In The Mix presents a look beyond the competition and gets a vibe check with skateboarders’ deck side. First up, we hung out on the park deck at the Rockstar Energy Open that housed rippers, local legends, Olympians, and everyone else in between all weekend long in Portland, Oregon. With names like Greyson Fletcher, Tom Schaar, Keegan Palmer, Nick Peterson, and more made for a mind-melting men’s park event. Talent pool aside, what made the vibe of this park deck different from any other was the synergy created by the skateboarders, the energy brought by the fans, and the broadcast hosts behind the microphone, making it all feel like an elevated state of being. Listen along with hosts Corbin Harris, Omar Hassan, and Amelia Brodka as they go through the men’s park competition and the park best trick jam with unique insight from the skateboarders dropping in.
Highlights: Men’s Street Final | Rockstar Energy Open Portland 2024
After riding out a rollercoaster of a final with rookie Lazer Crawford in First Person, we now present all the hammers that went down in the men’s street competition at the Rockstar Energy Open. Watch clips of Dasawn Jordan, Chris Joslin, Maurio McCoy, Cordano Russell, Vincent Milou, Jhancarlos Gonzalez, Jake Ilardi, Braden Hoban, Kelvin Hoefler and Lazer Crawford in the highlight video above.
First Person: Lazer Crawford Spotlight Moment in The Big Leagues
In the second installment of First Person, a new video series that gives a skateboarder’s perspective in competitions, street missions, and filming video parts, we follow up with Lazer Crawford and his first-time career big win at the Rockstar Energy Open. “Has anyone ever won their first pro contest?” uttered pro skateboarder and host Sean Malto as everyone watched Lazer drop in for his last chance at making his first podium debut in the big leagues. Ride the lows and highs with Lazer as he explains his nerves, the support he’s had along the way from his dad, and the thrill of a rookie taking center stage.
Top 8 Rockstar Energy Open Women’s Street Qualifier
Here are the top eight Rockstar Energy women’s street semi-finalists you can expect to see on Sunday’s finals. The top three qualifying spots were Miyu Ito, Pamela Rosa, and Secret Lynn.
Top 10 Rockstar Energy Open Men’s Park Qualifiers
The men’s park qualifier wrapped up with Tom Schaar, Yuro Nagahara, and Kieran Woolley in the top 3 qualifying spots of 10 going into Sunday’s final. Check out all the park skateboarders you can expect in Sunday’s final here.
Top Four Rockstar Energy Open VQS Women’s Street Qualifiers
Here are the top four women’s VQS Qualifiers that will be moving on to the Rockstar Energy Open women’s street semi-finals! Congrats to Mei Ozeki for qualifying in first, Felicity Turner in second, Kylie Frank in third, and Taylor Burnett for taking the fourth spot.
The Pltfrm Spot to Spot: Maurio McCoy
Being a pro skateboarder in 2024 drastically differs from what it used to be 24 years ago. From what it means to film a video part, social media, YouTube channels, sponsor obligations, contests, demos, and everything else in between that is not related to time on a skateboard is skateboarding. In this Spot to Spot, Maurio McCoy gives us a glimpse into the juggling act of being a pro skateboarder, the opportunities he’s created to grow his career, and all while showing us a few of his favorite spots around Pasadena.
Side Hustle: Eui Joo Denim by Julian Lewis
In this new series, Side Hustles, Platfrm explores passion projects, avocations, and other extracurricular pursuits. First up, we have Julian Lewis, who you may be familiar with for his big handrail skating from video parts in Foundation’s Splender, and is one of the Rockstar Energy VQS qualifiers. Skateboarding aside, Julian has grown an admiration for clothing styles and how they complement a person while on their board. Drawing inspiration from vintage clothing, Julian creates handmade and sown clothing under his Korean birth name, Eui Joo and has slowly progressed to become a niche purveyor of denim items. Check out how Julian hand-makes it all in his corner space in a studio to the clientele that seeks him out for alterations and how pants play a crucial aspect in his skateboarding.
Spot To Spot: Trent McClung and Carlos Ribeiro
Street skateboard technician Trent McClung spends the day in his local urban area during the weekday, hitting low kick-out risk spots. Trent brings along for the session his Primitive teammate Carlos Ribeiro to aid with trick motivation, good ole’ bantering, and some tales of their friendship. Watch all this above in the first drop of Spot To Spot.
VQS: Best Trick Contenders
Although the online Video Qualifier Series may have already selected the top ten women’s and men’s entries that won an invite to the Rockstar Energy Open, the VQS continues to provide more cash-winning opportunities. Combing through 50-plus video entries, here’s a two-minute and change montage of the Best Trick Contenders vying for a chance at pocketing $1,000.
Portraits: Tyson Bowerbank, A Genuine Powerhouse
Tyson Bowerbank is a genuine powerhouse. On the board, a total powerhouse of ability both technical and of impact. Off the board, he is a truly genuine individual—a quality that has described him his entire life. But that’s only the beginning of his story.
Spot to Spot: Braden Hoban 48 Hours in The City of Roses
Braden Hoban lands in the City of Roses for a 48-hour strike mission stacking clips for unveiling the newly announced Rockstar Energy Open, coming to Portland, Oregon this August 23-25, 2024. A few rain showers didn’t stop the street ripper from finding a few street rails to lock onto and rolled away from a heft frontside blunt for an ender. Light work for just 48 hours.