Displaying items by tag: Willy Akers
-
8/13/2020
Brooklyn Banks: A Retrospective
The Brooklyn Banks is one of the most iconic skate spots ever. Take a roll down memory lane with the locals and legends who have contributed to its legacy, then sign the petition to save The Banks. From the August ’20 issue of the mag. -
12/21/2018
Vans' "Duct Tape Skate Jam 2018" Video
Vans hit Oahu, HI, for the Duct Tape Festival and the concrete waves were firing! Coping was crushed, loops were looped, DJ Juan Love (Cardiel) killed the tables (and skated!) and stoke levels were off the charts. Click play; get hyped! -
12/04/2017
Sheepside 1-Year Anniversary
The DIY spirit is alive in Hawaii and the Shitty Kids were there to capture the concrete-con-carnage! Aloha or die! -
9/27/2016
Independent's "The Farm" Video
Invite the Indy crew to a backyard pit and you know they're gonna light that shit on fire. Literally! -
1/14/2016
5Boro's "5BNY" Video
There’s nothing quite like footage from the concrete jungle of NYC. This video features great skating, an epic vibe, and three new members of the pro ranks. Congrats Jordan Trahan, Rob Gonyon and Silvester Eduardo! -
1/14/2016
Hall Of Meat: Willy Akers
We don’t know what Willy’s plan was here but catching that corner was not part of the deal. -
11/13/2015
5Boro's "5BNY" Premiere Photos
With 19 years strong, 5Boro NYC is dropping their new video with no shortage of NYC ripping and no signs of ever stopping. Check out some photos from the premiere. -
10/24/2015
The OJ Show: Episode 4
The Juice is back! More ripping, less braincells! FDR, Town Park, Cellski, slams, SOTY, Greyson, Jessee, and the field of dreams. Get squeezed! -
10/07/2015
Drunk vs Sober
Philadelphians, both sober and inebriated, gathered at FDR to battle it out... Rain or Shine. -
3/12/2015
Willy Akers: Built To Grind
Willy Akers puts his trucks to work at FDR in this clip from Independent.
-
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.
Events
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.