Jake Phelps Angel Dust Collection
6/20/2019
Jake was a wizard with spoken language. He would bend and twist words to do his bidding. Whether it was his brief comments in passing or long conversations on the road, he affected almost everyone he came in contact with. His written language skills were more refined and less chaotic than his gift of gab, but they had an equal impact. Jake's 30+ years of caption writing for Thrasher (and longer-form travel stories) changed the way that skaters talk around the world. Angel Dust was a column he wrote periodically from 1994 to 2011. This department included some of his most thoughtful observations and a glimpse into an extraordinary mind. Here is the full collection below.
October 1994
December 1994
February 1995
April 1995
June 1995
October 1995
December 1995
February 1996
April 1996
June 1996
January 1997
November 1998
January 2000
January 2001
January 2011
October 1994December 1994February 1995April 1995June 1995October 1995December 1995February 1996April 1996June 1996January 1997November 1998January 2000January 2001January 2011-
3/14/2020
Jake Phelps Lifetime Retrospective
It’s been a year but the love keeps flowing. We’ve added new testimonials to this retrospective page. Take a few moments and soak up more stories from the life and times of Jake Phelps. -
3/13/2020
The Phelper and You
Jake loved having his picture taken, especially with friends. Thought you didn't have a special photo with the Phelper? Might wanna check this post. Miss you every day, Jake. –Michael Burnett -
3/13/2020
Spitfire's "Forever Fire" Phelper's Last Ride
Phelper took an all-time crew of heavy hitters to Chile in January 2019 for what turned out to be his final HELLRIDE. As he fired up the session, legends like Koston, GT, and Ishod took things to the next level. It’s been a year since his physical form moved on, but the Old Man is STILL WATCHIN. -
3/06/2020
T-Eddy Awards 2019
Everyone’s favorite annual award ceremony is back to celebrate the year’s best breakthroughs and bunts. If you can’t make SOTY, might as well hope for a T-Eddy. See the list and guess who’ll get pissed. -
2/04/2020
STILL WATCHIN: Ronnie Sandoval in Ecuador
Ronnie "Sandovizzle" remembers his Phelper-fueled noseblunt battle in Ecuador, when Jake, Evan, Raven and GT provided the inspiration he needed to conquer the hectic transfer. Always remember, he’s STILL WATCHIN.