Author Archives: Kerry Weber

Vegetable Shredder – Weston Rundle

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Kerry Weber

NAME: Weston Rundle LOCATION: Portland, OR OCCUPATION: Cook, looking for a full time job at a vegan restaurant. Where do you like skating? Street spots…many pads, ledges, gaps, banks, anything that grinds.  Skateparks with good street options all day. Why … Continue reading →

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Vans AV RAPIDWELD PRO LITE

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Kerry Weber

Vans AV Rapidweld Pro Lite dropped this spring in an entirely animal-free line! An update to Anthony Van Engelen’s line of pro model shoes with some truly durable material! The Rapidweld is a heat fusing technology that leaves no visible … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Shredder – Garet Bullard

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Kerry Weber

NAME: Garet Bullard LOCATION: Myrtle Beach South Carolina OCCUPATION: Student and hopeful artist Where do you like skating? I prefer street skating over skating a park but if I have to choose I’ll say the local park in Myrtle, Matt … Continue reading →

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State Elgin

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Kerry Weber

The State Elgin is just one of several vegan models from this new skate shoe brand. This classic silhouette features a denim canvas upper in black/white (there is also a grey chambray colorway). With minimal padding in the tongue, collar … Continue reading →

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Mike Vallely – Veganism, Street Plant, and what started it all. 

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Kerry Weber

In 1990, World Industries released Mike Valley’s pro-model deck that became known as the Barnyard board. Emblazoned on the top of the deck, Valley’s unmistakable message, expressed through a cow with paintbrush in mouth, “Please Don’t Eat My Friends.” Mike … Continue reading →

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Skateistan Fundraiser with Punk Rock Karaoke

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Kerry Weber

Tomorrow we are hosting a fundraiser for Skateistan along with our good friends Hella Vegan Eats in their new home at Classic Cars West in Oakland!   The Punk Rock Karaoke Collective has brought us into the fold, so we’ll … Continue reading →

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Interview with Broderick Gumpright

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Kerry Weber

Broderick Gumpright is one of the founders of Orchard Skateshop. Now with two locations in the Boston (technically one is in Allston) Along with his partners, Broderick “Bro” Gumpright have built a cornerstone shop and community for skateboarders in the … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Shredder – John Gardner

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Kerry Weber

NAME: John Gardner LOCATION: Wherever I park it. OCCUPATION: Wind Whisperer Where do you like skating? New York City, Portland, San Francisco, and New Jersey Why did you go veg? … I was really turned off by the animal agriculture … Continue reading →

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Fallen Footwear R.I.P.

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Kerry Weber

Fallen Footwear’s founder Jamie Thomas took to Instagram today, announcing that the Spring 2016 season (out now) will be the last. We wanted to thank Jamie and the Fallen Footwear team for their generosity to Vegan Skate Blog and making … Continue reading →

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DC Evan Smith Hi – Frist Look Review

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Kerry Weber

DC Evan Smith Hi is a new vegan skate shoe that dropped in January! We reported on the shoe when it dropped and were lucky enough to have a review pair sent out shortly after.  Since we posted in January … Continue reading →

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