About me
My name is Anselm and I'm a skater, surfer and biologist from Hamburg, Germany. Through this website I would like to share my adventures with photos and video edits, build on the Accidently Skate Collective and curate our Spotmap.
🗺️ The Spotmap Project
Most of the skaters including myself like to collect ideas for skateable architecture along their ways. Often saving and sharing them as photos. This is an approach to collect the coordinates and integrate the pins into an interactive map. The goal is to build an open source archive by skaters for skaters different than Shinner or your local spot account on the so called social media. It has been up for everyone's use for a while based on GoogleMaps. Now my brother found a way to transfer it to OpenStreetMaps. It is open for everyone to register and participate.
Accidently Skate Collective
Accidently is more than a crew; it's a collective experience. We believe the best moments happen unplanned—whether it’s a spotfind or a session. Our mission is to share skills, sessions, and amplify skateboarding’s DIY ethos. Connect with us to co-create content and edits and support grassroots skate initiatives.
🎥 My Journey
I’ve embraced skateboarding as a language that connects people across cultures. My focus remains on authenticity over hype—highlighting the places and stories that matter.
🔮 What’s Next
- Spotmap Expansion: Adding user-generated spots and historical context.
- Accidentally Growth: Launching virtual meetups and skill-sharing platforms.
- Collaborations: Partnering with brands and creators who value community over commerce.
📬 Connect
- Email: anselm@konnow.de
- Instagram: @anselmknow
Keep riding, exploring, and creating accidents that matter. —Ans
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