Displaying items by tag: Jake Phelps
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5/16/2019
Rough Cut: Independent's "Scabs for Slabs" Video
This was one of Jake’s last rides and the mission sure as hell didn’t disappoint. This Oz raw edit is a testament to the eternal stoke of skateboarding. Cherish your time with your homies! -
5/03/2019
2nd Annual Lower Bob’s P-Stone Invitational Video
The sun was bright, the revvs were high, and Oakland’s concrete sanctuary of the skate Gods was alive with the spirit of the recently departed. Fix yourself a coffee, grab a snack and enjoy the show. -
4/08/2019
Independent's "Scabs for Slabs" Video
Jake at the helm with a gang of heavyweights in tow—this Indy trip to OZ is pure destruction on all levels. -
4/08/2019
Independent's "Scabs for Slabs" Article
Indy brought a stacked crew Down Under for one of Jake’s last rides and the guys sure as hell didn’t disappoint. Who do you think was eating scabs in exchange for beer? Guess you gotta read to find out, kid. -
3/29/2019
CA State Senate Adjourns in Memory of Jake Phelps
Led by District 11 Senator Scott Wiener, the California State Senate adjourns in memory of Jake Phelps. Legendary! -
3/26/2019
Death Match 2019 Austin Video
As is tradition, we descended on Austin during SXSW for three days of shredding and music. The pit was lit, the ramp went ballistic, and we all raged in the name of Jake Phelps. Thank you to No-Comply skateshop and Vans for helping us keep the revs high in Texas every year. -
3/18/2019
Built for Speed
Back in 2011 P-Stone put together this collection of Jake footage. We all know about his barging abilities, but the old man had a deep bag of tricks! Lemmy on the track, Phelper on the stuntwood. Skate and Destroy. -
3/14/2019
RIP IN PEACE: Jake Phelps
Jake Phelps was 100% skateboarder, but that label sells him way too short, because beyond his enormous influence in our world, he was truly an individual beyond this world. There was no myth. The man was the myth. We love you, Jake. —Tony Vitello -
3/13/2019
Thrasher Radio: Ep. 68 Tobin Yelland
TY stands for Total Yert but in this case TY stands for Tobin Yelland. The photographer from The City since the ‘80s stops by the mag and talks to the old man. Shit's like that. -
2/13/2019
"Bio in Ohio" Video
Lazy river? Private waterpark? Sometimes you don’t ask too many questions, you just gotta go while you have the chance. Regardless, this thing was deeeeeep.
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3/29/2024
DEF's "TAHI" Video
The seaside spots and underskated plazas of Tahi, New Zealand come under fire from Simon Thorpe, Deacon King and a host of ledge-hunting locals.. -
3/29/2024
Cons' "In The Gutter Looking at Stars" Video
From the hotel lobby to the gritty asphalt, Noah Smith, Jedd McKenzie, Corey Smith and company tear into the Australian streets for Cons. -
3/29/2024
Thomas Goldman's "BERG 2" Video
A vicious slam section leads Thomas Goldman's production before Evan Gabriel, Ian Rodriguez, Liam Hardman and more deliver a thoroughly entertaining ride through Richmond. -
3/29/2024
Paul Young's "Down By Law" Video
Covering the cuts of New York, Jersey and Florida, this masterwork from Paul Young follows an undeniable roster through the brutal East Coast streets. -
3/29/2024
This Old Ledge: Grant's Tomb
Who’s buried at Grant’s Tomb? Not just a former president and his wife (and dog). A more recent and gnarly history lives at this Upper West Side spot, highlighted by Ted Barrow and the rippers who tested the beveled blocks at this exalted NYC staple.
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In The Mag
Congrats to our 2023 Skater of the Year—Miles Silvas! Miles gets the gang together for a trip down to Mexico City. Tiago, Ishod, P-Rod and Shanahan all make appearances. Talk about star-studded. More SOTY coverage includes: BA’s Rusty trophy on eBay, TNT’s People I’ve Known, Silas Baxter-Neal dishes on when he got it, and Tyshawn passes the torch. Plus—Gregson Mashes through the Baltics, Nike heads to NZ and the Swampfest gets covered (with mud). Not to mention a sticker sheet AND poster… Don’t blow it; get yours.