The best word to describe MQC’s 26th Annual Poser Game is trippy. During the game, Alexis Lacroix seemed absent-minded. He didn’t react when his name was called, and when he did skate, he often ignored the assigned trick—sometimes even proposing the same trick twice. Some people thought he was doing it on purpose, while […]
Rx Bearings x Depanneur Mimjim: The Corner Store That Saves Skaters In Montréal, the dépanneur — or just dep — isn’t just a corner store. It’s part of the DNA of every neighbourhood. Whether you’re out of milk, beer, or smokes at 11 p.m., the dep’s got your back. It’s that little shop that […]
Rx Peace Park : Post Up ‘Peace Park: Post Up’ at Ellephant Gallery that took place during the Dime Glory Challenge weekend was more than an art show—it’s was a tribute to a place that changed skateboarding history. Presented by Rx Bearings and ELLEPHANT, this special exhibition marked three milestones: the 30th anniversary of Peace […]
A Skater’s Guide to Dangerous and Deadly Pathogens Skateboarders encounter countless invisible microbes everywhere they skate. While many are harmless, other are silent killers. From antibiotic-resistant superbugs to fungi that persist in bloodstreams, the threats are real and more severe than you might think. Just ask David Boots, who got the flesh-eating infection at Peace […]
Skateboarding Injuries and the Risk of Flesh-Eating Disease – Signs of Infection Skateboarding in the streets can be dangerous. Yes, you can break a bone, bop your head, or get a sprain, but even worse, you can also get an infection like the flesh-eating disease. We know because David Boots got the flesh-eating disease three […]
Skateboarding vs. Superbugs: Protect Yourself with Rx Skanitizer – DIY Hand Sanitizer Skateboarding is all about freedom, creativity, and the thrill of exploring the urban landscape. However, that comes with exposure to the unseen dangers of city streets. Whether you’re skating your favorite spot or exploring new territory, you’re in constant contact with obstacles and […]
Montreal just celebrated Peace Park’s 30th anniversary, and it was smashing, but why does it matter? Why should people know about Peace Park?! Peace Park is more than just a granite skate spot with beautiful trees. It’s an urban battleground with a raging turf war, that has become the heart and soul of street […]
