Swim Skateboards Co. Part 2: Sac to Portland | Life in the Van Vol. 6 – The PLATFRM

The Swim Skateboard Co. squad hops back in the van to complete their trek north, leaving California behind en route to Oregon for greener pastures and more terrain. Led by Kevin Terpening, with Dan Plunkett managing the vibes, Ethan Loy, Justin Drysen, Ryan Connors, Keenan Lewis and Marley Humphrey pack in for the journey.

Their first major stop is in Eugene, Oregon, where they slam a meal at pro skateboarder Josh Mathews’ restaurant before being blessed with a session by the man himself. Then they skate a few crusty spots in true Pacific Northwest style, and Ethan explains how he scored a quick come-up on some cash in the gambling-friendly state while en route to drop a different deuce.

They continue on to Portland, where they have a plethora of pins provided by local legend Silas Baxter-Neal. After hitting a ton more spots, linking with plenty of homies, and stacking more Life in the Van moments, the Swim team wraps things up in high spirits after stomping their first road trip together.

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Steve Rocco & Mike Vallely | The Nine Club #404

Steve Rocco and Mike Vallely discuss Steve trading Mike from Independent trucks to Venture Trucks, Mike leaving Powell Peralta for World Industries after signing a 10 year contract, Rocco offering shares of World Industries to Mike and Rodney Mullen, Rodney Mullen presenting Mike with the Barnyard shape, Mike hating and not understanding the Barnyard graphic, the different World Industries logos, Steve receiving countless Cease and Desists for graphics, being sued by Disney and Theodor Geisel better know as Dr Seuss, Mark Gonzalez and Mike wearing UCLA gear at Savannah Slamma, Rocco’s “Out with the old in with the new ad” after Mike left World Industries and much more!

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adidas Skateboarding Presents /// OKWR

As a continuation of adidas Skateboarding’s SSTR edit, OKWR builds on the original energy with a deeper look at the Superstar in motion. Expanding the story, delivering a new chapter that blends technical progression and style.

Filmed over a year in Tokyo, Osaka, Okinawa, Chengdu and Lyon with Kai Kishi, Kotora Mitani, Kento Yoshioka, Shin Sanbongi, Hiroki Muraoka, Lil’Dre, Nikolai Piombo, Vincent Milou, Gustav Tonnessen, Tom Snape and Jayden Zhang.

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