JD Sanchez | The Nine Club #398

JD Sanchez discusses riding for Braille & the whole downfall of that company, getting on H-Street, his first 900, messing up mid air and somehow getting the board back under him, watches old skate videos for inspiration, “Illegal” vert tricks, double flip indy 5’s, traveling alot during the contest season and much more!

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Drafted – Dashawn Jordan | Professional Skateboarding League

Dashawn Jordan’s Story: From Survival to the First-Ever #1 Pick in PSL History

From a troubled past in Arizona to surviving a moment that changed everything, Dashawn Jordan found purpose through skateboarding.

After moving to Los Angeles with nothing and committing fully to his path, Dashawn earned his place in the Professional Skateboarding League — becoming the first-ever #1 overall draft pick in PSL history.

This is the story behind the struggle, the turning point, and the belief that changed everything.

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Braden Hoban, Dakota Servold, Jeremy Leabres on Recipe for the Road | Life in the Van Vol. 5 – The PLATFRM

Time to tap back in to Life in the Van for an introduction to on-the-road dynamics. Braden Hoban and Dakota Servold talk us through a recent trip as well as the grand scheme behind their lifestyle.

“I think that is the most important thing about skateboarding: filming video parts, and going out there and doing it,” says Dakota. “That’s what skateboarding is about to me, personally.”

Learn tips to being productive, like leveraging local legends. Hear about their roadside realities, such as not making a trick or finding a spot is not what you expected. Find out why they do it.

“If I could do a yearlong trip, I would. Straight up,”says Braden. “I consider them my family.”

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