Displaying items by tag: Jeff Grosso
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3/10/2023
RIP IN PEACE: Thomas Taylor
Thomas Taylor was a giant in the Atlanta scene and provided a blueprint for how to live the fullest life as a skateboarder. From his pro career to building a family and fostering the community through his Stratosphere shop, he is remembered by everyone he touched. Read closely as his loved ones reflect on his incredible ride. -
4/18/2022
P-Stone Cup 2022 Photos
The P-Stone Cup is a bonafide Bay Area spectacle, a who's who of the rawest transition talent from across the globe. Joe Brook reports on every rip and rare sighting from one of skateboarding's best days. -
3/30/2022
Nora Vasconcellos: People I've Known
Both Nora's skating and her fun-loving, off-board enthusiasm for life have gravitated many characters into her orbit. Here are a few of them. -
11/03/2021
Create and Destroy: John Lucero
John Lucero takes us into his studio and unearths some of skateboarding’s most iconic art, including Grosso’s first graphic. -
10/04/2021
“Love Letters To Skateboarding” Series Finale
In a bittersweet goodbye, Jeff’s son Oliver wraps up The Letters by looking back on his dad’s life and career with Lucero, Nash, Mountain and more. Shed a tear and then go get some for Grosso. -
8/25/2021
Skate from Joy: How the Pabiches Came to California
Short on cash but never on love, the Pabich family breaks down the steps and sacrifices they made chasing a dream from coast to coast. Give some props to mom and pop. -
4/28/2021
Grosso Forever: Loveletter to Jeff Grosso
Buddy and Rick dig into the archives of The Letters for Vans to celebrate Grosso’s birthday with a good sample of sound bites and big airs. -
2/01/2021
Darren Navarrette: People I've Known
Darren's left his bite marks on skateboarding for the past 25 years. Here's some fools and ghouls he's encountered along the way—as seen in our Feb. 2021 issue. -
1/05/2021
T-Eddy Awards 2020
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. -
8/06/2020
NJ Skateshop's "Freddy And Friends" Video
Seeing BA and Freddy hit the Hideout DIY with their NJ homies will stoke out even the most jaded skater. Rejoice in the reunion of legends.
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9/22/2023
Giovanni Vianna's "RITORNA" Part
Scratching off NBDs in LA can be difficult, but Gio’s unparalelled fakie skills unlock a slew of new moves. Between his classic hammers and tech finesse, this is a tour de force. -
9/22/2023
Christian Hall for Slappy Trucks
Christian employs his huge snaps and technical wizardry for his intro to Slappy trucks. Even the shop haters will dig this dude. -
9/22/2023
Didrik Galasso's "Quick Cut" Pepper Video
Deedz hits up some DIY crust and gets the assist on a sketchy ride-on for Pepper. -
9/22/2023
Ben Raemers Foundation Checks in with Casper Brooker
Casper Brooker hits South Bank and discusses the mental-health benefits of routine with the Ben Raemers Foundation. -
9/22/2023
The Follow Up: John Dilo
Shortly after turning pro, John Dilo broke his leg and his board sponsor went under. Despite the setback, he managed to get enough clips to close out the first Jacuzzi vid. Friend and company man Jeff Davis calls him up to talk through all the pain and perseverance while making Monnie.
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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.