Thrasher Magazine

Gophers, war plans and the pioneers of street skating all play a part in the mind-blowing history of San Francisco’s oldest and most important concrete banks. Watch Ted and learn.

For over 25 years, Pier 7 has been at the center of technical skating. It’s not just where you are, but who you’re with and how you roll. That code of conduct was forged in the ’90s along San Francisco's waterfront.

It’s not just what they did, but where they did it, and what they named it. Hubba Hideout cemented the importance of location more than any other spot. In episode 2, Ted shifts from EMB to the most famous ledge in the history of skateboarding.

Carroll, Koston, Karl, Jovontae, Chico and legend after legend go off in Meza’s SF masterpiece from ‘96 that inspired generations of street skaters. This is canon. 

During its heyday, Pier 7 fostered incredible progress in the world of street skating. FTC has assembled some of their favorite moments in this edit. 

DGK has again earned their reputation for progression and classic moves with a twist. This video rips. Marquise is a board control wizard with one of the great modern styles. And as for Boo? You have to see it to believe it. The entire DGK crew is also represented in this major feature.

No boring, one-word answers here. This team has personality and you can tell they're stoked to be in the game and representing DGK.

Team members from DGK, Expedition, Organika, and Gold all hit Da Playground last month on their US tour.

Marcus has always been rad and this is one of his better parts, including his crazy, unexpected Hubba Hideout ender. Beagle One-ism intoduces a classic part from 1996.