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A Tribute To Ben Raemers by Richard Quintero

This is a very touching tribute to the late Ben Raemers thanks to the work of Richard Quintero.

So many good times are captured here. So many smiles. It still doesn’t make much sense but pick up on the positivity of this edit and what skateboarding brings to us all and take it in. RIP Ben.

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Nothing Meaner: Dean Lane skatepark trailer

Over the last 7 months the guys from DIY Bristol have been putting together what looks like a must-watch documentary on the history of Bristol’s Dean Lane Skatepark.

40 years of skate history will be included in the full ting when it premieres at the Campus Pool on the 9th August, the day before the day before DLH funday. For now though take in this trailer and get hyped for what awesome stories and memories will follow.

Amazing work….

Nothing Meaner: Dean Lane skatepark trailer from Clockwise Film on Vimeo.

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Crowdfund for the Hugo Palmer Memorial Skate Park

A new Crowdfund to build a new skateable object in the UK for Hugo Palmer is up and running and is currently two thirds away from reaching the £30,000 target.

Hugo and his best friend Erwan went backpacking to Australia this winter but sadly went missing in the ocean after getting caught in a rip tide and were never found.

“Due to the unusual circumstances of Hugo’s disappearance, and the resulting lack of closure, it has been very hard to say goodbye and organise a suitable ceremony and lasting tribute, or place to pay our respects to him,” explains Hugo’s family who are behind the crowdfunding.

Once the funds are reached a new skatepark in Forest Row will get the green light with the local council behind it. It’s an area that we annually visit on skate trips that is close to our hearts, so please help them reach their target to build a memorial ramp for Hugo and a new spot for us all to skate and remember his legacy.

We wish everyone involved in this project the very best. Head here to help.

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Ben Raemers RIP – tribute videos

Ben Raemers – Xmas Jam winner 2008

It’s with a heavy heart that we, like you, are having to deal with the news of Ben Raemers‘ death. The news only broke 36 hrs ago but already tributes are pouring over the web from those who met him, skated with him and vibed off his wonderful presence.

We are pretty blown away to wake up to video tributes already.

Rob Mathieson and friends worked tirelessly to complete this incredible tribute at Victoria Park where Ben conquered the cradle gap.

Isle Skateboards’ tribute on IG is also particularly moving…

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We love you Ben. ❤️

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Ben was filmed in so many countries over the years that there will be absolutely loads of footage out there dating back to when he was a tiny Essex lad destined for success at the highest levels.

It’s too early to delve into why he has left us but when the time is right, it’s worth discussing to help others, but for now take in another video tribute that popped up in our feed today and cast your mind back to how much this guy brought to skateboarding.

Rest in Peace, Ben. You are sorely missed already. x

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Barney Page’s Inside Outtakes

Skate, travel, repeat. Get some insight into Barney Page today via Etnies during the filming of his etnies’ Album video part.

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Chris Haslam 2019 Independent Trucks Part

The unstoppable Chris Haslam is back with another incredible edit full of tech steez with more experience than most. Great Work Chris!

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Alex Hallford’s Delicious edit

What a year Alex Hallford has had so far – a solid Lovenskate ATV shredder whose game seems to get better and better in time.

The autumnal weather patterns in the UK force us all to hit local indoor parks so enjoy this edit, filmed by the Baghead crew, of Hallford sessioning Nottingham’s Flo Skatepark in his own nonchalent style.

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Evan Smith’s “War and Peace” Part

You knew this was coming when Evan Smith was announced in the final eight SOTY nominations and he has a damn good chance of claiming that prize. Get stuck into his War and Peace part for Element’s new video series. He’s another that is held together with super glue and can rock up to any spot and shut it down.

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Numbers Edition 5 – Kyron Davis

Been while since we’ve since fresh footage from Kyron and now you know why. Enjoy his latest footage for Numbers, put together by Will Miles, that kicks off in our local district of Kensington to St Paul’s, to Crystal Palace and beyond.

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New Hockey edit – Daytona Tijuana Ventura

Say hi to a new HOCKEY edit with footage of Donovon Piscopo, John Fitzgerald, Andrew Allen and Diego Todd in Daytona, Ventura and across the US border to Tijuana in Mexico.

Sick spots, dope skating and burnt asses to a lullaby version of Nirvana’s, On a Plain.