Nicely, as they are saying, all of us begin at 0. I suppose you may say that’s kinda the place I’m at with this mission. So just a little about myself…
My title is Steve Connerton, I grew up in Philadelphia skateboarding in what I think about to be the Golden Period – the 90’s into the 2000’s. This was the most effective instances to embark on missions all the way down to LOVE Park, Metropolis Corridor, FDR, Drexel, Temple, you title it, we did it. However, in due time, I observed that skateboarding was really one thing particular. It was greater than an outlet for me, it was every little thing and I used to be obsessed.
For me, rising up wasn’t the most effective state of affairs. I cared for my Mom who was thought of disabled with Rheumatoid Arthritis, my dad had rolled once I was 3, and we have been broke. In a lifetime of what I thought of to be a shitty hand, I had skateboarding. And it saved me over and again and again.
It was the one method to launch quite a lot of pent-up feelings, primarily anger, and it allowed me to be the one factor that I all the time strived (and nonetheless do) to be – Inventive. The factor that makes skateboarding so particular exterior the precise act of puttin’ down tips is the tradition and ambiance that it supplies. I discovered myself in a judgement-free, numerous group of people that have been precisely that, People.
These have been the most effective and worst instances of my life, however skateboarding is what finally acquired me by way of it and I’m so grateful for that and understand that this new chapter of my life shall be devoted to giving again. Whether or not it’s a collab with a brand new small skater-owned enterprise, an art-based mission, an internet site for a brand new streetwear model or any collab for that matter, it is going to occur right here.
So what precisely is Skateboarding Saves?
To me, I really feel prefer it’s one other outlet for me inside Skateboarding. I’ve lately been introduced on by Skateboard for Children to assist rejuvenate the model, which is definitely going nice. For many in my state of affairs, that may be sufficient. For me, nevertheless, it’s not. As a lot as working with the youth is nice, I really feel the necessity to have the ability to categorical the extra uncooked facet of me, primarily simply the liberty to write down naturally, curse, name out people who would possibly want it and assist unfold the stoke.
With that stated, Skateboarding Saves is a tech-based Skateboarding discussion board that can invite manufacturers and people to have a bigger net presence as a result of as I point out on the homepage, “Once we develop collectively, we develop as one.” I say this for good motive, I could be that massive nerd that it’s essential show you how to begin rating higher on Google, be the one to present you that artistic push in the suitable path, or be that one particular person you want when you find yourself one particular person away from greatness. Both manner, I’m right here and this platform is so that you can make the most of for FREE ceaselessly.
So who’s prepared to affix this experience with me?
