SNEAK PEAK: Elite 95a “All Rippin No Slippin” Urethane – OJ Wheels

What’s the deal with Elite 95a? Elite 95a high performance urethane offers a more forgiving durometer for rough terrain with easy, consistent power slides and and bark you normally get with a harder urethane. What’s the Nomads shape all about? Nomads feature a straight cut, mid-width shape with sharp edge for easy lock-in and wide riding surface for consistent slide. Elite 95a ships to skate shops this September 15th, 2020!

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Tony Hawk Pro Skater: Behind The Scenes | Skate | VANS

To celebrate the launch of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+ 2, the game’s iconic Warehouse level was re-created in real life, so Tony could skate this famed virtual spot in the real world.

Vans went behind the scene to capture what it took to be able to allow Tony to shred the physical re-creation of this virtual industrial paradise. From Covid restrictions to Chris Gregson’s key shot nearly being shut down; it was equally dramatic on both sides of the camera. Take a peek behind the curtain to understand everything that went into bringing this once-in-a-lifetime moment to life.

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SMALLEST BOARD WE MAKE! SUPER MICRO SK8 COMPLETE Product Challenge | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Today Santa Cruz puts to the test the Classic Dot Super Micro Sk8 Complete. The Super Micro Sk8 complete comes in at 7.25 inches wide and 27 inches long and is recommended for skaters age 3-6. Santa Cruz’s new line of Sk8 Completes has all new shapes that are more comfortable for both kids and adults alike. The 10.5 inch wheel base gives this Sk8 Complete super responsive turning. On top of the new shapes they have softer bushings and wheels on the Super Micro, Micro and Mini Sk8 Completes. In this video we break down the details on each of the products and why they are great. Then we put Santa Cruz Brand Manager Andrew Cannon to the test with three different challenges.

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SCREAMING VLOG #2: Perfect Kickflips & Hot Dumpster Juice!? Maurio McCoy Skates LA on a VX Deck

Welcome to Screaming Vlog 2! Screaming Vlogs will closely document the SC team as they gear up to finish filming for Til The End Vol. 5, out later this year as well as anything else happening with the brand.

For Screaming Vlog Ep. 2 we join Maurio McCoy as he and filmer Nick Hanson make their way around LA while putting one of his brand new VX Deck’s to the test. We could watch him back tail the little square bar next to Kingswell all day but no day with Maurio would be complete without one of his signature kickflips. Find out how he feels about the lakers, what a “hot dumpster juice” looking nollie flip actually looks like and how the VX holds up after a day in the streets.

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Element x Ghostbusters

The Element Fall 2020 collection is all about New York City’s history, it’s iconic visual language, and the stories that were born there. The story of Ghostbusters in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment is an expression of this. You can find this visual ghost fest across the range on skateboards and apparel. Shop the collection HERE.

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WINKOWSKI PRIMEVAL PRODUCT CHALLENGE WITH ANDREW CANNON! | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Today we talk about and put to the test the 10.34 x 30.54 inch Erick Winkowski Primeval Powerply deck with art by Ken Taylor. This shape came from the mind of Erick himself and it features our Cruise Missle 2 concave with a rocker in the middle and an extra bend in the tail that really locks your foot in. In this video we break down the details on each of the products and why they are great. Then we put Santa Cruz Brand Manager Andrew Cannon to the test with three different challenges.

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