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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2/21/2020
Emerica's "Green" Video
Continuing their already impressive legacy, Emerica strikes gold again with Green. Dakota pushes his rail game to new limits and Dickson rips every set and bank to shreds like a rabid wolverine while the rest of the team fills out a killer montage. This is canon. -
2/21/2020
Jon Dickson Interview
Before dropping his curtain-closing part in Green, the midwestern madman set the record straight about breaking his leg the first time skating, ice fishing in Illinois and roving scooter gangs taking over his hometown. Get up to speed with this extended interview by Taylor Kirby from our Feb 2020 issue. -
2/21/2020
Business and Company Murder Recruit
The dramatic finale to Marc Johnson’s cryptic yet murdery video series is here and it couldn’t have ended any better—with Dashawn Jordan finally getting a pro board. Congrats, D! -
2/21/2020
DC's T-Funk x Tati Compton Shoe Release Photos
To celebrate DC's collab with pro rider T-Funk and artist Tati Compton, they put on Tati's first art show, complete with all the fresh gear and free stick-and-pokes. Get a sneak peak, literally. -
2/21/2020
Pyramid Country's "Swimmin' In 'Er" Article
This official communiqué from Pyramid Country chronicles their recent roadtrip to Florida. Blake Carpenter and Dilo were abducted along the way to join in the all the gator sighting, indoor swimming and, of course, skating.
In The Mag
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Jack O’Grady with a backside 50-50 on a massive marble hubba, that’s who! These Am Scramblers are no F-ing joke! Jack O’Grady, Aaron Goure, Jesse Lindloff, Gage Boyle, Griffin Gass, Jacopo Carozzi, Ish Cepeda, Myles Willard, Breana Geering and Giovanni Vianna filled up the vans this year and we have the deets on it all. The Scramble gets hotter each year. And speaking of epic road trips, Chocolate’s new ams—Hakeem, Carl and James—make the trek from Toronto to Jersey City to eat Garbage Plates and gobble up spots. Up front we have Milton Martinez’s SOTY party recap. Smoookes! Think you’ve got what it takes to become a professional amateur? Your favorite TM’s spill the beans on how to make it in the biz. Mark Appleyard breaks down his five great claims to fame AND we’ve got the annual T-Eddy awards, where even the losers are winners. Zounds-wise, Orville Peck talks about being openly gay in the country-music world and Population Control and Plague Vendor beat some eardrums into submission. Kids, don’t try this at home!