Skateboarding For The Real Ones: Dave Libhart & The Mertiff Bros.

Skateboarding has a way of turning random people into lifelong crew, and Episode 55 is basically proof. We’re at the table with Dave Libhart (True East Brand and True East Construction) and Travis and Devin Murtiff (Ride On Concrete) to talk about where we came from, what we’re building now, and what we refuse to let skateboarding become. We get into first boards, early sessions, Kona and Monument memories, and the local names and moments that still define what “core” feels like in real life.Then we zoom in on the work: concrete, skate obstacles, and the new changes happening at Kona. Travis and Devin break down what it takes to pour features that actually skate well, while Dave explains how True East Brand grew from a construction logo into a skateboarding-focused apparel brand that gives back to DIY skateparks and community projects. If you’re searching for skatepark construction stories, DIY skateboarding culture, or brands that reinvest in the scene, this one hits home.We also get honest about modern skateboarding: Instagram clips replacing full skate videos, the Olympics effect, and the rise of “skate coaches” for families who didn’t grow up around the culture. Plus, we do what we do and spiral into “play stupid games, win stupid prizes” before coming back around to travel, building abroad, and why Japan left such a mark. Subscribe, share this with your skate group chat, and leave a review, then tell us: is skateboarding a sport, a game, or something else entirely?