Thrasher Magazine

Broken bones, black eyes, shredded skin and nonstop stoke, Collin recounts his hectic trips with the Old Man and reveals the origins of his Jake-given nickname.

Back in ’09, Jake and P-Stone hopped on a CONS trip with Baca and the gang to fuel the fire for a killer cover and some iconic clips. Sammy and team leader Dave Hoang recount the epic ride.

Peabody passed the first test from Jake when he was 16 and they were thick as thieves from then on. The Old Man and the usual suspects share memories from the epic European rip that put The Body on the map.

From soaring off the back of Birdman’s ramp to glory at Clipper, Jaws runs back the tape on his stoked encounters with Jake. When the Old Man flies you out, it’s time to jump. 

Diego, Hewitt and Bailey remember their legendary trip to Japan with the Phelper firing off in the streets of Tokyo before The Butcher’s legendary 20-stair ender from Good and Evil. Valor!

Hewitt, Bailey and The Butcher journey to Japan with the Old Man in search of a lost skatepark. Between burning bowls and sleeping under the stars they returned with a cover for the ages.

Ronnie "Sandovizzle" remembers his Phelper-fueled noseblunt battle in Ecuador, when Jake, Evan, Raven and GT provided the inspiration he needed to conquer the hectic transfer. Always remember, he’s STILL WATCHIN.

Jake’s presence lifted sessions to transcendent heights, powering those in his company to unlock their next-level. Phelper's fire will never go out.