Thrasher Magazine

Vans brought the stars out to Brooklyn’s Space 198 to give a hearty launch for Beatrice Domond’s Zahba Mid. Not only was the guest of honor in attendance, but the event was also accompanied by the US premiere of Shari White’s Keepsake vid. It was a packed night in the park with extra stoke to go around. Join me as use my D-minus charisma to bug everyone I run into! —Ted Schmitz

First thing walking into the park we had to say what’s up to Beatrice

Second order of business is always a photo bomb by Jersey Dave. If you haven’t seen him half-Cab flip, you haven’t lived

There she is in stereo! All smiles for the big night

Daniel, Cass and Chris. Pretty easy principle: if you don’t fuck with the Vans Space staff, I don’t fuck with you. And that opinion goes pretty far with like four people in New York that used to live in Arizona

Can’t go wrong with this esteemed media crew

Max Garson got locked up or had trouble getting in

Cleared that up

Only to get stiffed by the inimitable Elise Hedge

If you’ve spent a second on Twitter, you’ve seen a post from Evan, Kennedy, Elise, Cass or the cool and funny guy at the end. Enough catch-up, let’s get to the course

First rip, Elijah’s nip

Morgan Smith was skating harder than anyone in the park, nollie 180 nosegrind

Then right back with a nollie 180 heel nosegrind. Sheesh!

Lui took a break from the phone to kick one over the hubs

Does Alltimers give photo incentive for blogs? If so, this ET three flip is money!

And here’s some extra in case Jessup or Mob or Miles or Pepper pays. What’s your grip sponsor again?

Nelly Morville on the wall

I didn’t realize this was ABD until after I shot it. Sorry, Nick!

Dewey Lui

Strong Limosine presence, Nevada’s Jackie Michel styles out a backside boneless

Call me a 16th-century store owner, ‘cause I cut the homie’s hand off. Fingerless frontside flip

Free feet pics for my people

Last time, it was Zion's party

Eventually, the park fought back

Nelly was killin’ the whole course

Always insane to watch, RoZo throws a nollie inward heel to wallride

I never know if it’s cool to type her handle, but Dayana Young was ripping the wall, too

Naquan, what’s goin’ on over there?

Of course, it’s Nelly, still killin’. Frontside noseblunt slide

Speaking of, Jackie murdered thirst and the QP with one twisted front rock. Call it a double homicide

Hey, dudes!

Always a pleasure to see DLX’s Ashley Rehfeld and our very own Dylan Christopher

Acosta, what are we doing?

Must be somethin’ serious

Especially if we got the media box packed with Arthur, Greg and Spencer

Las Vegas, get the fuck out of your seats! These are two of the best we got

Ah yes, the group photo. Nelly and Jackie reppin’ ZK8Mafia

These are the days. Now let’s get some air

That’s right, motherfuckers

Would not wanna fuck with these two

Norma and Beatrice link back up

I’m not a narc, I swear!

Ashley and Ciera were probably talkin’ big biz

Couldn’t live without a little more Liquid Death

I just wanted a photo. What could be more important?!

Of course, we gotta get Noah in there next to Joey and Marcus

Dude, I just want a picture

Oh shit, you’re on the phone. My bad, George

Empty plates meant the food from Win Son was fire

Violet fam Mike Ward and Elise still hangin’ with Pablo and Breezy

The most expensive blogging kit in the building

Finally, my friends! Adelaide, Fran, Spencer and Cole caught up while I went lookin’ for someone with pink hair

Arthur made it all the way from England to hang with Evan. Only thing is, the hair’s not exactly pink

Found one!

And the ultra-rare green hair/black beard combo. What a night!

Our friend on the left HAD to get a photo with Jahmal and company

Two men, one great vibe. Always good to see Jesse and Eric

Finally, both the Jawns! I’m O for two, tryin’ to get Noah in focus. Thanks again for your help at Bust or Bail!

It’s in the permanent record now

Sima from Skate Like a Girl brought Spencer Gillespie some spices for his birthday

New York’s newest resident Josh Eberhard is one of those Arizonans I was talking about. Seen here next to Noah’s nice guy Elias Parise

Coda red! Jake Keenan and Angel made it. I think I used that pun last time…

Writers/posters, and not the other way around, Lucas Wisenthal and Nic Nootens. Thanks for the subscription!

Cole and Alexis had to hop in with such notable posters

What display of brotherhood is this for?

Men of the lens, Cole Giordano and Greg Navarro

Such a treat to see the whole Owens family in New York. Sorry again my MoMa membership didn’t transfer!

And look, we got the cast and crew: Shari, Dustin, Nick, Evan and Jackie

A good TM makes sure his talent doesn’t have too much exposure to kooks. Zach graciously let me off with a warning

From the streets to the beats, Jared Sherbert and Ben K kept the rhythm right

Big fans of these Hopps pros, Keith Denley and Jahmal Williams

I think Jahmal accepted Beatrice’s Vans-park apology

Put ‘em together and we got a W

Antihero comin’ through

Looks like the crowd’s movin’ in, but Jazz needs one more snack

Jaime got to show his family where he likes to feeble

Make way! VIPs en route

Nelly and Karim get their seats on the brick recliner

Jimmy McDonald braved the heat for this. It must be good!

Was I supposed to have my flash to the side this whole time?

Thumbs up for good seats

FRONT ROW!

No matter how big you get, there’s always a premiere with floor seats in your future

Greg Hunt’s a pretty laid-back guy

And our first look… at Keepsake through the phones…

And a point-and-shoot? Strange times, friends

All that applause is for you, Shari!

And you too, Nick

It wasn’t for Georgia and Sass, but just wait for that 5Boro vid!

Dave, you’ve done it again!

Vans knows how to pick ‘em! Shari and Greg deal with me one more time before we close out

Congrats again to Beatrice for the new shoe, also Shari and company on the video. Now go buy a pair or two! What, you thought these 91 photos weren’t a sales pitch?!