Mini Top 5 with Rick McCrank and His Van
Our very own “All-Season Outdoor Player” Rick McCrank breaks down his Top 5 favorite things about his van.
Lee Spielman – “Foundation” Mini-Doc
Watch Lee Spielman Talk Building a New Kind of Community in L.A.
“A lot of kids are lost and looking for somewhere to go,” says Trash Talk frontman Lee Spielman in the latest episode of Foundation, a series of mini-documentaries from FADER and Alpha Industries. “There’s kids kicking around Hollywood that have nothing to fucking do. But they can come here, skate, and be themselves.”
Here is Babylon LA, a combination “skate shop, gallery, hangout, and youth center” that Spielman founded in 2012 as a way to give the community of kids, punks, and outsiders that surrounded his band a real home – the kind of home that shaped him growing up. As Lee tells it, “For me right now, it’s all about taking the things I loved as a kid, and using the resources we have now to do my own version of it.”
“If we could inspire kids to go out and just do whatever the fuck they want, that’s amazing. We all had that spot when we were a kid. And hopefully this spot is that for these kids.”
Shot on site on the L.A. streets that surround Babylon, the documentary captures the energy and spirit that led a legendary local punk band to become an essential part of their community, now and for years to come. Watch the full vid above.
MARIUS SYVANEN FINNISHED PORTER – Habitat Skateboards
Habitat has collaborated with Booze Brothers Brewing Co. on a special espresso porter and Marius pro deck. Cheers Goves!
Tape #6 – Hows It Taste
Starring: Roland Morin, Mikey Whitehouse, Nick Holt, Albert Ramirez, Sean Braaten, Jeremy Rodriguez aka Germ, Rick Molina, Matthew Hobson and Diego Cepeda. Filmed and Edited By: Freddy Gonzalez Additional Filming By: Eric Sanchez.
Yolo Bus
A snowy winter’s day trip from Ottawa to Montreal’s SPIN skatepark made possible by Vans Canada. Filmed/Edited by Jordan Wiens.
2017 TRICK OF THE YEAR: BEHIND THE TRICK – SLS
You’ve seen Tiago Lemos’s nearly impossible Switch Backside Tailside on the huge MACBA ledge in Barcelona. Now find out exactly how the 2017 Trick of the Year went down.
2017 was the toughest year to judge. Anyone in the top 5 could have taken it. But when it came down to the final decision the TOTY judges could not think of anyone else in skateboarding that could SWITCH Backside Tailslide that high of a ledge for that long! Skateboarding isn’t always just about doing the most technically hard trick or hucking down the biggest set. There’s something to be said about making a flatground, many or ledge trick look beautiful while still blowing people’s minds. That’s something special that only a few people can do. From being reposted by heavy skate media outlets to all the Pros & Legends that backed it, Tiago’s Switch Backside Tailslide took skateboarding to another level and will still be respected 10 years from now.
Congrats Tiago on taking the 2017 Trick of the Year and the $10,000!
DGK – Beware of the Underdogs
DGK’s newest film “Beware of the Underdogs” showcases the unseen talent that DGK has been fostering for the past few years. From East to West, this video has something for everyone.
Almost A Minute EP 9 Yuri, Youness, & Tyson out having fun!
Yuri, Youness, & Tyson out in the streets having fun!
20 YEARS #DIAMOND Manolo Edit
“When I first started Diamond back in ’98 I would give tees and bolts to all my friends. I would always get hyped whenever I would see them rock stuff in videos. 20 Years later, I still get that same feeling when I see somebody wearing our product. #20YEARS 1998 – 2018” – Manolo
Know Future : Christian Henry – Thunder Trucks
Christian Henry charges full speed in the newest Know Future clip from Thunder Trucks. Watch out for Christian, he’s not stopping…
EIGHT08Lately Episode 19
“We get things popping in Episode 19 first with my toe in a birthday doubles collision with Bday bro, Larry Warnken! Go caveman styley down the Petrie 11 with the bearded Willie D, hit some new DIY ditch creations on the Windward side of Oahu, go top of the wall with Mikey Albert at Keolu skatepark, ledge dancing with 808 Skate riders Mike G and Kevin Oshea, and finish it off on the bump to bar at Kalaheo high school! Thanks to Josh Ruubs and Justine Albert for the contribution of footage! Stitches are out from the toe, so lets shred Hawaii!” – 808
Nate Broussard Full Part from STATIC III – Theories of Atlantis
Nate Broussard’s full part from the “Static III” video, originally released in 2007, presented here in super epic quality from the original filmmaker.