Thrasher Magazine

On a cold, rainy Friday night in SF, the skate world found shelter for the crowning of AVE as Skater of the Year. Thanks to everyone that came out and to Hongry and The Spits for providing the soundtrack. 

We'll be announcing the 2015 Skater of the Year very soon, but until then check out our top 13 finalists and let us know who YOU think should take the only award that matters.

Thousands and thousands of votes have been cast for SOTY, but what do the pros have to say? Who are the big dogs punching on their ballot?

Chris Gregson is a ripping pro who now has a reputation as one of the best follow-filmers in the game. These lines don’t come easy. Here he keeps up with Collin Provost, Willis Kimbel, Kevin Kowalski, Rowan Zorilla and many more.

Good Sam, Howard, Rick J and the boys came together to remember the good times from their years at Blockhead – the homegrown company from skateboarding's DIY Golden Age. 

When the ripping is a non-stop, week long affair, you end up with a hard drive worth of footage. Here’s a bonus from the beaches of Huntington, including some Best Trick action. 

A photographic journey through a magical week at the 2015 VDI. Best ride we seen!

SF, Lower Bobs, Malmo and Italy, all tossed in the same shaker. Cheers!

SF waited decades for a proper park and Potrero keeps delivering the goods. Here's a snapshot of a ripping scene that is burning bright every day.