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7 Questions With [French Sensation] Big Jim 7 questions with... boomers gen x skaters rhythm skating skaters skating styles Nov 16, 2025

Big Jim has been my favourite French rhythm skater and is in my top 3 skaters since I first discovered him on Insta around 3 years ago.

What do I love about Big Jim? It’s the freshness he brings t...

7 Questions With Skater Dredd [South London's Urban Skate Conversion Specialist] 7 questions with... gen x skaters roller skates skaters street skating Nov 03, 2025

Skater Dredd is a well known South London skater who has been a prominent figure in the urban skate scene for several years now. I learned about Skater Dredd a couple of years ago from skaters who ...

7 Questions with [One of London's Finest Skate OG's] Wayne: 47 Years of Skating 7 questions with... boomers history rehabilitation & health rhythm skating skaters street skating Oct 13, 2025

Wayne is one of London's longest standing 'OG' skaters. A true skate icon, loved and revered by many within the skate community. His skating talent, particularly as a speed skater [over nearly five de...