The Platfrm – First Person: Chris Joslin Leaves His Mark at the 2025 Rockstar Energy Open

Go back to Portland, Oregon, and Chris Joslin’s battle to put it down at the 2025 Rockstar Energy Open. “I used to compete because I’m a competitive person, but now I compete because I’ve got a family to feed.” Joslin’s dedication and focus are clear at every single event. Years of experience have earned him his elite bag of tricks. His headspace and how he handles himself in moments of pressure are other skills that only time can teach.

Chris failed to make the cut for the Men’s Street Finals, but he didn’t let it define his weekend. “It sure is important to come back from your setbacks… for me, I’ve got a reason to keep going. I’ve got a family.” This episode of First Person: Chris Joslin follows him through the weekend, right up to the moment he won the Cash for Tricks Best Trick Jam to leave his mark on the event. “The fans saved my life.”

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Skaters TAKE OVER Venice Boardwalk for RED BULL ORIGIN

Red Bull Origin brings skateboarding history to life in Venice Beach with rebuilt versions of legendary spots, from Natas Kaupas’ fire hydrant spin to Gonz’s double kink rail. Watch generations of skaters take on iconic features like the Venice hubba and Pavilion wallride in this live celebration of skateboarding’s legacy and future. Venice has always been a beacon of counterculture, and this event highlights its seismic impact on skateboarding culture worldwide.

Each obstacle pays tribute to a defining moment in street skating — from the first wallrides at the Pavilion to the ledge-driven style that shaped an era. By re-creating these historic features, Red Bull Origin invites today’s pros to reinterpret the tricks that built skateboarding’s foundation.

Don’t miss the chance to see history collide with the next generation of skateboarding, live from the boardwalk.

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