Thrasher Magazine

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.

Tired of the digital revolution? Check out Andrew Peters’ analog photo journal of the 2019 CPH Open. Actual film and handwritten notes? Simpler times can be here again (but you gotta put down your GD phone for a sec).

The Vans road show rumbled into Montreal leaving stoke, laughs and most importantly a spankin’ new skatepark in it’s wake. The Brazilians dominated, but everyone got a piece. O’ Canada!

An unassuming shredder from Las Vegas, Frog’s Nick Michel jumped in the van and quickly became everyone’s fave. Rye Beres investigates.

You’ve seen the video, now let our guy Rye Beres introduce you to Hockey and Vans’ newest four-eyed hot shoe.

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.

Vans rolled out the red carpet to celebrate Elijah Berle’s hotly-anticipated signature shoe – we’re talking skate jams, party busses, baller-ass spreads and the hip-hop stylings of Soulja Boy. Burnout could barely keep up. Congrats, Eli!

Despite a heavy storm, skaters from all over Southern California made their way out to Bradford’s studio in Long Beach for the premiere of the 2018 Am Scramble video.

Globe opened its doors Friday night to host the first annual Snake Sessions mini-ramp contest. Check out some photos here.