Thrasher Magazine

Vans threw a big contest last weekend with a bunch of skaters you don’t usually associate with the words “organized competition.” Tyler Bledsoe, Breana Geering, Taylor Kirby, Austyn Gillette, Simon Bannerot, Mason Silva and hella more throw down the gauntlet for some fun in the OC sun.

Tired of the digital revolution? Check out Andrew Peters’ analog photo journal of the 2019 CPH Open. Actual film and handwritten notes? Simpler times can be here again (but you gotta put down your GD phone for a sec).

Cromer, Bledsoe, Gillette, Drysen, Anderson and Hoshino explore skateboarding’s hottest travel destination: Mexico City.

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.

There’s a crispness to Austyn’s skating that separates him from the pack. Everything just SNAPS off the ground with prodigious power. That switch push is otherworldly as well...

All the incredible shredding of 2018 boiled down to eight amazing skaters? Yep! This is what we do. Check the stats, watch the flicks one more time and tell us who YOU think should take home the only award that matters. Cast your vote now.

'Tis the season when we honor those that had a HELL OF A YEAR. Here’s our hot list of SOTY Contenders for 2018. Who gets your vote?

This video is incredible. HUF sure knows how to curate an edit. Justin Drysen’s opening part will melt your brain. Salomon Cardenas and the always-epic Austyn Gillette will scorch your soul.