Displaying items by tag: John Alden
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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. -
12/02/2019
"Baker 4" Premiere Photos
Los Angeles is a Baker town and the fans and the stars swarmed for a chance to peep the new flick. What riot? -
9/13/2019
Spitfire's "YKWTFGO" Article
The Hellride Crew crushed the coast from SF up to Portland, keeping the fire lit for all those who no longer can. “How do you go to jail while camping?” Gerwer asks. Damn good question! Read the article and find out. -
8/01/2019
Scrapbooking Through Copenhagen
Tired of the digital revolution? Check out Andrew Peters’ analog photo journal of the 2019 CPH Open. Actual film and handwritten notes? Simpler times can be here again (but you gotta put down your GD phone for a sec). -
4/05/2019
6th Street Shutdown Photos
We shut down the alley next to our shop with our friends from Atlas and adidas. Big Love to everyone that came out. -
12/17/2018
SOTY Party 2018 Photos
Every December we gather in SF to ordain the newly minted SOTY. This year’s party might’ve just been the best celebration to date. Congrats, TYSHAWN! -
7/27/2018
Burnout: Trujillo or Bus!
Vans hosted a double-decker bus SF skate history tour followed by an epic sesh at Treasure Island. Burnout climbed aboard. -
5/15/2018
The Grotto Lotto Contest 2018 Photos
A warehouse packed with friends smiling, shouting and smashing boards. Check out some photos here. -
3/26/2018
Spitfire Wheels' "Ecuador Hellride" Video
Old crusty spots separate the men from the boys. Parque de Carolinas in Quito, Ecuador has been there for 40 years. It ain't going nowhere. I took the best of '97 there and it went off—cops, broads, beers and busting. The next time I went 20 years later, the kids that grew up with the mag wanted some Eccy juice. Took the now dudes and, needless to say, Hellride was on, "Rocky Mountain Way" all the way. —Jake Phelps -
3/26/2018
Hellride: Quito Article
The last three years I’ve been starting out the year with a trip to South America. Following the Sun in life is a good rule. –Jake Phelps
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8/08/2020
Manramp: "Manformer" Episode 4
Get ready for the ultimate unboxing video, as Manramp roams LA under his new mobile demo kit. The Ramp is evolving. -
8/08/2020
Time to Grind with Kevin Kowalski
Grillin’ salmon and cookin’ coping, Kowalski does Lincoln City right for Indy. Throw an extra one on for the Big Dog. -
8/08/2020
New from Krooked
Fresh Gonz graphics for Manderson, Cromer and Bobby in the new drop along with a guest board for our favorite architect Alexis Sablone. Get it straight—grab one for the wall plus one for the streets. -
8/08/2020
Krux goes to Woodward Tahoe
Krux sends Goure to camp with Travis Harrison and Shawn Hale to terrorize Tahoe’s dirt jumps and foam-padded indoor ramps. Have fun naming half these moves. -
8/08/2020
NJ Skateshop's "Freddy And Friends" Video
Seeing BA and Freddy hit the Hideout DIY with their NJ homies will stoke out even the most jaded skater. Rejoice in the reunion of legends.
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In The Mag
The covers—front and back—should clue you in, but the September 2020 issue is chock full of LEGENDS. Up front, Darrell Stanton breaks down his June ’02 Classic Cover—the backside noseblunt down Clipper which is jaw dropping to this day, Gary Rogers pontificates on people he’s known, Clyde Singleton dishes on the chef life and his newfound sobriety, Alphonzo Rawls talks H-Street, art and skate footwear, Sal Barbier reminisces on his first big trip to CA from Louisiana, ‘80s pro Stephanie Person explains why nothing will ever be as hard as being a female skater, Karl Watson discusses Maxallure, his rider-owned biz supporting the next generation and we catch up with Forrest Edwards—and we’re not even halfway through the mag yet. Atiba Jefferson weighs in on the heroes and heavies who made him who he is today and we’ve got feature interviews with Ray Barbee, Kareem Campbell, Stevie Williams, Samarria Brevard, Steve Steadham, Robert Neal, Zion Wright, Marty Grimes, Kader Sylla, Ishod Wair and Nyjah Huston. Atiba sums up this mag with these poignant words: “This issue is a celebration of one of many cultures that have made an amazing impact on skateboarding… This is a story I have always been proud to be a part of, a story that has always been told by Thrasher and that we will continue to tell.”