The skateboarding community rules, simple as that… A big thank you goes out to  Anthony Shetler for dedicating this message to Sebastian James.

Spitfire riders Mike Anderson, Tom Remillard, and Venture rider Eli reed join the Converse crew for an epic Texas trip in ‘Burnt Ice and Bum Glaze’ now live at thrashermagazine.com

All new Trucks from Thunder are dropping in skate shops now. Theotis Beasley has a new Pro Truck, Belee Dat, Shane O’neill has new VIP lights and Austyn Gillette gets a new color up of his Jet Set Lights, While Alec Majerus takes a Rain Check on the day outside with an indoor session at 3rd Lair skatepark.

Last Saturday May 18th Orchard skateshop held a Dennis Mcnett x Antihero art show to celebrate the release of their new “Off Campus Housing” capsule by Mcnett for Orchard and Antihero. Check out the photos from a fun night including special guests Julie Stranger and John Cardiel.

Thunder rider Mark Appleyard will be dropping a full part for Element entitled Soul Rebel. Check out the trailer and stay tuned for the for the full release on June 15th.

All new Krooked gear for Summer ‘13 is hitting skate shops now with some Anderson Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy, Worrest Vorteks, Drehobl Idle and a Dandy Gonz. Plus The krooked klowns join the circus with some all new Hazard zingers.

Vans caught up with John Cardiel for a quick archery lesson. Be sure to check out John and the gang on the Get Out & Do Something tour heading your way soon.