VQS: Best Trick Contenders

Although the online Video Qualifier Series may have already selected the top ten women’s and men’s entries that won an invite to the Rockstar Energy Open, the VQS continues to provide more cash-winning opportunities. Combing through 50-plus video entries, here’s a two-minute and change montage of the Best Trick Contenders vying for a chance at pocketing $1,000.

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JENKEM – Life After Skating: The Couple Behind Buddies Coffee In NY

At some point, every pro skater is faced with the age-old question of, “What’s next?” And for Taylor, coffee was a chance he was willing to take. Being that Jenk HQ isn’t too far, Jenkem stopped in one day and the coffee drinkers in the crew were impressed. A week later they linked up with the duo in Brooklyn to get the behind-the-scenes on how their new endeavor is shaping up.

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“Hot Chocolate” | Chocolate Skateboards (2004)

21 years ago today, (August 13th, 2003) the crew headed out to SF to begin their month long adventure. Hot Chocolate is a documentary-style tour video that follows the Chocolate Skateboards team as they travel around the US, skating streets, demos, and filming skits. The team is also interviewed before the trip for a sense of anticipation, and after to reflect on the good times had.

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SLS Futures: Episode 2 – Woodward

The stakes are higher than ever in Episode 2 of “SLS Futures,” as the winners from each week return to camp for the finals. After weeks of intense competition, the top male and female skaters from each week go head-to-head for the grand prize: a trip to a U.S. stop of the SLS Pro series. Watch as the best of the best showcase their skills, pushing their limits and leaving it all on the line in their quest to win this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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Nike SB | QuickStrike

QuickStrike is Nike SB’s latest full-length captured and edited on a “quick strike” timeline. Filmed in ten months across four continents and featuring over 40 members of the Nike SB squad. This one’s for everyone with skin in the game who stacked, battled, traveled, and trusted the plan.

Featuring Antonio Durao, Max Palmer, Noah Mahieu, Hugo Boserup, Nick Mathews, Brian Anderson, Stefan Janoski, Oskar Rozenberg, Arin Lester, Nicole Hause, Eric Koston, Mason Silva, Carlos Ribeiro, Hayley Wilson, Donovon Piscopo, Dashawn Jordan, Sean Malto, Jack O’Grady, Cyrus Bennett, Jake Anderson, Vilma Stal, Sarah Meurle, Ville Wester, Raph Langslow, Casper Brooker, Eetu Toropainen, Kyron Davis, Nils Matijas, Gus Gordon, Kevin Bradley, Blake Carpenter, Poe Pinson, Georgia Martin, Ishod Wair, Tanner Burzinski, Karsten Kleppan, Ben Lawrie, Dylan Jaeb, Noah Nayef, Korahn Gayle, Joe Campos, Troy Gipson, Seven Strong, John Fitzgerald, Vince Palmer, Daan Van Der Linden, Youness Amrani, Grant Taylor, Karim Callender, Elijah Odom, Andrew Wilson, Enzo Kurmaskie, Nik Stain, and Didrik Galasso.

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VANS | ALWAYS PUSHING | LA CREW

Being out in the streets with a crew of friends is what defines skateboarding. From the cheers when you land something to encouragement when you don’t, it’s not exactly a team sport but something entirely unique. Follow along as Efron, Beatrice, Breana, and Rowan chase down spots alongside Atiba in downtown LA.

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