Vert Skateboarding Chasing The Olympic Dream

As seen in the Return to Vert, the resurgence of halfpipe skateboarding is stronger than ever, with more skateboarders dropping in and progression exceeding anyone’s expectations. Park and street skateboarding are making their second appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, yet one familiar arena is still left on the sidelines: vert skateboarding. Hear from current vert rippers Arisa Trew, Gui Khury to halfpipe greats and ambassadors Jason Ellis, Selema Masekela, and more on what it would mean for skateboarding to have vert in the Olympics.

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Return to Vert: The New Era of Progression

The vert skateboarding scene is experiencing a strong resurgence, with a new generation pushing limits into uncharted territories. Tony Hawk’s groundbreaking 900 in 1999 was a pivotal moment in skateboarding history, but the progression happening in vert today is beyond anyone’s expectations. The recent Tony Hawk Vert Alert in Salt Lake City, Utah showcased skateboarding’s passion for vert and its talent. Get an exclusive look into the world of vert skateboarding with Jason Ellis, Moto Shibata, Arisa Trew, Selema Masekela, and many more in Return to Vert: The New Era of Progression.

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SLAPPY Trucks Presents “Never Heard of Em”

SLAPPY Trucks Presents “Never Heard of Em” Featuring Abner Pietro, Curtis Fontenot, Steven Baker, Christian Hall, Rion Swenson, Chino Maltese, Kwesi Holloway, Nathan Ko, Anthony Rare, Georgia Martin, Poe Pinson, Maria Castle, Lilly Strachan, Harlow Johnsey, Cona Suganami, Aaron Pike, James Alby, Arisa Trew, Ira Ingram, Nick Kirch, Chris Powers, Jamel Marshall, Ryan Hamburg, Tania Cruz, Schianta Lepori, Carlos Albu and Sebas Garcia.

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Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert 2024 Women’s Best Trick Contest and Awards

Watch some of the world’s best women vert skaters give their best trick attempts while having a blast at Tony Hawk’s Vert Alet 2024. Like just about every THVA Best Trick contest, an NBD went down this event as well. Skaters include Mia Kretzer, Arisa Trew, Lilly Erickson, Mizuho Hasegawa, Asahi Kaihara, Juno Matsuoka, Lilly Stoephasius, and Jada Ward.

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