Thrasher Magazine

At the core of the four-day Wheels of Fortune extravaganza is the Witch Hunt, with high-energy hijinks, skate challenges and more PDA than we can count. Skating should always be this fun.

The Seattle spectacle returns with talent from around the globe, building community, crowdsurfing and charging through one of the most powerful events in skateboarding. This scene is unstoppable.

Touted as “the Coachella of non-traditional skateboarding,” Wheels of Fortune 11 drew more than 300 skaters to partake in a weekend packed with pro surprises, goose chases, karaoke, contests and pure joy. Get a glimpse of all the mayhem with this stacked recap.

Samarria, Breezy, Fabi, Nora, Marbie and a huge crew of non-traditional talent from NHS bring their best to the Northwest. Earth-shaking slams, good vibes and absolute hammers, this one hits hard.

Both Nora's skating and her fun-loving, off-board enthusiasm for life have gravitated many characters into her orbit. Here are a few of them.

The world premiere of Skate Dreams took place Friday in Austin, TX. To celebrate, a meet and greet at No-Comply skateshop was organized followed by a product giveaway at House Park. Check the photos and keep your eyes peeled for the film’s official release date.

Kristin Ebeling is a powerhouse in the women’s skate movement. From teaching young girls and trans skaters, to making the KOTR-esque Wheels of Fortune event, Kebs’ drive to dismantle the skatriarchy is unrelenting. Alex White calls her up about being the only girl at the park and what having it all really looks like.

It wasn’t just the stock dudes that put out an unprecedented amount of raw ripping last year. Here are the non-traditional skaters that got the highest marks in 2020.

Jason Dill, Julien Stranger, Mike Sinclair and many more industry experts discuss what they're looking for in an up-and-coming amateur rider. Is it just about stacking clips? How can you blow it? Heed their advice to stand out in a world where everybody rips.