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Evan Strong: Everything To Gain | Presented by Toyota USA

By the age of 17, Team Toyota athlete Evan Strong was a sponsored skateboarder on the rise, focusing on becoming a pro athlete. While growing up on the island of Maui, Evan’s life completely changed after a drunk driver struck him on his motorcycle, which caused the amputation of his left leg below the knee. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, Evan used his gnawing need to skateboard again as motivation and reset his focus on new goals. Now, Evan only grows stronger and continues to push forward.

Follow Evan on his journey in a two-part series presented by Toyota USA.

Directed by Jeremy Pettit

2022 Unlock The Spot: Burlington, Vermont Video Highlight

Watch MTN Dew rider Chris Colbourn AKA Cookie, explain what #skateboardingisunstoppable means to him as he returns to his hometown of Burlington, Vermont, to Unlock The Spot at Hula Lakeside. Local skateboarders get the chance to session the otherwise off-limits ledge with Cookie and get an opportunity to walk away with some cash. Watch a few of the best moves that were landed in the highlight video above.

The Unlock The Spot series continues with the second location coming to El Segundo, California, this Sunday, July 10, with MTN DEW team rider Theotis Beasley. If you’re in the area, come down to Recreation Park, where we’ll be unlocking the double set for an open skate jam, photo opportunities, product sampling, and of course, your chance to go home with some cash in hand.

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

Setups: David Gonzalez's Skateboard Charges All Terrain

In our latest installment of Setups, we speak with Colombia charger David Gonzalez. Famously known for sizing up massive handrails, gaps, stair sets, and while navigating through the rugged street terrain of his home country, David encompasses the pedal-to-the-metal side of skateboarding. We get a closer look at how David plows through it all as he explains his skateboard setup and specs in the video above.

David Gonzalez's Skateboard Setup
Skateboard: 8.0 Flip skateboard
Trucks: 139 Independent Trucks
Wheels: Bones
Bearings: Bronson

Best of Yuto Totsuka Snowboard Superpipe Highlights Video | Dew Tour Copper 2021

Japan’s Yuto Totsuka, who has emerged as a dominant force in superpipe competition, ended up on top, beating American Taylor Gold and his Japanese teammate Ruka Hirano for the top spot after a clutch Run 3 performance. Totsuka won every major superpipe competition in the 2020-2021 season but fell to third at the U.S. Grand Prix the weekend before Dew Tour. Watch all of Yuto’s best moves that won him first place at Dew Tour Copper in his highlights video above.

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Setups: Rene Rinnekangas’ Rome Snowboard and Winter Gear Explained

In this edition of Setups, we hear from the people’s champ Rene Rinnekangas. Rene can wield his board in any direction he chooses and does so with a creative and free-flowing style. To better understand how Rene is so comfortable on his snowboard, we got a closer look at his 155cm Rome board, binding specs, Vans boots, and more. Check out all of Rene’s gear in the video above and an itemized list below.

Rene Rinnekangas’ Snowboard Setup
Snowboard: 155cm Rome
Bindings: Rome 390 Boss
Stance angles: +15 on the front and -3 or 0 on the back
Boots: Vans Invado Pro Dan Leidahl “Danimals” color
Goggles: Oakley Line Miners
Helmet: Oakley Mod 1
Gloves: Oakley
Jacket: Colombia
Pants: Harlaut Apparel Co Cargo Pants

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Best of: Chloe Kim Snowboard Superpipe Highlights Video | Dew Tour Copper 2021

It had been since 2018 when Chloe Kim made her last Dew Tour appearance before taking time off to focus on college life. Chloe made a triumphant return in 2021, making Dew Tour Copper her first contest of the winter season and continued with a first-place winning streak through the Beijing Winter Games, where she defended her Olympic title. Watch all of Chloe’s best moves from Dew Tour in the highlight video above.

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Best of: Luke Winkelmann Snowboard Streetstyle Highlights Video | Dew Tour Copper 2021

Luke Winkelmann celebrates his 21st birthday at Dew Tour Copper with the ultimate surprise of winning streetstyle and fireworks to close out the night. Looks like all the time and effort put into the streets while not at contests has paid off. Watch all the best moves Luke put down in his streetstyle highlight videos above.

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