Poster via N-Men The Movie

Get ready for a great documentary film featuring the men and women who paved the way!

“In 1975 the Z-Boys came to life in Dogtown. That same year in Northern California, the N-Men were formed. The Z-Boys only lasted 3 years. The N-Men and women have never stopped and have had a global impact on the world of skateboarding. Their story has never been told. Until now.”

We love that three of our Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word sponsored skaters over the years are featured in this film - congrats to Beverly Flood, Kat Folsom and Judi Oyama!

This film by James Sweigert was eleven years in the making and just won the LAFA film award here in Los Angeles - so you don’t want to miss this!

See the film and meet some of the N-Men (and women) in Sacramento when the film shows at The Crest Theater on June 2nd and 3rd!

You know we are huge fans of women who shine a light on non-traditional skate and surf communities, so we are very excited to haer about this new film getting ready to premier that features both surfers and skaters in Ghana.

Lucy Small, an Australian surfer and activist, embarks on a journey to Ghana to meet a group of pioneering female surfers and skaters. Ghana, which was once a stronghold of the transatlantic slave trade and has a history of Atlantic aquatic surf culture that predates colonial invasion, is the setting for a story of reclamation and joy.

The aim of this story is to challenge the negative representations that many African nations are often subjected to in western media.

The documentary, titled "Yama," begins in the bustling city of Accra and travels to the wave-rich coastline, where communities are driving the budding Ghanaian modern surf scene. The female surfers live in an area populated by the Fantes, who call their wooden boats "Yama," and these boats still cross Ghana's shoreline today.

"Yama" is a film by Maddie Meddings and Lucy Small, presented by Project Blank in association with Mecca Mpower, Heaps Normal, Surf Ghana, Obibini Girls Surf Club, Justice Brothers Surf School and Club.

Who doesn’t love watching Fabiana Delfino skate?

Settle in and get ready to watch some intense slams, some great skating and a video featuring skating that is pure Fabiana!

Presented by Thrasher Magazine x Santa Cruz Skateboards

Kevin Sousa just released his new song “Ooh Baby” and it features longboard dancer, Soraya Zain! Filmed on location at icon spots throughout Hermosa Beach, California the video and music are hauntingly beautiful. Give it a watch and a listen!

Big congrats to Soraya for being featured!

Follow Kevin and his new music video releases HERE

Next up, catch Kevin playing at BEACH LIFE Festival May 5-9th, 2023

We are big fans of Ricci Tres, so when Nike SB offered to let us drop this cool video of Ricci promoting the new Nike SB Dunk Low Pro Be True, we were all in! Watch Ricci skate the streets of Los Angeles and hear what it’s like to Be True, every single day.

Nike SB Dunk Low Pro Be True

Via Nike SB - We see you always, in all ways. Celebrating Trans joy, the timeless skate shoe delivers a fresh look that honors living genuinely and authentically. The eye-catching design uses the artwork of trans man and artist Xavier Schipani to illustrate the euphoric feeling and joy of being free to express who you are. His figurative graphics bring trans athletes to the playing field, highlighting how sport has the ability to unify. And radiant colors showcase the power of pride. Take a closer look, the chain link graphic inside represents the bonds within the Trans community worldwide. Lace up and let yourself shine—we're listening.

We love Yndiara Asp, so we couldn’t wait to watch this new video about her from Santa Cruz Skateboards.

Life comes at all of us differently. Some people use their situation as an excuse and others use it to fuel their fire. Yndiara grew up in Florianópolis, Brazil and still resides in the Magic Islands to this day. From growing up surfing the Magic Islands to skating the biggest contests in the world, Yndiara stays centered with her loving family and passion for skateboarding.

Produced by Joe Perrin & Trevar Cushing.

Edited by Eric Danescu

This advert from UK high-end department store, John Lewis, gives us all the feels. Watch it and be prepared to shed a tear (or three).

It’s the things we do that mean the most. 🛹

“This Christmas it’s about what we do that matters most. That’s why we used our advert this Christmas to highlight an issue close to hearts, so that together, we can be a force for positive change for a generation of young people growing up in care or who have experienced being in care. We want every young person to feel valued and seen and have the same opportunity for a happier Christmas and a happier future. Find out more about what we’re doing and how you can help too though our website”

A Land for Everyone | Outdoors, Adventure, Skateboarding For All

A land in skateboarding is to do a trick successfully, and this land - the outdoors, skateboarding and adventure - is for everyone. 

‘A Land for Everyone’ is a project and short film following skateboard and adventure photographer Hannah Bailey and skateboarder Lyndsay McLaren as they explore the highlands of Scotland. As women who grew up in Scotland, Hannah and Lyndsay's teenage selves never imagined a career in skateboarding would be possible, so this adventure is a nod to their childhoods and the journeys they have been on ever since. 

In the short film by Rachel Sarah, we follow them through the wild, winding roads of Torridon as they explore the belief that ‘respect, protect and share’ applies in the outdoors, skateboarding, sport, the land, and everyday humanity. 

As we revisit and reclaim the highlands and lowlands of their youth, their goal is to challenge perspectives. Combining their love of adventure and the outdoors with their passion to protect it and invite more people into these spaces, they demonstrate that you don’t have to fit the stereotypical narrative for what a skateboarder or outdoors person looks or acts like to embrace everything that the land has to offer. 

A film by Rachel Sarah

Produced by Hannah Bailey

Supported by MPB @MPBCOM

…. For everyone. 

We’re not going to give it away - just watch and listen - Nora and Sheezy are gold together! And you may just get some ideas for new tricks to try!

We remember being blown away by the commitment and height on the airs that Nicole Hause used to bring to comps like the Vans Park Series and Exposure. Now that she’s turned Pro for REAL Skateboards, this insane video has dropped, and it’s Nicole better than ever.

A few observations after watching this video:

1) Nicole is helping pave the way (like Nora has done) for female skaters to be able to become pro, make a living, and not have to compete (if they prefer not to)

2) After watching Nicole compete in park for so many years it’s rad to see her destroy terrain outside of a traditional skatepark - the makes are awesome and the slams she takes are legit.

3) Oh yeah, and Nicole is making it cool to wear a helmet when riding park - Thrasher never used to show clips like that and now we are seeing it off and on throughout this video.

4) Watch past the credits for more footage of Nicole - you don’t want to miss this!

Happy Friday!!

When finding the right size, shape, and board spec, skaters strictly stick to what works best for them. This is the case for northern California park skateboarder Minna Stess who is not looking to switch up her ride anytime soon after stepping foot on Fabiana Delfino's Santa Cruz pro model. Watch as Minna takes a deep dive through every aspect of her skateboard gear in her Setups video above, and scroll down below for a detailed itemized list of all her skateboard components.

Minna Stess' Skateboard Setup Skateboard:

8.25 Fabiana Delfino Santa Cruz Pro Model

Grip tape: Mob Grip Henry Gartland (RIP) Memorial spray paint stencil T

rucks: 149 Independent hollow trucks Bushings:

Bones bushings mixed matched

Hardware: Independent Philips

Bearings: Bronson Speed Co Raws

Wheels: 56mm Ryan Reyes Bones pro wheel STF V6-wide cut 99A

When it was announced a few weeks ago at Wheels of Fortune that Nicole Hause was now Pro, the cheers were loud and real and seemingly went on forever. The internet was flooded with videos from that night, and no one looked happier than Nicole. Going Pro for REAL Skateboards, Nicole now has a board in stores and one that every skater should buy.

Nicole has been known for her huge airs, awesome style, and her ability to take hard slams and get up and keep going. Going Pro is the next step in her skateboard journey and is so well deserved.

Check out this video from Thrasher to see some of that and hear what her friends and teammates say.

Lizzie - image via Vans

Vans Skateboarding Presents ‘Onward’: An All-New Skate Film from Lizzie Armanto

Lizzie’s first full-length edit in nearly five years highlights her one-of-a-kind style and solidifies her position among skateboarding’s best!

Those who know Vans pro skateboarder Lizzie Armanto, know that her barrier-breaking approach to skateboarding has shifted the landscape. Her accolades, like appearing on the world stage to represent the sport, speak for themselves and make her a role model for skateboarders everywhere. Expanding on her list of accomplishments, Vans, the global leader in skateboarding for more than 50 years, is proud to unveil a fresh angle on Lizzie’s world-class skateboarding in a new film, Onward, directed by celebrated filmmaker Greg Hunt and filmed by master lensmen Chris Gregson and TJ Gaskill.

Lizzie and Chris - Image via Vans

 The first full-length edit from Lizzie in nearly five years, Onward showcases what Lizzie has become known for—her humble, hard-working approach, one-of-a-kind style, and tenacity to make any trick a reality.

“It’s been incredible to see Lizzie overcome her injuries and get to where she’s at now,” Hunt said. “And it’s so much fun to work with Chris Gregson’s and TJ Gaskill’s footage. I’m really excited to see this come together.”

Lizzie and Axel - Image via Vans

 The goal was to create a film as visually exciting as Lizzie’s skating, adds Gregson, noting that they drew inspiration from her love for traveling, which is represented in the various locations Onward was filmed, as well as spending time with a close-knit group of her friends and fellow skateboarders. Featuring appearances from Mami Tezuka and Axel Cruysberghs, the film drives home Lizzie’s gratitude to the skate community and her ultimate support system of friends and family.  

Lizzie - Image via Vans

In anticipation of the film’s premiere, Lizzie shared the following about what the project has meant to her: “In the past, filming felt like I was trying to prove I was ‘good enough’. I feel like this part has been about proving that to myself, and that I am stronger than my injuries. Everyone involved in the project has been a huge motivator. We kept the crew small. My favorite thing is that everyone’s passionate about what they’re doing, and it’s been contagious.”

Earlier this season, Vans and Lizzie dropped a new, head-to-toe collection that leads with her first signature skateboarding silhouette, The Lizzie. The offering opens the aperture on what inclusive, all-gender footwear and apparel looks like, and reinforces that skateboarding should be open to everyone.

Tune in at 5 PM today at vans.com/lizzie for the global premiere of Vans Skateboarding’s Onward, featuring Lizzie Armanto.

We’ve been eagerly waiting for this NHS “Roll of Their Own” video to launch - it’s full of serious shredders, including our team rider Minna Stess!

The premiere of the video was shown last night at Wheels of Fortune in Seattle and launched on thrasher this morning - trust us, you don’t want to miss seeing this one!

Minna, along with Marbie Miller, Nora Vasconcellos, Breanna Geering, Nicole Hause, Alex White, Poe Pinson, Samarria Brevard, Suzy Heath, and Fabiana Delfino, skate their asses off in various spots throughout the ROTO tour (and even play a little baseball). Great skating, and an inspiration for every person out there who skates for the love of it!

Spotlight on the new generation! Featuring 20-year-old pro skateboarder Mami Tezuka from Shiga, Japan, showcasing the talented female professional known for her style and ability to ride backyard pools.

Tezuka started skateboarding at the age of three encouraged by her father, a passionate skater. Her powerful riding style blends high airs with extended grinds and technical lip tricks that make Tezuka a podium threat at major international competitions. Last year, Tezuka shook up the established order by claiming silver in Women’s Skateboard Park at X Games 2021. She then followed suit by earned her second X Games podium with bronze at X Games Chiba in 2022.

Tezuka began cultivating her unique riding style at a young age, inspired by watching her father and his peers. “There were always skateboards and skateboarders in front of her. It was Mami’s fate,” said Manabu Tezuka. Speaking on her beginnings, Mami Tezuka said: “I got into transition skating because my local skatepark has a lot of transitions. I don’t think transition skating is big in Japan, but there’s so much DIY stuff.”