Return to Vert: The New Era of Progression

The vert skateboarding scene is experiencing a strong resurgence, with a new generation pushing limits into uncharted territories. Tony Hawk’s groundbreaking 900 in 1999 was a pivotal moment in skateboarding history, but the progression happening in vert today is beyond anyone’s expectations. The recent Tony Hawk Vert Alert in Salt Lake City, Utah showcased skateboarding’s passion for vert and its talent. Get an exclusive look into the world of vert skateboarding with Jason Ellis, Moto Shibata, Arisa Trew, Selema Masekela, and many more in Return to Vert: The New Era of Progression.

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Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert 2024 Women’s Best Trick Contest and Awards

Watch some of the world’s best women vert skaters give their best trick attempts while having a blast at Tony Hawk’s Vert Alet 2024. Like just about every THVA Best Trick contest, an NBD went down this event as well. Skaters include Mia Kretzer, Arisa Trew, Lilly Erickson, Mizuho Hasegawa, Asahi Kaihara, Juno Matsuoka, Lilly Stoephasius, and Jada Ward.

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Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert Full Weekend Recap

The “Utah Sports Commission presents Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert: Road to X Games” is a FREE two-day vert skateboarding competition and Legends Demo which attracts the best vert skateboarders from around the world, past and present. This year’s event is at the Jon M. Huntsman Center at the University of Utah. Back again this year is the chance to qualify to X Games California 2024. Watch the video for this year’s new qualifying format in partnership with Skatepark of Tampa.

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Bucky Lasek Vert Sessions #8 with Moto Shibata, Tony Hawk, Jimmy Wilkins, Rob Lorifice and more.

If you were to tell me that one of the best vert skaters ever would come from Osaka Japan I’d have a hard time believing it. Moto Shibata is hands down one of the best to ever do it with style and a consistent bag of tricks that most can’t comprehend. I was lucky enough to catch a session with Moto, Tony Hawk, Jimmy Wilkins, Rob Lorifice, Reef Orlando and Jordyn Barratt at Hawks vert ramp before Moto headed back home to Japan. See why Moto is every skaters favorite skater. – Bucky Lasek

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Skatepark Stories with Joel Popoteur – The Skatepark Project

“Do what you love, and it’ll come right back to you” – Joel Popoteur

Check in with Joel Popoteur at his local skatepark, 181 in Washington Heights, NY. He shares the impact skateparks had on him and other skaters in his community. Follow along as he recounts his first experience at a skatepark and how these spaces helped expand his view of the world.

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