In 2016, the “World of X Games” partnered with Andy Macdonald to present ‘Skatercross,’ a new transition-based skateboarding discipline in which skateboarders go head-to-head on a purpose-built track built for speed and style. The race-style competition attracted skateboarders across all terrains, including Tony Hawk, Bob Burnquist, Ryan Sheckler and more. This is the full ABC broadcast.
I’ve known Jack since he was knee high, I’d bump into him here at Shipley Glen with his dad and at competitions. Jack’s always had a talent for riding and acquired good techniques from a young age. Now he’s grown up he’s evolved his riding and invented new techniques and changed how trials bikes are built and setup. Jack paved the way for a new age of riding and everyone has tried to emulate his setup and riding style but none have quite matched him.
Jack is an 8 times world champion and is still in his early-mid 20s, he’s got a couple of competitors but is still in a league of his own. – Ali Clarkson
When Tony Hawk learned about Scott Arnebold’s new 13-foot ramp in Houston, Texas, he just had to fly out there and show his support for the local vert community. (Everything really is bigger in Texas, especially the halfpipes.) Watch his impromptu sesh with Jordan Santana, Reef Orlando, and Kevin Staab