RIP IN PEACE: Robbie McKinley
3/31/2023
Photo: MorfI met Bob McCrooks while working at Hot Rod skate shop in Los Angeles in 1996 and knew him as one of the nicest and most giving land pirates I've ever had the pleasure of raging and yelling "Aaaaarrrrggghhh!” with. Robbie skated with effortless speed, finesse and only two truck bolts in each truck —i.e. two-bolt chillin’. From the Venice graffiti pits to the Los Angeles Courthouse, he blessed us with flawless lines. Bob fished, surfed, barbecued and cooked turduckens. He was a guest as well as a video editor on the Captain and Casey show. As one of the two founders of the California Leisure Activity Club (C.L.A.C.) Robbie lived that life, treating everyone as club members with a welcoming smile. He had a rare spark of humanity and grace. This Girl alumni has left the building, but not our hearts and minds. Rest easy, my friend. —Chris Casey
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Nollie heel Photo: MorfRevisit his part in Girl's landmark video Yeah Right!
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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. -
2/13/2026
This Old Ledge: Venice and Santa Monica
Everything you'd wanna skate, you'll find on the two-mile stretch from Santa Monica to Venice. From Natas to P-Rod, the sand gaps to the triple set, Ted Barrow outlines the history of this hallowed ground. -
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.