Thrasher Magazine

Our 2012 SOTY returns to Colombia, falling back in love with the streets and culture. Ride along with one of the greats as he hits his old haunts.

David Gonzalez has had a wild ride. From Flip child star, to divisive SOTY, to back home in Colombia today, he's lived the rockstar life with all of its pitfalls and excesses. Read how he triumphed over addiction, injuries, girl troubles and even an attempted poisoning (!) to crail grab into a brighter future. As seen in our May '23 mag. 

Heavy hits from the Vacation, Dime, and Roadkill along with fresh parts from Noah Mahieh, Chris Athans, Nicole Hause and more made this a September to remember. Relive the highlights.

It's been a decade since David dropped one of the heaviest parts ever, earning him the 2012 SOTY trophy as a result. Hop on the missions that made it happen.

Last year was the worst, which means we’ve got an extra-stacked pack of T-Eddys for the skate world’s gaffes and god-awful moments. Plenty of praise in there, too! Don’t get pissed if you made the list.

Arto Saari captures his Flip bros Penny, Rune, David and Luan as they bond with the newcomers and run a ruinous course through Spain. Take in all the street carnage and steak cutlets from their savage ride.

Penny, Rune, David, Luan and the new blood blaze trails from Barci to the Basque Country in this epic street and demo tour. The ender is guaranteed STOKE! 

While the zounds of Lamb of God rattle your brain, SOTY 2012 throttles down the highway of destruction. David G can’t be stopped.

David kicks off the new chapter of his life with a balls-to-the-walls video part and this interview from the October 2019 issue. That which does not kill you makes you even crazier. Welcome back, David!