RIP IN PEACE: Matt Reason
10/22/2014
Matt Reason—RIP in Peace
4/18/73 - 10/21/14
We're saddened to report the passing of East-Coast ruler Matt Reason. Matt charged into the mid-90s on 60+mm wheels, helping to erase the slow-push, tech-obsessed era that had previously engulfed skateboarding. He not only helped bring speed, finesse and power back to street skating, but he was one of the first guys to take switch tricks from the ledges to the rails. His positive energy was contagious and he left a mark on every person he came in contact with. Rip in peace, Matt. Gone but never forgotten.
-
4/24/2026
RIP IN PEACE: Ken Akira Takeda
Ken Takeda was one of San Francisco's first street skaters and an inspiration to many over The City's history. Bryce Kanights gives a powerful remembrance of our friend. -
1/08/2026
RIP IN PEACE: ALEC CHAMBERS
A wildly talented skater and all-around creative force, Alec Chambers represented the best of us. Get a sense of his impact with these beautiful photos and powerful remembrances from the home he loved, Wilmington, North Carolina. -
1/02/2026
RIP in Peace: Chris Gobber
A pillar of the Southwest scene, Chris Gobber left behind the legacy of a life dedicated to skating. From his famous ramp sessions his sacred collection of Gullwings, friend and fellow DIY dude Clayton Graul gives a touching sendoff. -
11/06/2025
RIP in Peace: Kevin Wilkins
From Nebraska to the heart of the skate world, Kevin Wilkins set the example of what a life dedicated to skating should look like. Atiba pens a touching remembrance of his longtime friend and coworker. -
7/01/2025
RIP in Peace: Davey Rogers
Davey Rogers was a force felt from the Northeast to the Pacific Northwest. Wez Lundry remembers Davey’s impact as a pure punk and beloved Beer City pro.