Encouraging the world to skate.

We believe skateboarding is one of the most powerful tools for connecting with others and improving mental health. No matter what style you choose, the ride is the reward.

Education

Education

Community

Community

History

History

Our Team

Billy

Billy James

Director Of Digital

Tyler

Tyler Mixon

Director Of Detail

Mikey

Mikey Zuks

Director Of Photography

Backstory

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

2023

Shred Shack rebrands to Concrete Waves to carry on the soul of Concrete Wave Magazine. Launches Carving For Peace.