Thrasher Magazine

Brazil is known as a a hotbed for progressive skating, but Chile, Argentina and Colombia also deserve some shine. Lucas Tripodi highlights the heaviest locals for Vans, with a packed edit for each country. Brush up on your South American geography and check the tech.

After a solid showing in Seattle’s Scene Attack, Michael continues his tear through the Northwest and lays down heavy NBDs in SF. Darksliding Clipper is just part of the damage. 

His party days with the Piss Drunx were legendary but not without consequence. Through a few lucky calls and hard work, he’s avoided prison, built up Baker Boys and reached the sober dad stage. Learn to see the bright side. 

Daewon, MJ, Silas, Busenitz, Heitor, Niels, Lil Dre, Suciu (and more!) scour the planet, crushing granite and laying down lines in adidas’ 2019 epic flick. Gustav’s curtain-closing part is gonna mess you up—again. 

This week we had to say goodbye to one of the most exciting young skaters in recent memory. Take a second to appreciate the life of the LA kid who had everybody talking. RIP, Vincent.

Callum Paul, Dean Palmer, Jason Rainbird, Jack O’Grady and the other Pass~porters come through with more brutal slams and bangers that didn’t make it into Kitsch.

The Snack squad takes a bite out of the Bay and a few chomps from Chi Town, Italy, France and beyond. Savor the flavor. 

The Mile High Madman stays hot, hammering home trick after trick until the curtains come crashing down. 

Louie Lopez's new part, Deedz skates a playground, the Fancy Lad crew has fun and more in today's episode of Skateline.