Displaying items by tag: Tony Alva
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9/24/2021
A Look Back: Dogtown and Z-Boys
Dogtown and Z-Boys found an audience outside of strictly skaters. Tony Alva, Peggy Oki, Stacy Peralta and more from the OG Zephyr scene break down why it worked and what was missing. -
9/17/2020
Vans Presents: The Tony Alva Story
Vans will livestream the first ever Loveletters full-length film on Tony Alva, with a special Q&A hosted by Hosoi immediately after. Tune in at 5pm PST and tear up with Grosso one more time. -
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. -
5/21/2019
Vans Park Series: Shanghai Photos
The Vans Park Series kicked off the 2019 year in Shanghai, China. Lots of people made it out to the finals—from legends like Tony Hawk to new-age rippers like CJ Collins. This stop was an amazing way to fire it up and we’ll see you in Brazil. —Lui Elliott -
5/17/2019
Vans Park Series 2019: Shanghai, China
This is a small taste of the skating taking place in the Far East right now. To watch the finals live, check the dates and times to keep up with the concrete demigods at this historic event. -
4/29/2019
Burnout: Mad Doggin'
Tony Alva invented the frontside air, the skater attitude and maybe even the dirt ‘stache. It’s about time he got his own documentary! OC’s glitterati converged for the very special premier of The Tony Alva Story. -
3/18/2016
Burnout: Waffle 50
Vans celebrates a half century of skate shoe excellence with the first stop of a worldwide tour – NYC. You guys party? -
5/18/2015
Vans Pool Party 2015: Blog
Rhino comes through with some photos from the Pool Party. Check them out here. -
4/22/2015
Burnout: Propeller
The Waffle Squad shut down LA with the premier of their master opus - Propeller! -
9/03/2014
The Descent: Hill-Bomb Photo Feature
It could be considered skating's first real "make" and to this day the ancient art of hill-bombing is a timeless tradition. Take a spin with us: straight down.
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10/26/2021
Ace Pelka's "Free Spirit" Madness Pro Part
Slappies have been trending upwards, but Ace elevates ‘em to another level, skipping gaps and dive-bombing buildings. He ain’t bad in a pool either. -
10/26/2021
Joseph Nicolaus' "Alter Ego" Video
Reef starts it off with high-speed hits before Cameron, Dashawn and Ishod shut it down. -
10/26/2021
Beltway's "Banquet" Video
Straight from the DMV, the Beltway crew's newest brings impressive line work at Pulaski and beyond. -
10/26/2021
Mark Suciu's "Blue Dog" Adidas Part
Mark and his Verso co-collaborator Justin Albert get the band back together to bang out another insane part. Firing off at Pier 7 and going absolutely nuts in New York, Suciu leaves no doubt that he’s one of the best. -
10/26/2021
Krux Trucks' "My Grooves" with Kristin Ebeling
Kristin breaks down her hanger habits and slaps up the parking lot curbs for Krux.
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In The Mag
Tyshawn Jones scores his third Thrasher front, soaring a switch ollie over the length of an LA table for our Nov ’21 cover. Continuing the carnage we’ve got hammers from Chima Ferguson, Jordan Trahan, Curren Caples, Jake Anderson and more of the best in the bix. Then feed your aching curiosity with interviews from figures like Braydon Szafranksi, Didrik “Deedz” Galasso, Austyn Gillette and then some. Pick it up or kick rocks.