Displaying items by tag: Tony Alva
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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. -
5/21/2019
Vans Park Series: Shanghai Photos
The Vans Park Series kicked off the 2019 year in Shanghai, China. Lots of people made it out to the finals—from legends like Tony Hawk to new-age rippers like CJ Collins. This stop was an amazing way to fire it up and we’ll see you in Brazil. —Lui Elliott -
5/17/2019
Vans Park Series 2019: Shanghai, China
This is a small taste of the skating taking place in the Far East right now. To watch the finals live, check the dates and times to keep up with the concrete demigods at this historic event. -
4/29/2019
Burnout: Mad Doggin'
Tony Alva invented the frontside air, the skater attitude and maybe even the dirt ‘stache. It’s about time he got his own documentary! OC’s glitterati converged for the very special premier of The Tony Alva Story.
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3/18/2024
Out There: Rayssa Leal
From an unassuming three stair in Brazil to the States' most iconic 16, Rayssa's meteoric rise is nothing short of a fairytale. -
3/18/2024
The "FhortyS" Video
Our old friends from the Tiltmode camp and San Jose scene are back for a curb journey featuring Jon Choi, Matt Evs and more before a surprise part from the late great Ben Raemers. -
3/18/2024
Elijah Berle's "FA Berle Entertainment" Part
From popular spots to inclined cuts, Elijah puts together a masterclass on charging LA's slopes and rails with authority for FA. -
3/18/2024
Christian Maalouf for Globe Skateboarding
Maalouf breaks down the landscape inspiration for his new shoe and employs his signature pop for Globe Skateboarding. -
3/18/2024
TJ Rogers "Welcome to SK8Mafia" Part
TJ keeps up his prolific pace, putting down an unbelievable opening statement for his first part with the Mafia. If you thought that Firing Line photo was fiction, get the facts here.
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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.