Thrasher Magazine

All good things must come to an end, but the crew made sure to savor each second, from snake run to freshwater swimming hole. Thank you, South Africa.

Curved rails, jacked spots, and hammers dropped. The boys (and Trixie) keep pounding the pavement.

After the brakes went out in the van and Nuge saved the day, everyone was just happy to be alive. Still buzzing with adrenaline, the crew hit a rugged ditch, where Raven and Rowan put on one hell of a show.

This ditch is the definition of crust. Rowan takes the plunge from the high-dive and lives to tell.

When this crew touches down in your town, all hell breaks loose. Skate Rock made it to Africa, but they barely came home alive.

The SOTY takes a victory lap around Hawaii with his bros. It’s good to be the king.

When you’re SOTY you get to go on a trip with your crew. AVE picked Hawaii (duh) and brought a heavy posse, including Guy and Dressen. Vid premieres on Monday.

On a cold, rainy Friday night in SF, the skate world found shelter for the crowning of AVE as Skater of the Year. Thanks to everyone that came out and to Hongry and The Spits for providing the soundtrack. 

We'll be announcing the 2015 Skater of the Year very soon, but until then check out our top 13 finalists and let us know who YOU think should take the only award that matters.