Thrasher Magazine

Skateboarders, photographers and fanatics alike came together to take in Mike Blabac’s iconic photos from 1994 to 2023. A solid lineup of pros and a set from Ray Barbee made it the place to be. Scroll through to see your favorites.

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.

Load was one of Atlanta's larger-than-life figures that influenced every skateboarder in his path. From setting the standard for DIY builds and teaching the young bucks to stapling P-Stone's leg shut, the scene remembers their legend.    

Steve Caballero celebrated 30 years of the Half-Cab with a VIP final session at the Combi Pool. Hosoi, Pabich, Lizzie, MacDonald .... who WASN'T there?!

Cowtown kicked off the weekend's festivities in Downtown Phoenix with over 150 of Hammeke's prints on the wall. Follow us through as we snap up everyone from hometown heroes to full-blown legends. Joe woulda loved it.

Friends and family from far and wide came together to help Allen Losi with his ongoing struggle dealing with CRPS, a very painful nervous-system disorder. Funds and spirits were both raised. Skateboarding is a family. Help your brother out. 

Friday’s SOTY celebration in San Francisco was one for the ages, as Foy was crowned and Nickatina elevated the party to another level. Big ups to everyone that made it out.

Legends and homies alike made their way out to RVCA's headquarters Friday night to welcome Christian Hosoi to their ever-expanding team. A heated bowl jam ensued, in honor of Ivan "Pops" Hosoi's 75th birthday. Add to that some artwork by Mark Oblow, tunes from Tommy G, free grub from Pizzanista and complimentary cold ones from PBR and the locals were in for a treat!

The Exploratorium in SF has a skateboard exhibit going on, and last night some DLX riders skated their course to help demonstrate the science behind skateboarding.