Thrasher Magazine

It ain’t wrestling, but this year’s Vert Attack in Malmö put a damn chokehold on skateboarding. The groms, the ladies, the vets and the up-and-comers all went top rope and a killer session was had by all. See, we told you vert’s not dead.

The latest collection from Vans’ global skate team rider Lizzie Armanto has finally sprung.

The women’s Combi event explodes to new levels every year and this time around was no exception. High-level ripping dominated the weekend, while Lizzie took home the crown. Salute!

The 8th annual Vans Girls Combi Pool Classic was a rager! Our guy Hambone got the goods and weighs in on where the event’s moving to next year. 

A blistering team montage accompanied by a Beastie Boys track and the introduction of Ed Duff to the House of Birds—if this is any indication to how the rest of the vid is gonna play out, this one’s gonna be HEAVY! Does the Birdman have footy? You bet your ass!

Dig in with Lizzie Armanto in this Installment of "My Indys," as she tells why she prefers Indys over all other trucks on the market.

The Tony Hawk Foundation does good things for skateboarding around the world. Help ‘em out by taking their survey. 

Ms. Armanto goes where no skateboarding woman has gone before – all the way around Tony Hawk’s notorious loop. Though many have tried, many more have gotten spat out in spectacular fashion. We caught up with Lizzie to hear about her mental and physical battle with skateboarding’s most terrifying terrain. Congrats, Lizzie! – Michael Burnett

Vans pro, Lizzie Armanto, adds floral touch to the Sk8-Hi Pro. Check it out.