Richie Jackson, a pro for Death Skateboards, holds the record for the most-watched video part in Thrasher’s history. He has a unique personal style and is considered skateboarding’s last true outlaw.

“The truth must be told, but the fun must be had. I’m here just here to have the fun.”

Richie Jackson

With his wild imagination and inventive approach to street skateboarding, the New Zealander has surpassed many of his peers in terms of public awareness. He achieved this by using social media to break free from skateboarding’s conventional norms.

In this episode of “Skate Tales,” Madars Apse visits Richie in Barcelona, his home for five years. Richie discussed his journey in skateboarding and how he pushed its boundaries.

Madars Apse links up with fellow Element pro-skater Vitória Mendonça in this episode of Red Bull’s “Skate Tales.”

Vitória’s skating ability has made her one of the most visible girls in the worldwide sponsorship game today, despite her humble background in Rio de Janeiro. She has also successfully pursued a parallel career as a model.

Her life story is a testament to the fact that young black women can face all kinds of prejudice, but with hard work and determination, they can achieve their dreams.

From the tough streets of urban Brazil to being nominated as Thrasher’s Skater Of The Year 2022, Vitória is living proof that skateboarding can be a dream factory.

Professional skateboarder Aaron “Jaws” Homoki demonstrates 100 different ways of doing a melon grab in this video by STORIED.

Jaws, known for his rooftop skating and famous for his melon grab on the Lyon 25 stair, takes viewers on a mini-tour of his hometown in Phoenix, Arizona.

During this tour, he performs melon grabs off houses, dumpsters, skatepark obstacles, 15 stairs, couches, kitchen tables, refrigerators, and even cars. He shows no restraint in his performance and finally achieves redemption for his dumpster dive from “A Happy Medium.”

Jaws can be found on Berrics PUSH project, “A Happy Medium” series, Birdhouse “Saturdays,” and many more.

STORIED is produced by The Strive Collaborative, a creative agency that Chase and Clayton Gabor formed in 2023.