KELVIN HOEFLER | Aspire – Inspire: Ep 02 – Monster Energy
From humble beginnings to winning on the biggest skateboarding stages in the world, Kelvin Hoefler has rose from his own hard-won success.
The former SLS Super Crown Champion and two-time X Games gold medalist from Brazil is known for his highly technical street skating, especially complex trick combinations landed consistently in high-pressure contest situations. He also pushes the boundaries in the streets, where he films heavy-hitting video parts.
As Kelvin prepares for Tokyo 2021, witness all the pride, expectation, and pressure of carrying the flag for Brazil, a country so well known for bringing forth amazing skateboard talent.
AURELIEN GIRAUD | Aspire – Inspire: Ep 01
Witness the rise of a young international skateboard phenomenon. Monster Energy is proud to announce the first episode of the “Aspire – Inspire” mini-documentary video series, starring French skateboarding marvel Aurelien Giraud.
Giraud’s rise has been a long time coming. The Olympic-hopeful from Lyon, France is known for his larger-than-life skateboard tricks in the streets – particularly on massive gaps and handrails – as well as his success in big-ticket skateboarding competitions such as X Games, Dew Tour, and Street League Skateboarding (SLS).
TONY HAWK’S FIRST X GAMES | World of X Games
In 1995, ESPN introduced The Extreme Games to the masses. Billed as a weeklong competition, The Extreme Games (later changed to X Games) brought out the top action sports athletes in the world, across skateboarding, BMX, inline skating and more.
At the time, Tony Hawk was one of a few veteran pro skateboarders on the scene, successfully making the jump past the skateboarding craze of the 1980s, into a more underground, authentic scene spawned during the 1990s. But all that was about to change. With a boost of commercial exposure from ESPN and The Extreme Games, Tony Hawk would become one of the most recognized names in skateboarding throughout the world. And to this day, Tony’s name is synonymous with skateboarding, thanks in part to the momentum created here. Take a look back at Tony’s first vert and “street” runs from July, 1995.
And oh yeah, Tony took home the first Extreme Games gold medal in Skateboard Vert.
SHAUN WHITE’S AMAZING YEAR | World of X Games
Demolishing the competition on both snow and masonite is only attainable by one X Games athlete in X Games history: Shaun White. This is a look back at one of Shaun’s most decorated years at X Games.
Preparing Professional Skaters for the 2020 Olympics – VICE
With skateboarding now an official sport in the 2020 Olympics, unofficial assistant Coach Taji brought legendary Olympic Coach Ron, who has coached more than 40 Olympians over the years. Can Taji and Ron get these skaters prepared for the big day?
Setups: Mariah Duran’s Skateboard Gear – Dew Tour
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.
Grizzly Olympics 2016
Torey Pudwill and Grizzly proudly present the 2016 Olympics T.