Setups: Dominick Walker’s Element Skateboard, Thunder Trucks, Spitfire Wheels, & More

In this detailed installment of Setups, we get all the way down to the quarter-inch of hardware and the 100th decimal point on Dominick Walker’s skateboard gear. Dominick breaks down his preferred nose and tail shape, the new inverted kingpin style trucks he’s grinding, and the shoes you can catch him rocking while on and off his board.

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LGBTQ+ Love Note: A Conversation With ChandlerBurton | Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding

Chandler Burton played a huge part in the making the LGBTQ+ episode of Loveletters to Skateboarding. Burton introduced Grosso to many of the skaters featured in the piece and remains an encouraging voice for the queer skate community. Burton tells his story of coming out as a queer skater, how he battled societal norms, and the importance of allyship.

Vans is thankful to everyone who shared their story, strengthening the community of skateboarding. If you are a person in crisis or in need of a safe and judgement free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386.

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Dew Tour Setups: Tristan Rennie Runs Down Bloodwizard Skateboard, Independent Trucks, Ricta Wheels & More

While hanging out with Tristan Rennie for the day, Dew Tour took some time to run through his skateboard gear. Tristan sets up a fresh board before dropping into a backyard pool and shows us his personal tweaks. Hear how he dials in his trucks to the right tightness, the assorted board sizes he likes to ride, and everything else that falls into his setup.

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ERIC DRESSEN SPILLS THE BEANS ABOUT THE SPEED FREAKS VIDEO! | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Go behind the scenes with Eric Dressen as he talks about the filming of his part from the classic 1989 video, Speed Freaks. Eric’s part from this video helped to shape how skateboarders across the world viewed what could be done and how stylish it could look. From turning pro at the age of 10, getting a trick named after him and filming his whole part in the span of two days this Timeline Talk is filled with great stories for skateboard fans of all ages.

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LGBTQ+ Love Note: A Conversation With Elissa Steamer | Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding

Grosso catches up with skate pioneer, Elissa Steamer, to talk about queerness in skateboarding and the hardships of communicating identity within the skate community. Hint: language is everything!

Vans is thankful to everyone who shared their story, strengthening the community of skateboarding. If you are a person in crisis or in need of a safe and judgement free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386.

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Nine Club EXPERIENCE #103 – Nyjah Huston, Lil Dre and Jonathan Perez, Manramp

We discuss Manramp “Return of the Ramp”, Nyjah Huston stops by to talk about his new Nike SB shoe the Nyjah 2, we watch live and celebrate as Karl Watson turns Lil Dre and Jonathan Perez pro for Maxallure Skateboards, Eldy’s pick of the week, a fly joins the show, Mega Park: Elliot Sloan, Josef Skott in DC’s “Domino” part and much more!

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25 YEARS OF X GAMES | World of X Games

This special 25th anniversary episode takes a look back at the progression of the X Games and the most significant moments in its history. 25 Years of X Games features highlight footage from the past 25 years, as well as current interviews with action sports legends and ESPN hosts reliving their favorite memories.

Featured guests include: Tony Hawk, Travis Pastrana, Mat Hoffman, Dennis McCoy, Paul Rodriguez, Bucky Lasek, Lizzie Armanto, Jacko Strong, Ryan Nyquist, Selema Masekela, Ron Semiao, Ryan Sheckler, Nyjah Huston, Brighton Zeuner, Chris Fowler, Suzy Kolber, Brian Deegan, Carey Hart, Bob Burnquist, Scotty Cranmer, Mitchie Brusco, Elliot Sloan, Ken Block and Danny Way.

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