Skateboarder Mia Lovell is featured in this new “Unvape” commercial talking about why she doesn’t vape. It’s great to hear the younger generation saying it’s not so cool - especially if you are an athlete.
You may know Mia from the many contests she’s been in, as well as seeing her skateboard in the film, “The Map of Tiny Perfect Things”. Thanks for standing up for what you believe in Mia!
Now boarding in New Orleans, where the Red Bull Skateboarding crew turned a vacant airport into a Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2 video game level in real life. The airfield of dreams became a virtual reality as Jake Wooten and friends (including Brighton Zeuner) ripped across ticketing counters, baggage claims, open concourses, and an active tarmac in NoLa. Choose your skater and stack points, complete challenges, and find the hidden tapes at Red Bull Terminal Takeover!
Evette, Jessie, Briel and Klara with the 2nd issue of Bigfoot Skate Mag
We love it when we find magazines that feature womxn in skateboarding but unfortunately, those times are few and far between. Discovering Bigfoot Skate magazine’s second issue felt like a breath of fresh air. Seeing page after page of womxn who shred and also have inspiring and interesting stories, made us read the issue cover to cover more than once!
The layout and design are done by Bigfoot’s founder, Migzy, and have a rad 90s feel to them that we love - it feels like you are always seeing something new each and every time you look at the pages.
We also feel that it is super important to support womxn who are making a difference in skateboarding by creating products, shining a light on non-male identifying skaters, and sharing stories that you haven’t seen time and time again. That is Bigfoot Magazine, 100%
Issue Two is available now and while we don’t want to give it all way we can tell you that Samarria Brevard gracing the cover sets the tone. Inside you’ll find articles and photos of skaters like Mama Skate, Poppy Starr, Vanessa Torres, an article on Skate Wild Camp (have you been yet?!) and so much more!
You can order Issue Two of Bigfoot Magazine HERE or find a list of retailers that carry the mag HERE. And if you don’t see your favorite skate shop on this list, tell them to start ordering it!
Just when you thought women’s skateboarding couldn’t get better - it does!
We just spoke to Matt McKee, COO of Premier Skateboard Association (PSA) and found out that together with SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, they are announcing a series of historic firsts for the world's first true skateboarding league and the new, state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue and 2022 Super Bowl host. The venue will welcome the world's top skate athletes in its first-ever skateboarding event this summer, launching PSA's 2022 season.
But that’s not all - PSA will pay male and female skateboarders 10K each for skateboarding at each event and a winner takes all 10K at end of each event. At the end of the season, the final prize money for men and women is $250K. In addition to that, travel and per diem for every athlete are covered. So no more raiding your savings account to get to a contest!
The first event is on July 9, and will be televised on top television and digital platforms globally with distribution that rivals tier 1 sports. Skateboarders will be competing in a one-on-one battle jam session format.
Image via WBC
Mariah Duran
PSA's 2022 world tour stars 30 of the biggest international names in men's and women's street skateboarding including 14 Olympians. Ryan Sheckler (USA), Manny Santiago (PR), Chris Cole (USA), Kelvin Hoefler (BRA) and Felipe Gustavo (BRA) on the men's side and Funa Nakayama (JPN), Pamela Rosa (BRA), Alexis Sablone (USA) and Mariah Duran (USA) on the women's side are just a few of the top talent pushing limits and landing bolts for awestruck crowds worldwide.
Image credit ~ SoFi Stadium
• July 9 Los Angeles, CA - SoFi Stadium
• August 27 San Francisco, CA
• Sept 24 Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Oct 27 San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Nov 12 Miami, FL
Fans will have the opportunity to experience this historic world skate launch at SoFi Stadium with tickets available to the public starting Wednesday, May 18th at 10:00 am PT via Ticketmaster.com.
Premier Skateboard Association (PSA)
Headquartered in Los Angeles and founded in 2020, PSA is the leading "athlete first" league of professional street skateboarding competitions. The league is made up of some of the most decorated male and female professional skateboarders in the world, including veterans of the X Games and Olympics. PSA also hosts Backyard Skate Battle (BSB) events which are presented under the PSA umbrella and serve as a qualifier series for competitions. In the BSB Series, 6 men and 6 women compete in "challenge-style" formats. BSB champions earn places in the PSA League. With its fast-paced, action-filled contest series taking place on custom-designed street courses in the US and abroad, PSA is creating a premium experience for its athletes and its global audience.
Follow PSA on social media: Instagram: @PSA_SK8 | YouTube @PSASK8 | Facebook @PSASK8
We are so stoked to hear this news!! Exposure 2022 will be held at Encinitas Community Park aka “Poods” on October 22nd and 23rd!!! Mark your calendars, book your hotel, and schedule your flight (if you live out of town) It’s going to be RAD!!
Why would you want to spend Go Skateboarding Day anywhere else but Venice Skatepark?
We are proud to announce that Skatepark Association International, Girl is Not a 4 Letter Word , Concrete Disciples, & American Skateboarding Association in conjunction with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, and Venice Beach Recreation Center are hosting Go Skateboarding Day event at the legendary Venice Skatepark.
Go Skateboarding Day is on June 21, and the event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Pup Cup for the little ones at 10:30 AM
12 Noon - 4 PM is all ages Skate Jam!
All ages event, all genders, all abilities, all skateboarding!
This is a FREE event with swag, skateboarding with friends and so much more!
Thanks to all the sponsors that make this event happen each year. We couldn’t do it without your support!
If you are anywhere near Portland, OR you’ll want to make sure you head over to the rad meet-up that Skate Like a Girl Portland has going on!
Meet your favorite pro skaters, Nora Vasconcellos, Nicole Hause, Marbie Miller, Fabiana Delfino, Breana Geering, Minna Stess, Poe Pinson and Suzy Heath!
There will be food, drinks, swag, autograph signings, and more!
Support this crew of rad skaters by coming out to say “hi” and bringing your friends too. This tour is the first of its kind, so let’s help to make this the new norm!
Saturday, May 14 from 12-2:00 PM at PSU Courts, 1948 SW Broadway in Portland
USA team rider, Jordan Santana faces off against Britain’s 2021 Olympian, Bombette Martin, in the first women’s Mano A Mano 2022 at Woodward West.
As most of you know, Jordan has that 540 that she can throw down just about anywhere (But what about on a mini ramp?) - but will that be enough to beat Bombette? Tune in to see who wins this round.
If you haven’t watched previous seasons, Mano A Mano brings 24 of the world’s best transition skaters together for a single-elimination Game of S.K.A.T.E. tournament on the iconic Mini Ramp at Woodward West.
And here is the part we are happiest about!
New for 2022 is an 8-skater women’s division featuring top pros and up-and-coming talent, along with a handful of bonus challenges for cash prizes.
Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word team rider, Mazel, is featured in this new video “Why We Go” by Hydro Flask.
At just 8 years old, Mazel loves skateboarding and landing new tricks. Follow along as she shows us why her day is always filled with fun, skateboarding and good friends.
Watch the premiere of Lizzie!!
As the global icon of creative expression, Vans Skateboarding is proud to present Lizzie, a short 35mm film directed by renowned filmmaker Greg Hunt. Unveiling a personal, intimate account of Lizzie Armanto beyond her skateboarding accolades and identity as one of the world’s most talented skateboarders, the film is the first to explore Lizzie’s life through the lens of those closest to her.
Tapping into stories, memories, and perspectives from fellow friends and skaters— ranging from skate legend and mentor Tony Hawk to Vans’ team rider and rising talent Mami Tezuka— Vans and Hunt capture the essence of Lizzie through poignant voiceovers paired against the backdrop of footage from Lizzie’s daily life skating, hanging with friends, and celebrating the launch of her very first signature skate shoe.
“Ultimately, I aimed to create something special with this little film,” said Hunt, whose previous work includes Vans’ Propeller, Alright OK, and Nice to See You skate films, among others. “I’ve never made anything quite like it. I think it’s a beautiful and honest portrait of Lizzie.”
In addition to Hawk and Tezuka, the film also features the voices of Lizzie’s mom Eva Armanto, husband and pro skater Axel Cruysberghs, and best friend Alysha Le. The film features an original score by Reverend Baron, who also composed the score for Vans’ Alright, OK. The past several years have been momentous for Lizzie, from competing in skateboarding’s 2021 Olympic debut in Tokyo to working with Vans to design The Lizzie, a skate shoe representing “something else entirely” for a wider range of skateboarders—and Vans’ first signature skateboarding shoe designed by a woman in 20 years.
Those who know Lizzie know that she embodies the true spirit of creative expression in all its forms. Her storied career includes many firsts—like the first woman to grace TransWorld SKATEboarding’s magazine cover, one of the first women in years to appear on the cover of Thrasher, and the first to complete Tony Hawk’s Loop. Lizzie is a pioneer and a role model for many. Vans’ new film delivers an even deeper look into who Lizzie is as a person, exploring her one-of-a-kind perspective on skateboarding and the world.
Female skateboarders are being included more and more in pivotal moments in sports - which we absolutely love! This time we get to see and hear about what makes Leticia Bufoni great.
Apple TV+ released the trailer for season two of the Emmy Award-winning unscripted short-form sports documentary series “Greatness Code,” revealing what truly drives the world’s greatest athletes to succeed.
This season, Lindsey Vonn, Marcus Rashford, Russell Wilson, Leticia Bufoni, Scout Bassett and Bubba Wallace pull back the curtain on a pivotal career moment when they touched greatness. Told through a stylized hybrid of live action and visual effects, “Greatness Code” premieres its second season globally on Friday, May 13 on Apple TV+.
Photo of Yndiara Asp and her new pro model via Yndiara’s Instagram
Such great news!!
Brazil’s Yndiara Asp is now pro AF for Santa Cruz Skateboards! Her pro model will be available in skate shops and online - we can’t wait!
If you have been keeping an eye on Yndiara you know she has been killing it - from competing at the Olympics and X Games to modeling for Carolina Herrera’s new fragrance 212 to her numerous endorsement deals, not to mention her 218K following on Instagram, Yndiara is shining bright!
Big congrats Yndiara - well deserved!!
Meet the female skaters who opened the Dior show in Korea!
The skatepark-inspired set was specially built in the central esplanade of Ewha Women’s University in Seoul to host the unveiling of Dior Fall 2022 by Maria Grazia Chiuri. The show opened with a display by a group of local female skateboarders whose presence served to introduce the collection’s ethos of collaboration, community and sisterhood
Christian Dior opened their Fall 22 show in Korea with 10 female skateboarders skating one after another down a mini street/park/pump track. The skaters wearing Dior jumpsuits started the show and as they ended their opening segment, models started walking down the makeshift runway wearing a mix of what looked like private school x grunge x punk wear - which was amazing!
Here in the USA Dior has been embracing female skaters for a while, with pro skater/model Briana King being their favorite muse this past year.
And if you’re wondering how the skatepark-inspired set was built, you’ll want to watch this video below.
Jordyn Barratt - Dew Tour Finals 2021 - Photo Chris Dangaard
2022 SUMMER DEW TOUR SKATEBOARD COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL RETURNS TO DES MOINES, IOWA JULY 29 & 30
This Free Event is to be Held at Lauridsen Skatepark, the Largest Skatepark in the United States
Carlsbad, Calif. (April 25, 2022) -- The annual Dew Tour pro skateboard competition and festival - powered by MTN DEW® - will return to Des Moines, Iowa on July 29 and 30 at Lauridsen Skatepark for the second consecutive year. The event will be a finals-only skateboard competition featuring the very best skaters from across the globe, as well as a two-day festival with activities for all ages. The return of Dew Tour to Des Moines is made possible by its partnership with Catch Des Moines and Polk County, as well as Toyota, returning as the event’s Mobility partner. Dew Tour will be free and open to the public.
In 2020 and 2021, Dew Tour served as a global Olympic qualifying event for the Tokyo Games, which showcased its inaugural year of skateboarding. This year’s Dew Tour features finals-only competitions in men’s and women’s individual Street and Park, as well as Adaptive competitions presented by Toyota in men’s and women’s Street and men’s Park. It will also mark the return of the Dew Tour’s Battle of the Shops, featuring regional skate shops that compete as a team against one another on the Street course. Des Moines’ Subsect Skate Shop will be the local shop competing against other midwestern skate shops from Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis and Minneapolis.
Mariah Duran- Dew Tour Finals 2021 - Photo Arias
A myriad of Olympians are expected to compete at this year’s event, including Lizzie Armanto (FIN), Mariah Duran (USA), Aurelien Giraud (FRA), Nyjah Huston (USA), Aori Nishimura (JPN), Tristan Rennie (USA), Pamela Rosa (BRA), Bryce Wettstein (USA) and many more.
The Dew Tour Experience, a festival-style activation located adjacent to the competition venue, will offer fans a fun and free sponsor village, public skate pump track, food and beverages, pro athlete meet and greets and more. The entire Dew Tour event is free and open to the public, with general admission entry. A limited number of VIP ticket packages will be available; details are forthcoming.
The Dew Tour competition venue will be located within Lauridsen Skatepark, the largest skatepark in the United States, boasting 88,000 square feet of skateboarding paradise with two skate bowls, a skate promenade, a skateable sculpture, stairs, ledges and more. The skatepark, which opened in 2021, was built by world-class builders California Skateparks, who has served as the venue architects for Dew Tour since 2014.
Dew Tour will be livestreamed in its entirety on DewTour.com, Facebook Live, YouTube and other major platforms for a total of 15+ hours.
About Dew Tour
Dew Tour is an innovative contest series and content platform that brings together the world’s best skateboarders, snowboarders, skiers, artists, brands and fans in a celebration of creativity and style. In partnership with DEW®, Dew Tour continues to progress events and content, bringing millions of action sports fans engaging stories and experiences across multiple digital mediums.
Team riders Katelyn and Mazel checking out the new book ~ Photo Ian Logan
This new book, Girl Power: A Journal, by Cindy Whitehead founder of Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word, encourages girls ages 8 to 12 to find their strength and succeed.
Team rider Maya with Girl Power at Venice Skatepark in between skate sessions ~ Photo Ian Logan
GIRL POWER is available as of today on Amazon and in bookstores near you!
Girl Power encourages and celebrates all girls—which means every girl’s version of girl power is equally awesome! And this journal helps girls discover what girl power means to them. They’ll dive into writing prompts that make them think and drawing prompts that challenge their creativity as they practice being brave, confident, and powerful.
What sets this book apart from other books for girls:
The power of words—Teach tween girls that journaling regularly can help them understand their thoughts and feelings and become the strongest version of themselves.
It’s made for tweens—Girls will explore a journal that’s designed especially for them, no matter where they’re from or what their lives are like.
It’s more than just a journal—Find fun facts about awesome girls throughout history, along with activities like easy meditations and positive affirmations.
It was such a pleasure to be a small part of Girls Roll on Wheels event in Houston, Texas. This event has been going strong for years now and Lori, the founder of G.R.O.W., throws an event like no other.
When we got the call that they were looking for a female pro skateboarder to be their guest, we looked no further than Arianna Carmona. Arianna flew to Houston and did a demo that inspired every single girl that showed up. There were give-a-ways, sticker “drops” (watch the video - so cool!) and lots of skateboarding!
So much thanks goes out to Lori and her crew - events created specifically for the girls and women woudl not happen if it werem’t for people like Lori putting their heart,soul, time and effort into them!
Did you miss it? If so here’s your chance to watch the finals of X Games Chiba Women’s park and street! There was some awesome skating that went down - watch it all on repeat!
Rayssa Leal - Photo via X Games Chiba
This was the most interesting X Games we have seen in a while! Lots of new faces competing and the skaters are getting younger and younger. Newcomer 12-year-old Chloe Covell slayed on the street course and became the youngest X Games medalist at X Games Chiba taking a bronze medal. Brazil’s Rayssa Leal - no stranger to X Games won her first gold medal at age 13. Her first run placed her in the top spot with a frontside feeble grind, heelflip, kickflip backside lipslide, backside Smith grind, Ollie over the origami gap, frontside bluntslide down big rail. Although Toyama City’s Funa Nakayama was unable to catch Leal, she earned her first X Games medal with a silver medal, not too bad at all!
1. Rayssa Leal (BRA)
2. Funa Nakayama (JPN)
3. Chloe Covell (AUS)
4. Yumeka Oda (JPN)
5. Poe Pinson (USA)
6. Pamela Rosa (BRA)
7. Gabriela Mazetto (BRA)
8. Aori Nishimura (JPN)
The next MiniRipperz Contest is coming up and there are only a few spots left! This is one contest you don’t want to miss - it’s happening at OC Ramps in Santa Ana on May 7th from 9-2pm!
Sakura Yosozumi - photo via X Games Chiba
Last night herstory was made during the women’ spark finals when the Japanese women (Sakura, Cocona and Mami) dominated with a full sweep of the podium! American skater Bryce Wettstein was right on their tail but was unable to break up the trio.
Cocona Hiraki - photo via X Games Chiba
Fresh off an Olympic gold medal, Sakura Yosozuma from Iwade City, Wakayama, earned her first X Games gold. Her second run included a backside 180 to fakie over the box, fakie noseblunt, backside ollie, backside air, judo, frontside Smith grind through the deep end corner, one foot back disaster, lipslide, ollie 540, fastplant. Thirteen-year-old Cocona Hiraki from Tomoakomai, Hokkaido, earned her second X Games silver medal, and X Games 2021 silver medalist, Mami Tezuka from Hikone, Shiga, once again landed on the podium with bronze.
The comp was exciting and tricks were being thrown down that elevated women’s skateboarding, yet again.
Mami Tezuka - photo via X Games Chiba
Women’s Skateboard Park
1. Sakura Yosozumi (JPN) - GOLD
2. Cocona Hiraki (JPN) - SILVER
3. Mami Tezuka (JPN) - BRONZE
4. Bryce Wettstein (USA)
5. Kisa Nakamura (JPN)
6. Minna Stess (USA)
7. Ruby Lilley (USA)
8. Yndiara Asp (BRA)
(left to right) Cocona Hiraki, Sakura Yosozumi , Mami Tezuka - photo via X Games Chiba
