Thrasher Magazine

I decided to put a trip together and go to Miami. One—because it was wintertime and there are like four places to go, and two—I knew the vibe there was gonna be right. The Violet crew has never been on a trip together, so this was a first. I had imagined it was going to be heads waking up at 3 PM after partying or being on the beach ’til sunrise, but it was basically the opposite. The crew was down in the SUVs early and ready to skate every day. Things I remember were the coffee at Versailles, the check at Joe’s Stone Crab, Kader surfing the top of the car going 20mph. Shout out Lot skatepark heads. Oh, and I can’t forget Puerto Sagua on Collins in South Beach. Things the team heads remember—well, you’d have to ask them. Overall, it was a great first trip. Violet is UP and everyone seems excited for the next one.


Watch as Violet brings the vibes to MIA and makes it official with Kader and Troy 



Jax Effs catchin’ some frequent-flyer miles ollieing a ten stair in downtown Miami





Seven Strong always thinking outside the box—gap over the rail to back Smith. We out to pineapple margaritas!



Mike Ward makes it rain, back 5-0 from Philly to Miami




Troy Gipson, backside flip killer over the pillar




Kyle Teh, pop shove in downtown Miami… PEACE and LOVE

Kris Brown flavorishly kickflip back tails this out ledge. Lavar is doing a switch 5-0 on his board, so it’s like two tricks in one



Isn’t there a team called the Miami Hurricanes? Cool. So what. Patrick O’Mara hurricanes this rail in Miami



Think you’re dope? Well, Mike Ward switch flipped the shit outta this bump to pillar





Temperature-wise, nighttime is the right time! Troy Gipson turns up the heat with frontside ollies over this wedge gap. Did we mention he's pro now? Get that board and hit the road