Yeah Girl 2021 holiday gift guide for skateboarders
We’ve put together a list of our top 10 gift ideas that’ll stoke out the skater in your life while also supporting the brands and organizations that elevate women in skateboarding.
This post isn’t an attempt to get kickbacks or affiliation benefits (or whatever they’re called… we don’t even know). We just wanted to share the love this festive season and shout out some of our favorite brands and organizations run by and/or supporting ladies of shred. We’re big believers that the best way to keep skateboarding alive and well, and in the hands of skateboarders, is to support the people within our community — from independent brands and skate shops to the grassroots organizations harnessing skateboarding’s ability to make the world a better place.
We’ve linked a lot of these products directly to the brand’s website since we don’t know where you’re shopping from, but we recommend checking if your local skate shop stocks the item you want and shopping there instead. Skate shops are the backbone of our industry and supporting them, supports skateboarding culture (seriously… read about how important they are here). Shop small and shop smart these holidays and make your money count toward more than just a gift under the tree.
Doyenne’s latest capsule collection features a collaboration with London-based Hart Club, an organization championing neurodiversity within the arts. Doyenne supported their latest project, Hart School, a 3 month Arts program that focuses on enabling and empowering some of the most creative but marginalized people in our society.
Doyenne worked with two of Hart School’s students, Serafina and Yandgzom, who have been collaborating in the creation of two final art pieces reflecting on the themes of comfort, adaptation, and wellbeing. There are 6 products in the collection, and for every purchase, Doyenne will plant 1 tree and donate 10% of proceeds to Hart Club to support their Hart School program.
SLMBR PARTY — the brand brought to you by Vanessa Torres and Kim Woozy — is inspired by a love for the outdoors and created for a community of friends, wood pushers, artists, adventure lovers, and nap takers. Their mini insulated coffee tumbler is the perfect gift for the skateboarder in your life who loves adventure and coffee (so… pretty much everyone!). It fits in your pocket and it’s spillproof so you can take it everywhere.
Kristin Ebeling is one of the hardest-working (and hardest-shredding) women in skateboarding so we were so happy to see her go pro for Meow Skateboards this year. The cherry on top is that her board was designed by skate legend Jessie Van Rouchoudt. The KEBS pro model was hand-crafted by PS Stix and comes in 3 different sizes: 7.75, 8.00, and 8.25.
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If you’re stuck for a last-minute gift idea, never fear! Give the gift that keeps on giving with the Bigfoot Skateboarding Magazine subscription. It includes the first print issue and the next three issues (dropping quarterly). Plus shipping is included! Bigfoot Magazine is sure to add some extra spice to the life of your nearest and dearest skateboarder.
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If you’re looking for an affordable gift for a skater in the Bay Area, Seattle, or Portland, then how ’bout a skate session with Skate Like A Girl? They run a range of weekly sessions for youth, women and trans skaters, and more. Prices range from $5 to $25, making it the perfect unique “stocking stuffer” that your skater friend will actually be stoked on. You can register online, print out the confirmation and slide it in a Christmas card… your last-minute gift dilemma solved!
Honestly, could there be a more perfect Christmas gift for a skateboarder? The Red Hot Mamaskate pants scream festive cheer but they’re also the ultimate skate pants for any time of the year. They are a limited run handmade in Downtown Los Angeles by Marissa Martinez.
All Mamaskate pants have an elastic waistband with inside drawstring and belt loops. They’re unisex pants made to fit every booty with stretchy, recycled fabric and sizes from XS-2XL. Nice!
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What do you give to the person who has it all? Or to your grandma who says she just wants a hug? Make a donation to Skateistan on their behalf!
Skateistan is an award-winning non-profit organization that empowers children through skateboarding and education. By combining skateboarding with creative, arts-based education, they give children the opportunity to become leaders for a better world. Skateistan began in Afghanistan and have expanded their reach to Cambodia, South Africa, and Jordan.
Since the fall of the Afghanistan government in August 2021, the Skateistan story has changed but it will carry on. You (and your sweet grandma) can help them to write their next chapter by making a donation.
Proper Gnar stands proud as the first black female-owned skate company in the business. The brand empowers, uplifts, and showcases women — especially women of color — to jump on board and skate (check out our interview with their team rider, India Williams). Proper Gnar is known for their anime-inspired board graphics but they also sell a whole range of art prints which make the perfect gift for a 4-wheeling art aficionado. Each design is printed on museum-quality thick and durable matte paper and they’re available in a range of sizes.
Pearls is a brand owned and printed in Melbourne, Australia, brought to you by the mastermind that is Tobi Stanley. They’ve only been around since 2020 but they’re already making a big impression with their first 3 ranges of unisex apparel and softgoods. Given the slow state of international shipping these days, this gift idea is best for your mates down under.
Shop the Pearls OG Crew online or find their gear at these skate shops.
For the practical gift appreciator, you can’t go past a shiny new piece of hardware for their shred-sled, and the Nora by Alexis trucks are practically the coolest piece of hardware out. How could you top a collaboration between two of the most creative skaters in the biz? For a little look behind the curtains at how this collection came to be, make sure you watch this video.
Shop the Nora by Alexis Krux trucks here.
If you have other skate gift ideas that support women in skateboarding or organizations that make a difference, why not give them a shoutout on your socials and help to spread the love these holidays.
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