Thrasher Magazine

Whether as a struggling pro or team manager, Mike Sinclair’s come across almost every character in skateboarding, and even invented a few himself. Wonder who's made a lasting impression in his lifetime among legends? Read through and laugh along.

Right before the debut of Dre’s first full part, the guys got the lowdown on fashion offers from the 'Gram, keeping it real with stunt coordinators and starting Maxallure with Karl Watson. At only 18, he’s come a long way since he was just a Potrero park baby getting yelled at by Jake to do his tricks right. Luckily, plenty of it sank in.

It’s been a year but the love keeps flowing. We’ve added new testimonials to this retrospective page. Take a few moments and soak up more stories from the life and times of Jake Phelps. 

Phelper took an all-time crew of heavy hitters to Chile in January 2019 for what turned out to be his final HELLRIDE. As he fired up the session, legends like Koston, GT, and Ishod took things to the next level. It’s been a year since his physical form moved on, but the Old Man is STILL WATCHIN.

Frank and Schmitty get the rundown on acid dropping off a dump truck with P-Stone, the grossest KOTR moments and a nauseating surgery story that’ll make you reconsider skating a rail ever again. Hear all the gruesome details straight from the Grimple star’s mouth along with a trippy playlist and a full track from STARHEADBODY.

Everyone’s favorite annual award ceremony is back to celebrate the year’s best breakthroughs and bunts. If you can’t make SOTY, might as well hope for a T-Eddy. See the list and guess who’ll get pissed.

For centuries, the ancient art of seduction has involved romantic gifts. Some classics include roses, love letters, and crappy Photoshop JPEGS. Forget a fancy dinner for V-Day. Just send your loved one a screenshot of a card from this feature! Or don't. It doesn't really matter.

One of our favorite Canadian shredders sits down with Frank to discuss getting on Girl, going on Am Scramble and puking black soy milk. She brings a killer playlist too! 

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.