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Check out this edit sent to us from the Mirroir skate team, a female skate brand and crew from China. Team riders Yang Liuqing (aka 66), Huang Yan and Cai Yu met up for a skate trip in Shenzen aka city of per […]

As the world continues to divide, in the Land of Skate people are uniting. Children and youth in countries caught up by conflict and inequality are being empowered through skateboarding. The documentary produced […]

Yulin Olliver
Yunexis Agency // Founder & Agent 
Yulin Olliver is one of the most influential people behind the scenes in the women’s skateboarding community and skateboarding industry. Founder of Yunexis […]

Zorah Olivia // Photographer
Originally from Baltimore, Zorah started shooting photos for MAHFIA.TV 2 years ago and has quickly become one of the top photographers in the women’s skate community. Her down to […]

Executive Director of Skate Like a Girl | Co-Founder of The Skate Witches | Meow Skateboards Team Rider
I first met Kristin 5 years ago. We hopped on the phone to chat about the work she was doing with Skate […]

Nam-Chi Van is a skate and lifestyle photographer based in San Francisco, CA and has been shooting photos for MAHFIA.TV since 2014. She e-mailed me out of the blue and on a whim I invited her to come to X Games […]

Go behind the scenes at practice with your favorite pro skaters at the 2017 SLS Super Crown World Championships in Los Angeles, CA.

Filmed and Edited by Monique O’Toole

Featuring: Lacey Baker, Leticia […]

Photo by Kieth Rutherford / Fancy + Madison Blackley
Flyer Design by Carmen Z

EV Camps presents the first ever Women’s Snowboard Camp in Hakuba, Japan w/ coaches Fancy Rutherford and Christine Savage aka ladies of shred from the Too Hard squad.

January 27 – February 3rd, 2017

Includes:
– Prime location accommodation in Hakuba Village (walk to the lift!)
– Ride With Pros, Minimum of 2 hours / most days 3 hours or more
– Action photos and footage taken for each camper
– Video clinic after riding with cocktails
– Breakfast daily
– Yoga Classes – learn the importance of stretching before riding
– Meet and Greet with weekly program (Free Cocktails night one)
– Learn how to build street feature and nature jumps
– Learn behind the scenes videography
– 5 day lift pass for 7 days

Dates:

January 27th – 7 nights (1, 2 or 3 weeks from this date )

February 3rd – 7 nights (1 or 2 weeks from this date )

February 8-15 2017  – 7 nights (only 1 week on this date )

COST FOR 7 DAYS $1799 AUD / $1360 USD
COST FOR 14 DAYS $2780 AUD / $2130 USD 
COST FOR 21 DAYS $3980  AUD / $3050 USD

Links:
Fancy on Instagram
Christine on Instagram
EV Camps on Instagram

REGISTER HERE

Fancy and squad | Photo by Kieth Rutherford

Fancy Rutherford | Photo by Kieth Rutherford

Fancy Rutherford – Method | photo by Kieth Rutherford

Support our crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo w/ exclusive rewards:
Please enter the url to a YouTube video. Pre-Ride run down | Photo by Norma Ibarra[/caption]
Last weekend, our friends at Specialized Women, headed up to Whistler, BC for the North American stop of the largest mountain biking festival in the world, Crankworx to host 2 events specifically for ladies of shred called “Let Her Rip.”
Friday the 19th of August marked Day 1 of the events organized to celebrate the launch of Specialized’s all-new female-specific trail bike, the Camber. For one hot hour, dirt-loving ladies gathered at its booth at the Crankworx festival in Whistler to check out the new bike, meet pro-racer Hannah Barnes and cool down with ice-cream.

Previewing the all new Women’s Camber Bike | Photo by Norma Ibarra

Specialized Athlete / Pro Rider Hannah Barnes signing autographs | Photo by Norma Ibarra

lots of fans came out to meet Hannah!| Photo by Norma Ibarra

Photos with Hannah | Photo by Norma Ibarra

Ladies of Shred of all ages! | Photo by Norma Ibarra

Raffling off a pair of brand new women’s Cliplight 2FO shoes | Photo by Norma Ibarra

New gloves! | Photo by Norma Ibarra

Mother and daughter, showing their swag | Photo by Norma Ibarra

At the end of the hour, smiles were all around and the stoke was high for Day Two—A ride, a skills session and the top raffle prize of a brand new bike from Specialized!

Group shot! Over 50 Ladies of Shred came out | Photo by Norma Ibarra

On the second and final day of Let Her Rip—Specialized’s launch event for their new female-specific bike, the Camber—more than 50 women showed up to learn some new skills and ride together.

Led by head coach Sylvie Allen and her team, the women were split into five groups before heading out to level-appropriate trails in the beautiful Emerald Forest and Valley areas. Through session-ing and encouragement, the riders took their newfound skills to the trails and conquered technical sections together.

Overview of the Women’s Camber Bike | Photo by Norma Ibarra

Getting stoked to shred | Photo by Norma Ibarra

Up the whistler valley trail | Photo by Norma Ibarra

the Camber in it’s element | Photo by Norma Ibarra

Climbing up.. | Photo by Norma Ibarra

Wood work features are super popular in BC | Photo by Norma Ibarra

Wood work elements | Photo by Norma Ibarra

Silvie encourages and helps riders to go over technical sections | Photo by Norma Ibarra

up and over | Photo by Norma Ibarra

Tips on rock roll downs | Photo by Norma Ibarra

Roll down | Photo by Norma Ibarra

Into the woods | Photo by Norma Ibarra

Hannah Barnes | Photo by Norma Ibarra

Back at the booth, Specialized continued with their raffle draw and winners received helmets, shoes, gloves and jerseys. At the end of the afternoon, everyone walked away a winner with their new experiences, new skills, new friends and the anticipation of a new mountain bike adventure with the Specialized Camber.

kitted up in Specialized | Photo by Norma Ibarra

the all new Ambush helmet | Photo by Norma Ibarra

Camber love | Photo by Norma Ibarra

the Women’s Camber in all her glory | Photo by Norma Ibarra

View the entire Photo Gallery here.

Stay tuned and check Specialized social channels to find out who will be the luckiest winner of them all when Specialized gives away a Camber to one very happy lady!

Follow Specialized Women on Facebook and Instagram

Learn more about the brand new Women’s Camber trail bike here.

Today, Skate Like a Girl announced key partnerships to create the first global female skateboarding qualifying contest for X Games Austin. The Wheels of Fortune annual contest hosted by non-profit organization Skate Like a Girl will take place May 8th, 2016 in Seattle, WA at All Together Skatepark. Entering its seventh consecutive year, the 2016 event is shaping up to be the biggest one yet, teaming up with the Women’s Skateboarding Alliance (WSA) and ESPN X Games. As a pre-qualifying event, the top two finishers from the Wheels of Fortune Advanced Division will be selected as “Wild Card” athletes to officially compete in Women’s Skateboard Street at X Games Austin, in early June 2016.

Skate Like a Girl is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, providing an innovative approach to female empowerment through skateboarding. The organization is focused on helping women of all ages and skateboarding abilities reach their full individual potential, while also supporting and advancing the sport worldwide. The group hosts programs and events to build leadership skills, confidence, self advocacy, and civic engagement, in a fun, safe, and positive environment.

“Seven years ago, we started Wheels of Fortune to create a platform for women to gain recognition in the sport of skateboarding,” said Kristin Ebeling, Skate Like a Girl Director. “We are honored that our event is now a benchmark on a path to a professional skateboarding career for the female skateboarders internationally. Thanks to our major partners, All Together Skate Park, the WSA, and X Games, this will be another revolutionary year for women’s action sports.”

As the premiere global management and consulting agency dedicated to authentically representing the industry voice of women’s skateboarding, WSA has officially sanctioned Skate Like a Girl’s 7th Annual Wheels of Fortune contest, for over 100 female athletes in five unique divisions: 12 and under co-ed youth, beginner women, intermediate women, golden girls (30+), and advanced women.

“We’ve served as an advocate and regulatory body for women’s pro skateboarding for over 10 years,” says Mimi Knoop, Founder and President of WSA. “With worldwide telecast support from ESPN’s X Games and increased participation by female skateboarding globally, we now have an opportunity to further support and develop up-and-coming women skateboarders on an international stage. We are thrilled to be working with Skate Like a Girl and the X Games to reach this critical milestone in women’s skateboarding.”

“It’s fantastic we can all work together to support the groth and progression of women’s skateboarding globally,” said Rich Bigge, ESPN X Games director of competition. “Wheels of Fortune Seven will be a great event and we’re excited to welcome two new skaters to compete at X Games Austin alongside the world’s best.”

Event details, info and registration here

About Skate Like A Girl

Seattle-based Skate Like a Girl (SLAG) is a unique organization providing an innovative approach to female empowerment through the sport of skateboarding. Creating an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice, SLAG serves over 3,000 individuals annually with a variety of programs and events. Originally formed in 2000, SLAG currently has chapters in Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco.

skatelikeagirl.comhttp://www.skatelikeagirl.com/about-us.html

About Women’s Skateboarding Alliance
Women’s Skateboarding Alliance (WSA) is a global management and consulting agency dedicated to authentically representing the industry voice of women’s skateboarding.
WSA educates, improves and delivers the most current trends and information for women’s skateboarding worldwide. The executive leadership collective is comprised of top women in Action Sports: Mimi Knoop, Lisa Whitaker, Kim Woozy and Yulin Olliver. As a for-profit entity, WSA operates in conjunction with its nonprofit division, Action Sports Alliance.

womensskateboardingalliance.com

In honour of International Women’s Day, Skateistan South Africa Programs Officer Kelly, tells us about her trip to Phnom Penh for the first-ever cultural exchange between Skateistan Cambodia and Skateistan South Africa

Featuring thoughts from Mimi Knoop, Alexis Sablone and Alana Smith on how skateboarding is uniting women around the world. From Johannesburg to Phnom Penh, California to Oslo, Berlin to Kabul, girls and women are part of the same community thanks to skateboarding.

Happy International Women’s Day from Skateistan!

Edited by Titus Film http://www.titusfilms.co.uk/
Song: The Good Life, by Sentinel Dreams

DJ Lady Sha & MAHFIA.TV bring you a new multi-genre mix filled with current high energy bangers ranging from Future Trap to Deep House & everything in between.
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Track List:
Good Times – The Persuasions
I Know There’s Gonna Be (Take Dat Rmx) – Jamie xx ft. Young Thug & Popcaan
Truffle Butter Acapella (Kid Cut Up Edit) – Nicki Minaj ft. Drake & Lil Wayne
Afterhours (Sharps & Convex Rmx) – TroyBoi ft. Diplo & Nina Sky
B#tch Better Have My Money (Diplo & Grandtheft Rmx) – Rihanna
In My Room – Yellow Claw & DJ Mustard ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Tyga
Boom – Major Lazer & MOTi ft. Ty Dolla $ign, Wizkid, & Kranium
Classic Man (Clinton Sparks Rmx) – Jidenna ft. Roman Gianarthur
O.G. – TroyBoi
White Iverson (Made Monster Rmx) – Post Malone
The Hills (RL Grime Rmx) – The Weeknd
Hotline Bling (James Hype Rmx) – Drake
On Purpose – Dougie F ft. 40 Cobras
To U (Clean Bandit Rmx) – Skrillex & Diplo ft. AlunaGeorge
Ocean Drive (Michael Calfan Rmx) – Duke Dumont
You Dancing (Inpetto Rmx) – WildOnes ft. David Julien
Breaking the Doors – Michael Calfan
Ain’t Nobody (Loves Me Better) (The Rooftop Boys Rmx) – Felix Jaehn
Hold On – Amtrac
Crunk – Siege
Are We Faded (SwaggleRock Bootleg) – Keys N Krates
+1 (Jayceeoh Rmx) – Martin Solveig ft. Sam White
Faded (Mr. Furbzz & Ruen Trap Rmx) – Zhu
Runaway (U & I) (Party Thieves Trap Rmx) – Galantis
Roller – Yellow Claw ft. Eyelid
Antidote (Christian Rich Rework) – Travis Scott
Kamikaze (Boxinbox & Lionsize Rmx) – MØ
On Fire – Aquadrop
Where Are U Now (Marshmello Rmx) – Skrillex & Diplo ft. Justin Bieber
Gemini (Ekali Rmx) – What So Not ft. George Maple

Photo by @gizellepeters

About Lady Sha:
Lady Sha’s dynamic and eclectic sets have made her one of the most promising and respected DJ’s of our time. Her prominent status was demonstrated when she became the first female to win the annual Winter Music Conference DJ Spin-off (Miami 2008), and one of only five DJ’s selected to compete in the world-renowned Red Bull Thre3style battle in Los Angeles (2013).

Catch Sha at her 2016 residencies in Los Angeles, Miami, and New York, as well as her appearances in various cities monthly.

Listen to Shred Mix Vol.1

More music from Lady Sha

Ladies of Shred! We’re heading to Norway for X Games Oslo and we’re hosting two events just for you on Friday February 26th, 2016. 

We’ve teamed up with WSA, No Limit, Jenteskate and Arena Bekkestua to bring you an all girls open skate session.
OSLO GIRLZ SKATE SESSION | 11:00-16:00 @ ARENA BEKKESTUA | ALL AGES

During the first 2 hours we will have female skate coaches available to inspire and help you take the next step with your skateboard. After the session we will eat pizza on the 2nd floor and you are more then welcome to join us at cost price.

Skate with the pros: Lacey Baker Leticia Bufoni Vanessa Torres Alexis Sablone, Alana Smith,Candy Jacobs Evelien Bouilliart and Lucy Adams

Photos and filming by MAHFIA.TV

Live music by DJ Lady Sha

Giveaways + Pizza Party afterwards

Event-Tshirt included in Registration Fee.

11.00-12.00 12 years old and under.
12.00-16.00 All ages skate session.

Registration Fee: NOK 100.00
Gml. Ringeriksvei 55, 1357 Bekkestua

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oslo-open-girlz-skate-session-tickets-21417670830

Afterwards, head over to one of our favorite bars in Oslo for the film premiere of “Days Like These” and a dance party by our very own DJ Lady Sha and Oslo local, Reit Riddim.
GIRLZ NITE OUT PARTY | 21:30 @ DATTERA TIL HAGEN | 20+

HANG WITH // Pro skaters Lacey Baker Leticia Bufoni Vanessa Torres Alexis Sablone Candy Jacobs

DJ SETS BY //  Lady Sha (LA/Miami) Reit Riddim (Oslo)

FILM PREMIERE @ 22:00 // Days Like These – A Female Skateboard Film by Jenna Selby

Exclusive Extended Trailer of “Quit Your Day Job”

RAFFLE PRIZES + GIVEAWAYS // Rogue Skateboards hoopla skateboards  Meow Skateboards  B4BC Skate Witches Zines

RSVP HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/1665442430374834

20+ Over
COVER FEE: NOK 50.00
Grønland 10, 0188 Oslo, Norway

Our friends at Skateistan have launched the ‘Citizens of Skateistan’, a new monthly donor club that allows supporters to help keep Skatetistan rolling. For as little as $10 a month, you can help make it possible for thousands of children to attend Skateistan’s programs; to grow, learn, skate and become role models. Donating monthly and becoming a ‘Citizen of Skateistan’ is the best way for you to help Skateistan and be part of their growing international community. Pro skateboarders and legends Mimi Knoop, Peggy Oki Lacey Baker, Samarria Brevard, Nora Vasconcellos and Monica Torres are all down for the cause. Help Skateistan reach their yearly goal by December 31st by becoming a monthly donor or shopping their gear (all proceeds go to Skateistan).

Get the full story in this video edited by renowned filmmaker Ty Evans featuring Skateistan’s community of students and staff, alongside legendary skaters Tony Hawk, Jamie Thomas, and Mimi Knoop.

Please enter the url to a YouTube video. Citizens of Skateistan: Mimi Knoop | Photo by Dan Sparagna[/caption]

Skateistan South Africa

Citizens of Skateistan: Lacey Baker | Photo by Nam-Chi Van

Skateistan South Africa | Photo by Rudi Jeggle

Citizens of Skateistan: Samarria Brevard | Photo by MimiKnoop

Skateistan Afghanistan

Citizens of Skateistan: Monica Torres | Photo by Allan Carvalho

Citizens of Skateistan: Nora Vasconcellos| Photo by MRZ

Citizens of Skateistan: Peggy Oki | Photo by Scott Starr

Nhoen, Skater + Full Time Staff at Skateistan Cambodia

Nhouen teaching students at Skateistan Cambodia

Citizens of Skateistan

Using the hook of skateboarding, Skateistan focuses on engaging the world’s hardest-to-reach youth aged between 5-17 years. Once children latch onto skateboarding, Skateistan enrolls them in their core educational programs: Skate and Create, Back to School and Youth Leadership. Skateistan currently provides full-time programming for more than 1600 young people in Afghanistan, Cambodia and South Africa. Twice a year Skateistan looks to the public for donations to ‘Keep Skateistan Rolling’. The month-long fundraising campaign can be supported by one-off donations, fundraising and monthly donations.

#KeepSkateistanRolling

#SkateistanWorldwide

#CitizensofSkateistan

The women’s surfing community in Southern California gathered under one roof for an evening of fun, education and awareness at Shaper Studios in North Park, San Diego, CA. Hosted by Tide and Time (an all female surf club) the night aimed to support, empower and celebrate women in the surf community. The event consisted of a panel discussion by industry leaders Erin Ashley, Cori Shumacher, Beth O’Rourke and Florencia Gomez Gerbi moderated by Mia Bolton, followed by a musical performance by Garden Echo. Additionally, art by Kim Kirch, Mele Saili, Amanda Scarski, Shelby Ling and Macy Sivadge was exhibited throughout the space.

Filmed and Edited by Hayley Gordon | Leashless Films

Song: It’s Alright by Garden Echo

View the full Photo Gallery by Arlene Ibarra here

This might be one of the most exciting things to happen to snowboarding in the past 5 years. Leanne Pelosi, pro snowboarder, pioneer and entrepreneur, continues to give back to snowboarding with her latest project: Full Moon Film. A 2-year long project, the end result is a feature film showcasing the top female backcountry riders in the world and taking a look at the past, present and future perspective of Women’s Snowboarding. “Full Moon showcases legends and current icons of this ever evolving lifestyle sport. Be inspired by women who push boundaries.” In a time where sponsor dollars are few and far between, Leanne and the crew have taken things into their own hands by launching a kickstarter campaign. This is your chance to give back to a culture you love by spending your dollars towards something RAD and ever lasting. Besides you get to shop a whole line of custom and limited edition gear and rewards! Check out the kickstarter page here. 

Watch Full Moon’s “Sidetracked” Series featuring: Leanne Pelosi, Annie Boulanger, Marie France Roy, Helen Schettini, Hana Beaman, Robin Van Gyn and Jamie Anderson on the Full Moon Channel:

Shop exclusive limited edition Full Moon gear:

We teamed up our friends at Grand Trunk Goods to host our 2nd “Girlz Nite Out” event this year in Chicago, IL. Pro skaters Leticia Bufoni, Lacey Baker, Vanessa Torres, Alexis Sablone, Samarria Brevard and Marisa Dal Santo came out for a night of chillin before their big contest weekend. We started the night with a private dinner for the girls and hooked them up with gear from our sponsors: custom MAHFIA hammocks from Grand Trunk, backpacks from Poler Stuff and the latest issue of The Skate Witches Zine. After dinner, local ladies of shred joined us for drinks, pool and arcade games while skate videos from Girls Skate Network and MAHFIA played on the flatscreen TVs. We raffled off pro model decks from hoopla and Meow skateboards and a handful of lucky winners went home stoked. Good times!
Photos by Nam-Chi Van & Kim Woozy

More photos from Chicago: Check out the recap of the Women’s Division at SLS Nike SB Super Crown World Championships: 

The first ever Women’s SLS Nike SB Super Crown World Championship went down this past weekend in Chicago, IL and MAHFIA was there to document it. The course was massive but all the girls stepped it up and rose to the challenge. The contest had 2 sections: runs and best trick. Lacey Baker was in the lead after putting together a flawless technical run but after each skater had 5 attempts at best trick, Leticia came out on top landing a 360 flip on her final try to bump Vanessa Torres to 2nd place. Alana Smith took home 3rd. Congrats to all the girls who skated – it’s not easy to skate under this kind of pressure…talk about nerves! History was made as this was the first women’s skateboarding contest to be live webcasted internationally online. If you missed it, you can watch the whole thing again at http://www.streetleague.com. FOX Sports 1 will be airing a one-hour special on TV October 18th at 4pm (ET).

Photos by Nam-Chi Van (Practice & Finals)

RESULTS:

1. LETICIA BUFONI

2. VANESSA TORRES

3. ALANA SMITH

4. LACEY BAKER

5. PAMELA ROSA

6. MARISA DAL SANTO

7. SAMARRIA BREVARD

8. ALEXIS SABLONE

Alternates: Mariah Duran & Jenn Soto

Watch exclusive practice footage:
Please enter the url to a YouTube video. Girlz Nite Out Chicago presented by Grand Trunk 9 years, 6 months ago

We’re coming to town for the first ever Women’s Division at the 2015 SLS Nike SB Super Crown World Championships! 

Meet and hang out with SLS pro’s Lacey Baker, Vanessa Torres, Leticia Bufoni, Marisa Dal Santo, Alexis Sablone and Samarria Brevard.

Pool, arcade games, food, drinks and fun times.

Raffle prizes and giveaways from our sponsors:

Grand Trunk. Poler Stuff, Windward Board Shop, hoopla skateboards, meow skateboards, B4BC, Skate Witches

21+ Over | No Cover

RSVP on Facebook

Emporium Logan Square

2363 N Milwaukee Ave.

Chicago, IL

Check out the exclusive Grand Trunk x MAHFIA collab hammocks: