Nathan Copelin

Skateboarding

Ryan Sheckler On the One Lie That Keeps Coming Back to Haunt Him

Cross Tony Hawk with Justin Bieber and you get Ryan Sheckler, the youngest X-Games skateboarding champ. Twenty years later, what's he like?
Nathan Copelin
10.1.19
beer

Inside the Brewery Fighting Water Poverty with Beer

James Nida, founder of Pretty Decent Brewery Co. in London, donates money from every beer he sells to charities providing safe drinking water in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Nathan Copelin
11.24.17
VICE SPORTS SKATEBOARDING

Kyle Walker on Winning Skateboarder of the Year and the Mad Winds of Oklahoma

We sat down with the reigning Skateboarder of the Year to discuss winning the prestigious accolade and his unlikely beginnings in the sport.
Nathan Copelin
7.7.17
SEAN MALTO

Talking Skate Culture and Culture Shocks With Sean Malto at The Dew Tour

VICE Sports catches up with Malto to discuss the life of a professional skater, and the changing world of skateboarding itself.
Nathan Copelin
7.5.17
Mountain Rescue

On the Matterhorn, Air Zermatt Can Be the Difference Between Life and Death

The Matterhorn is hugely popular with skiers and climbers, but this beautiful mountain can also be deadly. We spent some time with Air Zermatt, a rescue team dedicated to saving lives on 'the Horn'.
Nathan Copelin
5.12.17
good old fashioned family values

From Halfpipes to Family Life: In Conversation With Olympic Gold Medalist David Wise

David Wise won gold for the U.S. at the 2014 Winter Olympics inane quickly became a household name. We spoke caught up with him in Italy to discuss life on the slopes and appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Nathan Copelin
4.11.17
snow room for error

How the Winter X Games Course is Made

We spoke with Chris Gunnarson, the President at Snow Park Technologies, whose work includes crafting the course for the Winter X Games.
Nathan Copelin
3.28.17
the future of british skateboarding

Skating Paris and London With Kyron Davis and Casper Brooker

We headed to République and Baysixty6 to speak to two of the most exciting young skateboarders to come out of Britain in recent years.
Nathan Copelin
3.24.17
love park love-in

Josh Kalis Recalls the Glory Days of Love Park

The iconic Love Park closed last year but its significance in the skateboarding world lives on. We spoke to one of its most famous sons, Josh Kalis, about the importance of Philadelphia's finest.
Nathan Copelin
3.10.17
trouser talk with pro skaters

If the Shoe Fits: In Conversation with Gilbert Crockett

We caught up with pro skateboarder Gilbert Crockett in London to discuss his influences, designing a new shoe for Vans, and why the world is so fascinated by his trousers.
Nathan Copelin
2.17.17
Ken Block

Powersliding On The Precipice: In Conversation With Ken Block

Not only is Ken Block renowned as the co-founder of DC Shoes, he's also become one of the world's most ambitious stunt drivers. Here, we talk to him about filming his world-famous Gymkhana series, and driving to the absolute limit.
Nathan Copelin
11.9.16
Surfing

​How a Pro Surfer Spends Their Day Off in the Basque Country

With its endless beaches, the Basque Country in the South of France is a paradise for surfers. We headed over to see how they stay sane when the seas are calm.
Nathan Copelin
11.2.16
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