Bryce Wettstein hitting the rail at teh Bigfoot Magazine party - Photo Ian Logan

When you put out the word that Bigfoot Magazine, a non-traditional skateboard magazine is having a party to raise funds for issue three, and it’s announced that USA Olympic Women’s Park skateboarder Bryce Wettstein will be skating and singing, you get an incredible crowd of diverse people showing up!

Quinne checking out Issue 2 of Bigfoot Magazine - Photo Ian Logan

Instead of just the typical skateboard peeps, there were musicians, artists, some of the Moxi Rollerskating crew, neighbors wanting to support, and quite a few mini shredders from the skateboard scene. Parents let their kids roam free, skating the sidewalk (complete with a rail) out front of Bigfoot Magazine’s offices, and Bryce showed them a few tricks, which was the start of a really fun evening.

Justice, Klara, Mayzie, Bryce & Quinne - Photo Ian Logan

Later, Bryce and pro skateboarder Amy Caron took to the stage to sing and play, and the songs ranged from some of Bryce’s original material to old favorites like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” People danced, sang along at times, and just took it all in. Their voices were beautiful, and the acoustics inside were perfect.

Bryce Wettstein playing and singing for the crowd - Photo Ian Logan

Last but not least, the evening ended with a raffle, and all sorts of great prizes were given out. The kids went home tired and stoked, their parents enjoyed themselves, and the rest of us had a fantastic Saturday night meeting new people and knowing that Bigfoot Magazine Issue 3 - will be going to press soon.

Keeping media and brands that are run by and focused on non-traditional skateboarding is so important - thanks to everyone that came out to support!!

All Photos Ian Logan

Image via Tactics Boardshop

We are HUGE fans of BIGFOOT Magazine and founder Migzy, so when Tactics announced that they were releasing a BIGFOOT board in support - we were so stoked, and you should be too!

This via Tactics… (check out their Instagram for the super fun video!)

It’s the early 2000’s in sunny Southern Oregon; Meghan “Migzy” McGuire heard a tale of a girl down in Modesto that was absolutely ripping. As members of their own budding non-traditional local skate scene, Migz and her friend Amy were SO hyped on this unknown shredder. 👾 It was as if she had spotted the rare Crested Caracara… or had seen BIGFOOT.”

This skater ended up being Vanessa Torres, and almost 20 years later, both the non-traditional skate scene and Migz and Vanessa’s friendship have blossomed into something special.

Seeing non-trad skaters isn't like seeing BIGFOOT anymore. @bigfootmagazine is here to keep skating fun, simple, spicy, and to encourage the fringe to have fun with friends & skateboards.

Image via Tactics

The Bigfoot Magazine deck comes in 8.0 8.25 and 8.5 and is $44.95 + it comes with free grip!

🆕 Tactics x @bigfootmagazine Decks are now available in-store and online

Get yours HERE

When it was announced a few weeks ago at Wheels of Fortune that Nicole Hause was now Pro, the cheers were loud and real and seemingly went on forever. The internet was flooded with videos from that night, and no one looked happier than Nicole. Going Pro for REAL Skateboards, Nicole now has a board in stores and one that every skater should buy.

Nicole has been known for her huge airs, awesome style, and her ability to take hard slams and get up and keep going. Going Pro is the next step in her skateboard journey and is so well deserved.

Check out this video from Thrasher to see some of that and hear what her friends and teammates say.

We’re still reliving every minute of the Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word x Bridge to Skate “Girls and LGBTQIA+ Skate Night” at Volcom HQ!

So many people showed up to skate and have fun in an amazing private skate park that most people never get the opportunity to skate. We had kids as young as a year old learning to ride a skateboard with their parent’s help to adult skaters who were stoked to have a night out skating with friends of all ages.

Adult skaters Hana Zanzi, Jessie Frietze, Kimi Kallman, Elise Crigar, and Ricci Tres were immediately part of the crew, taking over the mic, filming everyone, starting an impromptu contest for the younger kids, and giving out swag. It was a full-blown collab effort, and we love it when everyone is so hyped that they get involved.

USA Women’s Park Team rider, Minna Stess, rolled in and impressed everyone with her ollie over the Volcom Stone. At one point, we had three people filming that trick from various angles, and the photos and video are sick!

Huge thanks to everyone who came out and skated and had a blast - you make this all worthwhile!

Filming and Editing by Josue “Sway” Sanchez

Thanks to these sponsors for donating prizes for this event!

• CHERRIES WHEELS

• LIQUID DEATH

• ALOHA BAGS

• S1 HELMETS

• SUN BUM

• BADASS SKATE MOM

• DWINDLE DISTRIBUTION

• BIGFOOT MAGAZINE

• ESSIE NAIL POLISH

• MARLORU BEACH BAGS

• BAKER

• TEARIOT

• BONES WHEELS

• NIKE

• MINI LOGO SKATEBOARDS

• SLOW TIDE

• JACKS SURF SHOP

• SKATELITE

• AND VOLCOM FOR THE USE OF THEIR SKATEPARK!

Sky Brown - image via Tag Heuer

Although this young British-Japanese boarding legend may not need much of an introduction, Tag Heuer has announced their official partnership with the extraordinary athlete – and now, TAG Heuer Ambassador – Sky Brown!

Representing Great Britain in the 2020 Summer Olympics at the age of 13, Sky picked up Bronze in the park event, making her the country’s youngest ever medalist.

 But her talents don’t stop there; she is also an exceptionally skilled surfer and is considering competing in the GB Olympic Team. She also won the American TV program Dancing with the Stars: Juniors.  

Sky Brown wearing the TAG Heuer Formula 1 chronograph (CAZ101AP.FT8056)

The past two years have also seen her talents and dedication recognized at a global level when she won the 2021 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award – quickly followed by 2022’s Comeback of the Year Award at the Laureus World Sports Awards. 

Sky Brown wearing the TAG Heuer Formula 1 chronograph

And now, Sky is also a TAG Heuer Ambassador. 

Lizzie - image via Vans

Vans Skateboarding Presents ‘Onward’: An All-New Skate Film from Lizzie Armanto

Lizzie’s first full-length edit in nearly five years highlights her one-of-a-kind style and solidifies her position among skateboarding’s best!

Those who know Vans pro skateboarder Lizzie Armanto, know that her barrier-breaking approach to skateboarding has shifted the landscape. Her accolades, like appearing on the world stage to represent the sport, speak for themselves and make her a role model for skateboarders everywhere. Expanding on her list of accomplishments, Vans, the global leader in skateboarding for more than 50 years, is proud to unveil a fresh angle on Lizzie’s world-class skateboarding in a new film, Onward, directed by celebrated filmmaker Greg Hunt and filmed by master lensmen Chris Gregson and TJ Gaskill.

Lizzie and Chris - Image via Vans

 The first full-length edit from Lizzie in nearly five years, Onward showcases what Lizzie has become known for—her humble, hard-working approach, one-of-a-kind style, and tenacity to make any trick a reality.

“It’s been incredible to see Lizzie overcome her injuries and get to where she’s at now,” Hunt said. “And it’s so much fun to work with Chris Gregson’s and TJ Gaskill’s footage. I’m really excited to see this come together.”

Lizzie and Axel - Image via Vans

 The goal was to create a film as visually exciting as Lizzie’s skating, adds Gregson, noting that they drew inspiration from her love for traveling, which is represented in the various locations Onward was filmed, as well as spending time with a close-knit group of her friends and fellow skateboarders. Featuring appearances from Mami Tezuka and Axel Cruysberghs, the film drives home Lizzie’s gratitude to the skate community and her ultimate support system of friends and family.  

Lizzie - Image via Vans

In anticipation of the film’s premiere, Lizzie shared the following about what the project has meant to her: “In the past, filming felt like I was trying to prove I was ‘good enough’. I feel like this part has been about proving that to myself, and that I am stronger than my injuries. Everyone involved in the project has been a huge motivator. We kept the crew small. My favorite thing is that everyone’s passionate about what they’re doing, and it’s been contagious.”

Earlier this season, Vans and Lizzie dropped a new, head-to-toe collection that leads with her first signature skateboarding silhouette, The Lizzie. The offering opens the aperture on what inclusive, all-gender footwear and apparel looks like, and reinforces that skateboarding should be open to everyone.

Tune in at 5 PM today at vans.com/lizzie for the global premiere of Vans Skateboarding’s Onward, featuring Lizzie Armanto.

Our Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word x Bridge to Skate night at Volcom HQ was so much fun. If you didn’t catch it live on Twitch, now is your chance to relive the night via this rad edit from Volcom Studio!

And if you were there skating on Sunday night - make sure you watch to check out you and your friends shredding!

Thanks so much to Volcom HQ for having us out!

Minna Stess ollies the Stone ~ Photo Migzy

Bridge to Skate and Girl Is NOT a 4 Letter Word hosted a skate night at the Volcom HQ park last night, where the kids were invited to come down and skate, eat snacks and get a whole bunch of cool free stuff. That’s it. Just come skate this killer private park, and in return, we will shower you with gifts. Oh, also, we’re going to invite Olympic high flyer Minna Stess to come hang, and GOAT Ricci Tres will be there too, ripping the park and killing it on the mic. Say whaaatt??

And with over 237K watching the live feed on TWITCH - the event was a huge success!

Our favorite skate mag, BIGFOOT, is having a BENEFIT SHOW SATURDAY SEPT. 24th from 5-8 pm AT THEIR LONG BEACH STUDIO

Come on down and sing your heart out along with shredder/musicians BRYCE WETTSTEIN and AMY CARON‼️

⚡️Raffle and rail jam going down too 🎟🛹🥰

⚡️Funds go directly to printing Issue #3‼️(BIGFOOT is an independent, 20-year dream that has been manifested mostly by hard work- gardening and pouring beers, ask Migzy more.)

⚡️Suggested donation, but nobody will be turned away for lack of funds (can relate 😂) Want to volunteer instead? Hit BIGFOOT up on INSTAGRAM

SEE YOU THERE!!

Leilani Kiyabu - Photo Jim Goodrich

Jana Payne - Photo jim Cassimus

The 2022 Skateboarding Hall of Fame Inductees were announced last week, and we are so happy to see that two of our 70s skate sisters are being honored! Congrats to Leilani Kiyabu and Jana Payne!

And congrats to all the other inductees as well!

We’ve been eagerly waiting for this NHS “Roll of Their Own” video to launch - it’s full of serious shredders, including our team rider Minna Stess!

The premiere of the video was shown last night at Wheels of Fortune in Seattle and launched on thrasher this morning - trust us, you don’t want to miss seeing this one!

Minna, along with Marbie Miller, Nora Vasconcellos, Breanna Geering, Nicole Hause, Alex White, Poe Pinson, Samarria Brevard, Suzy Heath, and Fabiana Delfino, skate their asses off in various spots throughout the ROTO tour (and even play a little baseball). Great skating, and an inspiration for every person out there who skates for the love of it!

Via Real Skateboards Instagram

Last night Real Skateboards had a premiere of Nicole Hause’s video part at the Wheels of Fortune event in Seattle, and they also announced her new pro model board!

We have to say that the graphic is awesome and we are hoping Nicole’s new board is up on the Real Skateboards website soon, because a lot of people are going to want to buy this one!

If you are in Seattle, hit up these skate shops to get Nicole’s new board NOW!

• Black Market Skate Shop

• 35th North Skate Shop

Congrats Nicole!!!

Just in from STU about the contest in Rio. As we have said in past posts, this is no longer an Olympic Qualifier, but it is still going to be an amazing event. Prize money is BIG and EQUAL for men and women. Skating will be insane!

Right now, it looks like the ranked athletes need to start confirming if they are attending, so this is not an open invite list right now.

As we have even more info, we will update everyone ASAP. Paraskate (adaptive skate) info is coming as well!

We are hoping there is a live feed, too- because we don’t want to miss the first big park event this year! And we definitely want to watch the women’s street as well!

Leticia Bufoni launched a new YouTube Channel yesterday called “Leticia Welcome To My Life,” and the first video to drop was an overview of Leticia’s jam-packed and fun-filled life. From skateboarding to parties to racing cars and more, it’s all looking pretty rad.

Could this be a promo channel “tester” to possibly get a reality show along the lines of Ryan Sheckler’s “Life of Ryan” that he had back in the day? Or will it be weekly YouTube drops like the Norris Nuts?

Sabre Norris and her family have amassed 6.1 million subscribers by turning their love for skating and surfing into a show that encompasses the entire family’s life - all without a traditional “TV” reality show. Leticia is already at 3k followers, and the channel just launched yesterday…

Stay tuned and subscribe to “Leticia Welcome To My Life” so you are in the know!

So… yet another snafu in the Olympic skateboarding debacle. Athletes from all over the world have been in Rio getting ready to compete in the first Olympic Park and second Olympic Street Qualifier, and it was just announced moments ago that World Skate has now canceled the event.

A huge letdown for these skaters, to say the least.

A bright light is that the contest goes on with STU heading it up - with great prize money, it will just not be an Olympic Qualifier.

Maybe we’re getting back to skateboarding, for skateboarding's sake!

More news on all of this HERE

Spotlight on the new generation! Featuring 20-year-old pro skateboarder Mami Tezuka from Shiga, Japan, showcasing the talented female professional known for her style and ability to ride backyard pools.

Tezuka started skateboarding at the age of three encouraged by her father, a passionate skater. Her powerful riding style blends high airs with extended grinds and technical lip tricks that make Tezuka a podium threat at major international competitions. Last year, Tezuka shook up the established order by claiming silver in Women’s Skateboard Park at X Games 2021. She then followed suit by earned her second X Games podium with bronze at X Games Chiba in 2022.

Tezuka began cultivating her unique riding style at a young age, inspired by watching her father and his peers. “There were always skateboards and skateboarders in front of her. It was Mami’s fate,” said Manabu Tezuka. Speaking on her beginnings, Mami Tezuka said: “I got into transition skating because my local skatepark has a lot of transitions. I don’t think transition skating is big in Japan, but there’s so much DIY stuff.”

Please join us for an awesome evening of skateboarding!

Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word, Bridge to Skate, and Volcom invite you to come skate at a girls and LGBTQIA+ skate session!

Prizes ✨ Food ✨ Raffles ✨

There is nothing better than skating with friends at this RAD spot.

Sunday, 9/18 from 5-8 PM at Volcom HQ - Address on the flier

Tell your friends - we can’t wait to see you there!!

Skater on flier is GN4LW team rider Mazel Paris

Thanks to these sponsors for donating prizes for this event!

• CHERRIES WHEELS

• LIQUID DEATH

• ALOHA BAGS

• S1 HELMETS

• SUN BUM

• BADASS SKATE MOM

• DWINDLE DISTRIBUTION

• BIGFOOT MAGAZINE

• ESSIE NAIL POLISH

• MARLORU BEACH BAGS

• BAKER

• TEARIOT

• BONES WHEELS

• NIKE

• MINI LOGO SKATEBOARDS

• SLOW TIDE

• JACKS SURF SHOP

• SKATELITE

• and MORE!

The women were absolutely ripping today during the women’s finals at Vert Alert in Salt Lake City, Utah!

Nice to see some new faces on the contest scene - although you may already know them from instagram - watching them compete is a whole other level!

Women’s Finals:

• Bryce Wettstein

• Jordyn Barratt

• Ruby Lilley

• Lilly Stoephasius

• Reese Nelson

• Arisa Trew

• Carlin Mikibbin

• Grace Marhoefer

Also, stay and catch the Women’s Best Trick event!

RESULTS - Women’s Finals

• Lilly Stoephasius

• Bryce Wettstein

• Arisa Trew

RESULTS - Women’s Best Trick

• Reese Nelson - FS Nosegrind to fakie over the gap

Congrats to all the skaters - the progression we saw was amazing!!

Vert is NOT dead!

Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert in Salt Lake City is almost here and we are stoked to see that more and more women are showing up to skate at this legendary event.

WATCH THE LEGENDS DEMO VIA LIVE STREAM ——> HERE

On Friday night, tune in at 7 PM MDT / 6 PM PDT / 9 PM EDT to watch the Legends Demo -make sure to catch Lizzie Armanto and Carabeth Burnside.

WATCH THE WOMEN’S FINAL VIA LIVE STREAM ——> HERE

On Saturday at 3 PM MDT / 2 PM PDT / 5 PM EDT watch the WOMEN’S FINAL - LIVE!

Confirmed pro skaters include:

• Amelia Brodka

• Jordyn Barratt

• Allysha Le

• Jordan Santana

• Grace Marhoefer

• Lady Meek

• Ruby Lilley

• Bryce Wettstein

And we are sure that more pro women are being added!

Good luck to our Girl is NOT a 4 Letter Word team riders who are out there competing as well - have fun Elle Warner, Maya Kenny and Katelyn West!

Team rider Minna Stess in the September Issue of Thrasher

September Issue of thrasher Magazine

The September issue of Thrasher is out on newsstands now, and the article “Roll of Their Own Tour” features Nicole Hause, Nora Vasconcellos, Marbie Miller, Fabiana Delfino, Suzie Heath, Samarria Brevard, Breana Geering, Poe Pinson, and Minna Stess.

** And don’t miss the cameo with Alex White!!

Pick up a copy now and support non-traditional skaters!