Issy Hodgkiss

An Interview with Skater Uktis

Redefining the sesh through a spiritual sisiterhood designed to foster self-development and leadership skills, Skater Uktis are challenging the status quo in skateboarding. Ukti, or Ukhti, meaning ‘my sister’ in Arabic, perfectly describes the unique nature of the all-female Muslim crew originating in London, and now operating in 13+ countries where the goal is toContinue reading “An Interview with Skater Uktis”

Olympic Street: A Quick Recap

Last week we saw skateboarding making its Olympic debut. Originally announced in 2016, skating’s inclusion has been the subject of 5 years’ worth of anticipation and debate. Whether or not you personally believe skateboarding should be featured in the Olympics, or even be considered a sport, it is undoubtedly a pivotal moment. Skateboarding’s acceptance intoContinue reading “Olympic Street: A Quick Recap”

#SKATEWITHPRIDE – How LGBTQIA+ Visibility Helps Skateboarding Grow

In skating I think it’s safe to say we’ve all seen or heard our fair share of something that goes like this: ‘it doesn’t matter who you are, just skate’. But the fact is this isn’t necessarily true. While the ‘it doesn’t matter’ attitude can be liberating for some, for others it can feel likeContinue reading “#SKATEWITHPRIDE – How LGBTQIA+ Visibility Helps Skateboarding Grow”

Samarria Brevard’s NB Numeric Giveaway!

It’s giveaway time! We’ve partnered with New Balance Numeric to bring you guys seven sweet pairs of the ProCourt 213 in Samarria Brevard’s signature colourway, inspired by the colours of a dragonfly. The first black woman to medal at the X Games, placing 2nd in Street in 2017, Samarria combines tech maneuverers with a smoothContinue reading “Samarria Brevard’s NB Numeric Giveaway!”

One Month of Skate Parlour

Since Skate Parlour opened its doors on the 12th April, there’s been clips on clips of all kinds coming from inside the walls of the UK’s first and only female-owned skatepark. From the ladies who brought Leicester Mama Skate CIC, a community based group supporting the local skate scene in the city through skating, artContinue reading “One Month of Skate Parlour”

Keep (the good times) Rolling: Womxn’s Night Video

On the 23rd April Keep Rolling Company’s (@keeprollingcompany) Womxn’s Night returned for the first session of 2021 at The Silver Building in Hackney, with a quarterpipe supplied by Clown Skateboards (@clown_skateboards). If this video from the night is anything to judge by, the pop-up park proved a success! Get a taste of what was onContinue reading “Keep (the good times) Rolling: Womxn’s Night Video”