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!
Tom Asta’s Cosmic Cat VX DECK! | Product Challenge
SC Brand Manager Andrew Cannon breaks down the VX tech in Tom Asta’s new Cosmic Cat VX Deck and puts this setup to the test with 3 different challenges on the flat bar, manny pad and ledges!
Eric Dressen’s PUP Reissue! | Product Challenge
Today Santa Cruz is HYPED to skate Eric Dressen’s ‘PUP’ Reissue! This board is 9.5 inches wide by 24.99 inches long, with a 14.5 inch wheelbase, making this one smaller than most reissues! Santa Cruz Brand Manager Andrew Cannon puts this Pup to the test with some flatground, transition and bank to ledge challenges sent in by you!
Let it SHINE – Justin Sommer’s GOLD ‘Sparrows’ Pro Model | Product Challenge – Santa Cruz
Fresh off the heels of Justin Sommer’s True Grit, it was only right that Santa Cruz set aside his Sparrows Pro Model for a Proddy Chow Wow! SC Brand Manager Andrew Cannon lets the gold shine and puts this deck to the test with some trick requests from friend and CoFounder of Skate After School Timothy Ward!
German Prodigy – Skateboarding Against the Odds: The Justin Sommer Story | True Grit
The Justin Sommer Story follows the journey of a young skater from Berlin who had to overcome adversity to achieve his dream of becoming a professional skateboarder. Born in Berlin, Justin had to learn the ropes from his older friends and navigate the tough streets. After getting sponsored by Radio Skateboards, which was a turning point in his life, Justin fell into the party scene. Despite this setback, he never lost sight of his true passion, skateboarding. Eventually, he left Radio for an opportunity to skate for Santa Cruz Skateboards. As he grew up and matured, he turned pro and achieved his life long dream. This is a story of determination, hard work, and the power of skateboarding to change lives. Don’t miss this inspiring documentary about one of the most talented skaters in the world.
Andrew Cannon Skates Justin Sommer’s Debut Pro Model! | Product Challenge
Today Santa Cruz is HYPED to skate Justin Sommer’s ‘Immortal’ pro deck. This is Justin’s debut pro model, so you know they had to run up a Product Challenge! Watch Justin Sommer’s True Grit: premiering on our channel Thursday, Jan 19th at 10am PST!