Displaying items by tag: Eddie Elguera
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5/07/2019
Vans Pool Party 2019 Photos
Our guy Hambone hit up the Pool Party and brought back the goods! Check the photos and get the recap from one of the gnarliest events in skateboarding. Gonna miss ya, Combi! -
6/04/2018
Gonz 50th Birthday Blog
On Friday, Gonz had a surprise Bday party in Hollywood and our man Hambone was there to catch the action. Cheers to the big 5-0, Mark! -
5/07/2018
Vans Pool Party 2018 Video
The Legends, Masters and Pros all descended upon the Combi Bowl for the 2018 Vans Pool Party, which coincided with Cinco de Mayo. The holiday vibe was definitely infectious and everybody got sick as F! How do these things just keep getting gnarlier?! -
5/07/2018
Vans Pool Party 2018 Photos
This year’s Pool Party was even more festive than usual as it fell on Cinco De Mayo, and the opening ceremony was kicked off with a traditional mariachi band cranking out tunes next to the bowl. -
11/06/2017
Half a Century of Hosoi
Christian Hosoi celebrated his 50th birthday at the Combi Bowl with live music and a heavy session. Check out some photos here. -
5/16/2016
Vans Pool Party 2016: Photos
The 12th Annual Vans Pool Party is a wrap and it was an insane day of great skateboarding! Check out some photos here. -
1/26/2015
The El Gato Classic
The El Gato Classic went down in Palm Springs this past weekend hosted by Eddie “El Gato” Elguera. -
5/24/2014
Vans Pool Party 2014 Yardsale
From skate legends to psycho youth, the art of transitions is alive and well as shown in this montage of deep-dish stunts. Only one way to learn to ride pits this gnarly—get in there! -
5/19/2014
World's Best Pool Party
It's a bit easier to strong-arm interviews with today's younger pros, but here's Jimmy Arrighi at the Vans Pool Party tangling with some legends who can hold their own including Cab, Hosoi, Grosso, Lucero, Agah, and many others. -
5/19/2014
Vans Pool Party 2014 Finals
Legends and young bucks converge each year on this hulking concrete behemoth. Congrats to Vans on 10 years of Combi and big ups to Tristan Rennie for coming out on top. This kid went ape...
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9/29/2023
Tony Willie - Lucky to Be Alive
Skaters take risks every day. But for Tony Willie, roof skating became a passion … and almost cost him his life. This is an incredible story of survival. -
9/29/2023
Element X Polo Skate Camp Experience
Element and Polo brought out a pack of skaters to the Oregon wilderness to meet and skate with Jaakko, Silas, Vîtoria and more. See all the DIY nature skills they learned going from Mt. Hood to Burnside. -
9/29/2023
Cold Call: Andy Anderson
Visiting Venice's landmark spots, Andy links his inspirations from Natas to TA and Rodney, with a freestyle session to boot. Why the helmet? It's in there too. -
9/29/2023
Turkey Neck's "Muscle" Video Premiere
This Saturday in Oakland, Turkey Neck is dropping its new video at Artichoke Pizza. Roll up. -
9/29/2023
Wallride Needs Your Support
Wallride in Kazakhstan has been growing the scene for years, but recovering from a robbery and other setbacks has them in a tight spot. Watch this powerful piece to see their work and how you can help keep the skaters pushing.
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In The Mag

Miles Silvas brings his razor’s edge precision to the rugged slopes of San Francisco—front crooks at the top of Mason St. for his third cover. Miles sits down with us to fill in the details of his SF residency and keeping the fire lit. Also in this issue: Five Greats with Jaws; Thrasher Weekend in Boston; Sieben spins some Tall Tales from Austin, TX; Heads for days—featuring Nile Gibbs, Kevin Liedtke, and Brandon Burleigh and a killer Cobraman tour story. You don’t wanna miss this issue.