TEAM CHANGES
UPDATE: Glue Skateboards Releases Debut Video
When Leo Baker parted ways with Meow back in April, we were wondering what their next move would be. All was revealed in the latest issue of Thrasher. Leo, Cher Strauberry, and Stephen Ostrowski have started a new brand called Glue, which is the latest addition to skateboarding’s growing LGBTQ landscape. You can view the article here, and follow Glue’s yet-to-be-updated Instagram for updates.
UPDATE 11.10.20: Glue just released its first video offering; we’ve embedded SMUT above.
TEAM CHANGES
Surprising Jonny Hernandez “Welcome to Primitive”
Jonny Hernandez thought he was doing a photo shoot with the Primitive team. After a round of Game of SKATE, the gang made the grand announcement, catching him by surprise.
Watch the behind-the-scenes video above released by Paul Rodriguez on his YouTube channel and Jonny’s Primitive Welcome video below.
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Dashawn Jordan Now on April Skateboards
April Skateboards officially welcomed Dashawn Jordan to the team with a new video. His board is now available on April’s website. Dashawn was previously sponsored by Toy Machine.
He rose to fame by winning Tampa Am in 2016. The following year, he took the top spot in the Street League Chicago Finals as a rookie. He has since solidified his position in skateboarding.
His other major contest wins include USA Skateboarding National Championship Men’s Street Finals in 2019 and 2021, Street League Unsanctioned in 2020, X Games Men’s Street 2021, and Red Bull Solus in 2022.
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Jake Yanko Turns Pro for Welcome
Jake Yanko is officially a pro for Welcome Skateboards. Watch his first pro video for Welcome, “Swamp Fight”. You can buy his debut pro model boards here and here.