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.

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Monster Euro Tour – Episode 1

Hop in the van & check out the first episode of the Monster Europe Tour as the crew kicks things off in the buzzing city of Bristol in the UK, followed by Hamburg & Berlin for the German stops of the tour where the local scene pulled up in their numbers to hang & skate with the boys. Big shouts to Fifty Fifty, Lobby & Civilist Skateshops for all the support.

Featuring: Ishod Wair, Nyjah Huston, Gabriel Fortunato, Aurelien Giraud, Kevin Baekkel, Jorge Simoes, Dlamini Dlamini, Justin Sommer, Charles Munro, Marek Zaprazny, Run Glifberg & the amazing locals we met along the way. Stay tuned for the next one…

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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.”

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27th Annual Tampa Pro | Tampa, FL – Monster Energy

The 27th annual Tampa Pro lived up to the hype that surrounded its highly anticipated arrival. Monster Energy’s very own, 27-year-old Olympic skateboarder Kelvin Hoefler from Guarujá, Brazil, took 2nd place, claiming a podium finish in one of the most heated finals in event history. Representing Brazil as well, Monster Energy rider and newly minted pro Gabriel Fortunato from Suzano, put his repertoire of technical street tricks on full display. Despite landing tricks that exceeded the average; he missed the cut into finals.

Monster Army rider Liam Pace also made waves in the legendary concrete bowl at Skatepark of Tampa (SPoT), receiving the ‘You Killed It’ award in the Concrete Jam Bowl skate event. Presented by Monster Energy as the official title sponsor, Tampa Pro is the most respected grassroots contest in skateboarding. It goes without saying that the skateboarding was in a league of its own all weekend.

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