Displaying items by tag: Jaakko Ojanen
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12/09/2020
Skater of the Year 2020 Contenders
It's that time of year again. Here are the contenders for SOTY 2020. Finalists announced and voting begins this Friday! -
12/03/2020
Beyond Skateshop's "Beytour" Video
Jaakko and his fellow Finns cause a scene in plazas and abandoned buildings, in search of a rumored serpentine rail. Enjoy the adventure. -
7/13/2020
Jaakko Ojanen in DC's "Domino" Part 05
HOW IN THE HELL? Jaakko reimagines what’s possible at every spot his wheels touch. The bank-busting, Natas-spinning, cover-grabbing conclusion to Domino will break your brain. -
6/29/2020
Team Rider to TM: How John Gardner Went from Top Am to Driving the Van on DC's Euro-centric "Domino"
DC’s double threat discusses his new gig, bar fights in Berlin and why you should never put all your chips in one basket. You’re gonna dig what the Gardner is sowing in this photo-packed feature from the July 2020 issue. -
6/03/2019
DC Shoes' "Gotta Eat!" Video
Australia and New Zealand are dream destinations, and the DC squad took full advantage of all their splendor, devastating spots and soaking up the good times. This is one helluva tour vid. -
6/03/2019
DC Shoes' "Gotta Eat!" Article
DC digs into Oz and NZ, devouring everything in their sites. From trashing scooters, smashing flatscreens to chugging goon sacks, this article is pure destruction—from the July ’19 issue of the mag. -
4/29/2019
Jaakko Pro Party Photos
Jaakko is now pro and nobody is surprised about it. Element threw him a party in Barcelona. Check out some photos here. -
4/27/2019
Element's "Jaakko and Friends" Part
Nobody on the planet skates like this dude. He operates on his own mind-melting wavelength. Talk about PRO AF!! Congrats, Jaakko! -
2/15/2019
Rough Cut: Jaakko Ojanen's "Am Scramble" Footage
Jaakko surveys the skateboarding landscape with a special set of optics, uncovering lines most of us would never see. This dude is something special. -
2/15/2019
Am Scramble 2018: Jaakko Ojanen Interview
Watching Jaakko skate you’d have no idea he’s broken his back—three times! The Finnish phenomenon talks about winter ice baths, VHS inspirations, overcoming injuries and the madness of the Scramble.
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3/28/2024
Cons' "In The Gutter Looking at Stars" Video
From the hotel lobby to the gritty asphalt, Noah Smith, Jedd McKenzie, Corey Smith and company tear into the Australian streets for Cons. -
3/28/2024
Thomas Goldman's "BERG 2" Video
A vicious slam section leads Thomas Goldman's production before Evan Gabriel, Ian Rodriguez, Liam Hardman and more deliver a thoroughly entertaining ride through Richmond. -
3/28/2024
Paul Young's "Down By Law" Video
Covering the cuts of New York, Jersey and Florida, this masterwork from Paul Young follows an undeniable roster through the brutal East Coast streets. -
3/28/2024
This Old Ledge: Grant's Tomb
Who’s buried at Grant’s Tomb? Not just a former president and his wife (and dog). A more recent and gnarly history lives at this Upper West Side spot, highlighted by Ted Barrow and the rippers who tested the beveled blocks at this exalted NYC staple. -
3/28/2024
Monster Energy Introduces Cocona Hiraki
Flowing through Washington Street and San Pedro, Cocona makes her mark as the newest rider on Monster.
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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.