About the Crew – GravityFlux Blog

Welcome to GravityFlux—where skateboarding isn’t just a sport, it’s a way of life. This blog isn’t run by some faceless company—it’s powered by a crew of real skaters from across the globe. Each of them brings a different perspective, a different style, and a whole lot of love for skateboarding. Get to know the team behind the words.

Jesse "Kicks" Martinez (USA 🇺🇸)

🛹 Role: Storyteller & Skate Culture Guru – KickPush Chronicles
📍 From: Los Angeles, CA
🔊 Vibe: Old soul in a young skater’s body. Nostalgic, humorous, and full of history.

Jesse’s been skating since the days when curb wax was king and skate videos came on VHS. He never went pro, but he’s got enough stories to fill a dozen skate mags. If you want to hear about legendary spots, underground scenes, and the untold history of skateboarding, Jesse’s your guy. Expect deep dives, interviews, and a little bit of old-school wisdom mixed with new-school hype.

"Skating ain’t just tricks—it’s the people, the culture, the spots, and the stories. If you don’t get that, you don’t get skateboarding."

Thiago "T-Bone" Rodrigues (Brazil 🇧🇷)

🛹 Role: Fearless Slam Master – Bruised Knuckles
📍 From: São Paulo, Brazil
🔊 Vibe: Raw, intense, and full of passion. No excuses, just skate.

Thiago skates like every session might be his last—because where he grew up, every trick had to count. Raised in the chaotic, uneven streets of São Paulo, he learned to take slams like a badge of honor. Whether he’s throwing himself down a ten-stair handrail or bouncing back from a brutal fall, his philosophy is simple: you get up, or you quit. And quitting ain’t an option.

"Bruises heal. Boards break. But regret? That lasts forever. Send it."

Riley "Tech" Nakamura (Japan 🇯🇵)

🛹 Role: Gear & Precision Guru – Deck Wreckers
📍 From: Tokyo, Japan
🔊 Vibe: Calm, analytical, and obsessed with skate science.

Riley doesn’t just skate—he studies skating. From wheel durometers to truck geometry, he can tell you exactly why one setup works better than another. His Tokyo-based skating is all about efficiency, flow, and technical mastery. If you’re the kind of skater who geeks out overboard setups and trick mechanics, Riley’s reviews and breakdowns will be your new addiction.

"A trick isn’t just landed—it’s engineered. Precision makes perfection."

Marcus "Saint" Johnson (UK 🇬🇧)

🛹 Role: Skate Philosopher & Storyteller – The Concrete Gospel
📍 From: London, UK
🔊 Vibe: Deep, poetic, and philosophical. Skating as a way of life.

Marcus is a former pro turned underground legend. He came up in the raw, DIY skate scene of London, dodging security guards and finding meaning in the cracks of the pavement. Now, he’s more than just a skater—he’s a storyteller, a thinker, and a poet. Expect deep reflections, raw street wisdom, and skate philosophy that’ll make you see your board in a whole new way.

"A skateboard is more than wood and wheels—it’s a translator between you and the world."

Tyler "Slaps" Reynolds (USA 🇺🇸)

🛹 Role: The Roast King – Skate or Cry
📍 From: Brooklyn, NY
🔊 Vibe: Fast-talking, sarcastic, and always roasting something.

Tyler is the guy who’s always talking smack, always skating, and always making fun of something. He grew up skating Brooklyn’s toughest DIY spots, where the session never really starts until someone gets roasted. Whether it’s calling out posers, making memes, or laughing at the latest skate trends, Tyler’s always got something to say. He’s the type to make fun of you for wearing a Thrasher hoodie if you can’t name three skaters, but also secretly respect anyone who actually tries to skate. Tyler writes the way he talks—quick, sarcastic, and ready to roast anyone who takes skating too seriously. His posts are part comedy, part rants, and part weirdly insightful takes on skate culture. If you can’t handle the heat, better stay off the blog.

"If your outfit costs more than your board, we got a problem."

Why This Crew?

Because skateboarding isn’t one style, one city, or one way of thinking—it’s a global culture. The GravityFlux crew represents different backgrounds, different styles, and different mindsets, all connected by a shared love for skating.

From the raw streets of São Paulo to the perfect marble plazas of Tokyo, these skaters bring their own unique voices to the blog, keeping GravityFlux fresh, real, and constantly evolving.

🔥 Welcome to the GravityFlux Crew. Now, grab your board and get to it. 🔥