Watch the spoiler-free, recap highlights of Monster Energy Skateboard MegaPark at X Games 2022!
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.
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…
Rune Glifberg, Olympic Skateboarder and 12-time X Games Medalist – UNLEASHED Podcast E127
A true skateboard icon hits the podcast! UNLEASHED welcomes Olympic Skateboarder and 12-time X Games medalist Rune Glifberg. In conversation with podcast hosts The Dingo and Danny, the 47-year-old from Copenhagen, Denmark, shares his inspiring journey that started by receiving an American skateboard as a gift at age 11.
Elliot Sloan, World’s #1 Mega Ramp Skateboarder – UNLEASHED Podcast E125
Lace up for some monster-sized big air! UNLEASHED welcomes Mega Ramp skateboard innovator and five-time X Games gold medalist Elliot Sloan. In the exclusive interview with podcast hosts The Dingo and Danny, the 33-year-old shares his rags to riches journey from unknown East Coast skate rat to the world’s #1 competitor in Skateboard Big Air.
Kevin Baekkel vs Kink Rail – Monster Energy Shorts
Monster Energy brings you this quick clip of Kevin Baekkel’s kink rail battle.
360 Flips w/ Aurelien Giraud – Monster Energy
Monster Energy gives you this Aurelien Giraud quick clip…. there is no better 360 Flip.
Monster’s “IN PASSING”: Road Tripping with Nyjah Huston
Nyjah Huston and crew hopped in and hit the road as they traveled out to Salt Lake City for Stop 1 of the 2021 SLS Championship Tour! From street spots, to skateparks, and hot springs, they made the best of their time on the road…
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.
Lizzie Armanto, Women’s Skateboarding Pioneer and Olympic Athlete – UNLEASHED Podcast E15
Trailblazer, innovator, global icon: Women’s skateboarding pioneer Lizzie Armanto joins The Dingo and Danny for an unforgettable episode of UNLEASHED.
MIRADOR II – BEHIND THE SCENES – MONSTER ENERGY
Go behind the scenes with the MIRADOR II crew deep in the Mediterranean, pushing the boundaries of skateboard documentation once again. With their use of FPV Drones, creative locations and a next-level crew of skaters, the filming team managed to capture spots that are normally super tricky to reach with conventional cameras. Pilot David Lougedo’s innovative filming required 3D printed bespoke parts, fit for the task of filming the skater’s impressive ledge tech and endless hill-bombs.
Lizzie Armanto, Women’s Skateboarding Pioneer and Olympic Athlete – Monster UNLEASHED Podcast E15
Trailblazer, innovator, global icon: Women’s skateboarding pioneer Lizzie Armanto joins The Dingo and Danny for an unforgettable episode of UNLEASHED.
The 28-year-old skateboard icon from Santa Monica, California, has achieved several historic milestones: Armanto was the first female rider featured on the cover of TransWorld Skateboarding magazine. In 2018, she made history as the first woman to complete the legendary ‘Loop of Death’ obstacle. Since taking gold in her X Games debut in Barcelona in 2013, she has earned a total of three X Games medals (1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze) and won the sport’s biggest competitions. Today, Armanto endorses signature skateboards and footwear for A-list brands, appears in video games and films.
But rising to superstar status was no walk in the park, as Armanto had to overcome challenges and chart her own path. Get the real story now in Episode 15 of the UNLEASHED with The Dingo and Danny Podcast.