Go Skate Day 2025 Arunachal Edition: A Story That’ll Stay With Us

June 27, 2025

June 21, 2025 — Go Skateboarding Day wasn’t just an event this year in India. It was a movement.

For the first time, the scene pulled up to Arunachal Pradesh — deep into the hills, surrounded by nature, culture, and raw energy. Skateboarding in India is alive, loud, and growing, and events like this prove it.

Dankies was proud to sponsor this one, featuring limited edition Dankies merch, the best skateboard decks, and ₹1,50,000 in cash prizes. But what happened over three days was worth a lot more.

DAY 1: The Calm Before the Chaos

The trip kicked off with a workshop for local skaters and anyone curious about joining the skate scene. The energy was pure — no pretense, just people who wanted to learn and be part of something real.

Members from the local sports council showed up, and it was clear — this wasn’t just a gathering. It was a step toward growing and pushing skateboarding into places that often get overlooked.

Once the sun started to dip, the shift began.

We moved into a skate hotel — and when we say skate hotel, we mean it. Every floor, every room was filled with skaters from across India, Nepal, and beyond.

The night ended with a welcome dinner by the Skate Arunachal crew, and the vibe was locked in: One city. One crew. One family.

DAY 2: Go Skate Day 2025 Straight Mayhem

The second day? Chaos. In the best way possible.

PICTURE CREDITS: GENKIFILMS

It kicked off with a Death Race, but not the usual one on one. This time, every skater ran together, battling it out like it was survival of the fastest. The last two? Full send. One took a gnarly fall, but that’s skateboarding with all heart.

PICTURE CREDITS: ALEN

Next up was the Game of S.K.A.T.E. qualifiers. Everyone brought their A game, and it didn’t stop there.

The street comp started with a ledge jam, kicker to cone, and nonstop heavy tricks getting thrown. From tech to style to straight hammers the energy kept rising. Cash for tricks was on full blast.

Then came the Game of S.K.A.T.E. finals, followed by the Gap Contest. And to top it all off, the final session: Rail on Fire. One rail. One spotlight. No rules. If you threw down, you got paid. And people were going off.

And all through the day, Dankies decks were being handed out to skaters. These were some of the best custom skate decks out there now in the hands of the skaters who deserved them.

As night hit, the hotel became the afterparty. Music. Food. Skate family. No one slept. 5 a.m. — still alive. Still dancing. Still together.

DAY 3: Waterfalls, Recovery & One Last Dance

The third day was supposed to be quiet. Bodies were sore. Minds were cooked. But the Skate Arunachal team had one last surprise: Kheel.

We packed into a bus and rode out to a surreal place with a waterfall, river, and a massive open area all to ourselves. Volleyball, drinks, fresh food being cooked, and people just laughing again.

Everyone got in the water. Some just sat by the river in silence. Some danced. Some cracked a cold one and stared at the scenery. And then, before we left — it happened.

One last dance circle. Just skaters dancing like it was the last time they’d see each other. No one was trying to be cool. No one was holding back. It was just real. The kind of moment that stays with you long after the trip ends.

This Wasn’t Just a Skate Event. It Was a Reminder.

Skateboarding in India is alive, loud, and growing — and events like this prove it. Dankies isn’t just about decks. It’s about showing up for the scene, pushing culture forward, and giving the community its flowers while they’re still grinding. we’re building it all together.

This was Go Skate Day 2025. And it’s one we’ll never forget.