Displaying items by tag: Steve Alba
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Burnout: THE LAST POOL PARTY
On Saturday January 18, 2025, the infamous Vans Combi Pool in Orange, CA was opened for one last bash. End of an era? The icing on the cake? Yes and yes. Thank you, Steve Van Doren -
RIP IN PEACE: Joe Fong
Joe was not only a pioneering ripper, but also an early member of the Thrasher family. Get to know a legend—gone to soon—with this powerful tribute from his fellow lifer Bryce Kanights. -
Burnout: Peter Hewitt Weekend
The Antihero team descended into San Diego to rip it up and help celebrate the awesome force which is Peter F—in’ Hewitt. A few grinds, a few laughs and a big blow-out photo show with a special video and musical guest made this bash one for the history books. Who should we celebrate next? -
Rowan's Big Baseball Game Photos
Vans celebrated the release of Rowan's new shoe with a star-studded night on the baseball diamond and a video premiere to boot. Think he's just a menace in the streets? You gotta see the switch hitter at the plate. -
Santa Cruz Skateboards "F#�! Em" Video
Winkowski kicks through the ceiling with a classic part, paving the way for a killer team section before Rob Pace goes on an onslaught for the ages. 50 years in and Santa Cruz is still screaming. -
“Happy 60th Steve Alba” Video
Who’s been ripping the longest with no end in sight? Gotta be Screaming Lord Salba. Pools, pipes… push-ups? Simply untouchable. Happy birthday, Mr. Alba! -
MASHER: Pools
Salba, Tony, GT, Rune, Tristan and a gang of greats hop corners in backyard pits, gettin’ busy before the 'dozers hit. -
Burnout: Cab’s Combi Blowout
Steve Caballero celebrated 30 years of the Half-Cab with a VIP final session at the Combi Pool. Hosoi, Pabich, Lizzie, MacDonald .... who WASN'T there?! -
Independent's "All Day" with Salba
Hop on the session with Salba for a full day of guitar riffs and backyard dips accompanied by Lance, Dressen and more for Indy. -
Santa Cruz's "Til the End" Vol. 5
Knibbs kicks off the show, careening through traffic before Maurio covers the street-bump beat and Eman gets rocked by a phone pole, only to continue his high-speed pursuit. The Santa Cruz squad has outdone itself.
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Meet Your Heroes: Jon Miner
Jon Miner's crafted era-defining videos for years, but beyond the lens he's one of the realest skate rats out. From early days with Adrenalin to struggles with surgery and addiction, then finally a return to the ramp, his story is essential reading for any skate fan. As seen in our June '25 mag. -
This Old Ledge: J Kwon
The history held at this Los Angeles mecca is almost too deep to quantify. Follow along as Ted traces a 40 year thread, from Ray Barbee in ’88 to Casper Brooker’s recent Baker part. -
5 Greats: Ben Kadow
Ben has partied with Bill Murray and likes the smell of hot garbage. What other absurdities await in his shocking lists of 5 Greats?! You’ll have to check this piece from our July ‘25 mag. -
Tim Savage's "Free Game" Video
Taylor Clark, Jack Morris, Brian Reid, Will Mazzari and more of Boston's best fire off in this powerful new production from top lensman Tim Savage. -
Thrasher Weekend: Toronto Announcement
The Weekend heads north with a slew of SOTYs and heavy hitters from adidas. Roll up for a demo with the team and our friends at Blue Tile and Supra Dist.
In The Mag
Before you get the wave pool, you gotta pay your dues in the sewer. Curren Caples will never stop grinding fences. Congrats Curren! In this issue we have an inside look at Ray Barbee's photo book, an epic Thrasher Vacation trip to Spain, and Curren answers questions from his fans. Get yours today.