Anthony Pappalardo

Oct 5, 2024 | skateboarding.com | Blair Alley |Anthony Pappalardo

Words by Anthony PappalardoWhether it’s millimeters, wheelbases, or shoe minutiae, skateboarders tend to be “gear obsessed.” With the prices of decks rising largely due to wage increases and material costs, we’re more aware of the economics of inches. Still, the expense of skateboarding has changed and, without getting into the weeds on inflation, it’s impacting the entire ecosystem of skateboarding.

Oct 5, 2024 | yardbarker.com | Anthony Pappalardo

“In 2023, after our first Modern Matriarch Skate Jam event, my friend Micaela from the Poseiden Foundation introduced me to Scott Sentianin, who had an amazing offer: 5,000 Monarch Project completes and Protec Helmets at an unbeatable price,” Deal said. “How could I say no? This was a chance to change the lives of 5,000 kids by giving them access to much-needed gear. Unpacking thousands of boxes was a big job, but seeing the joy on so many kids' faces made the room come alive.

Sep 23, 2024 | jenkemmag.com | Anthony Pappalardo

In the late ’90s, skate shoes were approaching their biggest bulky apex. They looked like baked potatoes. Designers of the time would have called it maximalism. Cynics would have called it the physical embodiment of a bloated market. Looking back, it’s just surprising how far skate shoes strayed from functionality.

Mar 4, 2024 | jenkemmag.com | Anthony Pappalardo

A skate company calling it quits in 2024 is an expected yet sad affair. There is no flaming arrow, viking send-off or 21 gun salute. No bed of roses either, rather there is typically an Instagram post followed by hardcore fans sharing their condolences, and if you’re lucky, a SLAP thread. Scumco & Sons, an East Coast underground mainstay of the last 14 years, known for atypical knick knacks and a focus on inventive board designs, is the latest to bow under the pressures of the industry.

Jun 3, 2023 | link.springer.com | Anthony Pappalardo

Skip to main content Authors: Indigo Willing Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia Anthony Pappalardo Independent researcher, Brooklyn, USA Features previously unpublished illustrations and interviews with key industry insiders Draws attention to how skateboarding is connected to positive changes taking effect at local and global levels Accessibly written and grounded in ethnographic research Sections This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution. About this book...