Young gun, Taiga Nagai came out swinging in Santa Cruz Skateboards' latest video, TYPE. Whether you're already familiar with Taiga or this was your introduction to the hungry up-and-comer, he made it clear that he's on a mission.
But the question remains—did he really backside 180 nosegrind the Hollywood High 16-stair rail first try? Press play and find out:
As we see, the answer to the question was yes! He did. And it was so proper. To say it's impressive just wouldn't be saying enough, would it? The look on his face as he rolls away is priceless. You can tell it took him a few seconds to realize what exactly just happened.
All the raw clips that follow the back 180 nosegrind are really just the cherry on top of an incredible video part. Taiga's grit and determination are on full display here. He'll take the slams, he'll fight the battles, but most importantly, he'll secure the clip.
There were a ton of different styles, different spots, and different vibes peppered throughout TYPE, but it was the kind of edit that keeps you watching all the way through. Wild NBDs, tons of creativity, and that contagious energy you only get when a squad like that is genuinely pushing themselves—and each other—during every session. Have you seen it yet? Tap the post above if not.
We're stoked to see what else Taiga has in store this year, along with the rest of the Santa Cruz squad. TYPE certainly set the tone. So I think we can all expect plenty of heat from the SC team in 2025.
