Thrasher Magazine

Every year on Van's birthday, his brother Eddie brings something special and 2024 is no exception. Remember one of the best with highlights from his incredible career.

Van was one of the most stylish and understated skaters of his day and this tribute video is a testament to his lasting legacy. Fifteen years out, his footage is still timeless.

Van graced The City with his style throughout the years. To celebrate his birthday, brother Eddie made a supercut from all the incredible clips on Three Up Three Down and beyond.

The classic Krooked part gets an extra-loaded re-edit from his brother Eddie. We miss you, Van. 

Andrew’s been a friend of the mag since his epic Prevent This Tragedy part and he’s met a lot of characters along the way. From Phelps to AVE to Too Short, this one’s so damn funny.

Ernie Torres busted out of Oklahoma in the early 2000s, earning a seat in the REAL van with his heavy moves and wicked sense of humor. Thanks for the memories, Big Ern! As seen in our Aug. 2021 issue.

Mike Anderson’s classic style of skating doesn’t exist in a vacuum. From Van Wastell and Gonz to his immediate family in Ventura, Mike sings the praises of his inspirations and the people he couldn’t do it without. As seen in our April ‘21 issue.

Van’s brother discusses recovering old clips and their shared passion for the music used in this tribute edit. Gone but never forgotten.

Full parts from Damian Bravo and Massimo Cavedoni bring long-awaited clips to light. Donnelly, Busenitz, Gerwer, Asselin, Aultz and more all-stars from the DLX family round out the experience.