JJ Thomas Going to the Winter X Game Finals

With the top 8 riders going to the finals, JJ’s 5th place runs kept him safe from elimination. The competition last night was crazy, with Olympic halfpipe team member Scotty Lago missing out on the top 8 and other O-team member Louie Vito barely slipping in with his chicken-flapping straight air.  Read More  Read More

Bacon Skateboards Unheard Video Premiere at Tactics

The Bacon Skateboards Unheard video premiere was, as Tactics employee Hunter described it, “great” and “wacky.” There were a ton of people and plenty of brew, hot dogs and swell-bos to go around. All the decks were packed and people cozied up in the ramp to watch the movie. Check out the Unheard video trailer and event pics if you missed out. Read More  Read More

Up Next for JJ Thomas — Winter X Games

After a grueling three way tie between Greg Bretz, Tactics 1FTP team rider JJ Thomas, and Luke Mitrani for the 4th spot on the Olympic halfpipe team, we have just learned that the tie breaker goes to Greg Bretz. It came down to JJ and Greg’s 4th result, with JJ having a 7th and Greg with a 6th. JJ definitely killed it out there on the halfpipe and there is no doubt that he is a world class athlete! Read More  Read More

Ask the Phelper: Ryan Sheckler, part II

We said it before and we’ll say it again: Hate all you want, but Ryan Sheckler absolutely destroys it on a skateboard.  If you haven’t seen part I, check it out here.  And now, for your viewing pleasue, Thrasher editor Jake Phelps sat down with Sheckler to talk about celebrities, responsibility, and possibly becoming the President of the Free World. Thrasher Skateboard Magazine  Read More

Bacon Skateboards Unheard Video Premiere at Tactics Jan. 27

Yeah, you heard correctly. Tactics will be holding the Bacon Unheard video premiere next Wednesday (Jan. 27) at 8 p.m. We will be projecting the video onto the vert wall of the Tactics ramp AND having a BBQ (mmm hot dogs). Read More  Read More