
One choice quote demonstrates why Jenkem’s new Marc Johnson interview about the current state of the skateboard industry is a must read: The average pro career lasts 5 years, and most pros walk away from skateboarding with nothing except two video parts and a room full of old pro models. They walk away with nothing practical or useable in the world outside of skateboarding, least of all, money. It’s a sobering, but not shocking reminder of the way the skate industry mocks every other industry in place in this world – its made for the few to make it off the many. Go for a skate then read the full interview here. Then do some soul-searching.