Fausto Appreciation Day
4/21/2008
It's been two years since we lost him. Go skate your ass off, tilt back a brew, or whatever it is you do to celebrate the legacy of someone as influential as Fausto Vitello-R.I.P.
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2/13/2026
This Old Ledge: Venice and Santa Monica
Everything you'd wanna skate, you'll find on the two-mile stretch from Santa Monica to Venice. From Natas to P-Rod, the sand gaps to the triple set, Ted Barrow outlines the history of this hallowed ground. -
7/12/2023
This Old Ledge: Embarcadero
There’s more to the spot than meets the eye. Follow Ted Barrow into the world where skateboarding, architecture and the concrete jungle collide to spark the magic of modern street skateboarding. We start at EMB. -
2/24/2021
Talking Ed: Kevin Thatcher Interview
Thrasher founding editor Kevin Thatcher set the stage for everything that has come since. This 40-year ride we have all been a part of could never have happened without him. We caught up with the humble, elusive legend. As seen in the Jan. 2021 issue. -
11/18/2020
Neckface: People I've Known
For years, Neckface's identity was shrouded in mystery. At some point the mask slipped a bit and now he weaves in and out of the spotlight as he pleases. Neck has stories for days. -
4/22/2011
Fausto Vitello (1946-2006)
A website caption is not nearly enough space to describe Fausto, his impact on skating, and what he meant to so many people. But we do know that he'd be stoked his Thrasher creation is still charging full-steam, and that you are all part of it.