Originally from the East Coast, Julian is currently living in Long Beach, CA – a place with lots of friends to meet up with and skate. It’s obvious he’s been taking full advantage of the great West Coast weather and filming non-stop. Julian had the opening part in Foundation’s Star & Moon, and followed that up with the heavy closing part in the latest Foundation Splendor video. Etnies proudly welcomes Julian Lewis to the team!
NEW Rider Alert – Welcome to the Crew, Dan Lu! | OJ Wheels
OJ Wheels welcomes Dan Lu to the team!
Introducing Kyonosuke Yamashita – LAKAI
It’s official, Kyonosuke Yamashita is on Lakai. Kyo has been skating flow for Lakai in Japan since he was a little kid. In 2018 they took a trip to Tokyo, and at the age of 13 he skated a demo. Fast forward 4 years, and they are stoked to officially welcome him to the family. Keep your eyes peeled for lots more to come from young Kyonosuke.
Monster Energy: Introducing Raphae Ueda
Haven’t heard about Raphae Ueda? Well, you’re about to. Raphae is the latest addition to the 2022 Monster Energy Skate Roster. The 15-year-old skater is known for his natural born talent. It might be genetic, since his dad, Lincoln Ueda, was a professional vert skater in the 90’s – 2000’s, and Raphae’s biggest role model. Raphae’s using his talent strategically by taking his time on training and getting his tricks right, studying and watching his competitors, and keeping his eyes on the prize: his future.
ALEX WILLMS SK8MAFIA PRO PART 2022
SK8Mafia drops Alex Willms pro part!
Nikk Hickland | Krux Trucks
Krux newest member of the team is Monterey’s own young legend Nikk Hickland.
Zach Allen Rides Royal Trucks
Royal is hyped to welcome Zach Allen to the team!
Alex Willms Premiere & Pro night. – SK8MAFIA
Alex Willms turns Pro for SK8MAFIA with Local Skateshop, the Dallas Crew and Mohkie Homies.
Surprise: You’re PRO! Yndiara Asp’s Professional Debut | Santa Cruz Skateboards
Today we get a complete rundown of the day that Yndiara turned PRO! From traveling to Santa Cruz for a “photo shoot” to getting the surprise of a lifetime, follow us through Yndiara’s special day and experience the stoke first hand! You definitely won’t want to miss her reaction! Look out for Yndiara’s ‘Slither’ Pro Model available NOW!
BEAR MYLES ON SML. WHEELS
Small wheels is proud to announce Bear Myles to the team. Hailing from Bristol, Bear has been a part of the crew for a couple years now. With his exciting style and rad outlook he’s a perfect fit for sml.
JEFF CARLYLE FOR SPITFIRE WHEELS.
Jeff Carlyle attacks the city with style.
Monster Energy: Introducing Filipe Mota
f you haven’t heard of Filipe Mota, something’s wrong with you. This kid is everywhere. Only 15 years old and dominating the skate game, Filipe Mota has officially jumped from the Monster Army Team to the official Monster Energy Skate Team.
The one and only Nyjah Huston says it best, “Little Filipe is a beast. I see a lot of potential in him and his skating. I see a lot of dedication. I feel like he’s really willing to put in the hard work, to take his skating to that next level, just like where I was when I was a kid.”