Bon Voyage!

It is time to say farewell to three people who have meant a lot to me over the last couple of years. Wrex, Kim and Mike are heading to ColoRADo for a new life in beautiful weather, surrounded by skateparks. Luchaskate wishes them all the best.

Thank you for your contributions to Memphis, Luchaskate, and my life.

Growing the .com

I've been working on the "static" site luchaskate.com every single day lately. Sometimes no real change is visible on it, but the work is being done. One of the primary goals is to get the "Branded" section up and running. When going to print from all digital, I realized that I had to take some things out of the magazine. The first thing to go was the lengthy essay. One essay could easily take up 8 pages of 'zine sized paper. The second thing that had to go was the "Get Branded" section. It was our product review section, primarily composed of products that I got flowed or I took the plunge and bought.

The Branded link on the blog is the continuation of that Get Branded section from the 'zine. I've posted a couple of older reviews from back issues, and I'm working on new reviews. I want to make luchaskate.com as all inclusive as possible of skateboarding, so you'll see that section continue to grow as the year progresses. I reviews some Spitfire wheels tonight btw.

If you haven't yet, dont forget to go to our home page and read the new issue also!

Issue 5 online

Here it is, folks. Issue 5 is online for your reading pleasure.  If you'd like to buy a download or paper copy (and help us fund stickers, t-shirts etc...) go to the luchaskate.com website.

Luchaskate is always accepting submissions to the magazine and website. Email me at luchamag@yahoo.com to get in touch with me. We are adding product reviews to the ever-growing website. Get in touch with me! So stoked that this is blowing up as big as it is!!!

Please feel free to share the link for this 'zine on your own blogs, facebook pages, and websites. It is super easy to get the embed code or just put the link into facebook. You can read it directly from facebook! Oh, and stop by the luchaskate facebook and click like!

Jolly Roger Skateboards: Jolly Roger Memphis Chapter: Zach Beerman

I was just checking out the Jolly Roger page and saw this:

Jolly Roger Skateboards: Jolly Roger Memphis Chapter: Zach Beerman

Variety

I've been in a rut. I live right by Tobey park and that has made it a no brainer to hit the park after work or on the weekends.

But, I realized that my progress has really slowed down lately. Yes, even 40 year olds like me want to progress. That is why you see me doing kickflips these days. I needed a new direction to take my skateboarding so I have started to flip my board. What once was a make 1 out of every 10 tries has become on lockdown. It stokes me to continue to progress as I get older.

I got out of my comfort zone a little lately. I went back to Al Town, the DIY Spot in Memphis. Then, my trip to Russellville. Then to Kanis.

What happened? When I got back to Memphis, I had a new trick on the Jersey at Tobey and a couple new tricks at Al Town. Why? Because hitting different spots REALLY MATTERS to your progression. It forces you to think differently about what you're skating. It forces your body to adjust to new terrain and you improve because of it.

So, go out and skate a new spot this week. Your skating with thank you.