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Things are Looking Up for Tommy Sandoval

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After sustaining an injury and subsequent knee surgery late last year, it sounds like Tommy Sandoval is getting back on the board. Not only that, but he’s celebrated his second year sober and shared his inspirational journey to friends and followers on Instagram yesterday:

“2 years sober from alcohol and I wouldn’t give it up for the world! It hasn’t been easy but it’s been worth it! Don’t get me wrong there has been moments where temptation could have easily got the best of me, but knowing the goal I’ve set out and for the life I envision living – alcohol is not for me. That’s one of the major key realizations that I have personally come to and truly believe. This is personal and I try to keep it that way for the most part, I don’t pressure friends or family to change nor do I go around preaching. I have many friends and family that drink n do their thing and I continue to support them as people no matter what. It’s not my place to tell someone they have an issue neither is it to push a sober lifestyle. I am doing my best to just live by example n show that there is always a way out, there are always people who love you more than you can imagine, and help is always available you just have to be willing to ask and receive it whole heartedly. Nothing but love n respect for each and every person who is struggling in any way shape or form… you can do whatever you set your mind to, stay strong, stay motivated, and never let anybody dictate your life but yourself!”

If Sandoval’s 2020 minidoc with Transworld was any indication, none of us should be too surprised that he’s kept his head clear and his work ethic intact despite it all.

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How 35th North Skate Shop Came to Be

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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“.

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Thrasher Presents ‘Established: Familia’

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In this documentary produced by Red Bull Media House, Steve Nesser and Dennis Burdick talk about how their skate shop, Familia, came to be.

They also converted an unused area above the shop into the Familia HQ skatepark, a winter refuge for skaters in Minneapolis.

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Making Skate Noise: Miami

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Discover the vibrant skate culture in Miami, including the influential history and the impressive skateboarders driving the scene, and discover why Florida produces some of the gnarliest skaters in the world in @Spotify’s “Making Skate Noise: Miami” for #SkateNoise.

The video features Danny Fuenzalida, Jace Detomasso, and Zion Effs.

Also, check out the Skate Noise Playlist at Spotify.

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