In this episode of Spot to Spot, follow Paige as she kicks things off in Oceanside at John Landes Park, hits a couple of street spots, and rolls south to Poods Park in Encinitas. Along the way, she opens up about getting her start at Exposure Skate in 2018, the unwavering support from her dad, and the changes she’s experienced on her own.
Kristion Jordan Returns to Childhood Spots | Spot to Spot – The PLATFRM
When your home park gets a makeover, you still have to pay respect to the place that started it all for you. Return to Kristion Jordan’s once-metal stomping grounds and see where it all began. Today La Pintoresca Skatepark is cement, and he explains how it has changed for the better while still serving as a worthy place to practice when he first started skating at just 7 years old.
Now 17, Kristion then takes us to hit a few street spots he grew up on and still finds himself returning to occasionally. He stomps a heavy hardflip at Elliot Middle School after warming up on the 12-stair handrail, then he rallies off a handful of tricks at Altadena Elementary School. Watch Kristion stack with ease, and hear about his soon-to-be-released Plan B part. He explains the struggle of breaking both arms over the course of filming and how he had to throw away clips because of how much he has grown recently.
Braden Hoban, Dakota Servold, Jeremy Leabres on Recipe for the Road | Life in the Van Vol. 5 – The PLATFRM
Time to tap back in to Life in the Van for an introduction to on-the-road dynamics. Braden Hoban and Dakota Servold talk us through a recent trip as well as the grand scheme behind their lifestyle.
“I think that is the most important thing about skateboarding: filming video parts, and going out there and doing it,” says Dakota. “That’s what skateboarding is about to me, personally.”
Learn tips to being productive, like leveraging local legends. Hear about their roadside realities, such as not making a trick or finding a spot is not what you expected. Find out why they do it.
“If I could do a yearlong trip, I would. Straight up,”says Braden. “I consider them my family.”
The PLATFRM – Roman Hager Takes on L.A. Skate Spots — Frogtown, Boyle Heights & Downtown Jump Test | Spot to Spot
It doesn’t always go as planned, but Roman Hager goes for it all the same. Start the day with Roman warming up his legs at Frogtown [Marsh] Skatepark in L.A. He calls it “the most hesh park in L.A., for sure,” and says he’s “the least hesh skateboarder in L.A. right now, probably.” Obviously, we disagree. Watch him for a few minutes and you will, too.
From there it is off to a Boyle Heights sidewalk bump-to-rail spot for a three-piece, and then to Mariachi Plaza to remix a classic spot with some construction materials found in the zone. Afterward it’s over to a well-known Little Tokyo rail before heading downtown to put his legs to the jump test. Watch the video to see the final results.
Dakota Servold: Inside the Life of a Dedicated Skateboarder | Portraits – The Platfrm
Dakota Servold is a man whose actions speak so loudly that word of his ways gets around. Authentic to himself, Dakota doesn’t compromise his character. He sticks to his gut and knows that his decisions define him. “Think about the things that you do, because they matter,” Dakota says.
He takes pride in his craft and truly appreciates those who support him. Today, he couldn’t be happier in a role that allows him to support others while continuing to push his pro career.
Dakota takes us back to where his desire to skate first took hold and the moves along the way that jump-started his path to prodom — including a random run-in with the Toy Machine crew that kicked things off. Hear how he landed on Foundation Skateboards, exactly what he’s up to now, and other insights into his life and how it’s unfolding.
Malachi Gray Stacks Clips around New SoCal Home | Spot to Spot – The Platfrm
Start the day warming up at Silverado Skatepark, then hit the streets of Gardena and San Pedro with Malachi Gray in this episode of Spot to Spot around Long Beach. Born in California but raised out in Arizona, Malachi’s only been living in Long Beach for seven months—and he’s already right at home. Whenever he is feeling a session, he’s in perfect company with roommates Lazer Crawford and filmer Devin Lopez. Nothing but motivation around the new home. Tag along and take notes on his wax techniques as he stacks a bunch of singles, a two-piece and a few three-pieces without breaking a sweat in the California sun.
The Craziest Skateboarding Spots on the West Coast | Life in The Van Vol. 4 – The PLATFRM
It’s time to jump back in the van for a throwback to summertime in and around Portland, Oregon. Josh “Peacock” is back at the wheel, and over five days the squad hits nine skateparks, one hotel pool, and even score a session inside Mark “Red” Scott’s behemoth indoor garage bowl.
Featuring g: Mark Scott, David Gravette, Chris Russell, Myles Pacheco, Danny Leon, Liam Pace, Issei Sakurai, Yuro Nagahara, John Worthington, Eric Hutchinson, Tucker Fitzsimons, Tommy Calvert, Phoenix Sinnerton and Yurin Fujii.
Life In The Van: Miami Nice with Braden Hoban, Dakota Servold, and David Reyes | Vol. 3 – The Platfrm
Nobody does Life in the Van like these guys. Braden Hoban, Dakota Servold, and David Reyes are true road dogs who split their lives between time in the van and everything else. “We are usually on the road for half the year,” says Braden, “and it’s still not enough.”
Hear the group talk about what keeps them motivated—whether it’s being inspired by other iconic tricks, making the most of every moment, or planning for success. According to Dakota, “A tour guide is the most important thing.” Ride with the boys in Miami in this episode of Life in the Van and see what their road lives really look like.
Competition Replay: Men’s Street Semifinal Heat 3 | 2025 Rockstar Energy Open Portland
Watch the full Men’s Street Semifinal heat three competition replay from the 2025 Rockstar Energy Open in Portland, Oregon.
Featuring Jake Yanko, Torey Pudwill, Kairi Netsuke, Felipe Gustavo, Julian Agliardi, Jhancarlos Gonzales, Chris Joslin and Braden Hoban.
Competition Replay: Men’s Street Semifinal Heat 2 | 2025 Rockstar Energy Open Portland
Watch the full Men’s Street Semifinal heat two competition replay from the 2025 Rockstar Energy Open in Portland, Oregon. Featuring Alec Majerus, Ryan Decenzo, Maurio McCoy, Dominick Walker, Julian Christianson, Matt Berger, Jake Ilardi and Kelvin Hoefler.
Full Competition Replay: Men’s Park Qualifier | 2025 Rockstar Energy Open Portland
Watch the full Men’s Park Qualifier competition replay from the 2025 Rockstar Energy Open in Portland, Oregon.
Featuring Trey Wood, Nick Peterson, Kevin Kowalski, Greyson Fletcher, Jake Yanko, Vincent Matheron, Tristan Rennie, Tommy Calvert, CJ Collins, Chris Russell, Danny Leon, Phoenix Sinnerton, Taylor Nye, Tate Carew, Issei Sakurai, Hampus Winberg, Keegan Palmer, Luigi Cini, Cory Juneau, Pedro Barros, Liam Pace, Yuro Nagahara, Gavin Bottger, and Tom Schaar.
Tijmen Overbeek Skateboarding Guide to Utrecht in Spot to Spot | Platfrm
Take a day trip to the Netherlands with Tijmen Overbeek for a quick rip at his local park before heading into the streets for a full day of stacking clips. If the Netherlands wasn’t already on your radar for a skate trip abroad, these spots might influence your next homie mission. Tijmen’s first full part recently dropped in Santa Cruz’s TYPE video, and here he takes us back to the 15-stair handrail where he landed a kickflip backside lipslide on his third try. Get a glimpse of what the Utrecht skate scene has to offer in this episode of Spot to Spot: Tijmen Overbeek.