"when they work, we'll skate"

"Skaters create their own fun on the periphery of mass culture". Lowboy. And whilst a good read might not be such immediate fun as a sick ollie it can be useful ammo, representing street sports beyond what passers by see. Academic articles may not be the slickest read but they have their uses. Plus, if it is a cold day, better to stay inside Native and check out "The accidental youth club: skateboarding in NewcastleGatesehad" which comes out in the Journal of Urban Design later this year and hopefully does the job of breaking past the stereotypes of skaters=damage and nuisance. Will have more copies to hand round at local spots (PlayToon project will be around at 5 Bridges on 12th for Bingo's bash). Mike