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Exploring all genres of skateboarding.

Skateboarding is so much more than one style. Whether you're a surfskater, slalom skater, long distancer, street skater, dancer, downhiller, freestyler, electric skater or casual cruiser, it's all valid. The ride is the reward.

Community

Highlighting skateboarding's diverse community.

History

Preserving skateboarding's rich history.

Education

Making skateboard education more accessible.

Our Journey

1995

Michael Brooke launches SkateGeezer, one of the earliest skateboarding websites.

1999

Publishes The Concrete Wave (History of Skateboarding) which sold over 42,000 copies. Co-founded the world’s first longboard magazine with Tom Browne - International Longboarder.

2002

Publishes the first issue of Concrete Wave Magazine, which runs for 16 years. It also spawns a 52-part TV series that airs on Fuel TV.

2012

Starts a movement of peace, balance and justice called Longboarding for Peace. Worked with police departments to trade unwanted guns for skateboards and highlighted the stories of the wrongfully convicted.

2020

Billy James starts Shred Shack, a website to help those researching skate setups. In April, he launches a YouTube Channel.

2023

Billy and Michael partner, merging the soul of Concrete Wave Magazine with the digital prescence of Shred Shack, rebranding into Concrete Waves.

The Team

Michael Brooke

Director Of History

Billy James

Director Of Digital

Tyler Mixon

Director Of Detail