Thrasher Magazine

The locals of San Luis Obispo can rejoice now that there’s a full-fledged brick-and-mortar spot for skate goods. Peep the scene as the REAL team rolled up to elevate the opening of Ceremony—skate shop that is. —Andrew Cobb

The day before the big event, we linked up with the REAL crew in SLO. You’ll have to wait for the clips

We heard it’s a good omen to get shit on during the session, so we ended it there

Morford started the next day right by firing up the local TF. Cool to see him on the other side of the camera

Gavin Bottger got his back with a Smith

And it’s off to the next spot

When the fuzz came through, we sent in some experienced negotiators

We suggested a drag race for rights to the spot, but it was time to get to the shop anyway

It’s beautiful!

Out back the shop had its first official junk jam

Quite the crew already

Spotted local legend Joey Pulsifer and his queen early on

The mag sent some pizzas down to feed the scene. Thanks, Thrasher!

Decisions, decisions… Local ripper Pale had a hard time with the buffet of options

Midday on the coast means you gotta grab a water

This little rogue copped some pupperoni

The DLX warehouse crew made it down

Coleman came through with a new obstacle

Instant hit. Thanks, Cole!

Some serious talent in this shot. Thanks, Gabe, for wrangling Gage

The local parrots made an appearance, too. Hang out on Johnson St. long enough and you just might get the chance to pet one

Little Thrasher homie was on call

Tat daddy Darren made sure to show off his ink. Reno, stand up!

More local legends, Phat Tony and Ben Cab were there. And if they’re here…

… so is Phat Pile!

Get a look at Arroyo Grande’s newest homeowners and soon-to-be spouses. Congratulations, Blair and Brenda!

Kids being kids. Pretty sure they stuffed a friend in that fridge

Homie missed out on the ‘za. Thankfully Papas Thai is right around the corner

Free drinks? Not bad

What are these for?

Christian’s supply of free boards?!

The lucky winner is in there somewhere. I guess so are a lot of losers. It’s all about perspective, eh?

Harry, your boards are already free…

Christian's outside voice wasn't cutting it, so we had to get creative. The next shop expense will be a megaphone

Winner, winner, chicken dinner. This kid walked away with a freshly signed deck from Harry Lintell

Mark and his son Milo wished and they received. Jawbreaker deck is going home to the Broken Bottle Bowl

Who killed Laura Palmer? Who cares?! There’s free Polar gear!

Christian got the whole gang together for the most wholesome photo of the night

If Tim’s in the captain's chair, that means the REAL team is hitting the road. Which also means the party was winding down

After the party is the afterparty. Barrelhouse Brewing gave us a warm welcome

We dare you to find more taps in town

Cheers, my Gs!

Someone left a cold one by its lonesome. Makes for a good chance to plug Barrelhouse Brewing again!

You like to laugh? So do we!

It’s called a good time and Jake and Brian know a thing or TWO about them

Darren stayed hydrated while enjoying his pretzel-and-mustard dinner

We also got a viewing of the local video Prepare to be Bummed. Pretty shitty name considering everyone was hyped

See?

These two held the shop down all day. Hats off to Lena and Tristan. Same goes to Ethan (offscreen)

Brian and Ben closed down the bar

Last call. You don’t have to go home but you can’t stay here. Thanks to the REAL crew and DLX fam for showing up. Thanks again to Barrelhouse Brewing. And a big thank you to Ceremony skateshop for filling the void in San Luis Obispo County. Stop by if you’re in town!