Dew Tour caught up with Mountain Dew rider Mariah Duran after her announcement to the USA National skate team for a breakdown of her skateboard setup. She rides on Thunder 139 hallows, 53mm Spitfire wheels, and a Meow deck. Check out her Setups video above for full breakdown.
USA National Skateboarding Team Announcement and Skate Session – Dew Tour
On Tuesday, March 20th skateboarders, parents, and media from multiple platforms gathered at CA Training Facility in Vista, CA for the announcement of the first-ever USA national skateboarding team. With the help from Toyota and Nike, 16 skateboarders, including Nyjah Huston, Alexis Sablone, Zion Wright, Brighton Zeuner, and more join together to form the first-ever USA skateboarding national team. Both park and street events will make their Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games.
The eight women and men chosen for the USA national team qualified based on their performances in international level events during the year before their selection. Skateboarders will have the opportunity to qualify for the 2020 Summer Games based on three of their best results in the 2019 qualify season (now through September 15, 2019) and six best results during the 2020 qualifying season (September 16, 2019 – May 31, 2020).
Save the Date! Dew Tour Returns to Long Beach June 13-16, 2019
This June 13-16, Dew Tour returns to Long Beach, California to celebrate another year of skate competition, art, and music. This year’s event will host world-renowned men and women skateboarders battling on an all-new street and bowl course designed to push the limits of creativity and progression. For the fourth year in a row, Dew Tour continues the TransWorld SKATEboarding Team Challenge competition featuring the best board brands in the industry going head-to-head in an innovative course and format.
Sean Malto & Curren Caples Skate Montréal | MOUNTAIN DEW®
MOUNTAIN DEW® pro skateboarders Sean Malto and Curren Caples head north to Montréal to check out the French culture, ride the most iconic skate spots, snap photos, tell jokes and teach each other a thing or two about transitions. From epic street spots to DIY parks to backyard pools, these two friends have a damn good time working together to creatively expand their transitions skillsets. Video by Ryan Lovell. Photography by Atiba Jefferson.
Setups: Jordan Maxham Skates Mix Matched Trucks
Upon entering Dew Tour Long Beach, we ran into Mountain Dew rider Jordan Maxham and seized the opportunity to get the rundown on his skate setup. Jordan’s skateboard is an extension of his eccentric style. He rocks an 8.5-inch Blind skateboard infused with impact plus, cheetah print Grizzly Griptape for flair, and to our surprise mix matched Royal trucks. Get the full scoop in Jordan’s Setups video above.
Head 2 Head: Heimana Reynolds Vs. Erick Winkowski Frontside Invert
In this version of Head 2 Head, we look at frontside invert. A forgotten sector in vert skating is the handplant, which requires strength and nimbleness to execute. Check out the flying Hawaiian Heimana Reynolds Vs. hesh ripper Erick Winkowski perform two different inverts with two different styles. Leave us a comment below and let us know which invert you like the best.
Dew Tour Head 2 Head: Micky Papa Vs. Mason Silva Hardflip
Welcome back to Head 2 Head and in this segment, we have Mason Silva Vs. Maurice Jordan performing a hardflip. Known for delivering raw power Mason flicks his hardflip making it rotate in a vertical fashion between the legs. On the other hand, Maurice spins his off axis but none the less gets his board back to his feet for a mid-air catch. Leave a comment below and let us know who’s hardflip you like the best.
Best of 1st place Pro Park Winner Cory Juneau | Dew Tour 2018
Reigning Pro Park champion Cory Juneau defends his title at Dew Tour 2018. Of course, all his runs brought heat and featured his signature crowd pleaser, frontside boardslide through the corner. Relive all of Cory’s bangers in his best of video above.
Best of Second Place Pro Park Winner Oskar Rozenberg | Dew Tour 2018
All attention is focused on Oskar Rozenberg when he’s teed up to drop in. Oskar is one of our favorite skaters to watch because of his lofty style and incredible speed carried out through his entire run. Feast your eyes on the best of second place Pro Park winner Oskar Rozenberg!
Best of Kelvin Hoefler 3rd Place Pro Street Winner | Dew Tour 2018
2017 Pro Street champion Kelvin Hoefler returned to Dew Tour Long Beach in defense of his Pro Street title. Although Hoefler made it into the finals and put down a solid run, he ended up taking home third place. None the less, peep his best moves that earned a spot on the podium.
Dew Tour Head 2 Head: Chris Joslin Vs. Ryan Decenzo Fakie Flip
In this episode of Head 2 Head, we examine two fakie flips down the gap section from Chris Joslin and Ryan Decenzo. First up, Joslin stomps on his board after flicking a fakie flip and giving it a shifty for added flair. Meanwhile, Decenzo gets right to business with a textbook style fakie flip with ease. You be the judge and leave a comment below on who’s you like the best!
Best of Blind Skateboards TransWorld SKATEboarding Team Challenge | Dew Tour 2018
Reigning Team Challenge champions Blind skateboards take top honors for their third year in a row. Trey Wood, Micky Papa, Yuto Horigome, and TJ Rogers filled up this year’s team roaster to defend their title. Peep the best of Blind Skateboards from the 2018 TransWorld SKATEboarding team challenge.