REAL's "Hermann Pro Surprise" Photos
5/13/2024
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
On the streets, we get a preview of the day's heavy billingJust 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? ProbablyStopped by the ‘Preme for some dry rollsNew dude Toby gets the session sparkedYou know Nicole’s gettin’ in there tooCorner pocket shotIs this how close you’re supposed to shoot nowadays?Nicole in familiar territory staring down some copingTobes high-speed nasalBig ol’ blaster to disaster to end the seshBackrubs between friends. Hermann's a real team playerPulled up to a packed house at SOMA. Fools were already flying over the rail and the best-trick ain’t even startedBay Area celeb Gary Rogers pulled up to help keep it lit on the micJITs everywhereICONICSome free za is always a good moveI like to imagine Hermann is squeezing Jim’s neck demanding a pro board but it’s probably just another back rubOver in the park, the youngins fire up the best-trick down the three blockGoing for it while Dad got the angle for the ‘GramBackside 180 was a battle, but it's always cool to see kids pushing itStraight heelflip, always classyPressure flip making a comeback? Thanks, Ellington!Big block, big flip, Quincy throws it down Switch heel popped and caught, also classyOur resident double threat Tanner Rowe knows how to wow the crowd. That’s right, heelflip IndyEven the pros couldn’t resist the hype. Patrick extends a nollie front heelWe kept Hermann busy and distracted. And, hey, if you’re gonna be pro, you better know how to toss productIs that Hermann’s mom on FaceTime? Looks like a surprise is brewing around the cornerCamera talk with Ishod and TGEveryone got their boards? It’s go timeGary assembles the crowd for a “group photo” by gently handing out some Thrasher tees. “Fuck with the mag,” as he saysOh shit, who’s that?!Wait? What? Me?The sparkling apple cider goes flyingA solid drenching is always required. Get him! Victory!Hallo! Even got the fam turning in live from NorwayCongrats, Hermann! Hope we spelled that right…Well, you read it right! Hermann is PRO!His smile says it allThe first of many pro signatures. Hold onto that one, kid-
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