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Oz Artini 

I have researched Oz and the different aspects of his life, I have known Oz for a few years so I already had an understanding. I started looking into his passion for skateboarding and where skateboarding has taken him.

Oz's best friend own's a skate brand/skate crew know as WITH, Oz skates with the group and is associated with them. I found out that Oz has recently been to New York to skate and to film for the WITH video 'New York Tape'. Oz is always upping his game and features in new video parts for WITH.

When Oz was at school I remember him not knowing what he was going to do when he finished. Oz is known around London and during the summer holidays he was offered a job at Slam City Skates. This job is perfect for Oz as he will be able to develop his skateboarding and his knowledge. Due to the contacts and people he meets in Slam he will be able to develop his career in the skateboarding industry.

Slam City Skates

Slam City Skates Covent Garden opened back in 1998 and has been the prime location for London's skateboarding. Many talented skateboarders pass through their doors and even work behind the counter. Slam City is the main focal point of British Skateboarding and you're almost guaranteed to meet the greatest talents of Neal's Yard in store. The store is located in the heart of London and is recognisable by their iconic Phil Frost painted exterior. The Covent Garden Store is always stocked with premium offers from all the legit skateboard hardware, footwear and apparel brands.


Slam is continuously growing in the skateboarding industry and within fashion, Slam have now opened another store called Slam City Skates East which is located on Bethnal Green road. As well as their expansion, Slam City Skates also has a skate team. This skate team includes London's greatest talents and shop friends and family. Slam is known by skateboarders in England and skateboarders world wide for what they have done for skateboarders and the events that take place their.



Slam City Skates specialises in skateboarding and continues to offer exclusive items, the shop collaborates with the biggest names in the industry and sells only the best. Slam have currently collaborated with Vans and they have dedicated their bottom floor in their Covent Garden store especially for the brand.