For the Love of Skateboarding
On an unusually scorching hot and sunny Southern California day, Nicole Hause and Jimmy Wilkins hopped in the van with only one goal for the day… Shoot the new REAL Ad. With Matt Price behind the fisheye and an empty skatepark, Jimbo and Dicky made quick work of it, taking turns with the over/under doubles routine and scoring the pages of the mag.
Check out the footage from the session and some behind-the-scenes photos, along with the final Ad from the Feb ’23 Issue of Thrasher.
This was one for the book… Nicole’s family, friends and the REAL Team surprised her at the premiere for her new REAL Video Part (coming soon) at the Skate Like A Girl WOF11 Welcome to Town party. She had no idea what was happening and the moment was beyond amazing.
Watching Dennis skate 3rd & Army is something you’ll never forget. Throw Hermann in the mix too and you know the session is going to be completely bonkers. The two of them spent a day at the classic SF spot recently and REAL was lucky enough to get the whole thing on film for your, and our, enjoyment. Time to start planning your next SF pilgrimage folks!
Mason’s good friend Graham hooked up a fantastic guest artist board for him. Mason was super stoked about it so REAL Skateboards thought it would be fun to have him drop off the final product in person at Graham’s studio in Downtown LA and learn a little bit more about their friendship and the process behind the art!
It’s official… Jimmy Wilkins is in the REAL van! How do you surprise someone who knows they’re getting on the team? Well, secretly getting Chris Miller to do the art for their first pro boards and having Tony Hawk help with the reveal is a good place to start! Such an amazing moment to share with some of Jimmy’s closest friends. Welcome to the team Jimmy.
Hot off the heels of his Vans part, Chima continues his onslaught of Sydney spot destruction. You’re gonna want to see that ender… Cheers Chima, thank you!
Tommy, Dennis and Frank cruised around Miley and the hills in the Sunset for the release of TG’s new Acrylics Collection. We hope you enjoy the vibes and it inspires you to go push with your friends or make some art!
We’re big fans of Jawbreaker… their records have fueled many a session over the years and the artwork from their album covers are about as iconic as they come. Real is so excited to work with them for this release of boards, including a very special limited edition ‘Salt Girl’ board – only 500 made – and a full run for Mason. Shop the collection at skate shops and HERE.
Tanner Van Vark and the REAL Crew posse up to hit The “T-Street” Ditch in Riverside, CA to pitch in on a new build and help break it in with the locals. This spot is amazing and the crew behind it is equally awesome. REAL hopes this video inspires you to create something of your own to skate, whenever that might be.
With music selection and editing by Patrick himself (with a little help from REAL Filmer Tim Fulton), Patty puts his own personal style and finesse on everything in this short but extra sweet part – from the streets or in the editing seat. We hope it gets you stoked to go skate and get creative.
When REAL first asked Cairo Foster what he thought about doing a re-issue of his ‘Hammerhead’ graphic he suggested making it an Actions REALized with a portion of the proceeds going directly to The Ben Raemers Foundation to continue their work for suicide prevention and mental health advocacy in skateboarding and beyond.
We recently took a trip down memory lane with Cairo in Portland to learn more about the project and skate “The Courts”… Cairo hasn’t missed a step! Get a closer look at the boards and learn more HERE.
Earlier this year Tanner Van Vark hit the open road up the coast from LA with REAL Filmer Tim Fulton in his new acquired adventure mobile to explore a flatbar oasis called “The Rec DIY” in Nipomo, CA and spend a couple days skating with the locals.