Displaying items by tag: Willy Akers
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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.
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3/19/2024
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. -
3/19/2024
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. -
3/19/2024
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. -
3/19/2024
Christian Maalouf for Globe Skateboarding
Maalouf breaks down the landscape inspiration for his new shoe and employs his signature pop for Globe Skateboarding. -
3/19/2024
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.