You know him for his impact on skateboarding culture, but are you up to speed with everything else that makes up the life of Steve Caballero? At 60 years young, Cab sat down with us to talk about it all. He describes how his mastery of the wooden toy has ultimately led him to seek out new hobbies to keep growing. Although he skated in the final, farewell edition of the famed Combi Pool Party, Cab admits that he has spent much less time competing in recent years—and that’s just fine with him. This shift has opened up room for more motocross, art, and, of course, music in his life. If you didn’t already know about Cab’s first band, Faction, you’ve got some catching up to do. Since COVID, his new band, Urethane, has been in full swing with a full album and tour dates. Go deep into the current happenings of Steve Caballero in this episode of Portraits.
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.
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.
STEVE CABALLERO – RAD DADS – iDabble VM
One of the most loved, respected, and well known skateboarders on the planet. Of course he is also a rad dad. What else would you expect?
Tony Hawks Vert Alert 2024 Legends
The Legends Demo at Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert 2024 included Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, Lynz Adams Pastrana, Mike Frazier, Lizzie Armanto, Rune Glifberg, Kevin Staab, Bucky Lasek, Andy Macdonald, Mike McGill and Sandro Dias and Jason Ellis on the mic!
Dragon’s Lair – Powell Peralta
Session at Steve Caballero’s ‘Panda Ramp’ with CAB, AJ Nelson, Victor Garcia, Chris Hiett, Matthew Wilcox, and Hericles Fagundes.
Channel Street Dance Party – Powell Peralta
Channel Street Dance Party with Steve Caballero, Andy Anderson, Kiko Francisco, Sakura Yosozumi, Matthew Wilcox, Phil Dulude, AJ Nelson, Christopher Hiett, Zach Doelling, Cody Heil, Mason Merlino, Landon Belcher, Gunjo Shiji, Shion Suganami and Soya Inomata.
How To Clean Skatelite With Steve Caballero
Wondering how to maintain your Skatelite on your backyard ramp? We met up with Steve Caballero to give you the simple step by step process!
Vert Sessions #4 with Lasek, Cab, Hosoi, Moto, Schaar, Yuro, T-Mag and more.
Today’s Vert session at Tony Hawks private ramp Bucky is joined by Japans Vert skateboarders Moto Shibata and Yuro Nagahara. One of the Best to do it Tom Schaar along with young gun Tate Carew join legends Steve Caballero and Christian Hosoi in todays session.
Vert Session #1 with Lasek, Bam, Caballero, Hosoi, Rawls, Wilkins, Russell, Nelson and others
Todays VERT SESSION is at Tony Hawks private vert ramp with Bucky Lasek, Steve Caballero, Christian Hosoi, Alphonso Rawls, Jimmy Wilkins, Shea Donavan, Rob Lorifice, Ronny Gomes, Bennett Harada, Chris Russell, Reese Nelson and Bam Margera.
Gravity Tour – Powell Peralta
Vert Action at YMCA for the Bones Loves Milk ‘Gravity Tour’. Featuring Steve Caballero, Sakura Yosozumi, AJ Nelson, Magnus Magiar and Matthew Wilcox.
Vans ‘Half Cab’ 30th Anniversary Party
Vans ‘Half Cab’ 30th Anniversary Party seen from the lens of Nigel Alexander. Featuring Nicky Guerrero, Kiko Francisco, Bucky Lasek, Christian Hosoi, and Steve Caballero.