• Justin Strubing Shares How To Grip the Perfect Board in Pepper Grip's New 'Surface Files'

    Justin Strubing Shares How To Grip the Perfect Board in Pepper Grip's New 'Surface Files'
    On and off the board, Justin Strubing has always been one of those dudes who simply does things his own way. The spots he skates, the tricks he takes to them... it's always been done with style and technique. So it's really no wonder that he takes the same approach to gripping his board. He recently stopped by the Mesa Distribution HQ—home of Pepper Grip—and took us through his personal process of gripping his new sled. (Hey... we all have our own process, right?) Take a look be
  • Rip Through Some of Hawaii's Most Scenic Spots in the New Thunder X Alltimers Edit

    Rip Through Some of Hawaii's Most Scenic Spots in the New Thunder X Alltimers Edit
    Straight from the middle of the Pacific, ET Gagne and Stafhon Boca recently spent some time living that laid-back island life celebrating the new Alltimers X Thunder Trucks collection. The vibes are high! Scenic spots, scuba diving, a quarter pipe that leads to nowhere... it's all here. Take a look:The collection features 148 and 149 Thunder Lights along with rad a black short sleeve tee (Marv from Home Alone approves) that Home Alone fans of all ages will be hyped on. Perfect reference—IY
  • Podus Operandi with Guest Kerry Getz, from Fairmans to Terror of Planet X

    Podus Operandi with Guest Kerry Getz, from Fairmans to Terror of Planet X
    Podding in from his home in New Jersey this month we've got Kerry Getz joining Mitch, Steve, and Blair for a great episode of Podus Operandi. We watch Kerry's classic part in TWS' Feedback that he shared with Bam Margera and Mike Maldonado. We also watch his pre-Toy Machine Fairmans 3 part that you might not have ever seen! Tune in and find out a whole lot more. Podus Operandi with guest Kerry Getz (42:46) We of course ask how he got on Habitat—the story is pretty rad. Find out who el
  • Adidas Presents an Unfiltered Look at Tyshawn Jones' Inspiring Story in 'TYSHAWN II: The Way You Walk'

    Adidas Presents an Unfiltered Look at Tyshawn Jones' Inspiring Story in 'TYSHAWN II: The Way You Walk'
    As adidas prepares for the launch of the highly-anticipated Tyshawn II, they give us a candid and unfiltered look at TJ's story in their new film, 'The Way You Walk', while shedding some light on how his character has evolved in such an admirable, respectful way over the past few years. The video—narrated by Tyshawn's mother, Termisha Henry—takes us back to the early days of Tyshawn's career up until now, with personal snippets from his mom and good friend (and adidas teammate),
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  • Behind the Design: Di'Orr Greenwood Brings Navajo Symbolism and Art to Nike SB's Latest Dunk and Blazer

    Behind the Design: Di'Orr Greenwood Brings Navajo Symbolism and Art to Nike SB's Latest Dunk and Blazer
    This "behind the design" installment—and more importantly, the concept of this collaboration between Navajo skateboarder, mentor and artist, Di'Orr Greenwood and Nike—is definitely one of the most powerful the Swoosh has put out recently. It shines light on feelings of emotion and struggle, healing and hope, skateboarding and creativity—the list goes on. Di'Orr's story is as inspiring as it is eye-opening. This is far more than just another Dunk release. See for yourself b
  • Arisa Trew Makes Skate History as First Woman to Land a 900

    Arisa Trew Makes Skate History as First Woman to Land a 900
    Arisa Trew cemented herself in skateboarding history on May 29th, 2024, becoming the first woman to land a 900. The clip has since spread like wildfire, with every one from Tony Hawk himself sharing it alongside countless fans and supporters all the same. Call me crazy, but her landing looks super reminiscent of The Birdman's make, right? At any rate, this is clearly no small feat. Check the make below. She almost made it look too easy. Congrats, Arisa!View this post on InstagramA post shar
  • A video dedication to Dylan Roy, a pivotal member of the Texas skate scene

    A video dedication to Dylan Roy, a pivotal member of the Texas skate scene
    Dylan Roy was a a pivotal homie and filmer in the Texas skate scene for many years. His time on this earth unexpectedly came to an end January 1, 2024 but his spirit lives on and echoes throughout the ones he loved. He left behind a time capsule of footage from 2020-2022 that never had it’s release, until now. The video had a local Austin premiere at Pease Park on May 24th, 2024, on what would have been Dylan’s 35th birthday. Friends and family gathered to celebrate Dylan and enjoy t
  • Independent Shares the Process of Kieran Woolley's Mind-Melting Ender From His 'RAW AMs: Lost Part'

    Independent Shares the Process of Kieran Woolley's Mind-Melting Ender From His 'RAW AMs: Lost Part'
    I remember seeing this clip on Instagram and literally had to stop what I was doing to fully digest what I just saw. Kieran Woolley is an absolute destroyer but a clip like this really put him on a level of his own (not to mention all the other bangers he dished out in his Indy RAW AMs: Lost Part). Multiple trips. Countless slams. Too many close calls. But in the end, he secured the clip and simultaneously blew every single one of our minds in the process. Peep the battles below. This
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  • Mike “Lottie” Gigliotti Talks Life, Art and Skateboarding in New Vice Series 'Let It Kill You'

    Mike “Lottie” Gigliotti Talks Life, Art and Skateboarding in New Vice Series 'Let It Kill You'
    If you skate, chances are you remember Lottie’s Skateshop (honestly, whether you live in Southern California or not), and that's because the man behind the shop, Mike Gigliotti did it right from day one. Mike naturally bridges the gap between art and skateboarding (as many others do), but his approach to both has always turned heads in a unique way. He's just a humble beast! From the shop days to his current design role at Baker, it's safe to say Mike is exactly where he should be. An
  • Battles, Bangers and Close Calls: Watch Diego Najera and Jonny Hernandez's Raw 'VITO' Clips

    Battles, Bangers and Close Calls: Watch Diego Najera and Jonny Hernandez's Raw 'VITO' Clips
    California-based video creator, Kev Perez stays busy behind the lens and his latest indie video, 'VITO' featured a strong cast of heavy-hitters, including Diego Najera and Jonny Hernandez. He recently shared a video featuring some of this duos raw clips and it's full of battles, bangers and plenty of close calls. Nothing like some raw footage to make you really feel like you're right there on the session. Take a look: To the non-skating eye, a lot of folks watch video parts and just as
  • Did you ever watch Tantrum Credo? Dead Air Radio and Will LaCosta aka Fusilli grind

    Did you ever watch Tantrum Credo? Dead Air Radio and Will LaCosta aka Fusilli grind
    "The woodshops are hungry, everybody's hungry for business." Steve Fletch and Will LaCosta with some recession talk before getting into Kenny Reed (Chromeball interview !), 7 Year Glitch, putting each other on to some OG videos and parts, Nate Jones in Real to Reel, and much more. Tune into the Venture hats below:"Time to share the underground classics with the next generation. Take a trip with Steve and guest Will LaCosta aka "Fusilli Grind" as we dip into the Tantrum Distribution "Cr
  • Big News: Geoff Rowley Now Rides For Toy Machine

    Big News: Geoff Rowley Now Rides For Toy Machine
    Honestly, I had to check the date and make sure this wasn't some kind of clever April Fool's Day joke! And like countless others who just saw the announcement, I'm thrilled that this is absolutely real—Geoff Rowley officially rides for Toy Machine. The board looks sick and the news has us fired up over here! This is the coolest thing I've seen in a while, to be honest. Peep the post below to get a closer look at the board and start texting the group chat.  View this post on
  • Skateboarding and Futsal Collide With the New Balance Numeric 'Audazo' Shoe

    Skateboarding and Futsal Collide With the New Balance Numeric 'Audazo' Shoe
    Your favorite skater's favorite skater, Tyler Surrey and profession futsal player, Erick Mendoza recently hit the streets to show off their fancy footwork and hype up the New Balance Numeric 'Audazo' model that just hit shelves across the globe. Bet you never thought skateboarding and futsal would ever collide like this! But here we are, and I'm all for it. Peep the clip:Kyle Camarillo and Tyler Wilcox shot and cut the video, which is no surprise—it looks amazing! This clip has a vibe
  • Real Chronicles Hermann Stene's Admirable 'Road to Pro' in New Video

    Real Chronicles Hermann Stene's Admirable 'Road to Pro' in New Video
    Getting your name on a board is no small feat, especially for such a well-respected brand like REAL. But there's no denying that Hermann Stene—Real's newest pro—absolutely deserved this bump into the pro rankings. I was already such a big fan of Herm but after watching this 'Road to Pro' video that Real recently dropped, my admiration grew. From his humble beginnings (with some classic footage that many of us can truly relate to) to his rise as an amateur to officially turning p
  • Toy Machine's Incredible New Video 'Real Life Sucks' Now Playing

    Toy Machine's Incredible New Video 'Real Life Sucks' Now Playing
    After some recent local skate shop premieres across the globe, Toy Machine just released their 10th video, 'Real Life Sucks' on their YouTube page for us all to enjoy. Featuring full (RIPPING!) parts from: Jeremy Leabres, Georgia Martin, Myles Willard, Axel Cruysberghs, Shiloh Catori and Braden Hoban, and appearances from the rest of this heavy-hitting team, the video is an absolute banger! In fact... that might not be saying enough. At all. You'll see. Settle in and prepare yourself—
  • New Skatepark in Pontiac, MI Celebrates Its Grand Opening Alongside The Skatepark Project

    New Skatepark in Pontiac, MI Celebrates Its Grand Opening Alongside The Skatepark Project
    The city of Pontiac, MI recently celebrated its Grand Opening of the Roberto Duran Rodriguez Skatepark with the help of The Skatepark Project (formerly the Tony Hawk Foundation). Tons of local community members, funders, supporters and most importantly, skateboarders were in attendance to kick off opening day with a bang. Take a closer look at the park below and some photos from the big day. View this post on InstagramA post shared by The Skatepark Project (@theskateparkproject)
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  • Blondey McCoy Tastefully Tears Through the Streets of London in 'Pigeon-Wise'

    Blondey McCoy Tastefully Tears Through the Streets of London in 'Pigeon-Wise'
    Thames recently released a new video, "Pigeon-Wise" featuring one skateboarding's most classy gentlemen, Blondey McCoy. He rips through the streets of London in his own unique way, just like the rebel he is, and really hits us with a few tasteful surprises throughout. Take a look:The commentary at the beginning of the clip really sets the tone, and the classical music ties the knot extra tight. It's been five years since his last video part, and this was worth the wait. Here's what Blondey
  • Tactics and Shake Junt Join Forces on New Collection and Tear Through the 'Portland Courts' in New Edit

    Tactics and Shake Junt Join Forces on New Collection and Tear Through the 'Portland Courts' in New Edit
    With a rich history that spans well over two decades, Tactics has evolved into a household name in the skate world. They recently joined forces with the energetic crew over at Shake Junt to release a limited edition "sports-themed" collection with an assist from Shane Heyl. Putting some of the gear to the test, Tactics and Shake Junt rider Davin Wynkoop shut down 'The Courts' in Portland, Oregon, alongside Shane Heyl and Shake Junt OG, Scotty Copalman. Take a look: The Courts are an ab
  • Tactics and Shake Junt Join Forces on New Collection and Tear Through 'The Courts' in Portland

    Tactics and Shake Junt Join Forces on New Collection and Tear Through 'The Courts' in Portland
    With a rich history that spans well over two decades, Tactics has evolved into a household name in the skate world. They recently joined forces with the energetic crew over at Shake Junt to release a limited edition "sports-themed" collection with an assist from Shane Heyl. Putting some of the gear to the test, Tactics and Shake Junt rider Davin Wynkoop shut down 'The Courts' in Portland, Oregon, alongside Shane Heyl and Shake Junt OG, Scotty Copalman. Take a look: The Courts are an ab
  • Tactics and Shake Junt Join Forces on New Collection and Rip Through 'The Courts' in Portland

    Tactics and Shake Junt Join Forces on New Collection and Rip Through 'The Courts' in Portland
    With a rich history that spans well over two decades, Tactics has evolved into a household name in the skate world. They recently joined forces with the energetic crew over at Shake Junt to release a limited edition "sports-themed" collection with an assist from Shane Heyl. Putting some of the gear to the test, Tactics and Shake Junt rider Davin Wynkoop shut down 'The Courts' in Portland, Oregon, alongside Shane Heyl and Shake Junt OG, Scotty Copalman. Take a look: The Courts are an ab
  • Click It & Kick It: Shrimpdaddy On Video Editing and his "El Toro" A.I. Movie

    Click It & Kick It: Shrimpdaddy On Video Editing and his "El Toro" A.I. Movie
    Click It & Kick It is back! For the first welcome back episode we go behind the scenes and in studio with Marque Cox aka Shrimpdaddy. Viral social media creator and mastermind of some of the funniest skateboard memes.We rode bicycles across America together last summer for 33 days and that’s when I got to really know Shrimpdaddy. Seeing him film basic daily activities and making the most interesting edits of them was very inspiring. Every edit was gold. From a lightening storm to a dog
  • Quick new edit from Hopps Skateboards, "AUTO"

    Quick new edit from Hopps Skateboards, "AUTO"
    You can't keep the Hopps team out of the streets. If any group of skaters have found the fountaint of youth, it's this team. Hit the streets with them to the sounds of The Clash in this short and sweet edit. Video by Tristan Mershon. Features by Dustin Eggeling, Kyler Garrison, Joel Meinholz, Jahmal Williams and Mark Del Negro. Animations by Massi Mongiardo. Additional filming by Josh Stewart, Jake Todd, Matt Velez and Noah Cook. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay connected. Be sure
  • The PASS~PORT Crew Goes All Out in New Edit Hyping up Their Vans Collab

    The PASS~PORT Crew Goes All Out in New Edit Hyping up Their Vans Collab
    Straight from the rugged Aussie streets, the PASS~PORT crew went absolutely nuts in this new edit hyping up their recent collab with Vans. These dudes are clearly not afraid of getting weird and wild in the streets, and honestly, you'll have to give this clip a few watches just to take it all in. Get comfy and press play! There's a lot to digest here. Featuring a talented cast of heavy hitters, including Sam Sutton, Callum Paul, Adelaide Norris, Michael Miernsynski, Yuma Takei, Kevin S
  • Sean Parker's Ripping New 'SIGNAL' Part From Primitive Is a Must-Watch

    Sean Parker's Ripping New 'SIGNAL' Part From Primitive Is a Must-Watch
    Pop. Power. Style. Finesse. Sean Parker's new SIGNAL part from Primitive and Project Distribution is an absolute banger! No spot is safe from this stylish Australian ripper. Sean's skating is a breath of fresh air and this is definitely one of those parts stacked with tricks that you'll have to pause and rewind a few times. Take a look:Every trick and line is so dialed here and he hits us with a few surprises all the same. He just looks comfortable on his board—cool, calm and confiden
  • TWS Vault Ep 84: Jason Hernandez Talks Rolling-In-Front Filming

    TWS Vault Ep 84: Jason Hernandez Talks Rolling-In-Front Filming
    Jason hits the streets with Leo Romero and Kevin Long. Will this be the last we see of Jason's talking-head commentary? Some excellent rolling-in-front-filming at the end there. That last clip is really as good as it gets. TWS Vault May episode 2 (6:51) Keep up with previous episodes below:Related: A lot of Shiloh Greathouse and some Cooper Wilt: TWS Vault Ep 83 with Jason HernandezSubscribe to our newsletter and stay connected. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more quality s
  • Nike SB Takes Us Behind the Design of the Futura Laboratories Dunk by Futura

    Nike SB Takes Us Behind the Design of the Futura Laboratories Dunk by Futura
    Worlds collide. But not really! Legendary NYC artist Futura gives us a peak at the process behind the new Nike SB Futura Laboratories Dunk that recently dropped. Chances are if you're here... you know the ones. From the gritty alleyway walls of New York to his personal touch on the iconic Nike SB Dunk silhouette, Futura's influence and creativity are timeless and bold. This shoe has been the talk of the town this time around... and for good reason. Dive in:"One of New York City’s arti
  • Eze Martinez blazes the streets for Pepper Grip

    Eze Martinez blazes the streets for Pepper Grip
    Great edit here. Eze Martinez delivers an abundance of power-meets-finesse street skating set in this perfect balance of smooth style on gritty spots. Filmed satisfyingly up tight with a lot of the fast action up in your face by Brandon Cortez. Yes, he's the younger brother of Milton Martinez. Viva Argentina! Pepper Grip has been putting out some great content as of late:Related: Andrew Allen x Nathan Kostechko for Pepper GripSubscribe to our newsletter and stay connected. Be sure to s
  • 'BUG OFF' Video by Hamburg, Germany's BUG Crew

    'BUG OFF' Video by Hamburg, Germany's BUG Crew
    We sang the praises of Germany's underrated gem of a city in our Sky High Skrilla tour video recently. Stoked to see our East Coast contemporaries hyping up that same scene with this new video from the Bug Crew. Give it a peep and when planning your next Euro trip, don't overlook the north of Germany.The latest video by the BUG crew out of Hamburg, Germany. Video by Moritz Ueberall. Skaters: @sequeltheprequel @larsimulation @nizan.kasper @vincent_muhle @ni1sblume @theophilusloeffler @lyondumbshi
  • Skateboard collecting with Mitch and Steve from Dead Air Radio

    Skateboard collecting with Mitch and Steve from Dead Air Radio
    The interweb is still reverberating from the infectiously ground-breaking Skatehoarders episode of Dave Skoot. Our Dead Air Radio bros did a deep dive recapping that episode, and now their latest episode goes further down the 7-ply collecting rabbit hole. Always a good watch/listen. Check the new episode. Tim Achille RIP.If you haven't seen it yet, spend an hour tripping out with Dave Skoot and his insane skateboard collection. Stay up on our Podus Operandi pod we do with these dudes!Related: Da
  • Jaakko Ojanen and Crew Absolutely Deliver in His New Video 'END OF IT'

    Jaakko Ojanen and Crew Absolutely Deliver in His New Video 'END OF IT'
    Now, we all know Jaakko Ojanen is one of the most creative skaters out there right now. He's gnarly. Super gnarly. No argument. The dude always has something tricky up his sleeve and constantly leaves us second-guessing what he'll do next. But that creativity stretches far beyond some heavy moves on his skateboard—he's quite a master behind the lens as well. His new video 'END OF IT' features a wide variety of friends and fellow rippers, supported by Finland's Mañana skate shop

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