The Platfrm In The Mix: The Legacy of Combi and Impact of Vans Pool Party

The Combi Pool is truly one of a kind—a legendary spot where an eclectic mix of park, pool, and vert skateboarders come together under one roof. Spanning generations, from the original Combi at Upland Skatepark to today, it’s a space that has witnessed the evolution of skateboarding. Icons like Christian Hosoi, Steve Caballero, Mike McGill, Steve Alba, and many more share the same terrain with the newer wave of skaters, including Arisa Trew, Tom Schaar, Greyson Fletcher, Lilly Erickson, Moto Shibata, and other rising rippers. As the late Jeff Grosso, who embodied the true spirit of Combi, once said, “I am so grateful to be a part of a group of fucking individuals that helped to shape and form it. If you ride a skateboard, I just want everyone to remember how awesome it was and how awesome it is.” The Vans Pool Party was always more than just a contest—it was a gathering everyone anticipated. Now, as we close the chapter on this legendary era, it’s a bittersweet moment for skateboarding. To honor its legacy, check out Platfrm’s latest In The Mix video, where skaters share their closing remarks on what Combi and the Vans Pool Party meant to them.

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Vans Pool Party Combi 2025 Men’s Final Highlights

This past Sunday, January 19th, 2025 marked the last Vans Pool Party at the Combi Bowl in Orange County, California. The highly regarded Pool Party competition series closes out 20 years at the indoor Vans skatepark with a final ride as the infamous Combi nears its inevitable filling-in.

Watch the men’s pro final highlights from the last Vans Pool Party at the Combi featuring Greyson Fletcher, Moto Shibata, Hampus Winberg, JD Shanchez, Tate Carew, Luigi Cini, Kiko Francisco, Cory Juneau, Tom Schaar, and a handful of legends watch from the sidelines.

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“Monsters & Saviors” A Skate Film | Monster Energy x ‪Green Day‬

There’s no denying Green Day’s legacy in the skate scene is anything less than iconic. So, to celebrate “The Saviors Tour”, it was only right to drop a skate film, soundtracked by classics from “Dookie” and “American Idiot” and (a future classic) from their new album “Saviors” — with exclusive footy of our all-star Monster Energy skate crew.

Skaters featured Nyjah Huston, Jake Yanko, Giovanni Vianna, Gabriel Fortunato, Filipe Mota, Jhancarlos Gonzalez, Fabiana Delfino, Liam Pace, Kieran Woolley, Matt Berger, Tom Schaar, Ruby Lilley, Yam Behar, Rune Glifberg, Trey Wood, Elliot Sloan, Moto Shibata, Cocona Hiraki, and Edouard Damestoy.

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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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Bucky Lasek Vert Sessions #8 with Moto Shibata, Tony Hawk, Jimmy Wilkins, Rob Lorifice and more.

If you were to tell me that one of the best vert skaters ever would come from Osaka Japan I’d have a hard time believing it. Moto Shibata is hands down one of the best to ever do it with style and a consistent bag of tricks that most can’t comprehend. I was lucky enough to catch a session with Moto, Tony Hawk, Jimmy Wilkins, Rob Lorifice, Reef Orlando and Jordyn Barratt at Hawks vert ramp before Moto headed back home to Japan. See why Moto is every skaters favorite skater. – Bucky Lasek

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Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert 2023 Mens Finals

THVA 2023 saw Tony Hawk’s epic vert ramp in the middle of the Delta Center! Watch the best of the best in men’s vert skateboarding including Jimmy Wilkens, Moto Shibata, Edouard Damestoy, Gui Khury, Paul Luc Ronchetti, Tom Schaar, Rony Gomes, and Augusto Akio. New this year was a partnership with the XGames where the top skaters from Vert Alert qualified for Summer X.

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MasterClass presents Tony Hawk’s NBD/Best Trick Challenge: Day 1

In many ways, vert skating has become a lost art form. That’s why Tony Hawk and MasterClass have teamed up to bring you the MasterClass presents Tony Hawk’s NBD/Best Trick Challenge. Some of the top male and female skaters in the world had one hour on Tony’s ramp to attempt their best tricks and submit one for voting. Today’s video features: Moto Shibata, Jordyn Barratt, Alec Beck, Clay Kreiner, Amelia Brodka and Tony Hawk. Voting begins on Sunday, June 28th and winners announced on Monday, June 29th. Vote at tonyhawk.com/vote.

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