'Thrasher' Names Jamie Foy Skater of The Year Through a Fun Surprise

Succeeding Kyle Walker.

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Thrasher Magazine got skater Jamie Foy and his friends for an unassuming laid-back day sesh. Including editor-in-chief Jake Phelps and riders like Erik Ellington, Ish Cepeda, Andrew Reynolds, Tyson Peterson, Lizard King, Shane Heyl and more, the whole crew kept a secret under wraps as they enjoyed their day.

Eventually, the surprise would be let out of the bag and Big Boy Foy would be honored by his colleagues and named Skater of The Year. Champagne would be the drink of choice as the 21-year-old shredder accepts the title humbly. Watch the video above.

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