From the Withitgirl Archive: by Georgina (George) Corzine 2002 "It's magic." That statement pretty much sums up how water people feel...

Burton Snowboards established Chill, a program that enables inner-city youth to get out of their urban environments and learn to snowboard

The art of skateboarding demands dedication, determination, and perseverance. It allows you to physically express your creativity, both as a sport and as a form of art. Although broken bones, broken boards, and the authorities can make skateboarding very frustrating and trying, in the end, it is all part of the very rewarding experience that drives every skateboarder to get back on her board day-in and day-out. Skateboarding is a very independent sport and therefore is mostly self-taught....

From the WITHITGIRL ARCHIVE: Story by Irene Ching (published in c2001) Leaving NYC to go to Woodward, rural Pennsylvania, is always a relaxing drive. Buddha, my 88 Jetta, and I are deep in the heart of farmland and a full-on Amish community. As we clock miles, leaving behind the heat-absorbing asphalt of NYC, the roads get smoother, the landscape greener, the air fresher, and my mind clearer. If you didn't already know, Woodward is a skater's paradise, complete with a swimming pool, hot tub,...

FROM THE WITHITGIRL ARCHIVE: Story by Cory Peipon Photos by Maya Hayuk Feature by Cory Peipon and photos by Maya Hayuk It’s time for a new skateboard! If you have never set up a board before, here is a guide to get you started. I’m not positive that this guide will be foolproof, but if you have a local skate shop as friendly and accommodating as FTC , I am sure you can get a few pointers if you hit any rough spots while setting up your skateboard. 1. It's ten in the morning, and Maya and I...

Heart of the Sea is a documentary about Hawai’ian legend Rell "Kapolioka'ehukai" Sunn who died in January 1998 of breast cancer at the age of 47. Known worldwide as a pioneer of women's professional surfing, in the Islands Rell Sunn achieved the stature of an icon - not only for her physical power, grace, and luminous beauty but also for her high-profile community activism. Named one of Hawaii's most influential women by ABC, Sunn - whose Hawai’ian name means "Heart of the Sea" - was...

What could be finer than spending a beautiful, sunny Southern California day at a place called "Skateboard Heaven" for the All Girl Skate Jam? Last summer withitgirl had the pleasure of sponsoring the San Diego leg of the internationally touring event known as the AGSJ*. We set up a booth at the bottom of a huge vert ramp and met all kinds of ladies (and some gents) who came out to skate or to support their friends. Alongside familiar pros like Cara-Beth Burnside, Elissa Steamer and Jamie...

FROM THE WITHITGIRL ARCHIVE Story By Sally Lundberg The night before last, my boyfriend Keith and I were eating out with some friends out by Ocean Beach. We're deep in the heart of a three-hour meal, thick with laughter and conversation that jumps from flavor to flavor. I'm gleefully describing my new Yamaha 180 scooter, recently set up (by my inventive roommate Chris) with hot little surf racks and a wet-suit box. Freedom! Keith chuckles under his breath at my enthusiasm, and our friends...