{"title":"Closer Magazines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"closer-magazine-volume-1","title":"Closer Magazine - Issue 1 Volume 1","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"jsc_c_19\" data-ad-preview=\"message\" data-ad-comet-preview=\"message\" class=\"x1iorvi4 x1pi30zi x1l90r2v x1swvt13\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003eCloser Skateboarding Spring '22 | Issue 01\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCLOSER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a new independent skateboarding magazine brand founded by Jaime Owens, formerly of\u003cem\u003e Skateboarder\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTransWorld SKATEboarding\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This magazine will be my full-time passion project to continue my 20-plus years in skate media, telling the story of skateboarding in all the shapes and forms that it comes in. Skateboarding has always been close to my heart, and I want to continue bringing it closer to everyone who shares in that same love. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”This magazine will be my chance to give the skate world another valued voice at the table and have skateboarding preserved in a beautiful premium package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”The pages will be filled by the most respected and legendary contributors, whom I’ve befriended throughout the years, with the aim of being an all-inclusive skateboard magazine that celebrates the true spirit of skateboarding. Each issue will include travel features and profiles of skateboarding’s elite brands and skaters, including legends of yesteryear and some of the most prolific stars of tomorrow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCLOSER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e will also provide a space for authentic creators, personalities and visionaries—the authoritative voices of skateboarding culture—to inspire every generation of skaters. And while the print component will be the foundation of the brand, expanding in the social and digital worlds will be a priority as well. Exclusive video content that elaborates on the topics and skaters featured in the magazine will fill the time between the print issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”I’m very proud of the work I did for \u003cem\u003eSkateboarder\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTransWorld SKATEboarding\u003c\/em\u003e over the past two decades and will use that knowledge and experience to continue to pour my heart and soul into every aspect of this new venture. And I won’t ever stop pushing to make it the best. Always skating. Now and forever.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—JAIME OWENS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Closer Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42528357449917,"sku":"cm-v1-1222","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5617\/products\/DSC0107-2_4d017885-35c7-42ab-b316-e1a2d72ba287.jpg?v=1670373093"},{"product_id":"closer-magazine-volume-2","title":"Closer Magazine - Issue 2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1iorvi4 x1pi30zi x1l90r2v x1swvt13\" data-ad-comet-preview=\"message\" data-ad-preview=\"message\" id=\"jsc_c_19\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003eCloser Skateboarding Magazine Vol. 1.2 Issue #2 Summer 2022 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003eFeaturing \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChico Brenes \u003cem\u003eChrome Ball\u003c\/em\u003e Interview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKevin \"Spanky\" Long Art Profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJames Hardy Interview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarren Harper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLance Mountain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark Gonzales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCLOSER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a new independent skateboarding magazine brand founded by Jaime Owens, formerly of\u003cem\u003e Skateboarder\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTransWorld SKATEboarding\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This magazine will be my full-time passion project to continue my 20-plus years in skate media, telling the story of skateboarding in all the shapes and forms that it comes in. Skateboarding has always been close to my heart, and I want to continue bringing it closer to everyone who shares in that same love. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”This magazine will be my chance to give the skate world another valued voice at the table and have skateboarding preserved in a beautiful premium package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”The pages will be filled by the most respected and legendary contributors, whom I’ve befriended throughout the years, with the aim of being an all-inclusive skateboard magazine that celebrates the true spirit of skateboarding. Each issue will include travel features and profiles of skateboarding’s elite brands and skaters, including legends of yesteryear and some of the most prolific stars of tomorrow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCLOSER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e will also provide a space for authentic creators, personalities and visionaries—the authoritative voices of skateboarding culture—to inspire every generation of skaters. And while the print component will be the foundation of the brand, expanding in the social and digital worlds will be a priority as well. Exclusive video content that elaborates on the topics and skaters featured in the magazine will fill the time between the print issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”I’m very proud of the work I did for \u003cem\u003eSkateboarder\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTransWorld SKATEboarding\u003c\/em\u003e over the past two decades and will use that knowledge and experience to continue to pour my heart and soul into every aspect of this new venture. And I won’t ever stop pushing to make it the best. Always skating. Now and forever.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—JAIME OWENS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Closer Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42687036752061,"sku":"cm-v2-0223","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5617\/products\/DSC0141-2_9bc10f57-c9e4-4be1-9ee2-ca4927ec7d16.jpg?v=1677628379"},{"product_id":"closer-magazine-volume-3","title":"Closer Magazine - Issue 3","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1iorvi4 x1pi30zi x1l90r2v x1swvt13\" data-ad-comet-preview=\"message\" data-ad-preview=\"message\" id=\"jsc_c_19\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003eCloser Skateboarding Magazine Vol. 1.3 Issue #3 Winter 2022 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing: \u003cstrong\u003eJosh Kalis\u003c\/strong\u003e x \u003cstrong\u003eChrome Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e Interview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Conversation with \u003cstrong\u003eAaron Meza\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatt Price\u003c\/strong\u003e Photo Feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNelly Morville\u003c\/strong\u003e Interview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBobshirt\u003c\/strong\u003e EverSlick Board collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEd Templeton\u003c\/strong\u003e First Things First\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurb Control Maintenance by \u003cstrong\u003eTim Olson\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more visual goodies.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCLOSER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a new independent skateboarding magazine brand founded by Jaime Owens, formerly of\u003cem\u003e Skateboarder\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTransWorld SKATEboarding\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This magazine will be my full-time passion project to continue my 20-plus years in skate media, telling the story of skateboarding in all the shapes and forms that it comes in. Skateboarding has always been close to my heart, and I want to continue bringing it closer to everyone who shares in that same love. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”This magazine will be my chance to give the skate world another valued voice at the table and have skateboarding preserved in a beautiful premium package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”The pages will be filled by the most respected and legendary contributors, whom I’ve befriended throughout the years, with the aim of being an all-inclusive skateboard magazine that celebrates the true spirit of skateboarding. Each issue will include travel features and profiles of skateboarding’s elite brands and skaters, including legends of yesteryear and some of the most prolific stars of tomorrow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCLOSER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e will also provide a space for authentic creators, personalities and visionaries—the authoritative voices of skateboarding culture—to inspire every generation of skaters. And while the print component will be the foundation of the brand, expanding in the social and digital worlds will be a priority as well. Exclusive video content that elaborates on the topics and skaters featured in the magazine will fill the time between the print issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”I’m very proud of the work I did for \u003cem\u003eSkateboarder\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTransWorld SKATEboarding\u003c\/em\u003e over the past two decades and will use that knowledge and experience to continue to pour my heart and soul into every aspect of this new venture. And I won’t ever stop pushing to make it the best. Always skating. Now and forever.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—JAIME OWENS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Closer Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42687044583613,"sku":"cm-v3-0223","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5617\/products\/DSC0146-2_7d12e0a2-1faa-4695-81fd-4b0280cbf17e.jpg?v=1677628190"},{"product_id":"closer-magazine-volume-1-issue-4","title":"Closer Magazine - Issue 4","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1iorvi4 x1pi30zi x1l90r2v x1swvt13\" data-ad-comet-preview=\"message\" data-ad-preview=\"message\" id=\"jsc_c_19\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003eCloser Skateboarding Magazine Vol. 1.4 Issue #4 Spring 2023 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFEATURING:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClyde Singleton  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilas Baxter-Neal\u003c\/strong\u003e Mini Interview\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeoff Rowley\u003c\/strong\u003e Interview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAriana Spencer\u003c\/strong\u003e Interview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrian Lotti\u003c\/strong\u003e x \u003cstrong\u003eChrome Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e Interview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd More...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCLOSER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a new independent skateboarding magazine brand founded by Jaime Owens, formerly of\u003cem\u003e Skateboarder\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTransWorld SKATEboarding\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This magazine will be my full-time passion project to continue my 20-plus years in skate media, telling the story of skateboarding in all the shapes and forms that it comes in. Skateboarding has always been close to my heart, and I want to continue bringing it closer to everyone who shares in that same love. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”This magazine will be my chance to give the skate world another valued voice at the table and have skateboarding preserved in a beautiful premium package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”The pages will be filled by the most respected and legendary contributors, whom I’ve befriended throughout the years, with the aim of being an all-inclusive skateboard magazine that celebrates the true spirit of skateboarding. Each issue will include travel features and profiles of skateboarding’s elite brands and skaters, including legends of yesteryear and some of the most prolific stars of tomorrow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCLOSER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e will also provide a space for authentic creators, personalities and visionaries—the authoritative voices of skateboarding culture—to inspire every generation of skaters. And while the print component will be the foundation of the brand, expanding in the social and digital worlds will be a priority as well. Exclusive video content that elaborates on the topics and skaters featured in the magazine will fill the time between the print issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”I’m very proud of the work I did for \u003cem\u003eSkateboarder\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTransWorld SKATEboarding\u003c\/em\u003e over the past two decades and will use that knowledge and experience to continue to pour my heart and soul into every aspect of this new venture. And I won’t ever stop pushing to make it the best. Always skating. Now and forever.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—JAIME OWENS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Closer Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43005000646845,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5617\/files\/DSC2163-2.jpg?v=1695174169"},{"product_id":"closer-magazine-volume-1-issue-5","title":"Closer Magazine - Issue 5","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"jsc_c_19\" data-ad-preview=\"message\" data-ad-comet-preview=\"message\" class=\"x1iorvi4 x1pi30zi x1l90r2v x1swvt13\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003eCloser Skateboarding Magazine Vol. 2.1 Issue #5 Summer 2023 \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/em\u003eRick Howard Chrome Ball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Interview\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/em\u003eMason Silva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e talks about his favorite songs in videos\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/em\u003eDick Rizzo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003efull interview\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/em\u003eClyde Singleton’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBest Skate Shoe List\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/em\u003eChris Rice’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePersonal Pro-Rider Collection\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAnd always some more little goodies packed in there!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCLOSER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a new independent skateboarding magazine brand founded by Jaime Owens, formerly of\u003cem\u003e Skateboarder\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTransWorld SKATEboarding\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This magazine will be my full-time passion project to continue my 20-plus years in skate media, telling the story of skateboarding in all the shapes and forms that it comes in. Skateboarding has always been close to my heart, and I want to continue bringing it closer to everyone who shares in that same love. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”This magazine will be my chance to give the skate world another valued voice at the table and have skateboarding preserved in a beautiful premium package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”The pages will be filled by the most respected and legendary contributors, whom I’ve befriended throughout the years, with the aim of being an all-inclusive skateboard magazine that celebrates the true spirit of skateboarding. 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Exclusive video content that elaborates on the topics and skaters featured in the magazine will fill the time between the print issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”I’m very proud of the work I did for \u003cem\u003eSkateboarder\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTransWorld SKATEboarding\u003c\/em\u003e over the past two decades and will use that knowledge and experience to continue to pour my heart and soul into every aspect of this new venture. And I won’t ever stop pushing to make it the best. Always skating. 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