Skateboarding

Pass~Port Presents Matthieu Lucas-D'Souza

Blair Alley — Wed, 06 May 2026 16:44:58 GMT

"Filmed & Edited by Majick Templeton

Animations & Titles by Samuel Thornton & Trent Evans

Music by "Kairo" - Asa Nisi Masa & "I Remember" By Eleventeen Eston"

From that opening crooked grind, this dude means business. The flight at 0:43 is gnar. Pass~Port is always nailing it, whether it's with their gear, videos, or teamriders. It's no surprise they've added another Down Under ripper to its roster.

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Run back their epic section from our Cinematographer Project: World View video back in xxxx:

Bluetile X Nike SB Friends and Family Special Boxes

Blair Alley — Wed, 06 May 2026 16:27:25 GMT

The DIY crew at Bluetile Skateshop in South Carolina made their own limited-edition butterfly boxes for their collab Dunk with Nike SB. Shop owner Dave breaks it down and shows how it all came together.

Used skateboards were recycled into the joints from pro Irving Juarez. Shout out to this whole crew and their 25-year journey of supporting skateboarding!

Peep the Bluetile team putting the Dunks to the test in the streets!

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And shout out to Dom from Brooklyn Projects for unknowingly getting this project off the ground. Another reason to support your local skateshop!

Dave goes through and shouts out a bunch of OG shops in America. Take note and support the real ones!

Spezzatura’s “PANORAMA 4” Video

Blair Alley — Wed, 06 May 2026 16:17:20 GMT

The talent out in Italy right now is real. These gusy put a hurting on Milano Centrale with all kinds of new spot and trick ideas. The catch and technique on the hardflip at 22:22 is worth a watch or ten.

"yea this took some time.

Featuring: Massimo Cristofoletti, Cionve, Starsky, Sengo Prevost, Luca Barattiero, Olli Lilja, Leonardo Bodelazzi, Ismael Bianca, Cheick Arcudi, Biagio Celentano, Andrea Carugo, Philly, Dan Fisher, Eustance, Davide Holzknecht.

Guests: Tiago Lemos Jack Ajani Ted"

"What Did You Expect?" Video by JP Blair

Blair Alley — Tue, 05 May 2026 16:56:49 GMT

From Fred Gall to Jersey Dave to Josh Wilson—some heavy Jersey representin' in this video. Speaking of, Ron Deily is in here lookin' good! JP Blair always delivers. Adrian Vega and John Shanahan crush it with standout parts. Dick Rizzo still had bangers in the tank after his recent curtains part for Quasi. Perennial staff fav Mark Humienik is always easy on the eyes.

Dillon Constantine! Evidently he's been stacking heat in Jersey! This might be the most hard-hitting Jersey video ever made. And just when you think you've see it all, Fred Gall comes in skating to Body Count. JP can do no wrong. A full Fred Gall part!

Can't help but think IPath really got their money's worth with this video.

One of the best indie videos of 2026 for sure.

Related: 420 VID, A JP Blair Joint

Dead Air Radio Go Over Their Skateboarding Collectables

Blair Alley — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:01:07 GMT

It's been a minute, but our favorite skate podcasters are back. Steve Fletch (who's been doing some epic commentaries on our IG) and Mitch Hartman (who's been busy ripping up the new Muni plaza) are back with a new episode of Dead Air Radio.

After the two wrap up a short recap of what's been going on in their lives, they get into a short but sweet collection show-off. Think of it as a mini Skatehoarders ep. Speaking of...

These two are the only honest pod in skating, that's why we tapped them to do a run of our own podcast, Podus Operandi. Run back some episodes below. We had some good guests!

:58 with Bluetile Skateboards

Blair Alley — Fri, 01 May 2026 23:22:31 GMT

Love when Nike SB does these. We gotta protect the shops. 58 seconds with Bluetile Skateshop in South Carolina, who, if you've been living under a rock, are about to drop the most anticipated Nike SB Dunk of 2026 (thus far). Okay, enough typing and reading, find out all you need to know about this Hootie-affiliated shop via John Rattray's soothing voice.

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Shout out to Dave from Bluetile. Holding it down for South Cacka and blessing us all with great unboxing videos.

Sexhippies Take Atlanta

Blair Alley — Fri, 01 May 2026 23:08:58 GMT

The Sexhippies crew are always spreading good vibes and coming home with proper footage. This latest video follows the gang down south to the ATL before it gets too hotlanta in the summer. We tapped SH honcho Benjamin Baptiste for the 411. Here's what he had to say, "Back in January, once the hopelessness of Winter really set in it was time for a much needed escape from New England. So a small crew of Sexhippies affiliates ( Eddie Vargas Jr, Eamon Durkan, Carlos Kanter) headed to Atlanta for a week. We really had a lovely time as we found it to be quite a bit more skate friendly than we are used to back home. That coupled with whatever that delicious powder is they put on everything at JJ Fish and Chicken and we decided to make it an annual trip. Major thanks to Shane and Jourdy for the hospitality. "

That Goodie Mob joint really ties the room together.

Tiago Lemos SKF Bearings Video Part

Blair Alley — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:20:39 GMT

Any Tiago Lemos part is a stop-what-you're-doing-and-watch moment, but what about a video part for a bearing sponsor? Well, Tiago goes in no matter what. The guy can't half-ass anything. Every clip is a banger. Crazy in this day and age people are sponsored for doing like roll-on grinds and hippie jumps to manuals... Tiago's footage is always a much appreciated palette cleanse. Okay, enough writing, if you've even read this far, just go watch this new part and get hyped to go out and skate. That's what this constant flow of video content should be all about.

Dylan Jaeb's "Debut" Video Part for Quasi Skateboards

Blair Alley — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:52:38 GMT

Much anticipation for this one. Dylan Jaeb puts out the part we've all been waiting for. His debut onto the Quasi team and into the pro ranks—and he didn't disappoint. Heavy tricks all over San Diego and beyond. Congrats Dylan, this one is well-deserved. Front runner for best rookie pro and best video part of 2026.

Magenta 'Headquarters' Video Chapter 3/3

Blair Alley — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:27:39 GMT

Here it is: Check the final Chapter of Magenta's HEADQUARTERS video featuring Flo Maillet, Jimmy Lannon, Jesse Narvaez, Ben Gore, Shogo Zama and introducing Lili Werner and Wisse de Weerd.

"HEADQUARTERS blends skating from our entire team and behind the scenes of our 103% skater owned and operated company."—Magenta Skateboards

Catch up with the previous two chapters if you missed them:

"HEADQUARTERS was filmed by Stephane "Feugs" Feugas with the VX1000.

The DVD is available on our webstore and at skateshops worldwide."

TWS x Eli Morgan Gesner Apparel Capsule

Blair Alley — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:26:31 GMT

Beyond hyped and honored to have the classic graffiti handstyle of New York OG Eli Morgan Gesner on this new apparel collection. Eli wanted to do some longsleeve T-shirts with "TransWorld SKATEboarding" going down the sleeves. We did a collection of pieces in heather gray with green and yellow colorblocks giving a nod to vintage tennis apparel. Then Eli capped it off with a chunky red, white, and blue TWS logo for a bucket hat for this summer's 250th birthday of the United States.

Heather gray longsleeve hitter.

Big shout out to Eli for blessing us with design inspiration from Shut to Zoo York to present day. Cop 'em all here!

Eli in his Manhattan studio. Photo: Blair.

White hoodie.

Eli's workspace where he worked out the tag. Photo: Blair.

Gonna be a hot summer! Happy Birthday America!

Eli loves the cheap markers.

The T in white.

Every marker gives a different result.

The "tennis look." Green and yellow on heather gray.

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For a sample of Eli's incredible storytelling, check out his tour of the Brooklyn Banks he gave us last year:

And Eli might have been the first in New York City to strap on a snowboard and hit handrails in Central Park:

Swim Skateboards Co. Part 2: Life in the Van

Blair Alley — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:29:14 GMT

Continuing on from part one, Kevin Terpening and his loyal Swim Skateboard Co crew venture north to the home of Burnside and bums.

"The Swim Skateboard Co. squad hops back in the van to complete their trek north, leaving California behind en route to Oregon for greener pastures and more terrain. Led by Kevin Terpening, with Dan Plunkett managing the vibes, Ethan Loy, Justin Drysen, Ryan Connors, Keenan Lewis and Marley Humphrey pack in for the journey. Their first major stop is in Eugene, Oregon, where they slam a meal at pro skateboarder Josh Mathews’ restaurant before being blessed with a session by the man himself. Then they skate a few crusty spots in true Pacific Northwest style, and Ethan explains how he scored a quick come-up on some cash in the gambling-friendly state while en route to drop a different deuce. They continue on to Portland, where they have a plethora of pins provided by local legend Silas Baxter-Neal. After hitting a ton more spots, linking with plenty of homies, and stacking more Life in the Van moments, the Swim team wraps things up in high spirits after stomping their first road trip together."

Classic Janoski spots in Sactown, linking up with Habitat OG Josh Mathews (still ripping!) in Eugene, Oregon, hella old HUF homies and former team riders. Even though Portland has declined, this edit still had us wanting to hit the road. Well done bros!

Peep Plunkytown's backside flip over that asphalt hip! Yeah buddy! "Everybody plays shitty music, drinks a bunch of beer and then does awesome tricks.

Star Maps: The Beverly Center

Mackenzie Eisenhour — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

I recently found myself in the Beverly Center for the first time in over a decade. Before I took my son up to his friend’s 11th birthday party at the “Glow or Go” escape rooms on the 5th floor I walked through the underground parking structure to check on the old gap and manny pads made famous in Video Days (1991 by Blind/Spike Jonze/Gonz). To my surprise, and to the disappointment of my son who was in a hurry to get to Liam’s party—I found the spot is more or less unchanged, barring a new lane through the JLee manny pad. Other than that, it felt like taking a time machine back to the early ‘90s. I decided to stop and take it in.

Guy 180s in Video Days as JLee looks on. Video: Spike Jonze

My friend Jake (Gebbe)* had brought me to the spot back in the winter of ’94, not long after I moved to LA to attend UCLA. Immediately, I recognized it from Video Days where Guy 180s the gap timed perfectly to the opening piano keys of Jackson 5’s I Want You Back before he unveils one of the first noseblunt slides skateboarding had ever seen (popping in and out in the middle of a curb no less). That curb is still there.

The curb still stands.

I could also almost see Jason Lee sailing his back 180, half Cab, and slow motion kickflip over the gap before his barrage of ‘91 manny tech. The gap and manny combo alone made for somewhat of an interesting and rare spot. You don’t generally prepare for manual tricks after jumping a gap. But JLee made it look like the most natural thing in the world. To the right of the gap, on the two manny pads Jason also does a fakie manny, then the line with pop-shove manny and back 180 fakie manny. That back 180 fakie manny lives permanently in my head as the default execution of that trick.

Meanwhile, you can see Spike’s white Honda Civic parked in the background—doors and trunk wide open with nary a care for cops, security or anything else. My experience at the Beverly Center was very similar in ‘94. We parked right by the gap and never got kicked out. The late ‘80s through mid ‘90s were a golden age for LA skatespots. Street skating had shifted from launch ramps and handstands to curbs, benches, and gaps almost overnight. It took the powers that be a few years to catch on. For a short window, you could roll up to almost any spot you wanted and skate freely, especially after hours.

There were clusters of spots around West Hollywood and Beverly Hills that today you might never even dream of trying to skate. The Wells Fargo brick banks on Rodeo Drive, The marble stairs and ledges at Robinsons May on Wilshire, the Pacific Design Center stairs (the set of three that JLee, Rudy, and Guy all skate in Video Days too), the Beverly Center garage, the stairs, rail, and marble ledges across from the Beverly Wilshire Hotel (of Beverly Hills Cop fame), the bump inside the Linden parking garage near Santa Monica Blvd and Wilshire. You could head out at night and hit them all.

In 1993, Adam McNatt appeared in a 101 Skateboards ad with then playmate Anna Nicole Smith (1967-2007) shot at the Beverly Center. The ad ran on the back cover of Big Brother Issue 6 and a small blurb in the news column described Natas, Sean Cliver, Adam and a few others meeting her at a Guess ‘Mall Tour’.

Opened in ‘83, The Beverly Center was initially unpopular as the mall had been built on what was Beverly Park—a small but beloved amusement park featuring a Ferris Wheel, roller coaster, merry-go-round and a pony ride called Ponyland. Walt Disney reportedly got his idea for Disneyland from visiting Beverly Park. It also was home to the original Tail o’ the Pup hot dog stand.

The gap in 2026.

Digging in further, the land was actually owned by the Beverly Oil Company and had an active oil well dating back to the ‘30s. After the land was leased for the amusement park, the oil well was hidden inside a giant dragon. There are still active oil wells hidden inside the mall today. During the late ‘70s between the time Beverly Park closed and construction began on the Beverly Center, David Lynch famously filmed the exterior shots of Eraserhead (’77) there.

The Mall in its prime.

As far as the mall itself—designed by Lou Nardorf of Welton Becket and Associates, The Beverly Center was Becket's version of Le Centre Pompidou in Paris. By 1985, Angelino’s dismay over the loss of Ponyland had subsided and the mall’s aesthetic was embraced as peak ‘80s LA. A chapter of Bret Easton Ellis’ novel Less Than Zero is set in the Beverly Center.

Having a sizable portion (and some of the most memorable clips) of Jason Lee’s part filmed there seems fitting. Video Days helped both he and Spike Jonze launch their Hollywood careers after Gonz handed a copy on VHS to Kim Gordon in a Hollywood parking lot. Kim then hired Spike for his first directing job on Sonic Youth’s video 100% featuring none other than JLee, Spike and Guy. Cue Mall Rats, Shannon Doherty, Being John Malkovich and the rest.

A few months after Jake brought me to the Beverly Center we went to an advance screening of Mall Rats in Century City and cheered for Jason on the big screen. I saw the gap and manual pads again in the inaugural Stereo video, A Visual Sound (’95). Jason switch back 180s the gap (some rare JLee switch stance action) before redoing his patented back 180 manny again. I love the switch in direction on these two tricks. Dune also back heels the gap in his part. That was pretty much the last I ever heard of the spot. I honestly forgot it was still in there. We would go eat at California Pizza Kitchen on the ground floor of the Beverly Center from our offices at Skateboarder Magazine circa 2001 and for some reason I never thought to go look at it.

Sean Cliver and Anna Nicole Smith at the Beverly Center.

The only skate deterrent in sight.

One reason the spot may have abruptly become a bust is that the security office for the entire mall is now located directly adjacent to the old gap. I noticed two guards entering the office as I walked around shooting photos. The mall also seems far more upscale than it used to be. Whatever the math, part of me prefers when spots as mythical as this one get preserved, even if it means they never get skated again. That said, the curb at the top of the gap is slightly slanted and now I want to go back and try and wallie the gap. I’ll save that for when my son isn’t waiting to get to a birthday party. Be sure to go pay your respects to this spot if you find yourself in the Beverly Center.

With this article pretty much ready to go, I checked in with the Gonz to see if he might have some random memories of the spot or mall. He kind of did; “I’m sorry, I don’t have any stories about the Beverley Center other than once while there I saw Faye Dunaway the actress.” Now, I kind of just want to hear that story.

Beverly Center Walk Through (0:17)

* Jake (aka Geoffrey) Gebbe is today a senior scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in Massachusetts. The Star Maps project began when Jake and I made a loose pact in ‘96 to try to visit every single spot in Video Days. I’m closing in on that goal. Thanks for showing me so many skatespots when I moved to LA and introducing me to pretty much everyone I know here Jake.

David Lynch’s ’77 cult classic film Eraserhead’s external shots were filmed on the land where the Beverly Center would be built after Beverly Park closed while a chapter of Brett Easton Ellis’ Less Than Zero (’87) is set in the finished mall.

Previous Star Maps & Origins Features:
Courthouse Saved (Again)
World Savings Rails
Westwood Federal Building Video
Mar Vista Elementary
San Pasqual High aka School Q
John Cardiel on the Cardiollie 1993
Origins of the FS Half Cab
Origins of the Switch 360 Flip
Origins of the FS Pop Shove
Origins of the Stalefish
Origins of the BS Noseblunt
Origins of the Noseslide
Origins of the Nollie Flip

Origins of the Sad Plant

CONNECT Returns for its Third Edition in Bordeaux, France

Blair Alley — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:08:50 GMT

After two editions that laid the foundation for a unique skate gathering in Europe, CONNECT continues to evolve and further strengthen its identity: A space for encounters, reflection, and experimentation around the city, skateboarding, and art.

This new edition promises to be even more ambitious, with a refreshed program, new formats, and plenty of surprises to come.

Exhibitions, talks, workshops, screenings, performances, skateable sculptures, and sessions will once again bring Bordeaux to life over four days.

Get all the info.

SeoulCityIllegal's '4.20 NIGHT WITH FRIENDZ' Video

Blair Alley — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:32:33 GMT

You ought to know by now that we just spent some quality time in South Korea—video and photographic proof coming very soon... Right here, our local filmer and ripper in his own right, Salmon, just put out a hot video of the Seoul streets after dark. Leo Heinert was on our trip and stayed a few days after to keep soaking in the K-Pop vibes. It's unbelievable how few skaters there are in the country of South Korea, and how many incredible spots we saw on the daily that had never been skated... But don't everyone start booking tickets to Seoul all at once.

As we always do, we wanted to shed a light on the local scene in another corner of the planet, truly TransWorld. Major shout out the Salmon and the Labros Skateshop crew for being so accomodating on our recent visit. Big things poppin' in 2026!

This video was filmed on every fried dude's favorite holiday, however, if you're in Korea, you won't be passing the dutchie pon de lefthand side anytime soon.

Swim Skateboards Co. Part 1: LA to Sac

Blair Alley — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:12:16 GMT

We're always down to shine a light on skater-owned, small brands. We've always been big fans of K-Terp and his new brand Swim Skateboards is rad. Also, our bros over at the PLATFRM are mostly all former TWS staffers and we think they're doing a great job. No corporate BS—support real skaters.

"Meet Swim Skateboard Co. and jump in for a two-part series of Life in the Van. The crew comes together for their first official team road trip, covering ground from Los Angeles to Sacramento, California, before ultimately reaching Eugene and Portland, Oregon, for a true West Coast classic. After 15 years of living in L.A., professional skateboarder Kevin Terpening moved back to his home state of Ohio and started Swim Skateboards in 2023. Soon thereafter, Dan Plunkett joined the effort, and everything else has since come naturally for the brand. Today, they have a full team (all of whom—besides Kevin—live in L.A.), featuring pros Justin Drysen, Ryan Connors, Ethan Loy, and Keenan Lewis (no longer on Swim Skateboards) and Marley Humphrey. They start things off with a dream backyard skatepark session before taking their first pit stop under a bridge to stack manuals. After that, they squad up at a junk jam for the parking lot party vibes, then continue north, ripping their way up the coast and bringing us along for the ride."

Introducing the Bluetile Skateboards x Nike SB DunkLow Pro

TWS — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:33:12 GMT

A shoe-in for Dunk of the year. We just got blessed with some new flicks of the Bluetile Skateshop Dunk and all the drop details: Read below for the inspiration behind the colorway and more.

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"A shoe inspired by the Monarch butterfly and the
journey it embarks on to find its way home. The Monarch is a symbol of resiliency adopted by Mexican
immigrants who have found their home in faraway
places. These themes are made even more powerful
as we get to celebrate our very own @irv_ing, who
immigrated here from Veracruz, Mexico 💙 Like the
Monarch, Irving and the many immigrants like him
bring color to our lives and continue to uplift the
communities they serve.

Taking design cues from our pollinator friends, we
added wings, fuzzy laces, and hexagonal swoosh
eyes. This collaboration also highlights South Carolina
and the vibrant sunsets painted across our skies. A
place Bluetile has called home for 25 years…
Columbia, this one is for you. #lovebluetile

Priced at $135 and available in Men’s 4 through 15 on
Saturday May 2nd in Columbia, SC and on Sunday
May 3rd in Charleston, SC.
Both days doors will open at 11am, shoes will be sold
on a “First Come First Served” basis.
There will be an online release at 10am on Monday,
May 4th on bluetilesc.com"

Pull up to the block party and pump up the Hootie.

Nike SB Air Force 1 | Behind the Design

Blair Alley — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:50:20 GMT

The Uptowns, made to skate by Nike SB. If you haven't seen Creased, stop everything and do that. Then get into this mini-doc on the shoe. Support your local skateshop when it's time to cop!

Related: Nike SB "Creased" Video

In New York, where it all started, where the shoes became a staple, where God forbid you crease 'em! With Nike SB doing the Jordan 4 and the Air Max 95, what classic silhouette will they make skateable next?

No word on when the brown and blue colors will drop, but stay tuned—we'll let you know.

Magenta HEADQUARTERS Video Chapter 2/3

Blair Alley — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:39:54 GMT

Check the release of the second Chapter of Magenta's HEADQUARTERS video online. HEADQUARTERS blends skating from our entire team and behind the scenes of our 103-percent skater owned and operated company.

HEADQUARTERS was filmed by Stephane "Feugs" Feugas with the VX1000.

The DVD is available on our webstore and at skateshops worldwide.

Check Chapter 1 below if you missed it:

Soy Panday has been the Prince of Paris for over two decades now. So sick to see him still ripping. Hitting that classic L'embacle Fountain that he made famous so many years ago with a 360 flip photo shot by Benjamin Deberdt.

Tasteful music and editing as always from this crew.

The Continuing Story of Life on Earth - 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes

Blair Alley — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:58:41 GMT

SF is the place. Celebrate 25 years of Ray Potes' incredible shot-on-film documentary zine and book project: Hamburger Eyes.

5:00pm – 7:30pm
Thursday, April 23rd 2026
San Francisco Civic Center
San Francisco Public Library
Lower Level – Jewett Gallery
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

"Food, drinks, music, photo booth, friends, and family. We will have zine and poster giveaways. We will have new book, “Hamburger Eyes – The First 25 Years,” for sale, which comes with a commemorative pen, alongside various merchandise such as limited edition San Francisco Public Library + Hamburger Eyes collaboration full zip hoodie and the unveiling of long awaited Hamburger Eyes Cinch Backpack Mark II.

Life is a trip!"

Official press release.

(Pre-ordered books are now shipping! And the book will be listed for sale on HE's website later this week, thanks!)

Nike SB "Creased" Video

Blair Alley — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT

You ought to know by now that Nike SB is rolling out some highly anticipated SB'd AF-1s for the first time in the brand's history. Well, they took a red-hot team up and down the East Coast, and to Puerto Rico, with Johnny Wilson on the tools to make one hell of a promo video. Soak it in, you're going to need a rewatch or ten.

Support your local skateshop when and where these shoes drop!

Magenta HEADQUARTERS - Chapter 1/3 - Vivien Feil, Jereme Jones, Ruben Spelta & Leo Valls

Blair Alley — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:57:19 GMT

HEADQUARTERS blends skating from the entire Magenta team and behind the scenes of its 100-percent skater owned and operated company. The video is releasing in three chapters, one chapter per week starting today. Chapter 1 features the intro, Vivien Feil, Jereme Jones, Ruben Spelta & Leo Valls.

HEADQUARTERS was filmed by Stephane "Feugs" Feugas with the VX1000.

The DVD is available on Magenta's webstore and at skateshops worldwide.

Sam Fitzsimmons - Mainland Stint Video Part

Blair Alley — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:34:33 GMT

From our big homie Jeremy Creed, "Just put out a video part Sam Fitzsimmons. Originally from Maui, Hawaii, Sam moved to Orange County for a few years and during that time we filmed this part, hence the name Mainland Stint. I've always felt that he defies physics the way he skates, as he's 6'5 and has done some of the most high impact tricks I've filmed thus far."

Sam's got that light-on-his-feet touch that not all tall skaters have, and he crushed spots all over SoCal. Come back to the mainland anytime!

"A video part filmed during Sam's time living in California, before returning to Maui. Filmed and edited by Jeremy Creed

Additional Footage by Jacob Kunysz, Stone Hendrikx, and Riley Detar"

Y'all remember fellow Hawaiian tall man Sean Payne? Da islands' got all kine of rippers brah!

"8-Track" By Busted Mic Full Video

Blair Alley — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:13:51 GMT

You probably saw Jimmy Lannon and Dustin Eggeling's parts from this video, but regardless, sit back and soak in the whole enchilada comin' in hot outta Florida by lensman Stephan Buggica.

"We're extremely honored to host Busted Mic's brand new full length video "8-Track" out of Tampa! Featuring: Dustin Eggeling, Jimmy Lannon, Jimmy Mastrocolo, PJ Castellano, Manny Rodriguez, Justin Grzechowiak, Robbie Kirkland, Nate Grzechowiak and more! Filmed/Edited by Stephen Buggica"

Shout out to Josh Stewart and Theories. Support them here.

First Look: Nike SB Songkran Dunk Low | Thai New Year

Blair Alley — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:05:50 GMT

Dave from Bluetile's always got the fire unboxing videos. The latest: Nike SB's Songkran Dunk, which you might have seen from the short video SB dropped last week starring Thai-bred OG SB teamrider Danny Supa.

Check Dave's video and if you're so inclined, cop from your local skateshop!

Big month for SB as the Air Force 1 is also dropping along with its Creased East Coast tour full of heavy hitters.

Dave, when's the Bluetile Dunk dropping?!

The Songkran Dunks dropped April 11.

ULTRAMAN by Nick VonWerssowetz

Blair Alley — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:59:43 GMT

The man that filmed some of the best NYC edits of all time is back, and we're hyped. Nick Von, of LurkNYC, Hotel Blue, and New York Times fame made the bi-coastal move to Portland, Oregon and got to filming with a new crew of locals. Ultraman is the product of three months in the PNW streets.

"3 months of filming in Portland. Featuring: remy badalamenti, zan grace, alex lobasyuk, david lobasyuk, nacho ponce, marcos, mace mcKinney, aaron herrington, zack fashouer, dorian warneck, matt radosevich, tristen rowean, preston harper, nikhil thayer, alex patterson, sebo walker, tweaker 1, and tweaker 2, anarchy girl, running girl, a bum fire and barking dog."

Those New York Times edits are still talked about in places as far flung as South Korea, believe us.

Fallen Footwear's "RISE" Video

TWS — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:40:27 GMT

What's up with the Fallen team right now? All your questions will be answered right here with Rise, the shoe brand's latest full length video.

"Fallen Footwear Presents "RISE", a video starring Dalton Dern, Christopher Hiett, and Nolan Miskell. Also featuring Tommy Sandoval, Kanaan Dern, Zach Doelling, TJ Person, Adam Arunski, Elliot Sloan, and Christian Holt."

Chris Hiett had our favorite part, and it's so rad seeing Tommy Guns put it down into his 40s. Hot take: Chris Hiett last part and Dalton Dern first part?

The Nike SB Songkran Dunk is dropping April 11

Blair Alley — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:30:56 GMT

The Dunk craze marches on. This time, OG SB rider Danny Supa is in his homeland of Thailand for the Songkran Dunk. Check it out, and watch out for those spice levels:

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Coming in hot! @danny.supa

The Nike SB Songkran Dunk is dropping April 11 via @preduceshop, @baanpreduce, and skateshops globally. April 14 on SNKRS.

Video directed by @janchai and @bujuguru

First Look: Nike SB AF-1 | Lt Orewood Brown

Blair Alley — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:52:03 GMT

You ought to know about this one by now: Nike SB's big push is underway complete with a skate tour rolling down the East Coast, a team photo shoot by Jonathan Mannion and more. Dave from Bluetile Skateshop in South Carolina always has the fresh ish. Tune in and peep it. Support your local skateshop when these drop!

South Carolin is getting one of the Creased Tour stops, coming up April 7. Stop by if you're around! Dave got the special promo box with the Creased zine too. The little dice boxes are apparently hidden in select boxes.

IPATH Spring Drop 1 Collection

Blair Alley — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:02:25 GMT

IPATH just dropped some serious heat for spring. How about those tennis-vibing Aces? Giving some serious Airwalk Jim Shoe vibes, and that's a good thing! Okay, peep the photos Dylan Jones sent over below, and when it's time to cop, support your local skateshop!

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Limpies "Fast Money" Video

Blair Alley — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:52:14 GMT

New Limp vid, get with it. Slappy Redz and Ky Leeps—leaps and bounds ahead of your favorite trouser manufacturer in the fun department.

"FORMAL APOLOGY FOR HAVING A GOOD TIME

Date: April 1, 2026

Re: “FAST MONEY”

Dear General Public, We sincerely apologize for the video “Fast Money.” Our goal is simply to earn enough money to cover the sweat, stress, and skate‑labor that went into producing the most comfortable loose‑fit, 100% cotton twill skate pants we could possibly make. When Ace Pelka rescued Kyle Leeper and the two chose fun over “productive corporate networking,” they exercised questionable judgment by modern standards. Their actions - riding wooden planks on hard surfaces, abusing concrete, and visibly enjoying themselves—may confuse bystanders and could even result in unintended joy. Despite this, we strongly encourage you and everyone you know to purchase these pants at full price, whether you like them or not. Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Cameron Presley Assistant Manager

Filmed/edited: Shane Darnell limpies.com"

Some incredible references in here to Lucero/Grosso, and those insane Dan Sturt pics of Jason Jessee and Gonz on a wild longboard. Go look it up!

Go get you some Limpies!

We got Kyle to speak on his legendary Subtleties part:

The Nike SB | Note Skateshop Video

Blair Alley — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:54:12 GMT

The Note Shop Dunk Low for Manchester's storied skateshop dropped last week, and hopefully you supported your local skateshop for a pair. Here now is the video Nike SB and Note shop put together. Oh, Manchester—go red devils!

"The Note x Nike SB Dunk Low drops 3.28 at select skate shops and 3.30 on SNKRS. Featuring: Joe Gavin, Joe O’Donnell, Jay Stone, Marcus Craven, Reuben Horvath, Emile Burroughs, Korahn Gayle, Armarni Rochford, Keiyu Lin, Chris Jones, Matthew Nevitt, Connor Aky, Ben Grove, Mark Kendrick, Tony da Silva, Ian Williams, Kyron Davis, Jonah Staunton, & Leo Turner.

Filmed by Joe Gavin

Additional filming by Sean Lomax, Mike Booshek, Will Miles, & Matthew Nevitt.

Music by @konteks_beats

61 Thomas St. Manchester M4 1NA United Kingdom

Instagram: / noteshop "

HOURS IS YOURS Drops New PD Dollin Loafer

Blair Alley — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:41:38 GMT

You ought know that PD stands for the Piss Drunx. All the info straight from the horse's mouth below:

HOURS IS YOURS announces the second release of the Dustin Dollin x PD Cohiba, returning in rich black suede for Spring 2026. This limited release refines the semi-casual loafer silhouette with premium materials, thoughtful detailing, and understated design.

Originally developed within the Cohiba line, the Dustin Dollin x PD Cohiba blends classic loafer styling with modern comfort and durability. The rich black suede upper elevates the silhouette while maintaining the relaxed, versatile aesthetic the Cohiba has become known for.

The PD Dollin Cohiba.

This updated release introduces several new premium details, including a newly developed rubber branded lug outsole for improved traction and durability, Ortholite insoles for enhanced comfort, and refined branding elements throughout.

Additional design features include an embroidered PD logo on the heel, a woven pull tab for ease of wear, and a custom PD silver foil logo shoe box created specifically for this collaboration.The Dustin Dollin x PD Cohiba reflects Dollin’s personal style — clean, understated, and built for everyday wear. Designed to transition seamlessly between casual and more refined settings, the shoe emphasizes premium materials, timeless shape, and subtle detailing.

Product Features

Premium rich black suede upper

New rubber branded lug outsole

Ortholite insoles

Embroidered PD logo on heel

Woven pull tab

Semi-casual loafer silhouette

Custom PD silver foil logo shoe box

Limited Release

Availability: Limited quantities at Hours Is Yours hoursisyours.com

Meet Dustin in the bathroom.

The Sour Solution 3,3 Video

Blair Alley — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:36:21 GMT

Anything Sour puts out is guaranteed to be the best in skating, filming, editing, spot selection and style. We've been down with these dudes since they were called Sweet. So buckle up for this new one: Martin Sandberg and Vincent Huhta hold it down as they always do, all the OG veterans pepper in amazing clips, and new blood Simon Hallberg has an incredible last part. Skål to the whole squad!

"A third of a skate video by Fritte Söderström"

Related: THE SOUR SOLUTION 3

The Sour team did an awesome section in our The Cinematographer Project: World View:

First Look: Nike SB x AF1 "Triple Black"

Blair Alley — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:12:49 GMT

Lotta hype in 2026 for the forthcoming Nike SB Air Force 1 iterations coming this year. You've maybe already seen the Friends and Family pairs that skateshops got when they went up to Oregon, or maybe you saw Yuto Horigome's colorway.

Well, here's another leak to add fuel to the sneaker head fire: A blacked-out version as posted by Hypebeast:

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"The Swoosh is adding to the "Black" Air Force 1 energy by reimagining it into a skate-ready silhouette.⁠
⁠
The upcoming offering arrives in a fully blacked-out colorway, sporting a durable suede upper ensuring proper board feel paired with leather heel panels featuring the "Nike SB Air" labeling as it sits atop an Air-equipped midsole.⁠
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Expect these to arrive sometime in the summer for $120 USD.⁠
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Photo: Nike"

Support your local skateshop when these drop this summer!

Sakura Sake Tour Video NYC Premiere Recap

Josh Zickert — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:04:08 GMT

The world premiere of AriZona’s Sakura Sake Japan Tour in New York City took place at the famed Sutton Studios.

Steve Rodriguez, Alex Corporan, Leo Heinert.

AriZona team riders in attendance included Caroline Duerr, JJ Colõn, Leo Heinert, Brandon “Bonestalone” Bonner & Daniela Ramos.

Leggs!

A large scale photography exhibition lit up the walls featuring images shot by Blair Alley, Rodrigo Cabrejas & Olman Torres. Photos included from trips to Japan, Mexico City, Montreal & the Showtime Tour in in NYC. Lucy Jean Zickert displayed her latest abstract acrylic series as well as a tin foiled sculpted skater.

Lovely ladies of the evening.

Natural Koncept’s Dalt~One showcased a new series of paintings for the summer lineup including Bonestalone as “Rat Man”, JJ Colõn & family enjoying a Puerto Rican style picnic & Costa Rican super star Jefferson “Yiyo” Obando debut pro Spiderman graphic.

Zuzia flashing her grill.

Lucy Jean & I handled the master of ceremonies duties the which included an epic performance by Max Fish’s Marc Razo & Vince Nudo. Alison Busch’s band Leggs took the stage next and rocked out so hard they left everyone in a frenzy.

The art of Dalt-ONE.

The event hit an all time high when the crowd filled up the theater to witness the action captured in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka & Kyoto. It was such a surreal moment to share the Japan highlights with our NYC skate friends and family.

Justin Ward and Brandon Bonner made the white lightning drive up from VA.

Bonestalone capp’d the night off with pristine flow & lyrics so mind blowing only Fredericksburg’s Ghost Ridin’ King could deliver.

RB Umali and Josh Zickert.

Shout outs to Mad Steez, R.B. Umali, Steve Rodriguez, Helmet’s John Stanier, Pavement’s Stephen Malkmus, Endless Boogie’s Harry Druzd, Captain Barto, Alex Corporan, Max Fish, Labor & Tenent for all the support.

Marc Razo and Vince Nudo.

Mad respect to our favorite bartender Zuzia for dishin’ out the ice cold AZ Hards all evening!

Bonestalone on the MIC.

The Sakura Sake Tour film will be live on TransWorld April 17.

A 44-page zine from the Sakura Sake Tour is available at select skate shops now.

Sakura Sake Tour Video Premiere Recap (1:45)

A collection of Blair Alley's Japan photos.

Catch up on some episodes below!

Guest Room Skateboards Has Arrived

Blair Alley — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:24:00 GMT

You may have seen the cryptic IG video that went live today, or heard some rumors of hot ams quitting legacy board companies to get down with this new venture. And then there's Mark Humienik.

Guest Room Skateboards is here. Stay tuned for a much more fleshed out video coming this summer, in the meantime, you can support this skater-owned brand right here.

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Teamriders are tagged in the IG video. Video by the uber-talented Jeff Cecere.

New Photo Book: Hamburger Eyes - The First 25 Years

Blair Alley — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:45:31 GMT

From Ray Potes' HQ, somewhere on planet earth:

"Champions of Planet Earth,

In honor of our 25th year of publishing, we are pleased to announce our latest book, "Hamburger Eyes - The First 25 Years", a special collection of photos selected from 250+ special zines and special books.

Pre-order today and get $10 off.

This book is 8.5 x 11, soft cover, perfect bind, 162 pages and will ship with special commemorative pen gift.

This book will be featured at our 25th Anniversary Exhibition at the SF Public Library on April 23, 2026. More info soon.

The pre-orders will ship a week before!"

Check out more photos here.

You know Ray was a former TransWorld employee? Ray Clooney used to run the darkroom (like a boss!).

Related: Hamburger Eyes Documentary

Lance Mountain for the Nike SB NOTE Dunk

Blair Alley — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:06:52 GMT

This Nike SB Dunk release should be on your radar by now. NOTE Skateshop out of Manchester, England has been doing it right for decades. Need a history lesson in under a minute? Nike SB and Mr. John Rattray got you. Peep the video above.

"Work hard, play hard, and then take a break. :58 with Note – a staple in Manchester since 1999.

61 Thomas St. Manchester M4 1NA United Kingdom

Instagram: / noteshop "

As for Mr. Montain, check the skills that butter the curbs and the biscuits. Bonus points for the Man U kit. Just needs a Morrissey song to really tie the room together...

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The kicks drop on March 28 and you must support your local skateshop. Sixes and Sevens in San Diego will have 'em. See you there.

"VX Exposure" Photo Gallery

Blair Alley — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:07:46 GMT

After soaking in Julien Januszkiewicz's latest VX offering, we tapped him for some behind the scenes photos from VX Exposure. This video opus was filmed around the world, so we knew there had to be some rad, unseen flicks—and we were right. So scroll through and get inspired to Skate & Create. Traveling the world with your friends, skateboards under your feet, is what life's all about. Merci!

Leo Valls and Julien Janus - April 2025 Tokyo

Julien Janus - Geneva June 2025

Harrison Woolgar - photo Conor Kenny- Bordeaux October 2025

Leo Valls and Julien Janus - Bordeaux June 2025

Julien Janus & Maël Wolters -Bordeaux June 2025

Hagi owner of legendary skateshop Fat Bros - Tokyo April 2025

Lui Araki, Lauren & Sunny Valls, Leo Valls, Koki Yokokura, Kuto Isawaki - Tokyo April 2025

Lui Araki, Koki, Kuto, Leo, Julien - Tokyo April 2025

Koki, Leo, Ichiri, Lui, Stinky Eagle - Tokyo Tower May 2025

Akira Imamura x Leo Valls - Tokyo May 2025

Tokyo Marble spot - May 2025

Montpellier (south of France) - June 2025

Montpellier Tramway (South of France) - June 2025

Nîmes city spot in south of France - June 2025

Pierre Lespes aka leguman - Bordeaux August 2025

Guillaume Clincke checking footy - Bordeaux August 2025

Aleksandr Burchak - Magenta Store Bordeaux September 2025

VX Exposure Premiere - Bordeaux November 2025

Previous works from Julien:

Hours is Yours Drops The Cohiba SL90

Blair Alley — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:10:25 GMT

Peep the first skate loafer built with a true cupsole construction, which is a shift from the usual vulc approach. Comin' in hot from the minds of Dennis Martin and Bryan Herman. More durability, more support—still keeps the clean, minimal silhouette the category is known for.

"This builds on what we started back in 2021 with the original SL30.

We’re launching it in two versions: Ultra high-abrasion suede (more skate-focused), and Tumbled white full-grain leather (cleaner, more elevated)."

Check the photos below:

Cohiba SL90

"Hours Is Yours announces the launch of the Cohiba SL90, a category-defining evolution of the modern skate loafer and the first model to integrate a true cupsole construction into the silhouette. Building on the foundation established by the original Cohiba SL30, the Cohiba SL90 represents a technical progression designed for skateboarders seeking increased durability, impact protection, and longevity—without sacrificing the refined simplicity that defines the loafer form."

The Cohiba SL90 launches in two distinct material executions, each engineered for performance while offering a unique aesthetic and feel.Ultra High-Abrasion Suede Developed for maximum durability, the suede version is constructed from ultra high-abrasion material designed to withstand repeated friction in critical contact areas. This execution represents the most performance-driven expression of the SL90—built for consistent, everyday skate use. Tumbled White Full-Grain Leather In contrast, the Tumbled White Leather edition introduces a more refined material approach. Crafted from premium full-grain tumbled leather, it offers a soft, textured hand feel with added structure and long-term resilience. Designed to break in over time without compromising integrity, this version balances luxury and function—bringing a new perspective to skate footwear.

Cohiba SL90 in White.

Since introducing the skate loafer concept, Hours Is Yours has remained at the forefront of redefining what skate footwear can look and feel like. The Cohiba SL90 builds on that legacy, pushing the category forward with a focus on performance-driven construction. “This is not an adaptation—it’s an evolution,” said the brand. “The SL90 takes everything the skate loafer represents and advances it technically, without losing its identity.”

As for release and pricing, "The Cohiba SL90, available in both ultra high-abrasion suede and tumbled white full-grain leather, will be released through Hours Is Yours and select retailers. Release details and pricing will be announced via official brand channels."

Dustin Eggeling's '8-TRACK' Video Part

Blair Alley — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:59:02 GMT

"From the new Tampa scene video filmed and edited by Stephen Buggica / busted.mic "

Other parts from this stellar independent production:

From our friends at the Quartersnacks Sports Desk:

"Few skateboard color palettes are as iconic as sun-drenched Florida spots filmed on a VX1000. Dustin Eggeling’s closing part to Busted.Mic‘s 8-TRACK video is exactly that, with a nocturnal encore that returns to spots you probably wouldn’t want to skate baking under the Tampa heat.

It is the first part that Dustin and Busted.Mic lensman Stephen Buggica have made together from absolute start-to-finish. You’ll catch everything from Dustin’s trademark manny combos, plenty of crusty Florida porch spots, after-hours runways out of office building lobbies, and a beautiful mirror line on some ground that definitely does not look conducive to nollie back heels — let alone the three other tricks that surround it.

Just don’t tell Mike G. about the golfing B-roll ;)"

And yes, if you were wondering, that's how Jay-Z used to rap.

VX Exposure: Filmed Across Tokyo, Bordeaux, Geneva and Montpellier

Blair Alley — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:27:14 GMT

Order DVDs here

VX Exposure is the follow-up to the Bordeaux Exposure series, and the latest project from French underground filmmaker Julien Januszkiewicz, bringing together a strong mix of international heads, Magenta affiliates, and close friends.

Filmed across Tokyo, Bordeaux, Geneva and Montpellier with the VX-1000 and Super 8, the video captures classic and creative street skating shaped by each city’s unique atmosphere.

Featuring: Harrison Woolgar, Akira Imamura, Leo Valls, Vivien Feil, Sergio Santoro, Mike Mag, Jimmy Lannon, Pierre Lespes, Julien Januszkiewicz, Alexis Greusard, Simon Perrottet, Alex Rademaker, Sergio Cadare, Shintaro Hongo, Stinky Eagle, Kuto Isawaki, Koki Yokokura, Mael Wolters, Charles Myatt, and many more.

Filmed & edited by Julien Januszkiewicz

PS: keep an eye on Julien and Leo Valls' projects as the 2026 edition of their international skaturbanism festival CONNECT will be announced soon!

Ronnie Kessner's Latest Video Part for April Skateboards

Blair Alley — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:01:54 GMT

Ronnie's on a non-stop killing spree showing why he's got a pro spot on Shane O'Neill's April Skateboards.

Since going pro in 2024, he's kept the fire lit and hasn't slowed down with power and progression in his clips. Can you believe it's been ten years since his Video Check Out with us?

Dude's crushing it on spots from coast to coast, he's got a mean heelflip, and the switch flip off the bump over the Weed sign is incredible.

Can you believe some veteran pros on other board companies had seven years to film a new full part and they couldn't do it?

Crook into the dirt hill bomb was rad. And that ender is bananas. Good on ya Ron.

"Do You Trust Œufs?" Pass~Port Skateboards

Blair Alley — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:52:13 GMT

Out to the wilds of New Caledonia! Which if you didn't know is a French/Kanaky island off Australia's East Coast. Love the Pass~Port crew, and they're always making videos that make us wanna get up, get out and explore. And that's what it's all about. In Œufs we trust.

Sam Sutton, Jack Kirk, Callum Paul, Digby Luxton, Mattieu Lucas-D'Souza. Filmed and edited by Jonathan Fitzgerald and bossman Trent Evans (nice blunt 180 on that planter, mate!).

They succeeded in making New Caledonia a place to visit on our bucket list!

Nice island-style remix of Lady in Red—reminds us of a certain Hogsworth Gronkowski edit from years' past...

Related: LADY IN RED

"Hard Reset" Quasi Skateboards Full Length Video

Blair Alley — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:23:52 GMT

This one premiered in NYC last week and had some local/shop premieres over the weekend. We were pleasantly surprised to see it hit Quasi's Youtube last night. Perfect Monday morning coffee jumpstart to the week. Dig in.

Perennial blue collar crusher from Virginia Jon Rowe sets it off, conquering crust like only he can. Newish member of the team Cooper Qua absolutely steals the show with a beast of a part. One of our all-time favs Justin Henry comes through lookin' real good and getting pretty buck with uber nollie pop. Jake Johnson and Gilbert Crockett, vets on the team, once again share a part, reminiscent of what they did in our The Cinematographer Project. They always leave us wanting more!

Dick Rizzo puts the cherry on top of this video as he's continuing to progress and has found the most insane spots east of the Mississippi.

The Youtube upload is over 90 minutes long—the video ends around the 24-minute mark, then there's a deep montage of B-roll, outtakes, etc.

No Jaeb footage—that's coming later. And BOD has one trick, so we'll have to wait for his intro project as well.

Great job once again to Chad Bowers and this Ohio-based team.

"HARD RESET

A RETURN TO FORM

STARRING JON ROWE JASON NAM COOPER QUA BOBBY DE KEYZER JUSTIN HENRY JOSH WILSON GILBERT CROCKETT JAKE JOHNSON DICK RIZZO

VIDEO BY WILL ROSENSTOCK & JEREMY TUBBS

DIRECTED BY CHAD BOWERS FILMED BY WILL ROSENSTOCK JACOB PALUMBO KEVIN ODELL JACK EDDY MARK HUMIENIK PAUL YOUNG JEFF CECERE THOMAS GOLDMAN"

Watch the Kasso Finals Live

Blair Alley — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:29:51 GMT

The Japanese Skateboarding Challenge Format Makes Its US Debut at KASSO Skate & Sound Fest, with a Global Livestream on 22 March on the Red Bull Skateboarding YouTube Channel and Red Bull TV.

Across four courses, 28 skaters from around the world will race through obstacle stages designed to test speed, creativity, and adaptability. Among those competing are Red Bull athletes Jamie Foy (USA), Cordano Russell (USA), Jiro Platt (Japan), CJ Collins (USA), Torey Pudwill (USA), and Gavin Bottger (USA), who headline an international lineup of riders taking on the course.

What is KASSO?
Originally launched in Japan in 2024, KASSO began as a televised skateboarding challenge
show where professional riders and local talents take on elaborate obstacle courses built
specifically for each location.
Created by TOKYO BROADCASTING SYSTEM TELEVISION, INC. (TBS), the network behind
popular game shows like TMXC (Most Extreme Elimination Challenge) - the international
version of Takeshi’s Castle and Ninja Warrior -, the format unites elements of racing, escalating elimination rounds, and survival-style competition.
Unlike traditional skate contests judged on style, KASSO is structured as a race against time - a course-versus-skater format where riders must adapt to each obstacle as they go. Competitors must navigate technical obstacles with speed and precision to stay in the game - missing an obstacle or posting the slowest time means elimination.
The result is a format that combines the creativity of skateboarding with the tension and
unpredictability of a challenge show.
Described as “the anti-contest contest,” KASSO reimagines skate competition by shifting the focus away from competing for the sake of winning, judging panels, and podium finishes, and toward creativity, flow, fun, and problem-solving across dynamic obstacle courses - mirroring the escalating drama typical of modern game shows.

The Soothing Sounds of Erik Herrera's Venture Trucks Video Part

Blair Alley — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:26:57 GMT

Man, this dude's smooth as silk. Definitely deserves his own signature truck. Support you local skateshop when you cop 'em. Check there first!

More with Erik:

Some insane tricks out in NYC in here. Genius soundtrack. That last 50-50 flip out was psycho.

IPATH Welcomes Drake Johnson

Blair Alley — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:44:16 GMT

IPATH is steady building its team, this time with SF crusher Drake Johnson. Check him out.

"Divine Light, Wisdom and Strength. Drake moves forward on his Path. One Love, One Heart, One Destiny. Welcome to the team Drake. Filmed by Quincy Freeman, Kyle Geldart & Mikey Guzman. Edit by Andres Jimenez Music- 'Many Things' by Seun Kuti. IPATH Footwear Available in finer Skateshops worldwide & ipath.com"

Drake's making those monochromatic hightops look real good. Solid pickup.

“Skate Craft” Exhibition Opening in San Diego in November Will Be a Must See

Blair Alley — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:27:00 GMT

We first heard about this exhibit from our bros the Zenga Bros who've done all that incredible desgining at the Swatch Nines event in Waco, Texas. Now Grant Brittain has just posted that he'll be a part of this group show as well. Check it out and mark your calendars to get down to SD! Skate Craft in Balboa Park.

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"The “Skate Craft” exhibition at the @mingeimuseum in San Diego’s Balboa Park is opening in November and will be a must see on any Skateboarding Fan’s calendar. I will have a few items in the exhibit and will be giving a Slideshow in the theater. Scroll through for the details of the exhibition and stay tuned for other info. Photo of Joe Pino, one of the DIY founders and builders of the Washington St Skatepark in San Diego when it first opened in 1999."

Stay up on the Mingei Museum's site. "Skate Craft celebrates skateboarding's true "Do-It-Yourself" values, tracing its evolution from the early days of makingdecks in garages and building ramps from found lumber to the handcrafted works of art seen today.

Experience how skateboarding nurtures creativity, self-expression, and joy through artisanal craftsmanship. The progression of skateboard design, safety gear, and skate shoes, alongside the inventive machines that facilitated their creation, is driven by skaters taking it upon themselves to push boundaries."

Check the links below for past coverage on the Zenga Bros and of course our mini doc on the city where skateboarding was born: San Diego:

We were lucky enough to host Grant Brittain on our podcast a while back too!