Displaying items by tag: Olympics
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4/14/2021
Dashawn Jordan: The Olympian Joins Toy Machine
After the pandemic canceled his Tokyo 2020 plans, Dashawn didn't miss a beat and hammered out some of his heaviest street skating to date. Mike Sinclair catches up with his star rider about Olympic regimens, the new spot on Toy and future plans. -
12/21/2016
Skating in the Olympics: The Skaters’ Perspective
We’ve cracked jokes about skating appearing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics but now we asked a bunch of veteran pros, ripping legends, and young bloods alike what they thought. Their answers are all over the spectrum and each one is worth considering. -
8/19/2016
Olympic Skateboarding Uniforms?
With skateboarding now in the Olympics, there are a lot of devils in the details. For instance, what will the skaters be forced to wear? Here’s a look at some possibilities. Submit your own idea and win a Thrasher package. -
8/11/2016
Go For The Gold: Olympic Skateboarding
Like many skaters, we have mixed feelings about skateboarding appearing in the next Olympics. And by mixed feelings we mean disgust combined with a headache. Here are some suggestions to spice things up.
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3/29/2024
DEF's "TAHI" Video
The seaside spots and underskated plazas of Tahi, New Zealand come under fire from Simon Thorpe, Deacon King and a host of ledge-hunting locals.. -
3/29/2024
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. -
3/29/2024
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. -
3/29/2024
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. -
3/29/2024
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.
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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.