A Look into Skateboarding’s Road Culture | Life in the Van – The Platfrm
Get in the van! Life In The Van is a series documenting the most quintessential part of life as a professional skateboarder. Since the beginning, skateboarders have been packing into vans and taking to the open road in search of new towns, new spots, and places to stack clips—not to mention drop in for demos and autograph signings to stoke out the local skateboarders along the way. Skate, eat, sleep, and repeat. Whether it’s for a few weeks or a few months, the bonds formed and the footage captured are what make these trips so special. So, what’s it really like?
“It’s like a family experience,” says Chris Roberts. “You start to hate these people.” Sean Malto, Braden Hoban, and Greyson Fletcher explain the importance of a van’s seating chart, or hierarchy, while Tom Schaar, Georgia Martin, and Lazer Crawford describe some of their first van memories. And Felipe Gustavo poetically sums up his van experiences as, “That’s where your heart is.” Hear from each of them and get a look into the behind-the-scenes, the falls, makes, and more —slide open the side door and experience Life In The Van.
Men’s Park Final Highlights Rockstar Energy Open 2025
Portlanders and pro skateboarders alike packed into the crowds for finals day at the 2025 Rockstar Energy Open (RSEO) on Sunday, and even more industry elite were on the deck to film, photograph and keep the action organized during the Men’s Park Final. In the end, though, Tom Schaar was able to take a victory lap to end the event. Unlike your typical victory lap, Tom was followed into the bowl by Chris Gregson.
Street Best Trick Jam Highlights Rockstar Energy Open 2025
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.