• Who should be the 2016 Skater of the Year?

    Who should be the 2016 Skater of the Year?
    Skateboarding just gets bigger and better every year. Here’s our hot list of 2016 SOTY Contenders. Who’s getting your vote?
  • SOTY 2015: AVE's Surprise Party

    SOTY 2015: AVE's Surprise Party
    The SOTY trophy comes alive (thanks to Cody Green) to let AVE know he's our guy for 2015!
  • SOTY 2015: Finalists

    SOTY 2015: Finalists
    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.
  • 2014 Skater of the Year Contender Profiles

    2014 Skater of the Year Contender Profiles
    We cast a wide net to start the 2014 SOTY debate. Check the stats and help us whittle it down. Who do YOU think should win the only award that matters?
  • Escape From SOTY Island

    Escape From SOTY Island
    Sometimes a video is so gnarly it defies an appropriate caption. Let's keep it simple: the skating here is absolutely incredible and you've got to watch this. Featuring David Gonzalez, Grant Taylor, and crew.
  • VOTE FOR SOTY

    VOTE FOR SOTY
    'Tis the season of SOTY. A lot of dudes went Rambo this year, so we're gonna need your help to sort this thing out. We'll start with a broad list of contenders and narrow down the finalists in the upcoming weeks. Let the VOTING begin!
  • Vote for the 2010 SOTY

    Vote for the 2010 SOTY
    King of the Road is over. Now it's time for the only thing left to give away: the Skater of the Year trophy. Rusty wants to party.
  • Five Sequences: Chris Cole

    Five Sequences: Chris Cole
    In honor of Chris Cole's amazing year we gathered up sequences featuring the 2009 SOTY.
  • April 2009

    April 2009
    Cover: Silas Baxter-Neal - Backside smithPhoto: BurnettInside This Mag: Thrasher's 2009 Skater of the Year goes to Silas Baxter-Neal, Marc Johnson, SOTY '07 passes the torch, interviews with former SOTYs Hawk, Anderson, Cardiel, Arto and TNTMusic Articles: The Faint, Nasa and Gates of Slumber
  • May 2008

    May 2008
    Cover: Marc Johnson - Front board fakiePhoto: RedaInside This Mag: Skater of the Year Marc Johnson, past SOTYs Geoff Rowley, John Cardiel, Brian Anderson and more talk about MJ, Daewon talks about highlights of being an SOTYAlso In This Issue: Duffel, Haslam, Reynolds, Mariano, Silas, Duncombe, Rune, Janoski and DrewMusic Articles: Boris and more
  • GX1000: Yabai

    GX1000: Yabai
    The squad returns to Japan to finish the job, shredding scenic hills and pristine hallways from Tokyo to Okinawa. Get lost in the raw sounds of burning urethane with Sean, Jeff, Nile, Robby, T4 and company.
  • Primitive's "Wildfire" Video

    Primitive's "Wildfire" Video
    Aimu Yamazuki kicks it off with icy-smooth lines before getting backup from Trent McClung and Primitive's new pro Kyonosuke Yamashita.
  • Hoddle's "Still in the Grid" Video

    Hoddle's "Still in the Grid" Video
    Australia's Hoddle hits again with this energetic edit featuring their go-to gang and cameos from a few of our favorites. Take their lead when it rains.   
  • Bluetile's "Prebake" Video

    Bluetile's "Prebake" Video
    Covering South Carolina and heading up the Coast, Bluetile's crew comes through with an entertaining full length for their local grip company.  
  • ICHPIG's "Away for the Weekend" Video

    ICHPIG's "Away for the Weekend" Video
    With only a weekend to stack, the ICHPIG crew puts their stamp on spots across Geelong.  
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