AM Scramble Premiere
1/17/2019
Despite a heavy storm, skaters from all over Southern California made their way out to Bradford’s studio in Long Beach for the premiere of the 2018 Am Scramble video. Most thought the ’17 Scramble squad was untouchable, however this new crew definitely gave ‘em a run for their money. Combing their way through TX with the likes of Sylla, Gartland, Ojanen, Van Vark, Summers, Bannerot, Henry and the Deflinos, we all knew we were in for a treat and this year’s Scramblers sure as hell didn’t disappoint. Good luck getting gnarlier in 2019! —Alex Papke
Nothing was gonna keep this crowd away
Moving inside, we have the wall of fame with the coveted Am Scramble cover featuring ceiling crawler Simon Bannerot
And plenty more great photos courtesy of Burndog
Video is great but the stills just never get old
Trevor Owens and Cam Sedlick getting their first look at the new mag. One hell of a cover, that’s for damn sure
The Real squad rolled out in support of their man Van Vark
The man behind some of your favorite skate videos—Jon Miner and mastervideographer "Thrasher" Dan Stolling
John Marello and Blake Carpenter reminiscing on the good ol’ days of Daytona
Blake from The Good Bar serving up ice-cold beverages for the evening
Rad dad alert! J-Lay and Charlie came out for the night
The Scrambler himself—Tanner Van Vark seeing what the new mag has to offer
A meeting of the minds. Oh, the possibilities…
A few flooded streets aren’t gonna stop Franky Villani and Eliane from seeing the video!
Start ‘em young!
Long Beach’s newest resident and past Scrambler, Zachary “Ducky” Kovacs
Followed by another Scramble alum, Zion Wright
Ever since the KOTR Chief Challenge, Stolling hasn’t been able to ditch the bandana
Bandana Dan will never die! JT would be proud
Always double fisting, Glick knows how to party
Down but not out, Midler made it out on crutches. Heal up soon!
First things Ish did after walking through the doors was head straight to the DJ booth to take over the tunes for the evening
San Pedro’s finest, Ronnie Sandoval and Thrasher’s own Rye Beres
The Crailtap squad made their way out to support Bannerot. Rick sure knows how to pick ‘em!
The prankers and the prankee. Merlino’s gotta be fed up with Sinclair’s shit by now
The crowd was heating up!
Kader tried hiding in the corner. Nice try, kid
If you didn’t already know, Pedro Delfino does not tread lightly. His Scramble ender is HEAVY
Pedro John Hancocking his debut Thrasher front. Classic Covers, indeed!
A proud moment for Rick indeed. Simon is the truth!
When you show up with the new mag everyone has to get their fix
Ohio’s finest, Justin Henry and Dakota Mullins
Glick sure was stoked to see Tin Tran. I mean, who wouldn’t be?
Video posse: Mike Gilbert, Ricki Bedenbaugh, Matt Bublitz and Rye holding it down
Erica and Carroll, always arm in arm
Girlfriends wanna see the Scramble too!
As do the gingers
Dylan Christopher had the hardest job of the night: projector duty
But once it came on the crowd was hyped!
Best seat in the house comes with a price: shoe tying
The highly-awaited speech from none other than Burndog to get the crowd going
All eyes on the big screen
One thing is for sure: Simon did not disappoint. The Crail squad was there to bring the hype
Carroll learning a thing or two from the new blood
Rain ain’t gonna stop Doughnut and Dee from having a night out
More ‘tappers—Yonnie Cruz and Griffin Gass
Kader working towards a big photo-incentive check. Maybe one day, kid
It’s that time of the night…
Henry and Jaakko got their piece. We need to leave some for Foy, too, dudes
It doesn’t get much better than Kader half-naked on a scooter, let alone mashing through a giant puddle. A great addition to the wall
You know Bublitz got his!
A hard one to pass up of Justin Henry. Talk about a tall order
Axel and Glick couldn’t believe Simon did it not once, but twice!
Filmers love fillmers! Tim Cis couldn’t pass up this gem of Bublitz
The two behind a cover that will go down in history. Adam Mills and Clive stay on the hunt for the spots. Minds will be blown with the new offering from Birdhouse, coming sooner than later
Second viewing and Brockel and David still couldn’t wrap their heads around it
If it isn’t tied down, grab it!
A great addition for the house!
Homies always make it possible. Big ups to everyone that came out for the premiere and congrats to Simon on one hell of a cover! You can sit back, relax and catch the 2018 Am Scramble video playing on this very site right F’n now. Beware: it’s a heavy one! Until next year…
Nothing was gonna keep this crowd awayMoving inside, we have the wall of fame with the coveted Am Scramble cover featuring ceiling crawler Simon Bannerot And plenty more great photos courtesy of BurndogVideo is great but the stills just never get oldTrevor Owens and Cam Sedlick getting their first look at the new mag. One hell of a cover, that’s for damn sureThe Real squad rolled out in support of their man Van Vark The man behind some of your favorite skate videos—Jon Miner and mastervideographer "Thrasher" Dan StollingJohn Marello and Blake Carpenter reminiscing on the good ol’ days of DaytonaBlake from The Good Bar serving up ice-cold beverages for the evening Rad dad alert! J-Lay and Charlie came out for the nightThe Scrambler himself—Tanner Van Vark seeing what the new mag has to offerA meeting of the minds. Oh, the possibilities…A few flooded streets aren’t gonna stop Franky Villani and Eliane from seeing the video! Start ‘em young!Long Beach’s newest resident and past Scrambler, Zachary “Ducky” KovacsFollowed by another Scramble alum, Zion WrightEver since the KOTR Chief Challenge, Stolling hasn’t been able to ditch the bandanaBandana Dan will never die! JT would be proudAlways double fisting, Glick knows how to partyDown but not out, Midler made it out on crutches. Heal up soon!First things Ish did after walking through the doors was head straight to the DJ booth to take over the tunes for the eveningSan Pedro’s finest, Ronnie Sandoval and Thrasher’s own Rye Beres The Crailtap squad made their way out to support Bannerot. Rick sure knows how to pick ‘em!The prankers and the prankee. Merlino’s gotta be fed up with Sinclair’s shit by now The crowd was heating up! Kader tried hiding in the corner. Nice try, kidIf you didn’t already know, Pedro Delfino does not tread lightly. His Scramble ender is HEAVYPedro John Hancocking his debut Thrasher front. Classic Covers, indeed!A proud moment for Rick indeed. Simon is the truth! When you show up with the new mag everyone has to get their fixOhio’s finest, Justin Henry and Dakota MullinsGlick sure was stoked to see Tin Tran. I mean, who wouldn’t be?Video posse: Mike Gilbert, Ricki Bedenbaugh, Matt Bublitz and Rye holding it down Erica and Carroll, always arm in armGirlfriends wanna see the Scramble too! As do the gingersDylan Christopher had the hardest job of the night: projector dutyBut once it came on the crowd was hyped!Best seat in the house comes with a price: shoe tying The highly-awaited speech from none other than Burndog to get the crowd goingAll eyes on the big screenOne thing is for sure: Simon did not disappoint. The Crail squad was there to bring the hypeCarroll learning a thing or two from the new bloodRain ain’t gonna stop Doughnut and Dee from having a night outMore ‘tappers—Yonnie Cruz and Griffin GassKader working towards a big photo-incentive check. Maybe one day, kidIt’s that time of the night…Henry and Jaakko got their piece. We need to leave some for Foy, too, dudesIt doesn’t get much better than Kader half-naked on a scooter, let alone mashing through a giant puddle. A great addition to the wallYou know Bublitz got his! A hard one to pass up of Justin Henry. Talk about a tall orderAxel and Glick couldn’t believe Simon did it not once, but twice! Filmers love fillmers! Tim Cis couldn’t pass up this gem of BublitzThe two behind a cover that will go down in history. Adam Mills and Clive stay on the hunt for the spots. Minds will be blown with the new offering from Birdhouse, coming sooner than laterSecond viewing and Brockel and David still couldn’t wrap their heads around itIf it isn’t tied down, grab it!A great addition for the house! Homies always make it possible. Big ups to everyone that came out for the premiere and congrats to Simon on one hell of a cover! You can sit back, relax and catch the 2018 Am Scramble video playing on this very site right F’n now. Beware: it’s a heavy one! Until next year…-
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