Thrasher Magazine

Reese Barton celebrates the big move with a big move of his own, long-distance ollie in front of the new shop    Photo: Makar

Two summers ago, No-Comply skateshop received an unexpected demolition notice posted outside of our building. We made a “Save Our Shop” Instagram post, and the skateboarding community stepped up for us with an unprecedented number of emails and phone calls to the city. This led to our landlord working with us, ultimately providing a larger space on the same block—even slightly closer to House Park skatepark. And although we were sad to leave our home of 15 years, we are excited to share our new spot with you—and proud that it’s 100% designed and built out by members of our local skateboarding community. These images are from our grand reopening celebration, along with photos from our recent video It’s All Downhill From Here by Calvin Millar, which showcases our scene and celebrates our 16 years of business. Thank you, skateboarding. —Elias Bingham

I’ve always had love for No-Comply's 812 W 12th location, but once the notice to vacate came, my appreciation grew stronger. Knowing the time left was limited, I was more aware of taking it all in and capturing as much as I could. The timing of the move coinciding with the shop's 16-year anniversary gave me an opportunity to make a love letter to the space. The scene in Austin is so unique and I’m blessed to be a close witness to all of its talent. The 812 chapter is closed and now IT’S ALL DOWNHILL FROM HERE… just 43 steps away, literally down the hill. I’m feeling stoked about what’s in store for 824 W 12th! The future is in good hands with our crew. Thank you to everyone involved with the move, the build out, the shredding, the filming, the photos, the love, the past, present and future! Shout out, Texas skateboarding! —Calvin Millar

Treveon Wade went with a lipslide after abandoning his first trick—a Smith stall to chestslide       Photo: Makar

Ivan Santamaria gets the tailslide to fakie after a man in blue gives him one more try      Photo: Makar

Max Taylor 50-50s his dreams into reality         Photo: Makar

Extra, extra, read all about Maurico Renteria’s crook bonk tailgrab        Photo: Makar

T-Wade with a tré on a really rad day       Photo: Khalsa

Noseblunt gap out, Ryan Thompson gets down on a fresh, old spot      Photo: Khalsa

Gap to frontside wallride at Enfield ditch, Max Taylor knows the no-hands rule      Photo: Makar

Treveon, quick-footed 5-0 180 out      Photo: Makar

Masterlensmen Calvin Millar and Bobby McCutchen playback the past on a device made in the future      Photo: Makar

Ivan Santamaria kickflipping down and in      Photo: Makar

Fontside 180 to fakie 50-50, Reese Barton hits a fat pipe      Photo: Khalsa

Keagen Crawford gets greens on a NBD rail, boardslide    Photo: Millar

Treveon is dropping an Uma part in the near future; be on the lookout. Backside flip      Photo: Makar

Conor Kirwin wallies the curb into the street with a fresh new do      Photo: Khalsa

Treveon and Keagen bust a chill in front of the 812 location      Photo: Makar

It was a beautiful home for many years but nothing lasts forever      Photo: Whipps

The new spot is 824 W 12th—just 43 steps down the hill       Photo: Makar

Elias Bingham is the man leading the charge. Round of applause for all of his efforts to support the Austin community      Photo: Makar

Welcome to the new new      Photo: Makar

We can probably get used to this      Photo: Makar

Our friends Idlewild, who cater the caffeine, came with us, too     Photo: Makar

We've got shoes!       Photo: Makar

We’ve got boards!      Photo: Millar

Beautiful      Photo: Millar

We know what’s good! Come get a mag, a coffee and chill on the bench    Photo: Millar

The grand-opening party had a grand turnout     Photo: Makar

The Spice Girls showed up to spice up our lives     Photo: Makar

The full spread of No-Comply V3     Photo: Millar

Support your local skateshop     Photo: Makar

Sieben, Zac Martin and George Bush Sr.       Photo: Makar

CosmOski       Photo: Makar

Daniel Sage sporting the finest Fat Tire apparel      Photo: Makar
    
Things are getting WEIRD in Austin      Photo: Makar

Tender Rob tending bar        Photo: Makar

Some groms pulled the fire alarm across the street shutting down the party. This is why we can’t have nice things     Photo: McCutchen

Pack it up!     Photo: McCutchen

The WEIRD long-ollie contest was moved to House Park, 43 steps behind the shop. Keagen shooting for the $500 prize purse   Photo: Makar

A WEIRD conversation is happening    Photo: McCutchen

Anna, Chelsea and Ellie, a new sitcom coming soon      Photo: McCutchen

Coming up short meant busted cans     Photo: Makar

Jamie Sedo shooting for the stars      Photo: Makar

The crowd was feeling it       Photo: McCutchen

Front-row seats sold for $500 each     Photo: McCutchen

Mid-contest jazz performance from Tom G      Photo: McCutchen

John Garcia came for the cash and snagged it with a shifty over the cans. Look closely; he’s in there      Photo: Makar

The announcement…       Photo: Millar

The payout…       Photo: Millar

The stoke! Huge thanks to the sponsors of the event (New Belgium Brewery and DRINK WEIRD) and everybody who supports the scene. Y’all know who you are      Photo: Millar


Playback the shop’s 16-year anniversary vid or watch it for the first time!