Thrasher Magazine

Over the weekend, some of the world's best transition skaters pumped some extra life into a backyard ramp in the heart of Vista. The B Team Ramp Backyard Blast was not only hosted by Mancha, but he also provided free food to everyone in attendance to fuel the good time. Before the jam, we thought the rain might put a stop to the celebration, but luckily Duncan’s thunderous voice on the mic kept the clouds at bay. Then Hosoi kept the fire lit from the sidelines while Sandro Dias put down a first-try gnar jar which left the ramp trembling. And despite opting out of skating the finals, Alex Perelson still managed to spin his way to first place with a series of jaw-dropping runs during qualifiers. After all these years, vert is still not dead! —Tim Aguilar

All hands on deck, Gregson gets things set while also moonlighting for GoPro


Arianna Carmona sparks the session with a press of the nose

Soaring above the competition, Bryce Wettstein forms a picture-perfect BSA

She may be small but Ruby Lilley can dip a Smith and go upside down like an adult

Andy Mac gives a nod to Gregson by doing his staple frontside blunt

Mr. Consistent flipped his board more than anyone else but this front wheel edger might have been the most impressive trick of the day

Andy Mac makes 'em take a step back

Tricks of the trade with the best transition filmer out

Sandro Dias flipping, grabbing and alley-ooping

Clay Kreiner keeps it kid friendly

That didn’t last long. What’s that in your hands, Clay?

Always a safe bet, Andy Mac was there for the kids too—well, same kid

The CDC says smoking this way helps prevents the spread of germs by 0%

Dan “Booger” Brown upside down, showing some love to the other side of the ramp

And just like that, the Alex Perelson Show commences

Bucky had to get in there as well by going switch frontside

Then after landing his second 900 of the day, Gui Khury gets caught dreaming of a 1080

Clay levels one out and shows off that fresh Goya graphic

Bucky with a switch Andrecht. Thought he wouldn't?

If you have ever seen Moto skate, then you know what he’s doing here. Front-foot impossible grab

Hosoi approves

And that's gonna be time! Wrapping things up, we first announce the niños...

Mancha congratulates Bryce on taking the number one spot

All the girls killed it out there as well. Ruby Lilley, Bryce Wettstein and Arianna Carmona gather up the prize product

Duncan double-checking the points

Gentry flashing his loot. Let’s hope he buys another skateboard car

Hosoi captures all—Dad cam style of course

Sandro Dias takes the Masters trophy

Acai in hand, Bucky gets low with Hosoi

T Mag and Booger still doing it big

AP, the man of the hour, was late to the big ceremony. What’s that in your hand Alex? Just holding it for Clay? Yeah, sure

Perelson, your favorite vert skaters favorite vert skater

Modesty always wins. Thank you, Alex, and every other person who made this contest happen

Thanks again to Mancha, Gator Skins and all the sponsors that also helped put this event together. Till next time!