Displaying items by tag: Nakel Smith
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2/09/2024
Passing the Torch - Tyshawn’s SOTY Trip
Music rights held up this vid for an eternity, but we’re finally in the clear. Tyshawn and his squad took a victory lap in Australia last year, blasting over everything in their path until Mr Jones stomped a cover-worthy backside flip for the ages. -
12/28/2023
The Second Abloh Invitational Event Photos
Atiba made it down to Miami for the second invitational event where a score of top riders tore up Lot 11 in honor of the late skate ally Virgil Abloh. Ishod, Alexis, Mason and many more wowed the crowd. Check the recap to see who else hit the course. -
9/15/2023
Abnormal Communication: Episode 5
Busenitz, Tyshawn, Heitor, Maité, Niels and more adidas A-listers charge the Parisian streets as Gonz’ voice echos across the broadcast. Skateboarding is a beautiful thing. -
5/15/2023
Dime & Adidas Launch Event Photos
Dime and adidas joined forces to treat the people of LA to a team demo, new gear drop and something of a celebrity sighting. Wanna see the chat bots write about a tracksuit? Here’s your ticket. -
2/14/2023
Skateline: SOTY Trip Part 2
Gary's back on the beat in Oz, scoping a swimming hole in Sydney and reporting on the SOTY trip clip count. -
2/07/2023
Skateline: SOTY Trip Part 1
Gary hits the ground in Australia with Tyshawn, Na-Kel, Atiba and the crew before talking Melbourne skate history with the locals. -
12/20/2022
2022 SOTY Party Photos
After an unprecedented year of boundary-pushing skating, we needed a night in The City to kick back and crown our 2022 Skater of the Year, Tyshawn Jones. Let’s walk through to see the friends and fellow skaters that came to celebrate. -
12/13/2022
The First Abloh Invitational Photos
Atiba set sail for Florida to link with Koston, Ishod, Dashawn, P-Rod and more at the very first Abloh Skateboard Invitational. See how it all went down through the lens of one of our best. -
12/03/2022
For Days—Tyshawn, Na-Kel and Jolly
From their first edits to blockbuster full-lengths, these three built a bond that's bigger than any deal or company. Hear the story in their own words. -
8/28/2022
Ish Cepeda's "Gas Giants" Premiere Photos
Ish put on a DIY premiere on Beverly Hills Boulevard for his new Gas Giants vid. You know we had to get there.
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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.