Thrasher Magazine

Whether as a struggling pro or team manager, Mike Sinclair’s come across almost every character in skateboarding, and even invented a few himself. Wonder who's made a lasting impression in his lifetime among legends? Read through and laugh along.

Tre fights for a serious double-set wallride in this quick hit for New Balance. After every slam, the crew’s there to keep him amped. You know we love a battle.

The Bust Crew’s Ty Beall keeps the spot drought at bay by rushing through the rough streets of Richmond. Gilbert pops by to fly down a double set in a brick tunnel while Ty turns the VA crust to dust. Get there.

Vans is stepping up to help small businesses—including core skateshops—during this difficult time by offering shoes with custom patterns designed by the shops themselves. Thirty designs are currently available and 50 more are coming down the pike. Fresh shoes and a kickback to your local? That’s a win/win. 

With a full stack of creative Euros and cameos from the States, French Fred comes up with another certified smash. Jaakko, Madars, Maité, Eetu and their friends back each other up with textbook blunts, wild one foots and miracle board recoveries. They earn their knucks.

It’s hard to picture the smooth ones bailing, but Joey gifts us a few solid slams and some extra potent snaps in his recent Coattails part.  Whether it’s a rough out-ledge or head-high rainbow jam, he comes correct with style and power. 

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.

Closing out Maxallure’s first video, Dre lets the world know he’s no longer just the young buck at Potrero, and no spot in the City is safe from his killing spree. This man is the future.

One by one the VXs fall, but James still keeps the four-by-three in HD to showcase his wild pack of Aussies run riot through the streets. Tommy Fynn, Gabbers, Adam Davies and the rest fire off in this hectic edit full of beer-spewing, big sessions, hijinx and risky hucks. Any crew would be lucky to have half their stoke.