Death Match 2024 Photos
It’s that time again. We got the best in the business to gather ‘round, play chicken, kick up dust and listen to some sweet tunes. Check the pics here!
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Kelsey Brookes x Beautiful Losers Skateboard Deck Collection Drops October 1
Beautiful Losers is back with another drop you’re going to want for your collection: New Psychedelia, a set of limited edition skateboards with acclaimed artist Kelsey Brookes. This collection is released on the occasion of his exhibition „Gradient Paintings,“ currently on view at Quint Gallery in La Jolla, California.
This collection is one run only and will not be made again. The order window opens October 1 and closes October 21.
The collection features Brooke’s signature and intricately detailed psychedelic paintings. Each skateboard is fully hand dipped in a base coat of lacquer, giving a sculptural quality to each piece. The collection is available individually and as a set.
Kelsey Brookes is a former scientist who uses his background in biological and empirical methodology to develop his studio practice. In his practice, Brookes adopts ideas found in logic and natural systems, such as molecular and atomic structures or number sequences, to build compositions that blur boundaries between the analytic and the creative. This approach drives the foundation of lively and colorful work that is both meticulously crafted and conceptually rigorous. His intricate paintings and sculptures find a unique balance within the juxtaposition of subjectivity and objectivity, as well as theory and aesthetic. Brookes dives into the discoveries of physicians, mathematicians, and chemists as only a scientist is capable, and, through the use of color and form, expresses this knowledge to the world in an abstract and luminous manner as only an artist is capable. Embodying an experimental nature that is mutual of science and art, Brookes is constantly growing his practice, whether it be through the exploration of unfamiliar media, or the employment of a new technique to further his study and anomalous presentation of biochemical substances.
Brookes has had solo exhibitions in La Jolla, Los Angeles, New York, Detroit, London and Berlin. His work was featured as the cover art for the Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ “I’m With You Sessions” (2013) records and The Flaming Lips‘ “The Time Has Come to Shoot You Down… What a Sound” LP (2013). His work belongs in esteemed private collections, as well as the public permanent collections of the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and the Frederick R. Weisman Foundation, among others.
Related: Slick x Beautiful Losers Collection, T-shirts, Skateboard Decks, and Prints Now Available
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CELTIC KOI by OLIVIA ’23
Here’s another Featured Deck from the Notre Dame San Jose Visual & Performing Arts program. This one from Olivia, who was inspired by Japanese and Irish heritage with her Celtic harp and koi fish graphic. This custom skateboard design was also pressed on the BoardPusher.com Silver base. As instructor Chris Johnson previously told us, the class researched the history of skateboarding and its art as well as target audiences for the custom graphics. Keep up with the NDSJ arts program by following them at @ndsjvapa.
Upload your art onto a custom skateboard and explore different base options for your graphics in the BoardPusher Deck Designer. Check out how other creators are designing skateboards by following us @boardpusher.
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Get Your First Look at the Limited OTW by Vans X Piet Parra Suede Half Cab
OTW by Vans has collaborated with renowned Dutch artist Piet Parra to revisit the iconic Vans Half Cab (which just so happened to be Parra’s go-to skate shoe in the early ‘90s when he skated professionally for Vans in the Netherlands) in a pretty unique way. Check these things out!
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„The OTW by Vans x Piet Parra Suede Half Cab brings Parra’s signature vibrant aesthetic to life with contrasting premium suede panels, featuring fluid, undulating cutouts that distort the shoe’s original lines, reflecting the dynamic, organic style seen in Parra’s artwork,“ Vans mentions in the caption.
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Honestly, say what you want, but I think these look so rad! They’re bold, bright and the way Curren makes them look while he’s skating in the video above was enough to officially seal the deal for me. That said, I have a feeling the majority of folks who purchase these probably aren’t going to skate them—but you should!
Related: Vans Drops New Colorways for Signature Classics: The Rowley and Half Cab
A little about Parra:
„Dutch artist Parra (1976) is best known for his surreal bird-like characters and distinctive use of saturated colours. His early work explored vibrant hand-drawn letters and humor, in recent years, his work has evolved into gorgeously layered abstract interpretations of his core figures.“
Related: Vans Reunites With Dime on Limited-Edition Half Cab Pro
Now, the Half Cab has been „revisited“ countless times over the years, and in fairness, who can blame any of the folks who have been lucky enough to add their own personal touch to the iconic shoe? Style, function, comfort, durability—they’re simply good shoes. No debate. But I’m really liking Parra’s direction here. It’s a pretty refreshing approach, if you ask me. And this also isn’t the first time Vans has worked with the Dutch artist.
The shoes are officially available today, September 24th on otw.vans.com. I know they might not be for everyone, but keep in mind—they are limited. If you want a pair, you should get on it. Skate ‚em or don’t, that’s on you. Oh, and just FYI, even the box they come in is sick. GTWYC!
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NEW FILMER/CRUISER WHEELS
We’ve got some new softies for ya! The latest BoardPusher.com wheels are 58mm with an 83a hardness for a smoother ride, making them ideal for filmer boards or just regular ol’ cruisin’. These black beauties also feature a fresh design from our own Levi Huffman. Perhaps best of all, you can add our new wheels to the basic components package when making your custom skateboard complete.
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Thrasher x Supreme 2024
Neckface leads the charge as Rowan, KB, Kadow, Casper and Stu rip through the UK and Scotland.
Fancy Lad’s „Power Suck“ Full Length
Orange Man, Bigzo, Milk Snake, Matt Tomasello and more continue Fancy Lad’s crusade to transport skateboarding to the next realm. If the energy don’t impress you, the engineering will.
From the LA Streets: Trey Wade’s ‚Quick Cuts‘ for Pepper Grip Packs a Serious Punch
We’re used to short but sweet edits these days, but this new ‚Quick Cuts‘ clip from Trey Wade for Pepper Grip packs a serious punch! Between his impressive pop and smooth style, Trey didn’t skip a beat and absolutely delivered here. Take a look:
„Trey Wade left Austin, Texas for the Summer and came to Los Angeles for a stint in the sweltering streets to bring this Quick Cut to life,“ Pepper mentioned in the description. Tacking on, „Trey rides our Pepper G5 black formula grip exclusively,“ for good measure.
Related: Andrew Wilson Tears Through Long Island City’s ‚Mosquito Beach‘ in New Pepper Grip Edit
The Pepper team is stacked! Trey’s certainly in good company rolling around with this squad and for good reason. Technical ledge lines, switch skills that would make anyone a little envious and an eye for unique spots all the same—Trey definitely didn’t waste any time during this visit. Solid stuff!
Look for Pepper grip at your local shop or online at mesaskatesupply.com.
Related: Watch: Andrew Allen Hits the LA Streets for Pepper Grip
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Watch the Winning Runs from X Games Chiba 2024
Men’s Skateboard Street Final
Sagamihara’s Sora Shirai earned his first X Games gold medal with a dramatic final run that included a full Cab to backside tailslide to fakie on the 12-stair handrail. Although Kairai Netsuke made a late run to launch into first, it was Sora’s ender that could not be beaten. X Games Japan 2023 gold medalist Ginwoo Onodera completed the Japanese podium sweep with bronze, his second medal in two starts.
Sora’s Gold Medal winning run:
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Men’s Skateboard Park Final
After winning bronze in Vert yesterday, Tom Schaar showed why he has been dubbed the world’s best transition skater with his first Park gold medal. The second place qualifier, Kieran Woolley used his final run to nab silver pushing Gavin Bottger into the bronze medal position.
Skateboard Vert Best Trick Final
In one of the most electrifying Vert Best Trick competitions, Gui Khury and Moto Shibata landed back-to-back contest firsts to take gold and silver, respectively. First up, Moto landed a front foot impossible Lien 540. Then Gui followed with a kickflip body varial 900 to take his second gold of the weekend. Chigasaki’s Soya Inomata took bronze for his second medal of the weekend.
Women’s Skateboard Park Final
The unstoppable Arisa Trew became the first athlete to win five gold medals before turning 15 with her third consecutive Women’s Skateboard Park win. Returning to X Games for the first time in two years, Sky Brown sat in the lead for much of the competition. The youngest athlete in women’s park, X Games rookie Heili Sirvio earned her first medal with bronze.
Arisa’s winning run:
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Men’s Skateboard Park Final
1. Tom Schaar (USA) 90.66
2. Kieran Woolley (AUS) 88.33
3. Gavin Bottger (USA) 86.33
Skateboard Vert Best Trick Final
1. Gui Khury (BRA)
2. Moto Shibata (JPN)
3. Soya Inomata (JPN)
Women’s Skateboard Park Final
1. Arisa Trew (AUS) 91.66
2. Sky Brown (GBR) 86.66
3. Heili Sirvio (FIN) 80.00
Men’s Skateboard Street Final
1. Sora Shirai (JPN) 94.66
2. Kairi Netsuke (JPN) 93.00
3. Ginwoo Onodera (JPN) 89.00
Min Maeweather’s Skate Video Collection (2016-2022) Now On YouTube
We’ve been huge fans of Min Maeweather and the Daygo Dawgs since Jump. Min’s been cranking out the hits since 2016 with bangers like Channel 2 and No Good, No Good (some of the most fun premieres we’ve ever been to too!).
Now he’s collected them all and put them conveniently on a YouTube playlist. So cue it up and get inspired by some proper filming, editing and music supervision.
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More from Min, the Daygo Dawgs, and the Tantrum squad:
Dude’s Night on three!
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