Displaying items by tag: Tony Vitello
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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! -
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! -
4/05/2019
6th Street Shutdown Photos
We shut down the alley next to our shop with our friends from Atlas and adidas. Big Love to everyone that came out. -
3/26/2019
Death Match 2019 Austin Photos
The ultimate Rock, Rap and Radical roadshow returned to Austin, Texas for three days of Thrasher-style fun. Despite some sad news, the spirit of stoke prevailed. -
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. -
12/17/2018
SOTY Party 2018 Photos
Every December we gather in SF to ordain the newly minted SOTY. This year’s party might’ve just been the best celebration to date. Congrats, TYSHAWN! -
11/16/2018
Supreme's "Blessed" NY and LA Premiere Photos
Skateboarding's glitterati stormed LA and the Big Apple to soak up some of that Supreme glow and bask in the triumph of Bill Strobeck's Blessed. Warning – there will be hugs. Congrats, everybody! -
10/12/2018
Burnout: Death Match NYC
The two-day tornado of rock, rap and radical known as the Thrasher Death Match whipped into the Big Apple recently with brain-scrambling maneuvers sharing space with hellacious pits – plus all the ferocity that names like Omar Hassan, The Gza, Kader Sylla, Gorilla Biscuits, Roman Pabich, Roc Marciano and Pedro Delfino conjure up. A Bill Thomas photo show offered a glimpse into NY skateboarding’s golden age and the whole thing was free! Where were you??? -
12/18/2017
SOTY 2017 Party Photos
Friday’s SOTY celebration in San Francisco was one for the ages, as Foy was crowned and Nickatina elevated the party to another level. Big ups to everyone that made it out. -
5/10/2017
Burnout: Atlanta Slamma
We've dreamed of doing a Bust or Bail at the Atlanta 5 block for years. Watch the video five times and then relive it again… in photo form!
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12/13/2019
WKND's "Death Dance" Video
This full-length is packed to the brim with everything you expect from a WKND production. Great work, dudes. -
12/13/2019
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. -
12/13/2019
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. -
12/13/2019
"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. -
12/13/2019
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.