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14 Jul 2017   |  

Day two of X Games Minneapolis saw a crowd of 32,000 enthusiastic fans gather at U.S. Bank Stadium to watch the world's premier action sports athletes battle it out for X Games gold. Action included the BMX Street Final, Women's Skate Street Final, The Real Cost BMX Big Air and the crowd favorite, Pacifico Moto X Freestyle Final.

Aori Nishimura (Japan) won the gold medal in Women's Skateboard Street at X Games Minneapolis 2017, July 14, at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, USA.

14 Jul 2017   |  

With fanfare across the state of Minnesota, X Games Minneapolis made its anticipated debut today with athletes from around the world competing in the Fruit of the Loom Skateboard and BMX Vert Finals as well as the Harley-Davidson Flat Track Race.

The skateboard vert podium with the winner Moto Shibata (JPN - middle), 2nd Jimmy Wilkins (USA - left) and 3rd Mitchie Brusco (USA - right), the three best riders of Fruit of the Loom Skateboard Vert at X Games Minneapolis 2017, July 13, at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, USA.

13 Jul 2017   |  

Claiming victory for his first-ever performance at the legendary Hastings Skatepark in Vancouver, Brazilian star Pedro Barros annihilated the park course, sending the capacity crowds wild with staggering airs, fantastic speed, and countless trick after trick combinations. Barros’ Canada victory marks his second event win on the 2017 VPS Men’s Pro Tour season.

The podium at the 2017 Vans Park Series Men's Pro Tour in Vancouver: Karl Berglind (2nd), Pedro Barros (the champ) & Tom Schaar (3rd), at Hastings Skatepark, Vancouver, Canada.

8 Jul 2017   |  

The Element Make It Count Series is back with a new format for 2017!

7 Jul 2017   |  

Deadline June 29th! Winners announced July 3rd.

26 Jun 2017   |  

On Saturday, SLS rolled into Olympic Park in Munich, Germany. A Sold Out crowd was on hand to watch the best skaters in the world battle it out at the first arena stop of the 2017 SLS Nike SB World Tour. Those that were present and watched the live webcast on ETN were able to witness what proved to be one of the best SLS contests in history.

Best three riders of the Munich stop of 2017 SLS Nike SB World Tour: Nyjah Huston (1st - middle), Yuto Horigome (2nd - right) & Carlos Ribeiro (3rd - left), at Munich Olympic Park, Germany, June 2017.

25 Jun 2017   |  

On June 9-10, the world’s top athletes took over Rhodes Skate Park in Boise, Idaho to secure their invitations to X Games Minneapolis. Athletes competed in three disciplines – Men’s Skateboard Park, Women’s Skateboard Park and BMX Park. Over 7,000 fans witnessed six Men’s Skateboard and BMX athletes and four Women’s skateboarders punch their tickets to Minneapolis.

Tom Schaar topped the Podium en Route to X Games Minneapolis, at Rhodes Skate Park in Boise, Idaho, USA.

11 Jun 2017   |  

Congratulations to Nyjah Huston on winning the 2017 SLS Nike SB Pro Open at Skate Agora BDN Barcelona, Spain. Nyjah now has a Golden Ticket straight to the 2017 SLS Nike SB Super Crown World Championship in Los Angeles on September 15th.

Nyjah Huston takes the trophy at the 2017 SLS Nike SB Pro Open at Skate Agora BDN Barcelona, Spain.

22 May 2017   |  

The 2017 Tampa Pro is officially a wrap and was definitely one for the history books. The level of skating that went down during the Semi Final and Final rounds was straight up bananas. The results of this contest have a major impact on the 2017 SLS Season. If you missed the live steam on ETN, then you did not get to witness history in the making. We’ll do our best to recap the important highlights below.

Congrats to Louie Lopez on winning the 2017 Tampa Pro and not only getting a straight shot to the 2017 SLS Nike Skateboarding Super Crown World Championship, but also graduating from an SLS Pick to an SLS Pro at his first event! — with Ishod Wair and Louie Lopez. At Skatepark of Tampa, Tampa, Florida, USA.

5 Mar 2017   |  

Dlamini Dlamini owned the day when Red Bull Unlocked returned to where it all started at Moses Mabhida Stadium, on Sunday 18 December. The Durbanite was a stand-out from the get-out in this, the fourth edition of the event. The event – which in the past was all about 'unlocking a venue' this year featured something of a different format, with the focus being on which rider could 'unlock their creativity' to put together the best line.

Dlamini Dlamini performs a Fakie Kickflip during the Red Bull Unlocked 2016 in Durban, South Africa, on December 18.

19 Dec 2016   |  

Hex teamed up with Guy Mariano to create this stylish and durable skatepack. It's crammed with skate-specific features such as a skate tool spot, POV pocket and hide-away skate straps. It also wont get scuffed from your grip-tape. Other features include a laptop compartment, water bottle storage and Air-mesh on the back to help keep things cool.

12 Dec 2016   |  

Defining Park Terrain Skateboarding Event Series and World Championship Point System Expands for 2017. Vans Park Series, the official International Skateboarding Federation (ISF) World Championship park terrain skateboarding World Tour, builds upon an historic inaugural season with an additional 2017 World Tour stop and the establishment of the first-ever official park terrain skateboarding Continental Championship events for Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europa and Oceania.

12 Dec 2016   |  

BoardUp is the world's first patented self-folding longboard, requiring no hands to fold. It's easy to fit in your backpack or locker, by your desk, or even in an airplane compartment. Now, you can longboard anywhere in the world with ease.

5 Dec 2016   |  

Global group of skateboarders embark on journey to the 'untouched country'.

Korahn Gayle performs an 'ollie' during the filming of the project 'Myanmar-The Golden Skate Odyssey' Mount Popa, Mandalay Region, Myanmar, January 22, 2016.

22 Nov 2016   |  

These USA made decks are tougher and lighter than most. Check out the beasty test these guys created to prove their creation's legit!

14 Nov 2016   |  

Dashawn Jordan won the 2016 Tampa Am contest with a score of 92 for his third run. Jordan was the top qualifier going into the Finals and carried over his momentum from the Semis. In his final run, he landed all the tricks he’d been doing all day long, but with the style and flair that defines a Tampa Am winning run.

The winner of the 23rd annual Tampa AM Dashawn Jordan, at Skatepark of Tampa, Florida, USA.

13 Nov 2016   |  

The Sao Paulo ruler edged 23 rippers from Bulgaria to Peru to be crowned Brazil’s first winner.

The winner João Pedro Oliveira (Brazil) and runner up Christian Estrada (Spain) at the Red Bull Skate Arcade World Finals 2016 at IAPI Skate Plaza in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on November 5.

6 Nov 2016   |  

A fresh, more sustainable approach to decks is coming out of Finland, where a team of skaters have taken inspiration for their brand from the early Northern European logging industry. Their old-meets-new thinking has created a board that is durable, recyclable AND water proof. Win win win!

6 Oct 2016   |  

Shane O’Neill won the 2016 SLS Super Crown championship, Nyjah Huston finished second and Cody McEntire secured third place. The 2016 SLS Women’s Super Crown trophy went to Lacey Baker, Leticia Bufoni finished second and Alexis Sablone took third place. A huge congratulations to all!

Shane O'Neill took home the Diamond Supply Co Best Trick win right after winning the 2016 Super Crown World Championship.

3 Oct 2016   |