Carlisle Aikens never imagined that he would become a professional skater or a model. In the most recent episode of Hypebeast’s “Diaries” the skater and model reflects on his career while already considering “what’s next?”

Aikens became a part of Next Management just over two years ago, solidifying his dedication to modeling and contributing to a larger amalgamation of the skate world with the high-fashion.

The Boards for Bros and Skatepark of Tampa crews headed to St. Petersburg once again to team up with Stoefs Studio for Skating Across Borders Ramp Jam 2023.

The proceeds from the mini ramp jam charity fundraiser will support youth development through skating.

Boards for Bros is a 501(c) nonprofit committed to providing equipment, safe skate spots and youth mentoring in our community.

Stoefs Studios is the brainchild of visual artist Ayden Stoefen based in St. Petersburg.  He found passion in working with impoverished communities, and it became his mission to give back to underprivileged youth through his creativity.

Seeing all the other shops back then were focused on snowboards, Tony Croghan saw the opportunity to establish a shop dedicated to skateboards. He used earnings from a hotel job to start 35th North Skate Shop in Seattle.

After twenty years, 35th North has become a prominent part of the Seattle community, hosting events, art shows, premieres, and karaoke nights.

Pro skaters Matt Gottwig and Kristin Ebeling shared more stories about how the shop became an integral part of the local skate scene in this episode of “Established“.