Thrasher Magazine

Sometimes you get the feeling that skaters are committing harder to vibes than fuckin’ up the streets. But then you remember that we have people like John Shanahan, whose hit list is longer than a CVS receipt. Yesterday, the DC gang took a trip out to NYC to get a first look at his incredible Double Up part and the drop of his new signature DC shoe. If anyone’s earned it, it’s him. Fuck yeah, John! —Ted Schmitz

Starting off, we linked with the DC team at the AT&T plaza for some last-minute lines before the party

No days off! After skating some himself, Shanahan was busy behind the lens. You’ll have to wait for that Pangea vid to see the headless ledge ripper

Listen all y’all, it’s a Sabotage! Brian Panebianco, Kevin Bilyeu and Q talk next moves

Hey, Killa! My make-or-break blog subject Mike had to show Josh what proper posture’s about

Richie and Zach engaged in some serious discussion

DC superstar Frank Mare asked if he should look nice or tough. He’s from New York, so you know what we went with

Challenge this

Joseph Delgato had his bike inside the fence when I got there. Nobody knows how he made that happen

Philly, stand up! Jahmir is here

After stackin’, our hero had to get ready

To call it or hit one more spot?

The team called it, but my friend Dave Warren heard the scaffolding was gone down at The Battery so we scoped it

And smoked it, fakie 5-0

Then it was back to the pros. Somewhere in SoHo, there’s a moon-soaked meadow where they like to hang

And dress to kill

This is an age-old ritual called the pre-game. It’s where you hang out to get psyched to hang out somewhere else

Of course, he came through with a fresh fit

Maybe he’s the tough one

Nah, it’s still Frank the part-time bouncer

New York nightlife in full effect. Let’s do a few laps

Good sign, we got a strong Bronze presence

Fans of New York media? We got ‘em

Speaking of, it’s my go-to gang for hittin’ these streets! Vancouver’s Dave Warren, Minnesota trio Spencer Gillespie, Mathias Rotstein, Mike Burrill and Jersey’s son Eric Swick

Of course, Shanahan’s got a DJ!

She asked me to name 10 Dead Milkmen songs and all I came up with was “Tugena”

Friends, how many of us have them?

Heavy squad behind Justin Hearn

Sean O’Connor and Kanin Garner raised the watermark of talent in the room

Q caught up with DC's Michael Kubota

One of my favs in the scene, Johnny Cumaoglu came with company

The only ones with service in the basement, 56k heroes Mark Humienik, Danny Dipalo, Dick Rizzo and Justin Helmkamp

Photo lord Cole G had friends in the building

More lensmen and co, Heikkila and DC rider Andrea Bethke

I think these party animals photobombed my picture of Moose

Easy idea: rep the mag, make the blog

All LOVE for Muni

Substance owner Aaron always rolls deep

This kid knew everyone!

I think I’m about to die in Twin Peaks

Pretty easy way to spot a skater’s table

And a nonnie's table

Everything here is good, Josh Wilson, great company and the hottest hat in the room

Not sure how headphones in a club work but, they complete the look!

Jahmir, indoor-weed Danny and Q

Same as it ever was…

Peace, Cuz!

“You got Kool G Rap?!”

VIP section

Shoot with one eye open…and to the side?

Always cool to see a tanktop worth more than my entire wardrobe

Cold brought Stone!

You know we’re fuckin’ with Gas Giants!

I can’t remember if I was taking a picture of the spill or the shoes. Kind of a shitty picture of both, actually

They don’t know I’m Shanahan’s biggest fanahan

This guy seemed to just get more friends as the night went on

It’s gotta be the shoes. Wait, was that a Nike thing?

The big boss was in town so of course he came to hang

TOUGH

Definitely not tough

I don’t wanna make this awkward, but that’s my gig…

Disco balls are sick

Sadiq’s here!

Plus we got Salomon Cardenas and DC insider Chris Thomas

Hand gestures everywhere!

Pointers? Eric had ‘em

Jared and Slicky too!

Peace? They brought it!

The double Shanahan

That’s not the SK8Mafia sign!

A projector screen?!

“Yeah, for the video, asshole!”

Zach’s back and he brought the boys

I’ve always said, this is the best way to watch any live event

Frank agrees

So does Josh

Seems like Tony and Ish loved the part!

Hella VIPs celebrate

WHAT TIME IS IT?!

We simply must do this again!

Alright, Jahmir, take us out!

Wait, one more with Anderson Pereira! The hype was high; the scene was lit; this night a movie. However you say it, we had a good time. John put the work in the streets and you gotta take your hat off. Also if you’re gonna wear the big shoes, there ain’t many better to support. Now hit play on that part again to get your weekend started right