There has been no shortage of amazing skateboarding recently. From video parts, to montages, and incredible Instagram clips from the recent Copenhagen Open, it’s been non stop. Here are some of our recent favorite videos, that we recommend you give a watch, or re-watch –

Thunder’s most recent “Know Future” installment is with Alec Spinsoi, and it does not disappoint. I loved the balance of classic gnarliness, like the huge double set Heelflip, and the Bigspin down the set into the bank (See below, Slide 2), and the more creative, unconventional tricks, like the Fakie Flip grind down the curb (See below, slide one), and the Smith Pop over into the grass.

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The Fakie Flip grind in an instant eye catcher. He popped that Fakie Flip and stomped it down with authority, just to hold a smooth Fakie 50 down the curb and out. That trick seems like it would lead to endless slams by simply not locking in correctly, but, Alec handled it. The Bigspin down the set and into the bank is simply put, beautiful. That spot is so cool looking with the building in the back, and is not a type of spot you see all too often. It was done perfectly, and the slo mo as Alec lands onto that quick bank made me enjoy it even more. Great part all around!

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Just a couple weeks ago, Diego Nájera had a new colorway drop for Adidas. Thankfully, the lead up to this release included amazing new footage, and that’s what I’m here to dive into.

Diego is someone who looks naturally talented on a skateboard. Not that he doesn’t work hard, but he looks like he belongs on a skateboard. His board control and pop are incredible, it’s what others (myself included) dream of having. For years now, I have been a fan of his, when he has footage drop I want to watch it over and over, and study how he can make something so unbelievable, look so normal.

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This is a great example of his control. A perfectly flicked and stomped Fakie Flip, followed by a smooth Switch Tre. He didn’t even lift his head, he knew when to pop. Look at the rollaway, it looks like he’s just cruising around and could keep this line going, with ease.

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2021 has been off to a hot start with video parts. With 2 recent pro announcements, and the fact that I’ve been spending time digging into some of my favorite videos/parts from last year, I figured I’d share some recent stand out loops. With new videos dropping daily, a topic I think about all the time is how to make them last more than one day, how to keep people talking/posting about them. Hopefully these loops remind you to take a look back at some of your favorites from the past, and recognize that all the work that goes into … Continue reading What’s Loopin’ 2/14/2021