Thrasher Magazine

Ben makes history on Hollywood 16 and leaves an asphalt wake from California to Canada. This guy’s switch game is on another level. 

The South African sensation discusses his fears of coming out and how he was accepted by his skate community in this video for Vans and Skateism. Skateboarding has no room for hate. 

Reynolds, Atiba, Tyson, Kirby and Steve Van Doren help out Watts Community Core, stoking out the kids with gear from Vans, Baker, Santa Cruz, Pro Tec and more. Give back when you can.

Vans will livestream the first ever Loveletters full-length film on Tony Alva, with a special Q&A hosted by Hosoi immediately after. Tune in at 5pm PST and tear up with Grosso one more time.  

Brazil is known as a a hotbed for progressive skating, but Chile, Argentina and Colombia also deserve some shine. Lucas Tripodi highlights the heaviest locals for Vans, with a packed edit for each country. Brush up on your South American geography and check the tech.

Lotties does it again, bringing together some of the finest LA footage from legends like Reynolds, Jerry and Andrew Allen along with modern stars Nick Michel, Pedro Delfino, Dustin Henry and more. Don’t miss your window to witness this epic edit.

The last of the extra Love Notes introduces even more LGBTQ+ skaters across the globe with clips from legends and newcomers alike.  

K-Walks cuts out the laces and trims the fat for the new take on his hit shoe. Frontside flip to your heart’s content in these.

Grosso and Elissa sit down for a candid conversation on sexuality and skating. Listen and learn with two of the greats.