Displaying items by tag: grant yansura
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4/02/2020
The Search For The Perfect Am
Jason Dill, Julien Stranger, Mike Sinclair and many more industry experts discuss what they're looking for in an up-and-coming amateur rider. Is it just about stacking clips? How can you blow it? Heed their advice to stand out in a world where everybody rips. -
2/15/2020
Kris Burkhardt's "HUM" Video
The Frog squad, some WKNDers and handful of the best weirdos from LA to NYC spice up the spaces between full parts from Kris Burkhardt, Ethan Loy and Andrew Fiene. This follow-up to 2018's In the Doldrums will get you in the mood. -
12/07/2018
Rough Cut: WKND's "Sir Palmer" Video
Never settling for the low-hanging fruit, the WKND crew scoured LA for fresh terrain and uncovered new lines at blown-out spots. This is 17 minutes of solid stoke. -
9/17/2018
WKND's "Sir Palmer" Video
The whole WKND crew snags some airtime, but this vid is Alex Schmidt and Trevor Thompson’s time to shine. Let the residents of Sir Palmer take you on a trip down every alleyway and side street of Los Angeles with Leonard Cohen supplying the soundtrack. -
9/17/2018
WKND's "Sir Palmer" Premiere Photos
WKND skateboards held what we would call a flash-mob video premiere. Check out some photos here. -
8/23/2018
WKND Lunch Ramp Tour Video
With a nod to Jeremy Klein, the WKND boys hit the road Hook Ups style and put together a launch-ramp-infused tour, complete with a box for the top of the van and Willy Santos in tow. It’s called skateboarding. It’s supposed to be fun. -
8/23/2018
WKND Lunch Ramp Tour Article
The WKND crew took a U-Haul full of ramps to the desert and things got weird. They may not have located Animal Chin but they found Josh Beagle so we’d call it a unanimous success. Warning: there will be nudity. -
6/15/2017
WKND in Hawaii Photos
WKND skateboards set out to the beautiful Hawaiian island of Oahu to test out some new Nike flippers they made. They may have been going out there for some shoes, but they returned with a new wisdom gained from those ancient islands. —Grant Yansura -
11/17/2016
WKND's "Who's to Say" Video
Gear up for video parts from Taylor Caruso and Austyn Gillette, plus montages of the team. WKND hit this one outta the park. Five stars, 2 thumbs up, just hand these guys a trophy.
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7/11/2020
Orchard Skateshop's "Dos Minutos" Video
The Bostonians venture to the plaza proving ground, crushing ledges and searing spots for an edit that speaks for itself. All killer, no filler, two minutes is all it takes. -
7/11/2020
Mikey Alfred's "North Hollywood" Battle
Mikey Alfred’s directorial debut following up the success of Mid90s has been snubbed by Hollywood distributors. Let’s help get this authentic skate story onto the screens of the people. -
7/11/2020
Manramp: "Birdmanramp" Episode 2
Manramp provides the perfect perch for Tony Hawk and his gang, including Andy Mac, Tom Schaar, Jake Wooten, Jimmy Wilkins, and the good feathered homie. Wow. -
7/11/2020
Skate Van Safety Manual
In the event of an emergency, airplane safety manuals address certain dangers. But what about a van full of skaters? Here are some illustrated guides to help you navigate the hazards of a multi-seater road trip. As seen in the July 2020 magazine. -
7/11/2020
Dashawn Jordan for Thunder Trucks
Dashawn gets some quick clips and shares a lil' PMA in this Q&A for for Thunder.
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In The Mag
Nyjah back tails the living hell out of the UCI 18, sliding squarely onto the Aug 2020 front. Crack the spine and dig into more carnage. On the travel tip, Santa Cruz devours Argentina and has the meat sweats to prove it while Indy Bondos and battles the 13 colonies. Yes, there will be blood. Interview-wise, Evan Smith gushes on Grimple and Cedric Pabich, Curren Caples and Harry Lintell all get the Heads treatment. The state of The Brooklyn Banks may be unknown, but its legacy is fully intact—check our retrospective of the East Coast stronghold and sign the petition to Save The Banks. Need a laugh? Dig into the Frank Gerwer “People I’ve Known” article. Need a pick-me-up? Pour over our “Skaters in Love” feature and feel the good vibes wash over you. Need some inspiration? Read our Run The Jewels interview in Zounds and fuel up to fight the power. Need some parenting advice? Let Trae the Tank’s dad set you straight. You’re probably going to need to wash your hands after finishing this issue because it’s F’n sick.