Andy Durge is a 27-year-old Dutch aggressive inline skater, entrepreneur, content creator, and lifeguard—best known as the founder of Creative Bladers, a skate-driven brand and global community built on authenticity and expression. [caption id="attachment_375" align="aligncenter" width="683"] Andy Durge – Founder of Creative Bladers, pushing skating culture forward.[/caption] Early Life &…
Chapter 1: Born for Movement – My Early Life in Beverwijk My name is Andy Durge. I’m 27 years old, born and raised in the city of Beverwijk, the Netherlands. Growing up, I was always active—running, climbing, pushing boundaries. While other kids played soccer, I was hopping fences and skating…
By Creative Bladers | June 2025 Why Skating is More Than Just Fun Inline skating isn’t just about tricks and street cred — it’s also one of the most underrated full-body workouts. Whether you’re cruising through the park or grinding rails downtown, you’re burning calories, building core strength, and improving…
Intro: The Calm Before the Storm Ten years ago, inline skating was considered “dead.” Skateparks turned into playgrounds for BMX and scooters, while inline skaters were pushed into the shadows. But something was quietly brewing underground. What’s happening in 2025 is not a comeback — it’s a rebirth. Skating has…
Introduction: Two Cultures, One Playground Both inline skaters and BMX riders transform the city into a playground. From ledges to stair sets, they approach the same space with completely different flow. But what separates the glide of skaters from the force of BMX? This post dives into the contrasts.…
