Thrasher Magazine

Unless you’ve been living underneath a rotting mini ramp in the woods, you undoubtedly already know that Milton Martinez is our 2019 Skater of the Year. We celebrated his win this past Friday with a bangin'-ass party in The City by the Bay.

The ninth Rumble brought a new slew of youth to blend in with their mentors. This is a backyard-style vert jam—no contest and no worries. Bands, babes (male and female) and boarding with 24 hours of BBQ, beers and Bloody Marys—what’s not to like? See if you can spot the Reuler.

From the young bloods to the OGs Dressen and Salba, the Santa Cruz squad shows up in full force. Giddy Up!

Made it up to San Clemente for the Stance x Cycle Zombies show. With tons of bikes, vans, a helping of skating, music and free beverages, this was something I had to check out. –JT Rhoades

Keys to a drained water park and free rein to skate everything in sight?! Yes please! There are a lot of Epic Spots out there but this is truly Insane Terrain. And apparently upside-down ollies are a thing now...

Jump the Wet ’n' Wild fence, get busted by the owner, get invited back with your whole damn crew to wreck the park—sometimes dreams really do come true. Check the article from the August issue of the mag. That Hawk slam is brutal.

Invite only, no instagooning during the event and nothing but good times. The skating was on another level, but Suciu, Louie Lo and Ishod show why they’re cream of the crop.

This was the final Grotto Lotto and nobody held back—Joe Brook got the flicks and everybody got the tricks. Farewell, Rev park! Nothing gold can stay.

The sun was bright, the revvs were high, and Oakland’s concrete sanctuary of the skate Gods was alive with the spirit of the recently departed. Fix yourself a coffee, grab a snack and enjoy the show.