Men’s Street Final Highlights Rockstar Energy Open 2025

Roaring Portland fans packed in on all sides for the Men’s Street Final, the last event of Rockstar Energy Open 2025, as Kairi Netsuke, Julian Agliardi, 2025 VQS Week 7 winner Ivan Monteiro, Rockstar’s own Braden Hoban, and the rest of the 10-man field delivered across three 60-second runs apiece. It was Kairi, the lone Japanese skater in the Men’s Street field, who emerged triumphant by nearly a 3-point margin over the field.

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Tristan Rennie, Yam Behar, Liam Pace – Central California Road Trip | Life in the Van – The Platfrm

It’s time to get back in the van—Peacock’s driving. A self-described professional road trip organizer and videographer, Josh “Peacock” Henderson is, simply put, the best. Join a full squad as they spend three days scouring over 200 miles of central California in search of clips at six epic spots. Peacock’s got the homie hookups and the access codes to get into secret locations without interruption.

Between breaking down fences for a little off-roading to a DIY, tapping into private backyards with cement pours and ramp compounds—plus roadside chaos when the van breaks down and the crew has to push before a Humvee comes through with a tow—this episode of Life in the Van has it all.

Where does it all begin? Phoenix Sinnerton called it “one of the most perfect DIYs in the middle of absolute nowhere.” Enjoy

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A Look into Skateboarding’s Road Culture | Life in the Van – The Platfrm

Get in the van! Life In The Van is a series documenting the most quintessential part of life as a professional skateboarder. Since the beginning, skateboarders have been packing into vans and taking to the open road in search of new towns, new spots, and places to stack clips—not to mention drop in for demos and autograph signings to stoke out the local skateboarders along the way. Skate, eat, sleep, and repeat. Whether it’s for a few weeks or a few months, the bonds formed and the footage captured are what make these trips so special. So, what’s it really like?

“It’s like a family experience,” says Chris Roberts. “You start to hate these people.” Sean Malto, Braden Hoban, and Greyson Fletcher explain the importance of a van’s seating chart, or hierarchy, while Tom Schaar, Georgia Martin, and Lazer Crawford describe some of their first van memories. And Felipe Gustavo poetically sums up his van experiences as, “That’s where your heart is.” Hear from each of them and get a look into the behind-the-scenes, the falls, makes, and more —slide open the side door and experience Life In The Van.

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Men’s Park Final Highlights Rockstar Energy Open 2025

Portlanders and pro skateboarders alike packed into the crowds for finals day at the 2025 Rockstar Energy Open (RSEO) on Sunday, and even more industry elite were on the deck to film, photograph and keep the action organized during the Men’s Park Final. In the end, though, Tom Schaar was able to take a victory lap to end the event. Unlike your typical victory lap, Tom was followed into the bowl by Chris Gregson.

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Park Best Trick Jam Highlights Rockstar Energy Open 2025

Arguably the best contest of the entire event, the Park Best Trick Jam at the RSEO brought out a taste of the old school and touch of chaos to an otherwise perfectly executed weekend. ALL skaters were welcome to join in on the carnage for their chance at some quick cash for tricks and a trophy for the overall winner. And in the end, the fans were the real winners. Also Keegan Palmer.

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LIVE: Women & Men VQS Street Qualifier + Men’s Park Qualifier | Rockstar Energy Open 2025

Friday, August 15th kicks off the first competition day of the Rockstar Energy Open 2025 at Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon! Tune in for the Rockstar Energy Video Qualifier Series Street Qualifier, where the top four men and top two women will continue into the semi-final round. Closing out the first day of competition will be the Men’s Park Qualifier.

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