Displaying items by tag: Tony Alva
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6/12/2024
Red Bull Origin – Venice Beach Video
Chris Russell, Andy Anderson, Ryan Sheckler, Jamie Foy, Zion Wright and an insane crew bring the action back to Dogtown for a three-course display of demolition. Get the full rundown of the mayhem here. -
6/12/2024
Red Bull Origin – Venice Beach Photos
Superstars from every skate generation descended on Venice for an all-terrain takeover. Join Decenzo, Midler, Russell, Hosoi and more as they crush the course and link up with some of the world’s wildest locals. -
3/29/2024
Burnout: AVE, too
Vans launches their most technical shoe ever with one of skateboarding’s gnarliest and most respected ––Anthony Van Engelen. Burnout investigates the LA bash. -
2/29/2024
Burnout: Off the Giant Orange Wall
Vans kicks off their fashion-adventurous OTW program with a fantastical obstacle and blow-out LA bash. Skating’s elite mixed with Hollyweird while Paris Texas and Salem brought down the house and Curren and the boys got vertical AF. You missed it? You blew it! -
10/28/2023
London Calling: Four Days of Legends, Lectures and Leisure in the UK
Pioneers from across the pond put on an epic four-day celebration of skate history with some of the wheeled world's biggest stars from the '70s and on. Get the lowdown as they unveil artifacts, squash old beefs and even get TA in the streets. -
10/11/2022
RIP IN PEACE: Scott Starr
Scott Starr was a trusted photographer for Thrasher through the late '80s and early '90s. He shot our best-selling Birdman cover as well as many greats of that era. George Nagai remembers a Santa Barbara legend. -
3/11/2022
Burnout: Lizzie's World
Vans created an alternate universe of stoke to celebrate Lizzie Armanto’s fantastic new shoe. Friends and fans flocked! -
9/24/2021
A Look Back: Dogtown and Z-Boys
Dogtown and Z-Boys found an audience outside of strictly skaters. Tony Alva, Peggy Oki, Stacy Peralta and more from the OG Zephyr scene break down why it worked and what was missing. -
9/17/2020
Vans Presents: The Tony Alva Story
Vans will livestream the first ever Loveletters full-length film on Tony Alva, with a special Q&A hosted by Hosoi immediately after. Tune in at 5pm PST and tear up with Grosso one more time. -
8/08/2019
Burnout: Show Dogs
Vans threw a big contest last weekend with a bunch of skaters you don’t usually associate with the words “organized competition.” Tyler Bledsoe, Breana Geering, Taylor Kirby, Austyn Gillette, Simon Bannerot, Mason Silva and hella more throw down the gauntlet for some fun in the OC sun.
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7/06/2025
Conexión Argentina Vol II
Ulises Choque fires first on the steps of Argentina before Nico Bustos, Adriel Parmisano and more unleash a hailstorm of heavy hits. Nacho Lima's insane ender will have you shook. -
7/06/2025
Nik Stain's "Hockey IV" Interview
From humble roots in Moscow to taking New York by storm, the throughline in Nik’s journey is pure dedication to skateboarding. Friend and photographer Jared Sherbert wraps with Hockey’s speed freak on skating alone, college lessons and how he clocks his hours searching for spots. As seen in our July ‘25 mag. -
7/06/2025
The "Hockey IV" Video
Hockey drops another instant-classic home video with powerful performances from Diego Todd, Cruise Mosberg, Ben Kadow, Nik Stain and more. -
7/06/2025
Nikolai Piombo's "Venture" Part
Nikolai continues his all-out assault on the world’s ledges with this tech-heavy part for Venture. -
7/06/2025
Meet Your Heroes: Jon Miner
Jon Miner's crafted era-defining videos for years, but beyond the lens he's one of the realest skate rats out. From early days with Adrenalin to struggles with surgery and addiction, then finally a return to the ramp, his story is essential reading for any skate fan. As seen in our June '25 mag.
In The Mag
Before you get the wave pool, you gotta pay your dues in the sewer. Curren Caples will never stop grinding fences. Congrats Curren! In this issue we have an inside look at Ray Barbee's photo book, an epic Thrasher Vacation trip to Spain, and Curren answers questions from his fans. Get yours today.