Why Fabiana Delfino Prefers A Shorter Wheelbase! What I’m Riding | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Today we are hyped to sit down with Fabiana Delfino at LES Skatepark in NYC for Santa Cruz’s latest installment of “What I’m Riding”! In this series SC will be rapping out with your favorite members of the SC squad and dig in to their current setup to learn all about what is currently under their hood. What size board does Fabiana ride? Does Fabi prefer a steeper concave? What’s up with her wheelbase?! All of these questions and much much more are answered in Episode 6 filmed by Nicholas Hanson!

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Philly Spot Check w/ Asta, Braun & Devin Flynn! Screaming Vlog 56 | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Screaming Vlog 56 begins in the van with SC Team Manager Eric Palozzolo behind the wheel as we pick up Tom Asta to hop in the van with Kevin Braun and Devin Flynn for a full day of ripping! From spot to spot, the crew powers through some iconic East Coast architecture, leaving no ledge unscathed. You definitely WON’T want to miss this one!

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Waller Ledge Sesh w/ Kevin Braun! What I’m Riding | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Today Santa Cruz is stoked to sit down with Kevin Braun at the infamous Waller Street Ledges for their latest installment of “What I’m Riding”! In this series SC will be rapping out with your favorite members of the squad and dig in to their current setup to learn all about what is currently under their hood. What size board does Kevin ride? How long do boards last for Butter Braun? Where does the ‘Drumkit’ graphic come from?! All of these questions and much much more are answered in Episode 5 filmed by Brendan Bill!

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Cloudy With A Chance Of Carnage! Asta, Braun & Devin: Screaming Vlog 55 | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Screaming Vlog 55 begins in the van in Philly with SC Team Manager Eric Palozzolo behind the wheel and SC Pros Tom Asta and Kevin Braun in the mix while they pick up our dude Devin Flynn to get the day started. The crew touches down at a rad new plaza where the session heats up as Asta, Braun and Devin all get some lines in before heading to the next spot. SC heads out to UPENN where Devin secures a quick clip, and Asta gives us some history on the infamous UPENN ledges. You definitely WON’T want to miss this one!

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Skating & Punk Rock w/ One Step Closer | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Today Santa Cruz is stoked to link up with One Step Closer from Wilkes Barre, PA! OSC is a hardcore band that formed in 2016 with vocalist Ryan Savitski and his bandmates. Guitarist Grady Allen, drummer Tommy Norton, bassist Brain Talipan, and guitarist Ross Thompson usher in a refreshing wave of melodic hardcore with meaningful lyrics on their debut album ‘This Place You Know’ out now via Run For Cover Records. Get to know OSC as they take us around their hometown, show us their practice room/skatepark, and even invite us inside their family’s home to show us how Ross HAND SEWS their merch. THIS is One Step Closer.

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SoMa West, Treasure Island DIY & Blue Plate Kitchen! Screaming Vlog 54 | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Screaming Vlog 54 begins at Treasure Island DIY Skatepark in SF with Jake Wooten and Kevin Braun getting the legs loose for a big day in the bay. To keep things rolling, they head over to SoMa Skatepark to link up with Knibbs and get a few clips before meeting Mr. Cory Obenour of Blue Plate! You saw them whippin in the kitchen, now see the behind the scenes clips that didn’t make the cut of SC’s cooking show! You definitely WON’T want to miss this one!

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HOW TO KICKFLIP LIKE MAURIO McCOY! | Santa Cruz Skateboards

You asked, SC listened! Today Santa Cruz is hyped to link back up with Maurio McCoy to learn how to kickflip from the man himself. From shoulder placement to flick vs pop, Maurio breaks down everything he knows about kickflips, how long it took him to learn, and even shows us exactly where his foot flicks off his board! Get out and practice some kickflips the Maurio way!

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Jake Wooten & Kevin Braun Visit Metro Skateboarding HQ! Screaming Vlog 53 | Santa Cruz Skateboards

For Screaming Vlog 53 Santa Cruz is hyped to meet Joel Jutagir of Metro Skateboarding! Joel and his wife Kate welcomed SC over for a session at Metro HQ/Black Hound Equestrian where Kate offers horse riding lessons, and Joel has built some incredible indoor ramps. Join the session with SC Pros Kevin Braun, Jake Wooten, SC Team Manager Eric Palozzolo and special guest Kasci Woolf for some big ripping and bigger laughs with the whole crew. You definitely won’t want to miss this one!

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HOW TO OLLIE w/ MAURIO McCOY! | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Class is in session! Today we are stoked to link up with Maurio McCoy to learn the secrets of the Ollie from the Prince of Pop himself. From foot placement, to rolling vs stationary, Maurio breaks down everything about how he learned ollies, what runs through his head while he is getting ready to pop an ollie, and how the ollie applies to many other tricks in skateboarding. If you are just getting in to skating, this is a great first trick to learn.

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