Thrasher Magazine

Made it up to San Clemente for the Stance x Cycle Zombies show. With tons of bikes, vans, a helping of skating, music and free beverages, this was something I had to check out. –JT Rhoades

Curb skating is a blast but it's rarely the subject of a photo essay. Ryan Maddox documents the art of colliding with curbs and shows that, if you're up close enough, every slappy is a lightning strike.

Friends and family from far and wide came together to help Allen Losi with his ongoing struggle dealing with CRPS, a very painful nervous-system disorder. Funds and spirits were both raised. Skateboarding is a family. Help your brother out. 

The OC and ATL’s finest converge to celebrate Grant Taylor’s 20 years on Volcom with a skate jam, killer bands, bros, babes, Big Hongry and the premier of Lannie Rhoades’ epic GT documentary. Cheers, Stoners!

This year’s Pool Party was even more festive than usual as it fell on Cinco De Mayo, and the opening ceremony was kicked off with a traditional mariachi band cranking out tunes next to the bowl.

Legends and homies alike made their way out to RVCA's headquarters Friday night to welcome Christian Hosoi to their ever-expanding team. A heated bowl jam ensued, in honor of Ivan "Pops" Hosoi's 75th birthday. Add to that some artwork by Mark Oblow, tunes from Tommy G, free grub from Pizzanista and complimentary cold ones from PBR and the locals were in for a treat!

The Vans Park Series is back in Huntington Beach once again, but this year with a little twist to the format. Adding a continental championships to both the men’s and women’s divisions with a winner take all trip to the finals in Shanghai China. With over 80 entrants it was a long battle on the beach to earn that top spot to the World Championships. —Joe Hammeke

Fans young and old clamor to meet the legendary Bones Brigade, now in watch form!

The 12th Annual Vans Pool Party is a wrap and it was an insane day of great skateboarding! Check out some photos here.