Steve Olson & Steve Alba | The Nine Club #356

Steve Olson & Steve Alba discuss meeting at the Fruit Bowl in Garden Grove CA, getting boards made by hand from school woodshops, Salba heating up plastic boards over the stove to give them a kicktail, skating against one another in the UASA contest, throwing trucks at the Sims van, the first sticker toss ever, the Big O contest, seeing tricks in the magazines and trying to figure them out, Hosoi’s backside airs at the OP demo in Huntington Beach and much more!

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The Platfrm In The Mix: The Legacy of Combi and Impact of Vans Pool Party

The Combi Pool is truly one of a kind—a legendary spot where an eclectic mix of park, pool, and vert skateboarders come together under one roof. Spanning generations, from the original Combi at Upland Skatepark to today, it’s a space that has witnessed the evolution of skateboarding. Icons like Christian Hosoi, Steve Caballero, Mike McGill, Steve Alba, and many more share the same terrain with the newer wave of skaters, including Arisa Trew, Tom Schaar, Greyson Fletcher, Lilly Erickson, Moto Shibata, and other rising rippers. As the late Jeff Grosso, who embodied the true spirit of Combi, once said, “I am so grateful to be a part of a group of fucking individuals that helped to shape and form it. If you ride a skateboard, I just want everyone to remember how awesome it was and how awesome it is.” The Vans Pool Party was always more than just a contest—it was a gathering everyone anticipated. Now, as we close the chapter on this legendary era, it’s a bittersweet moment for skateboarding. To honor its legacy, check out Platfrm’s latest In The Mix video, where skaters share their closing remarks on what Combi and the Vans Pool Party meant to them.

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Vans Pool Party Combi 2025 Legend’s Final Highlights

The true legends of skateboarding reunite for one final session at the iconic Combi Pool in Orange, California. Each of these skaters has been a cornerstone of vert and pool skating, shaping skateboarding from the very beginning with their unique styles, boundary-pushing tricks, and a passion that still drives them today. Watch as Steve Alba, Christian Hosoi, Steve Caballero, and more tear up the Combi coping in the 2025 Vans Pool Party Legends division highlights.

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How To Skateboard Forever | Steve Alba’s True Grit – Santa Cruz

Want to skate forever? Salba’s got the sauce! Take a deep dive into the decades of experience as Salba shares his wisdom and passion for skateboarding that never ages. The true embodiment of From the Beginning Til The End!

Inspiring some of the greatest skateboarders of all time such as Tony Hawk, Lance Mountain and Jeff Kendall, Salba answers the question we are all too scared to ask, “How long can I skate for?”

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The Saints And Sinners take on Sweden! | Ep. 8

Santa Cruz Skateboards, located in Santa Cruz California, was established in 1973 by then owners, Richard Novak, Doug Haut and Jay Shuirman who founded NHS Inc. Santa Cruz Skateboards has long been revered as one of the original skateboard companies that has not only survived over the years, but contributed to the innovation and modernization of skateboards and skateboarding. From the beginning, ‘TIL THE END. Santa Cruz Skateboards Team: Blake Johnson, Devin Flynn, Emmanuel Guzman, Eric Dressen, Erick Winkowski, Fabiana Delfino, Henry Gartland, Jake Wooten, Jereme Knibbs, Justin Sommer, Kevin Braun, Maurio McCoy, Steve Alba, Tom Asta, Tom Knox, Yndiara Asp & Zion Effs

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SURF’S UP, DUDE! SANTA CRUZ x CATCH SURF! Screaming Vlog 36 | Santa Cruz Skateboards

For Screaming Vlog 36 Santa Cruz meets up with Steve Alba, Tom Remillard, Jake Wooten, and Catch Surf Pros Kalani Robb, Johnny Redmond, and Tyler Stanaland at Catch Surf HQ in Encinitas, CA! Catch Surf’s Chris Monroe gives us a bit of insight on the brand, and explains the similarities between SC and Catch Surf. With stoke searching in mind, SC teamed up with Catch Surf to create a series of shred sticks that the crew got to put to the test! After drying off from the water, they go from the waves to the ‘crete as the squad heads to Poods Park to catch a session before calling it a day!

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SALBA SHREDS, GARGANTUAN DITCHES AND TARANTULAS! Screaming Vlog #8 | Santa Cruz Skateboards

In Screaming Vlog #8 the SC crew hits Salba’s local park for a session that gets FIRED UP and then Eman breaks off to skate a MASSIVE ditch. Ever seen a Tarantula in the wild? Who is getting excited for Til The End Vol 5? We won’t lie… we think you’re going to like it. We’ve got Steve Alba, Eric Dressen, Emmanuel Guzman, Henry Gartland, and new SC AM Brian ODwyer in the mix with Team Manager Eric Palozzolo filming for TTEV5.

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A Day with Pro Skateboarder & New Father Tristan Rennie | Aimless Episode 6

Pro skateboarder Tristan Rennie can frequently be seen ripping coping in backyard pools or found around the globe with the world’s top athletes in Olympic qualifier competitions. Lately, though, becoming a new father and settling down in Crestline, CA has him switching gears. Dew Tour recently got to spend a day with Tristan as he invites us to his new home, introduces us to his newborn daughter Isla and girlfriend Mikayla, and even gets to sneak away from dad duties for a skate session with legend Steve Alba.

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