blade or die

You guys watch the debate between scientist Billy Nye and creationist Ken Ham? Did you sit back with an open mind? Did you honestly think, “Well, I’m rooted in my beliefs, but I’m interested in what the other side has to offer?” No, no you didn’t. Why? Maybe you’re an atheist looking for vindication from […]

Okay, so that headline is bullshit. It was just meant to grab your attention. Yes, this column is about Richie Eisler’s rollerblading, but it’s also about how eager people are to write catchy headlines. Hell, it’s good business on the internet. So, to bring you up to speed if you’re new, Richie Eisler put up […]

Last weekend was the third installment of The Blading Cup. It was, as it always has been, a damn good time filled with tons of homies, beer, days in the sun, and nights spent running around the east end of downtown Santa Ana, Calif. You might have heard about it if you read the article […]

Long before the world knew what a cock pushup was, or before chickens became robots, a single cinematic orchestra would conduct itself into the hearts of many, yet immortalized by few. Yes, I’m talking about the reason why you can’t hear one bro call another “brah,” without responding, “Did he just call you a piece […]

Last week, rollerblading lost one of its most influential filmmakers, Brandon Jesus Negrete. Negrete had been making rollerblading videos from before he could drive, and the skaters he featured in his videos became household names, or at least the houses that held bladers. While Brandon’s death stunned our global family, his memory is sure one […]

I turn 32 in a few hours. In some parts of the world, I’m already that age and getting older already. Age is a funny thing. Thirty is cute and has the novelty value. “I don’t feel 30,” I said. Then there’s 31. There’s nothing cute about it. If there’s anything I’ve known about 31-year-olds, […]

If you’re as big of a fan of Breaking Bad as I am—which I truly hope you are—you’ll be stewing a soup of deliciousness at how the show has built itself into its fifth and final season. As the continuation of series five debuted on AMC Sunday night, a record-breaking 5.9 million people turned out […]

You’d have to be new or dumb to think the blading industry isn’t more broke than the average rollerblader. But before you go investing in your sport, let me tell you the importance of always reading the labels. Case in point: the “skate” in Bulletprufe Skate Denim is now meant for skateboarders. That really sucks […]