Birdhouse

Reese Nelson - Welcome to Birdhouse

On her 10th birthday, Reese Nelson dropped this heavy video with the confidence of a veteran vert / bowl skater. It only served to solidify her spot as an official member of the Birdhouse team. We can’t wait to see what is next for her… the future is now!

The Story Of Double-Amputee Pro Skater Felipe Nunes | SKATE TALES S2 Ep 4

Felipe Nunes is a 22-year old skater from Curitiba in Brazil. Aged just six, he lost both legs while playing on train tracks.

After five years in a wheelchair, he was given a longboard to get around on. That longboard would become a skateboard- and the rest is history. In a short space of time he was competing in and winning contests against all-comers within his native Brazil.

People began to notice just how talented he really was. Aged eighteen, Felipe felt ready to make it beyond Brazil and started a social media fund to enter Tampa Am. Tony Hawk championed his cause, and Felipe was headed to Florida.

Incredibly, he made the Semi’s, and finished 21st overall as the only adaptive skater in the contest! Felipe had the skateboarding world’s attention, and soon joined Tony’s brand Birdhouse Skateboards.
In 2019, he scored the cover of Thrasher magazine and did The Loop, second go.

Now pro for Birdhouse Skateboards, his career has gone from strength to strength.

Skate Tales is all about the skateboarding stories you don’t hear- as the man himself says: no excuses!

Setups: Lizzie Armanto’s Pro Model Skateboard Gear

In this edition of Setups, we caught up with Lizzie Armanto at Dew Tour in Des Moines, Iowa, during some downtime between rain showers. Known for her expertise on vert ramps and bowls alike, Lizzie has a unique style and a deep bag of tricks that make her video parts and contest runs award-winning. Get the details from Lizzie as she explains features of her pro model Birdhouse skateboard, Independent trucks, Bones wheels, and as a bonus, covers some traveling tips on keeping your board dry and top sheet color corks.

Lizzie Armanto Skateboard Setup
Skateboard: 8.25 Lizzie Armando Pro Model Birdhouse Skateboard
Griptape: Bro Style
Wheels: 58 mm Bones Wheels
Bearings: Bones Swiss
Trucks: 149 Independent Lizzie Armanto Pro Model
Bushings: Medium Bones Bushing
Hardware: Independent

Candy Jacobs | Red Bull SŌLUS 2021 Entry

Red Bull SŌLUS is BACK and BETTER than ever!

Ryan Sheckler has once again opened the doors to his skatepark and invited 17 of the world’s most well-rounded skateboarders to battle it out in year two of Red Bull SŌLUS. Each skater has one hour to put together their best line at The Sandlot; no crowd, no other skaters, no distractions - just an internal battle to get the best line possible.

Candy Jacobs’ is a contest veteran that somehow keeps getting better and better every year. With multiple X Games, Dew Tours, and even an Olympic qualification under her belt, she’s very familiar with the pressure and tricks it takes to win, so she’ll use that to her advantage against the newer competitors.

Candy skates for Birdhouse, OJ Wheels, Krux Trucks

Our judges, Vanessa Torres, Mike Sinclair, and Jason Rothmeyer, will evaluate each video based on style, progression and creativity. Winner will be announced October 17th.Following the judges announcement, you will have a chance to vote on your favorite video part and the fan favorite will be announced on October 20th.

Watch all the Red Bull SŌLUS entries & vote now:

Clive Dixon | Red Bull SŌLUS 2021 Entry

Red Bull SŌLUS is BACK and BETTER than ever!

Ryan Sheckler has once again opened the doors to his skatepark and invited 17 of the world’s most well-rounded skateboarders to battle it out in year two of Red Bull SŌLUS. Each skater has one hour to put together their best line at The Sandlot; no crowd, no other skaters, no distractions - just an internal battle to get the best line possible. Here is Clive’s run.

Clive Dixon is one of the gnarliest skaters on planet Earth. He’s done some of the most death-defying moves in skateboarding over the past couple of years and doesn’t look like he’s slowing down anytime soon. Expect some fearless big moves from this Florida native. Clive skates for Birdhouse, Spitfire, Independent, The Goodworth, and Vans.


Our judges, Vanessa Torres, Mike Sinclair, and Jason Rothmeyer, will evaluate each video based on style, progression and creativity. Winner will be announced October 17th.


Following the judges announcement, you will have a chance to vote on your favorite video part and the fan favorite will be announced on October 20th.

Watch all the Red Bull SŌLUS entries & vote now:

Setups: Jordyn Barratt Revised Birdhouse Skateboard Size, Gear and More

Hailing from the islands of Hawai’i, Jordyn Barratt carries over a classic surf style into the transition of park skateboarding. Before making her Olympics debut in Tokyo, Japan, we got to sit down with Team USA rider for a rundown on her skateboard setup and gear. Get the details of the working parts on Jordyn’s skateboard in the video above and view an itemized list of her gear below.

Jordyn Barratt’s Skateboard Setup
Skateboard: 8.5 Birdhouse Skateboards
Trucks: 149 Independent Trucks
Wheels: 56mm Bones SPF
Grip tape: Mob Grip
Bearings: Bones Swiss
Hardware: Allen Key

Birdhouse and the "War Rig" | SKATE & CREATE x BEHIND THE TEAMS

Tony Hawk and grand theft auto? This backstage pass to the Birdhouse Skate & Create part is the mashup you didn't know existed. We went behind the scenes with the Birdhouse team as they took their WAR RIG van to new levels. Featuring Tony Hawk, Clive Dixon, Shawn Hale, Clint Walker, Eliott Sloan, Lizzie Armanto, David Loy, Ed Duff, and Aaron “Jaws” Homoki.

Shaun White's First Skateboarding Gold: X GAMES THROWBACK | World of X Games

It's no secret that Shaun White is a groundbreaking snowboarder. But you might not realize that back in the day, Shaun was also pushing the envelope in Skateboard Vert at X Games. In fact, Shaun skated for Tony Hawk's Birdhouse brand before breaking out on his own, and even received his own Birdhouse pro model in 2007, just months before winning his first Skateboard Vert gold at X Games. This is a look back at that performance.

Felipe Nunes (Double Amputee) Conquers the Infamous Loop

Birdhouse's newest team member Felipe Nunes dream to complete a full loop on a skateboard become reality. While attempting the loop last year, Felipe struggled for speed but he was not deterred. He vowed to come back and try again. With a taller roll-in, Felipe successfully navigated the track and becomes the first adaptive skater to complete the loop.

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Tony Hawk: Behind Birdhouse's First Video Feasters

"Feasters" was Birdhouse (Project)'s first video, and it also featured Tony Hawk's last predominantly "street" part. 27 years later, Hawk fills us in on how this rad homegrown video came together. (Hawk's Battle Commander premieres Saturday!)