Thrasher Magazine

On November 23rd, 2011, we announced that Grant Taylor was our Skater of the Year alongside this video part. Grant is the best, and here's a glimpse of what he did that year to receive the top honor.

One last blast of Arto during a somewhat frustrating mission.

Of course there's gnarly, shocking stunts here but this clip also highlights Arto's amazing tech precision.

These guys created their own rad scene and people are catching on. This tour vid has creative and ripping skating and has all those mysterious codes and symbols they're known for.

You've heard his prank call tapes, but check Larry Perkins, aka Lil' Playa, as he makes moves at the Agenda trade show.

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The Levi's x Nike commercial had some difficult shots, and the moving train was one of the toughest. Omar explains.

The Omar coverage has been building up for a reason: here's an exclusive full part where he skates some of the biggest terrain on the planet. You gotta see the waterslide run at the end.

You already knew about his otherworldly inward heel capabilities, but Jacob Walder has a whole lot more in his arsenal. Here's to starting the weekend off with a bang!