Displaying items by tag: Phil Shao
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Thrasher’s DIY: UN Plaza Part 1
Kanfoush levels up beyond the quick DIY jobs with the brand new UN Plaza off Market. From famous inspirations like Shao and Stranger to current figures like Gibbs and Finley, Austin walks you through how this place connects the generations. -
The Story of China Banks
In a city full of iconic terrain, the bricks of China Banks represent hallowed ground. From Julien to Duffy to Shao and T-Funk, this is our humble homage to a legendary spot. -
Phil Shao's "Tribute" Video
Phil Shao was a pioneer of the Skate Everything era and this tribute encapsulates his ATV power. Rip In Peace, Phil. The rest of the world is still trying to catch up to you. -
Remembering Phil Shao
20 years ago we lost Phil Shao. He was tragically killed in a car accident while back on the road after rehabbing his knee from ACL surgery. He embodied the archetype for modern day "all terrain" skating with 110% raw power. Style and brains eternal, we love you Phil Shao! —Bryce Kanights -
Loveletters To Skateboarding: Unleashed the East Part 2
Grosso sits down with Jerry Hsu to talk about rad Asian skaters in part 2 of the Loveletters. -
Remembering Phil Shao
Phil Shao, 1973-1998. 18 years dead? Well when he was here, he was doin' it. Blind School pool in Berkeley had three covers. His Smith over the box was top shelf. They only take the good ones. Miss you daily. Always with style, Phil MF Shao. —Jake Phelps -
From the Crypt: On the Road Volume 9
Speyer, Shao, and others are greeted by NYC ambassadors Peter Bici, Chris and Jones Keefe, and Rob Gangemi. -
Phil Shao: 15 Hard Years
Not a day goes by when I don't look at the sky and ask why. Miss you blood. —Jake Phelps -
From the Crypt: On the Road Volume 8
Wade Speyer, Phil Shao, and others are a long way from home as they head to New York and hit the streets. -
From the Crypt: On the Road Volume 7
More Shao, Speyer, Pailes, Bici, and Choppy Omega. Wade's final transfer is make or break all the skin off your body.
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Erick Winkowski's "MACRODOSE" Part
From big pits to huge stair hits, Winkowski works his magic across the globe for Santa Cruz. -
Vinicius Santos "Die for it" Part
The Brazilian beast packs his part with clip after clip of unreal ledge lines and twisted technical moves. Backup from Rodrigo TX elevates the production. -
Natalie Porter and the Womxn Skate History Project
Natalie Porter’s Womxn Skate History site is an unreal archive that could only take a librarian’s touch to make. Good thing she is one. Read up as she dishes on decades of uncovered stories beyond the bros in this powerful interview from our May ‘25 mag. -
John Drinkard's "Winter's Over" Part
Wild manuals and heavy hardflips, John sparks off the Northwest summer with another ripping part for Pops. -
Montana Pool Service's "Middle of Nowhere" Fundraiser
If you've ever wanted a board with art from legends like Craig Stecyk, Stacy Peralta and Thomas Campbell, now's your chance. Hit the auction and help out the good people at Montana Pool Services. Montana Pool Service's "Middle of Nowhere" Fundraiser:
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