Thrasher Magazine

Hermann Stene rolled up to SOMA with the REAL team for a jam and walked out with a big new promotion. See how Mason, Ishod and company gave him the surprise of a lifetime. —Christian Alexander

On the streets, we get a preview of the day's heavy billing

Just a little rain in the forecast…

What's better to do on a rainy day than drive around in the tank looking for spots?

Think it’s possible, Kyle? Probably

Stopped by the ‘Preme for some dry rolls

New dude Toby gets the session sparked

You know Nicole’s gettin’ in there too

Corner pocket shot

Is this how close you’re supposed to shoot nowadays?

Nicole in familiar territory staring down some coping

Tobes high-speed nasal

Big ol’ blaster to disaster to end the sesh

Backrubs between friends. Hermann's a real team player

Pulled up to a packed house at SOMA. Fools were already flying over the rail and the best-trick ain’t even started

Bay Area celeb Gary Rogers pulled up to help keep it lit on the mic

JITs everywhere

ICONIC

Some free za is always a good move

I like to imagine Hermann is squeezing Jim’s neck demanding a pro board but it’s probably just another back rub

Over in the park, the youngins fire up the best-trick down the three block

Going for it while Dad got the angle for the ‘Gram

Backside 180 was a battle, but it's always cool to see kids pushing it

Straight heelflip, always classy

Pressure flip making a comeback? Thanks, Ellington!

Big block, big flip, Quincy throws it down 

Switch heel popped and caught, also classy

Our resident double threat Tanner Rowe knows how to wow the crowd. That’s right, heelflip Indy

Even the pros couldn’t resist the hype. Patrick extends a nollie front heel

We kept Hermann busy and distracted. And, hey, if you’re gonna be pro, you better know how to toss product

Is that Hermann’s mom on FaceTime? Looks like a surprise is brewing around the corner

Camera talk with Ishod and TG

Everyone got their boards? It’s go time

Gary assembles the crowd for a “group photo” by gently handing out some Thrasher tees. “Fuck with the mag,” as he says

Oh shit, who’s that?!

Wait? What? Me?

The sparkling apple cider goes flying

A solid drenching is always required. Get him! 

Victory!

Hallo! Even got the fam turning in live from Norway

Congrats, Hermann! Hope we spelled that right…

Well, you read it right! Hermann is PRO!

His smile says it all

The first of many pro signatures. Hold onto that one, kid