Displaying items by tag: Christian Hosoi
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8/04/2017
Vans Park Series Huntington Beach: Women's Finals
After days of heated practice, the Van’s Park Series Women’s Finals kicked off Thursday with 16 women battling it out for the seven remaining spots to the finals in Shanghai. —Joe Hammeke -
8/01/2017
Vans US Open Continental Championships
The Vans Park Series is back in Huntington Beach once again, but this year with a little twist to the format. Adding a continental championships to both the men’s and women’s divisions with a winner take all trip to the finals in Shanghai China. With over 80 entrants it was a long battle on the beach to earn that top spot to the World Championships. —Joe Hammeke -
6/26/2017
Born Free Motorcycle Show 9 Video
Those two-wheeled machines on display commanded attention, but the heavy action was the four-wheeled assault on the vert ramp. From young bucks like Ronnie to the OGs Cab and Bucky, this session was revved all the way up. -
3/16/2017
Lizzie's Pro! Video
A casual backyard vert session turns into the surprise of a lifetime. Congrats Lizzie! -
3/16/2017
Burnout: Lizzie's Pro!
Teammates, legends and bros converge at the local ramp to surprise Lizzie Armanto with her spankin' new Thrasher cover and first Birdhouse pro model. How sweet it is! -
1/22/2017
2017 Girls Combi Pool Classic Photos
Yesterday was the Vans Girls Combi Classic at The Block in Orange, CA. The best women bowl skaters from Japan, Austraila, Brazil and all over the USA were represented in all three divisions. This annual event proves that girl skaters of all ages have no fear of some deep concrete vert. —Joe Hammeke -
12/26/2016
P-Stone's Xmas Cookie: Fun in Floripa
Never a dull moment in Floripa, and always top shelf hospitality. A big ol' Xmas cheers to the RTMF crew! –P-Stone -
7/27/2016
Vans Park Series: Let's Hear It For The Girls!
The competition gets tougher every year and this year's events was the heaviest yet. These ladies shred! Check out some photos here. -
7/08/2016
Burnout: Kyle's Walkers
The bros and pros came out to celebrate Kyle Walker's new shoe from Vans with a classic skatepark jam. -
5/20/2016
Vans Pool Party 2016: Yardsale
It’s impossible to encapsulate the ripping all in one edit, so we made another! The Combi is a massive pit, take nothing for granted.
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3/28/2024
Paul Young's "Down By Law" Video
Covering the cuts of New York, Jersey and Florida, this masterwork from Paul Young follows an undeniable roster through the brutal East Coast streets. -
3/28/2024
This Old Ledge: Grant's Tomb
Who’s buried at Grant’s Tomb? Not just a former president and his wife (and dog). A more recent and gnarly history lives at this Upper West Side spot, highlighted by Ted Barrow and the rippers who tested the beveled blocks at this exalted NYC staple. -
3/28/2024
Monster Energy Introduces Cocona Hiraki
Flowing through Washington Street and San Pedro, Cocona makes her mark as the newest rider on Monster. -
3/28/2024
Skateline: 03:26:2024
Gary breaks down the FHORTYS video, Rayssa Leal's Out There, Supereme's Late Night Special video, Elijah Berle's FA part, Milton Souza, Kento Yoshioka and more in today's episode of Skateline. -
3/28/2024
Vans Introduces the AVE 2.0
Vans designer Neal Shoemaker sat down with our 2015 SOTY to talk through all the tech in this new design. Get a look here before they drop March 28th.
In The Mag
Congrats to our 2023 Skater of the Year—Miles Silvas! Miles gets the gang together for a trip down to Mexico City. Tiago, Ishod, P-Rod and Shanahan all make appearances. Talk about star-studded. More SOTY coverage includes: BA’s Rusty trophy on eBay, TNT’s People I’ve Known, Silas Baxter-Neal dishes on when he got it, and Tyshawn passes the torch. Plus—Gregson Mashes through the Baltics, Nike heads to NZ and the Swampfest gets covered (with mud). Not to mention a sticker sheet AND poster… Don’t blow it; get yours.