Experience skateboarding time travel as 2023 pro skater Jake Wooten takes on our classic 1973 Cruzer reissue! Peep the seamless blend of modern tricks with old-school style. This one will be sure to leave you inspired and hyped to go skate.
Santa Cruz Skateboards: Get To Know Jan Hirt: International Ripper From Switzerland Full Part + Interview!
Meet heavy rail skater from Bern Switzerland, Jan Hirt. Dude drops some HAMMERS in this part and then sticks around to tell us how it all went down. Learn the ins and outs of skating in Switzerland from one of the gnarliest out there.
How Skate-Aid Built a Skate Community in Syria – Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Skateboards is fortunate enough to partner up with Skate-Aid. An organization that brings the fun and excitement of skateboarding to kids around the globe. In this short film you see the incredible transformation of a war struck city that was introduced to skateboarding.
Learn More About Skate-Aid HERE.
Eric Dressen’s CLASSIC Speed Freaks Part + Q&A!!! – Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz caught up with Eric Dressen to ask him questions about his Speed Freaks part, his board setup, what he has been listening to lately and much more!
Rollin’ on Roskopps w/ Aiden Caruth – Santa Cruz Skateboards
To celebrate Santa Cruz’s 50th year anniversary Slime Balls brought Roskopp Vomits to life, a 60mm 97a wheel with reworked original art by Jim Phillips on the OG Vomits shape. Who better to put these to work than Eugene’s finest Aiden Caruth.
Justin Sommer’s Pro Video Part: “Sparrows” | Santa Cruz Skateboards
Back in the day sailors would get a sparrow tattooed on them after traveling 5,000 nautical miles. Santa Cruz is 5,695 miles from Berlin, so when Justin turned pro they felt he deserved a sparrow. Justin’s Pro model boards are available at skate shops now!
Land Down Under – Erick Winkowski
Erick Winkowski footage from Santa Cruz Skateboards 2023 Australia and New Zealand trip!
Avoiding the Dark Path through Skateboarding & Family: The Emmanuel Guzman Story
Here is a peak into the life and career of one of skateboarding’s most enduring figures. With a career spanning more than two decades, Emmanuel Guzman has become known for his bold style, fearless approach to skating, and enduring passion. Santa Cruz sat down to interview Eman, his family, and fellow skaters, for a behind-the-scenes look at the highs and lows of a life spent on the board. From his early days as a kid skating the streets of Santa Cruz, to his rise to the top of the skateboarding world, Eman’s story is one of perseverance, dedication, and True Grit.
Santa Cruz SMASHED Erick Winkowski’s VX Deck + NEW Indy Stage 4s! | Product Challenge
Today Santa Cruz is excited to put Erick Winkowski’s Dope Planet VX Deck to the test with not only 3 challenges, but 3 sledge hammer smashes from Santa Cruz Brand Manager Andrew Cannon! Will they be able to get clips post smash?? Tune in and Find out!
Style is Everything: How Jim Phillips Inspired Shepard Fairey – Santa Cruz
How do artists get their start? What influences and inspirations help them create their signature style? Today, we take a look at two legendary artists – Jim Phillips, renowned artist behind iconic artwork for Santa Cruz Skateboards, and Shepard Fairey, whose OBEY brand is recognized all around the world. In this video, we explore the story of how Jim’s distinctive techniques inspired Shepard’s work – and learn how to maintain style and authenticity in any project.
Meet The 63-Year-Old Female Skateboarding Pioneer Breaking Barriers & Going FAST! | Judi Oyama – Santa Cruz
Meet Judi Oyama, a 63-year-old skateboarder who has been ripping the streets and skateparks for decades. As a pioneer of the sport, Judi was there for the inception of Independent Trucks and helped recruit many notable names to the Santa Cruz Skateboards team.
But Judi’s love for skateboarding doesn’t stop there. To this day, she still competes in slalom competitions, and is even a member of the US Slalom Skateboarding team. In addition, Judi holds onto a treasure trove of skateboarding memorabilia, including rare boards, vintage magazines, and more.
Join us as we dive into the inspiring story of this skateboarding legend and learn how she continues to push the limits and break barriers in the world of skateboarding, while preserving its rich history for future generations to enjoy.
Skating EMAN’s 8.27 ‘Dine With Me’ Pro Model! | Product Challenge – Santa Cruz
SC Brand Manager Andrew Cannon puts Emmanuel Guzman’s ‘Dine With Me’ Pro Model deck to the test with challenges from the bins!