Thrasher Magazine

We'll be announcing the 2014 Skater of the Year this Saturday night, but until then check our top 8 finalists and let us know who YOU think should take the only title that matters. Congratulations to all our contenders. What an amazing year!

Louie must have found the fountain of youth. Though his exact age is a mystery, he dropped one of the video parts of the year in OverVert. His status as SOTY finalist is undeniable. 

We cast a wide net to start the 2014 SOTY debate. Check the stats and help us whittle it down. Who do YOU think should win the only award that matters?

Captain Louie talks Italy, Morrissey, and the rites of Oververt. C.O. later bud.

This guy hit 21 years old and then never aged another day. His skating transcends all eras, genres, and styles. Watching this part makes you realize how lucky we are to be skateboarders. Thank you, Louie. 

When you're with enjoi, there's plenty of weirdness to be documented before and after the skate clips. Fatback's got it covered.

Their chemistry has been described many times before, but once again here's enjoi's kick-ass formula of having a laugh and going psycho. Here's Louie, Blue, Weiger, Miika, Cairo, Caswell, Zack, Jose, and Nestor.

He has a blast skating and does fun tricks, but anyone who has seen a Louie part knows he gets buck, too. This one didn't work out.

Taiwan has perfect spots and Enjoi has a blast in front of and behind the camera everywhere they go. This trip was a no-brainer. Here's Louie, Raemers, Wieger, Jose, Cairo, Nestor, and special guest Jerry Hsu.