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Lizzie Armanto | The Nine Club With Chris Roberts

Lizzie Armanto | The Nine Club With Chris Roberts

Lizzie Armanto discusses growing up in Simi Valley California, moving to Santa Monica, dual citizenship for Finland and the USA, getting sponsored by SMA, entering her first contest, leaving SMA for Birdhouse, filming for the Birdhouse video “Saturdays”, tearing her PCL in her knee, doing the loop, turning pro for Birdhouse and getting the cover of Thrasher Magazine, designing her Vans collection, hair colors, boba tea, skating for Finland in the 2020 Olympics and much more!

Shot by Eric Longden

Edited by Chris Roberts & Roger Bagley

Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding | Lizzie Armanto

Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding | Lizzie Armanto

Skateboarding is for everyone. There are no gate keepers, no coaches, no teams or leagues, and no rules. Jeff Grosso sits down with his good friend Lizzie Armanto to talk about skating, the loop, girl power, and more.

Lizzie Armanto | New Vans Skate Footwear & Apparel Collection

Lizzie Armanto | New Vans Skate Footwear & Apparel Collection

World-Renowned Pro Skater Lizzie Armanto Launches New Vans Skate Footwear and Apparel Collection

The latest collection from Vans’ global skate team rider Lizzie Armanto has finally sprung. With the super bloom season exploding with eye-catching and colorfulflowers, it’s only natural for Lizzie’s new collection to blossom in a beautifullavender pack featuring the Vans Slip-On Pro, Sk8-Hi Pro and matching apparel to complement. Lizzie’s vibrant aesthetic and love for skateboarding has inspireda collection made for women to feel comfortable and boldly push forward.

Featured in premium canvas and suede uppers, Lizzie Amanto’s endorsedcolorway of the Vans Slip-On Pro and Sk8-Hi Pro are enhanced with innovative performance features that include supportive UltraCush HD sockliners for resilient cushioning and advanced comfort, and Duracap-reinforced underlays in high abrasion areas for premium durability and consistent fit. Fabricated with an

added rubber ollie pad for increased protection, Lizzie’s endorsed colorways also reveal reflective checkerboard detailing on the foxing stripe that binds the shoe together.

While traveling in Asia, Lizzie became enamored with the traditional Japanese“Maneki-neko” cat that symbolizes good luck and knew it had to be incorporated in this collection. Both the Vans Slip-On Pro and Vans Sk8-Hi Pro have goodfortune detailed in the sole and Lizzie’s own personal initials embroidered ontothe heel counter. The Sk8-Hi Pro continues to bring her aesthetic to life with the top eyelet shaped as a flower, custom made for Lizzie.

Designed with movement in mind, Lizzie’s apparel collection is both stylish andfunctional. The Lizzie Body Suit provides a breathable cotton elastane material covered with an all-over checkered print, that stays tucked in for optimal skate activity. The Lizzie Raglan Hoodie is the perfect pullover for warming up before a skate session. With a relaxed fit that keeps comfy looking fresh, the striking lavender-toned colorway and Lizzie’s embroidered signature makes this anessential to the outfit. Finally, the Lizzie Skate Pack keeps all the travel essentials tucked away in a backpack perfect for traveling with two main compartments ideal for tech storage, skate gear and other knick knacks.

Part of the Vans global family since 2014, Lizzie Armanto has paved her own path, boasting several contest wins and acclaimed video parts along the way. Staying true to the Vans DNA, Armanto has emerged as an icon of originality and an inspiration to aspiring skaters across the globe. When she’s not traveling or ather local skatepark, Lizzie continues to make her mark in skateboarding history by becoming the first woman to complete the infamous Tony Hawk loop in late2018. Vans’ collaboration with Lizzie aligns with the brand’s commitment toenable and empower women skateboarders around the world.

The Vans x Lizzie Armanto Collection is available online and in-stores across Europe now.

Independent Trucks | Best of 2018

Independent Trucks | Best of 2018

Wes Kremer, Leo Romero, Lizzie Armanto, CJ Collins, Erick Winkowski, Tiago Lemos, Kader Sylla, Ray Barbee, the list goes on… 2018 was a heavy year for the Independent Trucks team. From Detroit to Australia, follow Milton Martinez, Pedro Delfino, Tristan Funkhouser, Kevin Baekkel, Blake Carpenter, Ryan Townely, Lacey Baker, Nicole Hause, Brighton Zeuner, Tristan Rennie, Cole Wilson, Wilson Kimbel, Lance Mountain, Peter Hewitt, Taylor Kirby, Ben Raybourn and more on their 2018 skateboarding journey. Here’s the best of the best in 2018 from Independent Trucks. Enjoy more than an hour of footage!

Filmed & Edited by TJ Gaskill, Dan Stolling, Cody Long, Joe Perrin, Tylre Wilcox, Gavin Denike, DAF Noah, Peacock, Rhino and more!

Lizzie Armanto | My Indys

Lizzie Armanto | My Indys

All Independent Trucks are unique to each individual who puts them on a skateboard, and nothing beats Grinding 'em Down to the axle... Dig in with Lizzie Armanto in this Installment of "MY INDYS," as she tells why she prefers to skate on Indys over all other Trucks on the market.

Bones Wheels | Remix Part 1

Bones Wheels | Remix Part 1

Dope recap edit by Bones Wheels on what's gone down so far in 2018. Featuring Taylor McClung, Jordan Hoffart, Tyler Franz, Nolan Miskell, Aaron "Jaws" Homoki, Jordan Grace, TJ Rogers, Sierra Fellers, Chris Joslin, Corey Glick, Dakota Servold, Ryan Decenzo, Lizzie Armanto, Keegan Palmer, CJ Collins, and Nate Greenwood, enjoy!

Lizzie Armanto | Pro Wheel

Lizzie Armanto | Pro Wheel

Lizzie Armanto ripping up at transition to celebrate the release of her first Pro Wheel for Bones, check it out!

Filmed & Edited by Jared Lucas

Birdhouse “Saturdays" | Official Trailer

Birdhouse “Saturdays" | Official Trailer

Birdhouse's first video in 10 years is coming soon! Featuring Tony Hawk, Aaron "Jaws" Homoki, Ben Raybourn, Clint Walker, David Loy, Lizzie Armanto, Shawn Hale & Clive Dixon. It´s looking insane so stay tuned!!

Filmed by Jason Hernandez & Adam Mills
Edited by Jason Hernandez

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Lizzie Armanto | Fire Part

Lizzie Armanto | Fire Part

Lizzie Armanto is truly "Fire" when it comes to skating at transitions, bowl, vert, you name it. Enjoy this awesome video part!

Via Thrasher →