Thrasher Magazine

Patrick Ryan rips over lights and love seats in this insane part for Independent.

It's all about speed and power with this mail-box-hopping, curb-smashing crew from Covina. Happy Birthday, Pawnshop.

Tony Hawk and Bucky Lasek lock down their turf while Patrick Ryan, Kowalski, Collins, Lockwood and more wreak havoc on an outdoor ‘crete quest. Ride the Lightning.

The Covina skate scene is booming and thriving, thanks in large part to the Pawnshop. Their new Union video celebrates the shop’s 9th anniversary.  Big Love!

This is an absolute concrete massacre from start to finish, but did you really think Pedro wouldn’t wear the crown in his own country?

Vans Park Series has made its way to Brazil for its second event. Here’s a few moments caught by masterlensman Anthony Acosta on the riders’ first practice day. Based on the caliber of skating straight off the plane, the Sunday finals are gonna be HEAVY. 

Does China have less gravity? ‘Cause everybody was flying in the Men’s Finals! And you’re gonna have to watch that last Roman clip a few times to believe it. Unreal.

The Vans Park Series kicked off the 2019 year in Shanghai, China. Lots of people made it out to the finals—from legends like Tony Hawk to new-age rippers like CJ Collins. This stop was an amazing way to fire it up and we’ll see you in Brazil. —Lui Elliott

This is a small taste of the skating taking place in the Far East right now. To watch the finals live, check the dates and times to keep up with the concrete demigods at this historic event.