Tom Asta NEEDS This In His Setup! What I’m Riding | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Today we are stoked to sit down with Tom Asta for the latest installment of our Santa Cruz’s series called “What I’m Riding”. In this series we 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 Tom ride? How tight are his trucks? Does he pop his bearing shields?! All of these questions and much much more are answered in Episode 3 filmed by Joe Perrin and Trevar Cushing!

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JAKE WOOTEN’S DEBUT PRO PART: RAW & UNCUT | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Jake Wooten redefines the term ‘ATV’. Jake’s famous frontside Ollies and his massive, malicious attacks on transition make him a threat on any vert wall, but in this Raw & Uncut we truly see how Jake is just as well rounded in the streets as he is in the parks. From his hometown of Gallatin, Tennessee to Argentina and Australia, Jake leaves his mark on each and every spot he comes across, stopping at nothing to roll away from mind melting maneuvers and crazy body contortions, all executed with his one of a kind of style. Welcome to the Pro Ranks, Jake!

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Knibbs’ First Bondo, Braun’s SW Wallie + Hillbomb & More! Screaming Vlog 47 | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Screaming Vlog 47 begins in the streets of SF with SC Pro Jereme Knibbs and Master Lensman Nick Hanson heading to a grate bump to ledge spot in the crevices of the city. SC Pro Kevin Braun meets up with the guys right in time to test out Knibbs’ first bondo job. Not bad, Knibbs! To cap things off, the crew hits a few more spots where Kevin finds himself hitting a switch wallie to hillbomb before calling it a day and wrapping things up.

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How Eric Dressen Met World Champion Misugu Okamoto! What I’m Riding | Santa Cruz Skateboards

If there is one thing we are certain of, it’s that Eric Dressen knows skateboarding. He turned pro in 1987 for DogTown Skates, and became one of the biggest names in legendary style, Dressen has acquired a fine taste in skateboarding. When Eric first met Misugu, he had guessed she was on the Santa Cruz International team from all of her SC gear. When Eric learned Misugu was buying it all, he immediately called SC Brand Manager Andrew Cannon and Ricta Brand Manager Steven Troullos to make some calls and get Misugu properly hooked up! Misugu has since gone on to become a World Champion winning eight titles IN A ROW! Join Misugu and Eric D as they tell their tale of blossoming friendship, epic skateboarding, and lending a helping hand.

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It’s Hammer Time! Asta, Zion & Crew in SF! Screaming Vlog 46 | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Screaming Vlog 46 begins at the legendary EMB with Zion Effs, Kevin Braun, Tom Asta, Emmanuel Guzman, Erick Winkowski, and SC Team Manager Eric Palozzolo getting busy for a new video project coming sooner than later. Next, SC heads out to Thrasher HQ to pick up some fresh goods. To cap things off, hit a favorite spot of theirs in Burlingame where Tom and Zion go to work on the ledge!

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Dig In! Knibbs, Braun & Wooten in Episode 1: BluePlate SF | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Today we are stoked to meet up with Mr. Cory Obenour who is the Head Chef/ Owner at Blue Plate Restaurant in San Francisco, CA. From age six, Cory began skateboarding in San Jose and skated street, backyard ramps and even Derby Park. With Cory’s love for skateboarding and their prime location in SF, Blue Plate has morphed into the kitchen of the Skate Community. Santa Cruz knew Cory can skate, but can Jake Wooten, Kevin Braun, and Knibbs cook?! You better believe it. Watch as the SC guys become exquisite Sous Chefs whipping up the finest cuisine that Youtube has seen. You definitely WON’T want to miss this one!

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