Displaying items by tag: Rye Beres
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11/06/2019
Bust or Bail "Trouble at the Double" Photos
The original and greatest raw street contest roared back to life at an undisclosed California kinker last weekend. From Mark Suciu to Jamie Foy and every rail ripper in between, this was one for the history books. And Alex Midler… you’re nuts! -
10/11/2019
Death Match NYC 2019 Photos
Once again the world’s greatest skate and music fest roared to life in the Big Apple with a diabolical new ramp, epic bands and Yuto, Greyson and the Vans Wrecking Crew throwing down all weekend long. Missed it? Sucks to be you. -
9/13/2019
Spitfire's "YKWTFGO" Article
The Hellride Crew crushed the coast from SF up to Portland, keeping the fire lit for all those who no longer can. “How do you go to jail while camping?” Gerwer asks. Damn good question! Read the article and find out. -
8/08/2019
Burnout: Show Dogs
Vans threw a big contest last weekend with a bunch of skaters you don’t usually associate with the words “organized competition.” Tyler Bledsoe, Breana Geering, Taylor Kirby, Austyn Gillette, Simon Bannerot, Mason Silva and hella more throw down the gauntlet for some fun in the OC sun. -
8/01/2019
Scrapbooking Through Copenhagen
Tired of the digital revolution? Check out Andrew Peters’ analog photo journal of the 2019 CPH Open. Actual film and handwritten notes? Simpler times can be here again (but you gotta put down your GD phone for a sec). -
7/16/2019
Vans Park Series 2019: Montreal Photos
The Vans road show rumbled into Montreal leaving stoke, laughs and most importantly a spankin’ new skatepark in it’s wake. The Brazilians dominated, but everyone got a piece. O’ Canada! -
6/21/2019
Jake Phelps Lifetime Retrospective
Jake led one of the most extraordinary lives of all time. There’s no way to fully document his legend but we did our best. Based on the June 2019 memorial mag (and expanded here), this massive feature has 50 years’ worth of Jake photos as well as testimonials from his closest friends. It’s almost impossible to absorb all of this content in one sitting and it’s meant to be sampled in various stages. His story will live forever and his spirit continues in everyone who loves to roll. We love you, Jake! -
6/20/2019
Wrecking Crew Texas: Nick Michel Interview
An unassuming shredder from Las Vegas, Frog’s Nick Michel jumped in the van and quickly became everyone’s fave. Rye Beres investigates. -
6/18/2019
Wrecking Crew Texas: Diego Todd Interview
You’ve seen the video, now let our guy Rye Beres introduce you to Hockey and Vans’ newest four-eyed hot shoe. -
3/21/2019
No Comply x Vans x Daniel Johnston Shoe Release Party
No Comply skateshop in Austin, TX, recently teamed up with Vans and Daniel Johnston to release some kicks with DJ’s artwork on them. Don’t believe us? Click the darn link and see for yourself. We don’t lie.
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12/15/2019
WKND's "Death Dance" Video
This full-length is packed to the brim with everything you expect from a WKND production. Great work, dudes. -
12/15/2019
The Follow Up: Alex Midler "You Good?"
Child prodigy to grown-ass man, Midler is keeping his head down and doing his best to keep his nuts off those rails. Last part in You Good? Damn right he’s good. -
12/15/2019
Atlantic Drift's "Deep Fried Friends" Article
The Drifters floated to Moscow to experience joint hallucinations, get mistaken as fugitives and break some Daily Bread. Don’t worry, they found time to street style, too. From the Dec ’19 issue of the mag. -
12/15/2019
"Sign At All Times" A Film About Brian Estrada
For years, Brian Estrada struggled with being deaf. He has now embraced it and is proud of his condition. This quote sums it up beautifully: “We don’t need to look at deafness as something that must be ‘cured.’” Oh, he also rips. Need some inspiration? Click play. -
12/15/2019
The Follow Up: Jamie Foy "You Good?"
Big Boy Foy put a hurting on the spots in You Good?. Read about his mindset on tackling terrifying terrain and how he goes about hyping up the sessions with the homies. Doom and gloom ain’t gonna get nobody on a 20+ rail, that’s for damn sure!
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In The Mag
Figgy’s got the laser vision as he rings in 2020 with a gap to front feeble. In years past, Figgy was seeing double. This time around, he’s bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. The long awaited Baker 4 is finally here. We got a colossal 53-page article, including interviews with the rookies and the vets—Rowan, Kader, T-Funk, Elissa, Baca, the Boss himself plus many more. Baker 4-ever. Alex Midler risks it all and takes the win at our Bust or Bail contest. Nut up or shut up, right Alex? The wrecking crew wreaks havoc in Canada; the chaos includes the Pabich bros, Pedro Delfino, Ducky Kovacs, Corey Glick, and Ronnie Sandoval with some special appearances by Johnny Layton, Birdman, and Gonz. Canada’s going to have a hard time recovering from this one, eh? The heaviness continues with interviews from Davis Torgerson, Ryan Sheckler and Gustav Tønnesen. Tommy Wright III, Beach Fossils and Obituary were amongst the many artists at Death Match NYC, we got the full recap right here. Sit back, relax, and feast your eyes on this.