Thrasher Magazine

These finals had everything – Gregson and Hatchell's tech wizardry, Pedro and Russell's muscle, Raven and Ronnie's classic flow, Raybourn's eclectic bag of tricks ... hell, Christian Hosoi was even in there! Watch this twice then go learn eggplants. 

A photographic journey through a magical week at the 2015 VDI. Best ride we seen!

Curren sneaks a smooth sweep around the course before the crowds descend upon Huntington Beach.

Curren Caples is giving away four sets of Independent trucks on his Facebook page over the next four weeks.

This Vans invitational bowl comp has a reputation for being one of the most fun and ripping contests in the world. We'll have videos of these epic sessions throughout the week. Here's a nice edit showing the history and highlights of the comp.

Curren is an ATV who's never in four-wheel drive. It all comes real easy, like he's simply cruising from point A to point B. Must be nice...

Apparently, it was just a rumor that Vans hired security specifically to keep Jimmy away from the premiere. He had free-range to throw his iron-grip and probing questions at every pro skater he came across.

The Waffle Squad shut down LA with the premier of their master opus - Propeller!

Vans has one of the deepest skate histories out there. They've supported skating through thick and thin and have always had amazing riders. Here's Steve Caballero, Christian Hosoi, Geoff Rowley, Jason Dill, Curren Caples, Elijah Berle, Dan Lu, Andrew Allen, Chima Ferguson, and Alex Perelson.