxSilva street skate, and if the first event proved Birmingham's roller skating community could come together, this one proved it could grow. From beginners to inline, jam, and artistic skaters, here's what went down when Birmingham, Manchester, and London rolled up together.

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.

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.

From the streets to the workshop to your wrist. We sat down with Baltic Dew to talk jewellery, wood, and why imperfection is the whole point.

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.

From a train-side view of City Mill Skatepark to winning a raffle beanie, the Social Skate Summit in East London was two days of panels, reconnections, and proof that the global skate community is doing something genuinely special. Here's my recap.

Taking your quad skates to the skatepark for the first time can feel daunting but it doesn't have to be. From choosing the right gear to nailing skatepark etiquette, here's everything you need to roll in with confidence.

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.

Skateboarding is more than a sport — it's a force for change. The Social Skate Summit brings together grassroots organisations, youth workers, and community leaders for three days of talks, workshops, and skating in London, 23–25 May 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.