Thrasher Magazine

Aimu Yamazuki kicks it off with icy-smooth lines before getting backup from Trent McClung and Primitive's new pro Kyonosuke Yamashita.

When the dust settles, these five finalists stand out among the incredible contenders. Take a moment to appreciate each of their awesome contributions to skateboarding. The decision is never easy, but we wanna know: Who's your pick for 2024 Skater of the Year?

Nothing could’ve prepared us for the unprecedented display of incredible skateboarding we saw this year. The following are the elite few who took the game to new frontiers.

From start to finish, the power trio of Westgate, Tiago and Foy deliver an awe-inspiring performance. This video will live on for eternity.

Tiago opens up like never before to walk through the journey that took him from his humble home in Brazil to the top of the game. This is an essential interview from a once-in-a-lifetime talent. As seen in our January ‘25 issue.

Tiago continues his global tear for Spitfire, first with a quick stop in our backyard before bouncing to Brazil and beyond. Gang Starr on the track adds to the magic.

What were Stevie, Heath, Ishod, Mason and the biggest names in the game doing in LA? Getting their minds blown by the highly anticipated triple-stacked vid from New Balance, of course. Atiba’s got all the flicks from Tiago, Foy and Westgate’s big night.

Tiago locks in on the Norwegian streets with immeasurable force and timeless style. Pair that with Pekka’s masterful camera work and you’ve got a rewatchable classic.

New Balance gives a glimpse into its absurdly stacked new video with Tiago, Westgate and Foy. Get ready.