A heavy session of straight up hammers, the Street Best Trick Jam brought together skaters from the Video Qualifier Series alongside the world’s best. The session that then ensued showcased all of that talent simultaneously. When the dust settled and all tricks were said and done, Chris Joslin was without question the winner.
Park Best Trick Jam Highlights Rockstar Energy Open 2025
Arguably the best contest of the entire event, the Park Best Trick Jam at the RSEO brought out a taste of the old school and touch of chaos to an otherwise perfectly executed weekend. ALL skaters were welcome to join in on the carnage for their chance at some quick cash for tricks and a trophy for the overall winner. And in the end, the fans were the real winners. Also Keegan Palmer.
Women’s Park Final Highlights Rockstar Energy Open 2025
Here’s everything you need to catch up on the Women’s Park Final from this weekend’s Rockstar Energy Open in Portland, Oregon. Highlight video above features Aaliyah Wilson, Yurin Fujii, Lady Meek, Jordan Santana, Hinano Kusaki, Minna Stess, Lilly Erickson, Ruby Lilley, Heili Sirvio, Bryce Wettstein, Sky Brown, and Mizuho Hasegawa.
LIVE: Women’s Street Final + Men’s Park and Street Final | Rockstar Energy Open 2025
The Platfrm brings you Women’s Street Final, Men’s Park Final and Men’s Street Final at the Rockstar Energy Open 2025.
LIVE: Men’s Street Semi-Final and Best Trick Jam Park + Street | Rockstar Energy Open 2025
Tune into the Men’s Street Semi-Final and stay around till the end for the Best Trick Jams on the park and street course.
LIVE: Women’s Park Final | Rockstar Energy Open 2025
Saturday, August 16th starts off day two of the Rockstar Energy Open in Portland, Oregon with the Women’s Park Final. Watch as we crown the first podium winners here at Waterfront Park with more action coming all weekend.
Top 10 Men’s Park Qualifiers | Rockstar Energy Open 2025
Ten heavy hitting park skateboarders move onto the Rockstar Energy Open final. Check out their all ten qualifying runs from Cory Juneau, Keegan Palmer, Yuro Nagahara, Pedro Barros and more above.
LIVE: Women & Men VQS Street Qualifier + Men’s Park Qualifier | Rockstar Energy Open 2025
Friday, August 15th kicks off the first competition day of the Rockstar Energy Open 2025 at Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon! Tune in for the Rockstar Energy Video Qualifier Series Street Qualifier, where the top four men and top two women will continue into the semi-final round. Closing out the first day of competition will be the Men’s Park Qualifier.
The Nine Club Classic: West Los Angeles Courthouse | Skateboarding Highlights & Event Recap
On August 2nd, 2025 the fine podcasters at The Nine Club— Chris Roberts, Kelly Hart, Jeron Wilson, and Roger Bagley, make their first ever event come to life. The Nine Club Classic took place at the iconic West Los Angeles Courthouse, featuring a full day of cash for tricks, giveaways, and good music. Check out the full recap above and hear from Chris, Kelly and Jeron on what having their own event is all about.
Lilly Erickson: From Hawaii to Global Podiums | Then/Now – The Platfrm
Hawaiian ripper Lilly Erickson got her start on a Target skateboard covered in hearts, but she’s since leveled up to riding for Birdhouse Skateboards and traveling the globe for international competitions. These days, she’s best known for her moves in the transitions—whether it’s bowls, vert ramps or parks—but Lilly has always embraced all types of skating. Early on, she could be found hitting the streets, too.
In this episode of Then/Now with Lilly Erickson, she shares the video parts, skate crews, and music that lit the spark early on—and what keeps her pushing the limits today.
Jaime Owens: Founder of Closer Skateboard Magazine in Short Documentary | CORE
Founder of Closer Skateboarding Magazine, Jaime Owens has witnessed a significant slice of skateboarding history firsthand. Today, his mission is to capture and preserve it through his publication. Originally from a small town in South Carolina, Jaime was first introduced to skateboarding when he saw a kid down the street riding a board. But it wasn’t until his sister handed him a copy of TransWorld SKATEboarding—the December 1986 issue featuring Rodney Mullen on the cover—that he became hooked. Shortly after, his mom wrote him a check for $40 to buy his neighbor’s skateboard.
Fast forward a few years, and Jaime picked up his first camera to capture the action while skating with friends. After college, he took a leap of faith and moved to California to chase the dream of becoming a skateboard photographer. From interning at Skateboarder Magazine to becoming its photo editor, then serving as editor-in-chief at TransWorld, and eventually founding Closer, Jaime has devoted his life to skateboarding, photography and publishing—and for that, we thank him.
Braden Hoban on Early YMCA Sessions, Van Tours, and Pro Shoe | Then/Now – Platfrm
Growing up in Encinitas, California—surrounded by skateparks and local rippers—Braden Hoban was perfectly positioned to become the powerhouse skater he is today. In this Now/Then interview, he takes us from his first shop board at McGill’s to the two-year process behind his pro model shoe with Emerica. As a grom, Braden’s go-to spot was the Encinitas YMCA, where he honed his skills on rails and hubbas that laid the groundwork for his street style. Now, the same skaters he once watched in videos—like Leo Romero and Jeremy Leabres—are his crew for van tours. Braden has made a smooth progression from hometown sessions to riding with his heroes.