What is it about skating that grabs one's soul and holds on for dear life, throughout the trials and tribulations of commercial stardom? You know what I'm addressing here. Skateboarding has gone form a punk enriched sub culture movement to a potentially glamorous career without losing much of its deep rooted underground attitude.

 I started skating in the mid 80s and feel as attracted, if not more, to one of the most progressive sports today. What has kept me so involved all these years? Well, even though it's almost lucrative to be a professional skater these days, the ever growing sport still holds a very strong underground scene that seems to maintain its character without totally selling out. This is why I still love to be involved in skateboarding, and emulate skaters who help keep the sport an intimate activity to those who value it for that reason. Even though our friend Tony Hawk now makes millions through video game royalties, there are still skaters like Gershon Mosley and Ronnie Creager who skate to have fun--keepin' it real! I am in debt to these skaters. Because of their valiant efforts I still, at age 20, enjoy skateboarding for the same reasons why I did when I first learned how to ollie.

 My focus here at deadontheweb.com is to inform you readers and fellow skaters all about what's happening in the ever-evolving world of skateboarding, and strive to maintain the underground feel of the sport. I will attempt to achieve this by not only keeping you up to date on the most recent skating events (i.e. the Warped Tour, etc.) but also interview local heroes who maintain our same punk rock attitude by staying underground. 

Look out for full Warped Tour coverage next issue.
July 1st

Peace.
Dan Fulford
Skate Editor