Skateboarding
Bill Strobeck: Directorial Fundamentals
You wouldn't have seen Bill Strobeck in a skate video, because he would have been the one behind the camera. But the chances are, if you've seen edits with Mark Gonzales, you've probably already seen his work and just not known it. There is a certain poetic warmth and emotion in...
Crailtap’s Clip of the Day: What’s Up Fat Bill?
Inspired by Spike Jonze's amusing "What's Up Fatlip?" series of interviews with rapper Derrick Stewart, the boys at Crailtap caught up with legendary skate videographer William "Fat Bill" Strobeck to kill some time between sessions and shoot this nonsensical gem. Learn how Bill...
FTC VX Promo Part 1
FTC drops a new three-and-a-half-minute promo video. In it you’ll find the likes of Marcus McBride, Jack Curtin, Jabari Pendleton, Joey Johnson, Nate Keegan, Dave Abair, Karl Watson and more. Set to KRS-One's "MC's Act Like They Don't Know," the old school nature of the music...
5BORO NYC ‘JOIN, or DIE’ Teaser
In anticipation of 5BORO NYC's upcoming full-length, JOIN, or DIE, the New York-based skateboard, apparel and gear manufacturer has dropped their second teaser trailer. Set to the seminal Bad Brains track "House of Suffering," the teaser sees the likes of Jimmy McDonald, Joe...
LEMONADE! by Brandon Kuzma
Five weeks, 10 guys, one van, 3700 miles and one crazy accident to end it all. In his own words, that is how filmmaker Brandon Kuzma describes his latest skateboard epic, "LEMONADE!" Featuring the likes of Brad Cromer, Nicky Lamarche, Jake Donnelly, Brian Downey, Brad Miller,...
Thrasher Digi-Montage Video
Set to the velvety crooning of the one-and-only Sam Cooke, Koston, Keegan, Brock, Donnelly, Plunkett, Nugget, P-Rod, Wieger and BA take to the streets for a no-gimmick session for Thrasher, with seemingly a good time had by all. Featuring a bevy of tricks, terrain and time of...
Nike SB: Lost in Trainslation
The Nike SB Benelux team took a two-week trip by train across Europe. Starting in Amsterdam they then made their way to Vienna, Budapest, Sofia and finally Istanbul, stopping in each city to get some great footage. One of the best sequences throughout the video arguably features...
Stussy Vancouver Skate Video
Stussy Canada riders Wade Fyfe and Nicky Reu were on display as the team visited several skate spots on their way to Whistler, British Colombia. With lush and at times rocky terrain as a backdrop, stunning visuals come in the form of impressive skate action as well as epic...
Ride Channel: Tony Hawk 2012 Skate Footage
The Birdman clearly still has it. Following the launch of the brand new Ride Channel in conjunction with YouTube, a successful showcase at this year's Big Day Out festival and his interview with Tyler, the Creator, Tony Hawk drops his first major skate footage of 2012. Shot in...
Shit Pro Skaters Say Video
While there may still be a few demographics left before we get a Shit People Who Make Shit People Say Videos Say video, the wildly popular video meme continues with Shit Pro Skaters Say, featuring one-liners delivered by Crailtap's Chris Roberts, and with appearances from Daniel...
Leeside Skateboard Mayhem
Leeside Skatepark in Vancouver, British Columbia is known not only for its loyal following of skateboarders, but also for its open invitation to street artists and graffiti artist alike to lay claim to its two-sided tunnel. For last year's Halloween celebration, the skate haven...
Markisa Skate Promotional Video
Accessories company Markisa has just released a very impressive skate video dubbed, "The Spot." Featuring the likes of Furby, Theotis Beasley, Thomas Leurentop, Issey Yumiba, Oscar Meza, James Espinoza, Money Mike, Aaron Babilla and Kevin Romar, the action is nearly non-stop in...
Endless Roads: Chapter 3 – Land of Castles
The third chapter of this ongoing Endless Roads four-part series lands the beautiful skater collective, aptly named the Longboard Girls Crew, in Denia, Spain. Filmmaker Juan Rayos captures the breathtaking Castillian landscape as the crew of daredevils toke their longboards to...
Thrasher: King of the Road Episode 13 featuring Lakai (End of the Line)
With the Thrasher: King of the Road tour wrapping up in Los Angeles, episode 13 sees Lakai take home the trophy over the Vans, Nike SB and Dekline teams. This latest video sees everything from the skating of the Scientology Center to the high jump competition and remnants of the...
Thrasher Magazine: Converse Skate Team
A few days ago we previewed the spring/summer collection from Converse with a range of rejuvenated classics. Today, in conjunction with legendary skate purveyor Thrasher, the timeless shoemaker presents a short tour video highlighting its skate team's travels in Germany and...
