Culture
Why Skateboarding Makes You a Better Dad
Patience, resilience, learning to fall and get back up — turns out the skatepark is the best parenting school there is.
James Ortega·4 min read·Sep 20, 2026
Lifestyle
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Long Read
The 5 AM Session: How Skater Dads Steal Time Before the World Wakes Up
Before the school runs, the packed lunches, and the work calls — there's a window. A quiet hour when the park is empty and the concrete is yours. We talked to five dads about their pre-dawn rituals.
Mike Callahan·6 min read·Sep 22, 2026
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Trick Tips
Learning Tricks at 40: A Brutally Honest Progress Report
Six months in, two sprained wrists, and one very patient wife. Here's what I've actually learned — and what I wish someone had told me.
Dave Kowalski·5 min read·Sep 18, 2026
Gear
The Dad Setup: Building a Board That Actually Fits Your Life
Forget what the 17-year-olds are riding. Here's how to spec a board for someone who skates twice a week and has a bad knee.
Tom Reeves·7 min read·Sep 15, 2026
Videos
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Session Recap: Venice Beach with the Crew
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Dad vs. Kickflip — 30 Days of Trying
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Teaching My Kid to Skate for the First Time
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Community Highlights
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SkatePoppa_OR
@SkatePoppa_OR
Finally landed a clean heelflip at the local park. My 10-year-old filmed it and immediately said 'that was okay I guess.' Highest praise I've ever received.
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RampDad_CA
@RampDad_CA
Built a mini ramp in the garage over the summer. Wife said it was a phase. Three months later she's asking me to teach her to drop in.
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DadOnBoard_TX
@DadOnBoard_TX
Took my daughter to the skatepark for the first time. She was better than me within 20 minutes. I've never been more proud and more humiliated simultaneously.
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