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  • 12/14/2023

    Thrasher’s DIY: UN Plaza Part 1

    Thrasher’s DIY: UN Plaza Part 1
    Kanfoush levels up beyond the quick DIY jobs with the brand new UN Plaza off Market. From famous inspirations like Shao and Stranger to current figures like Gibbs and Finley, Austin walks you through how this place connects the generations.
  • 7/15/2022

    The Story of China Banks

    The Story of China Banks
    In a city full of iconic terrain, the bricks of China Banks represent hallowed ground. From Julien to Duffy to Shao and T-Funk, this is our humble homage to a legendary spot.
  • 8/23/2020

    Phil Shao's "Tribute" Video

    Phil Shao's "Tribute" Video
    Phil Shao was a pioneer of the Skate Everything era and this tribute encapsulates his ATV power. Rip In Peace, Phil. The rest of the world is still trying to catch up to you.
  • 8/23/2018

    Remembering Phil Shao

    Remembering Phil Shao
    20 years ago we lost Phil Shao. He was tragically killed in a car accident while back on the road after rehabbing his knee from ACL surgery. He embodied the archetype for modern day "all terrain" skating with 110% raw power. Style and brains eternal, we love you Phil Shao! —Bryce Kanights
  • 6/23/2017

    Loveletters To Skateboarding: Unleashed the East Part 2

    Loveletters To Skateboarding: Unleashed the East Part 2
    Grosso sits down with Jerry Hsu to talk about rad Asian skaters in part 2 of the Loveletters.
  • 8/23/2016

    Remembering Phil Shao

    Remembering Phil Shao
    Phil Shao, 1973-1998. 18 years dead? Well when he was here, he was doin' it. Blind School pool in Berkeley had three covers. His Smith over the box was top shelf. They only take the good ones. Miss you daily. Always with style, Phil MF Shao. —Jake Phelps
  • 9/19/2013

    From the Crypt: On the Road Volume 9

    From the Crypt: On the Road Volume 9
    Speyer, Shao, and others are greeted by NYC ambassadors Peter Bici, Chris and Jones Keefe, and Rob Gangemi.
  • 8/23/2013

    Phil Shao: 15 Hard Years

    Phil Shao: 15 Hard Years
    Not a day goes by when I don't look at the sky and ask why. Miss you blood. —Jake Phelps
  • 6/29/2013

    From the Crypt: On the Road Volume 8

    From the Crypt: On the Road Volume 8
    Wade Speyer, Phil Shao, and others are a long way from home as they head to New York and hit the streets.
  • 6/13/2013

    From the Crypt: On the Road Volume 7

    From the Crypt: On the Road Volume 7
    More Shao, Speyer, Pailes, Bici, and Choppy Omega. Wade's final transfer is make or break all the skin off your body.