From the design of a skatepark at its inauguration
Our unique story, from our first steps to today
This Saturday in Caromb, the shouts of joy replaced the noise of hammers.
The fresh concrete was waiting for just one thing: to vibrate under skateboards.
A brand-new skatepark, opened under the Provençal sun amid laughter, acrobatic tricks… and shared pride.
It wasn't just an opening. It was a declaration.
A council that believes in its young people, a town that chooses to build rather than ban, and above all, residents who show up.
And we at Old Skullz are honoured to have been asked to get things started.
When we were asked to participate in this day, we didn't hesitate for a second.
It's not just a skateboarding story. It's a story of values, territory and connection.
A skatepark is more than a collection of obstacles. It’s a meeting point. Somewhere to fall, learn and try again.
It's an area of freedom, respect and creativity, and that's exactly why we exist.
So this Saturday, in Caromb, we were there.
With our skaters, our coaches, our values and the same energy we bring every day.
But it wasn't always like that...
Back then, there was no Old Skullz. Just a head full of dreams, a board under our arm and a future we thought was endless.
We were young, ambitious and a little insolent... but above all, we were passionate skaters.
Each with our own style, we wandered around exploring streets, spots and ramps. New experiences were part of everyday life, and scrapes were part of the game.
Until the day the injury was too serious…
A poorly landed trick, a hard fall, a feeling of anxiety.
The diagnosis comes in: torn cruciate ligaments. A year out.
Get back up, persevere, grow
It's a hard blow of course. For the first time, I was forced to slow down, look behind me and ask myself: What now?
It was a chance to take some time for myself.
I then started studying foreign languages. It didn't really work.
Doubt had set in. I was going round in circles, no longer sure of anything.
The injury wasn't just physical. It had damaged something deeper.
And yet, in this troubled period, an idea began to emerge.
A need to rebuild. To imagine something different.
A shock… a turning point! I needed to find alternatives to my shattered dreams and create new ones. Take a step back, and finally understand what I needed to do.
Pass it on.
Because I would never reach an elite level in skateboarding. But I can pass on everything this sport has taught me.
Resilience, humility, pushing your limits, stubbornness and much more…
The injury shaped me, and everything grew out of that. That is where it all began.
With an uncertain future, helping hands and stars in our eyes, Old Skullz was born.
The vision was clear; creating a place, a method, a community.
Every small step was a victory: giving our first lesson, organising our first trip and earning our first euros.
Our strength isn’t just our expertise. It’s the joy of teaching and sharing with the same passion as ever.
So yes, we're afraid of the future. We don't know what tomorrow holds.
At first, we moved forward without thinking too much. Everything seemed simple, we had time, we dared.
But Old Skullz has grown. And with it, responsibilities, expectations and questions too.
Are we always up to the task? Do we belong here? What if it all came to an end one day?
Yes, these fears exist. Yes, we are afraid of everything but we still act as if we were not afraid of anything.
Because they don't paralyze us. They remind us especially why we do what we do.
And it's also thanks to you.
You, the 6000 people coached who put your trust in us and keep Old Skullz going.
You, the more than 150k followers on social media, who like, share and support us unconditionally.
And you, all the others who discover us every day, those we meet and those we don't know yet. Those who hesitate and those who are ready. Those who dare to try and those who won't come back.
Thank you.
It’s been 17 years that we have been supporting you, but we have travelled this whole path together.
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Social mediaWe've built ourselves through adversity, and we keep growing with that same passion.
So this Saturday, in Caromb, it wasn't just an event. It was a reminder.
A reminder of why we've been doing all this for 17 years.
For the sparkle in a young person's eyes when they land their first ollie. For the parents discovering that skateboarding can bring people together just as much as team sports. For the local councils willing to put their trust in urban culture.
Thanks to the town hall for its vision, to those who believed in this project and to all of you, riders, families, passionate people who bring these places to life.
It’s not the spot that makes skateboarding what it is, but the spirit we bring to it.
With an uncertain future, a true family and stars still in our eyes, Old Skullz keeps going.
If you, too, want to be part of this energy, if you want to learn, progress and live all this from within...
An experience unique
At Old Skullz, we don’t just ride. We push ourselves, share experiences and make memories.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced skater, a child, teenager or adult, our coaches are here to support you.
In our lessons all year round, our online coaching, our custom sessions or our skate camps Everywhere in France.
Because a successful trick is much more than just a move. It's a moment.
