Thrasher Magazine

Take a trip behind the scenes of the recent Vans’ vid, featuring outtakes, attempts and hair-raising rail riding from this year’s SOTY.

The 2016 SOTY party was a major rager! Thanks to Monster and everybody that came out, watched the vids or read the mag in '16. Skateboarding is the best shit ever.

From Real’s Surveillance tapes, to Volcom’s Holy Stokes, and of course Vans’ No Other Way - Kyle Walker carved his name into skateboarding history. We remixed his Greatest Hits from throughout the year to make a Mega-Part that’ll blow your mind. Ladies and Gents, your 2016 Skater of the Year!

We bronzed Ernie Torres and sent him off to deliver the ultimate surprise. Congratulations, Kyle Walker! From Real’s “Surveillance” vids to Holy Stokes to the recent Vans part, K-Walks put it down like a champ all year!

Vans dropped a bombshell with "No Other Way." We caught up with filmmakers Green and Lovell to find out how this gem came together. 

After the heaviest year on record we're proud to announce our eight finalists for the 2016 Skater of the Year. Check the stats, watch the videos and cast your vote for who YOU think should take the only award that matters. Congrats to all our SOTY contenders! Ain't skating great?

Who are the big dogs picking for SOTY this year? Have a look...

This video is an ever-climbing rollercoaster of mind-blowing stoke. Elijah and Kyle take us to the brink of absurdity, doing things on their wooden toys that might make you jump around and shout uncontrollably. Enjoy the madness...

Vans' surprise end-of-the-year video "No Other Way" starring Kyle Walker, Elijah Berle and the rest of the Waffle Squad premiered at Black Hollywood Wednesday – the perfect Turkey Day pre-party.