• "Why So Sad?" 2019 Mission for Mental Health

    "Why So Sad?" 2019 Mission for Mental Health
    John Rattray is on his 3rd year raising funds for mental health. The hope is that one day we’ll talk about depression and anxiety as easily as we talk about swellbows. Learn all about this year's Why So Sad? mission here.
  • Going Pro with Ultimate Phil

    Going Pro with Ultimate Phil
    Phil is a man. A man who skates. He's going on 40, so if he's going to turn pro it's now or never. More at The Predatory Bird.
  • Tetherball: The Sport Behind the Sportsmen

    Tetherball: The Sport Behind the Sportsmen
    Predatory Bird is back with a behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of the New Balance "Numeric" video.
  • Everything Goes

    Everything Goes
    Joe Pease waltzes with hydrants while following a loose board around a city block.
  • Following Jake

    Following Jake
    Jake worked on the following video project with the shakier of the two existing Predatory Bird camera operators, John Rattray.
  • The Predatory Bird Episode 2

    The Predatory Bird Episode 2
    The surreal comic animation continues. Keep an eye out for all of the subtle skate references.
  • The Predatory Bud

    The Predatory Bud
    Loud and Rattray have joined forces to make the Predatory Bud. Draw your attack bird and post it to  The Predatory Bird Facebook page. The colors in the drawing picked by John will be used to design the Predatory Earbud.
  • The Predatory Bird

    The Predatory Bird
    Short film? Animated comic strip? From the minds of John Rattray and Jon Horner comes the art of skate storytelling.
  • Thrasher Weekend: Vans in Austin

    Thrasher Weekend: Vans in Austin
    Elijah, Kyle, Pedro, Daiki, Trey and a packed lineup from Vans and No-Comply light up lengthy kinkers and put on a helluva show at House Park—Big Love to the Lone Star State!
  • In the Shop: GT’s January '25 cover tees and mug

    In the Shop: GT’s January '25 cover tees and mug
    You already know GT’s new cover is one for the books, but it's also for the tees and mugs. Get yours while supplies last.
  • Nico Hiraga’s “City Situation” Part

    Nico Hiraga’s “City Situation” Part
    San Francisco’s native son levels up from The Bay to LA for Hardies Hardware.
  • Tyson Bowerbank's "Obverse" 2 Cents Part

    Tyson Bowerbank's "Obverse" 2 Cents Part
    The tech wizard outta Salt Lake City whips up more magic and makes it look easy.
  • Atlantic Drift - Episode 16 - Vienna to Budapest

    Atlantic Drift - Episode 16 - Vienna to Budapest
    The Drifters are back, with Tom and company unlocking spot after spot as they snake down the Danube from Austria to Hungary.
  • Events
    In The Mag
    Jamie Foy Thrasher Cover December 2024
    Handrail heavyweight Jamie Foy delivers a knockout punch to the final cover of 2024—16 down, six up and the grind of a lifetime. We caught up with the former SOTY to talk handrails, contests, and terrain. We got interviews with Brandon Westgate and Chris Russell. Full Death Match coverage, and last but certainly not least, YETI took the gang on a wild adventure to the Oregon Coast. Heavy issue, don’t miss it!