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Loveletters to Skateboarding

Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding | Loveletter To LGBTQ+

Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding | Loveletter To LGBTQ+

Vans’ Loveletters To LGBTQ+ was filmed earlier this year, before the passing of legendary skater and host Jeff Grosso, who was a champion for inclusive skateboarding. We believe this message of unity and equality must be told, and that all voices of the LGBTQ+ community deserve to be heard. Grounded in the brand values of inclusivity and being open to everyone, Vans believes this unifying message must be told, and stands in support of the LGBTQ+ Skate Community as we continue to drive positive change.

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.

Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding | Loveletters Season 10: China

Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding | Loveletters Season 10: China

Skateboarding is freedom. In 1989 when George Powell, the owner of Powell Peralta Skateboards, flew to Beijing China was transforming from a closed market Communist society to an open global super power. George had one goal: to bring skateboarding to the biggest country in the world. The only problem: there were no skaters or skateboards anywhere in China. We had no idea what to expect when we started on this one. What we found was skateboarding has opened the hearts and minds of the Chinese youth and skaters in China are as dedicated and passionate about skating as anyone in the world.

Vans Jeff Gross's Loveletters to Skateboarding | Texas

Vans Jeff Gross's Loveletters to Skateboarding | Texas

Legendary skateboarder, Vans Jeff Grosso's Loveletters to Skateboarding. Jeff pays homage to some of the most influential people in skateboarding. Sit back and feel the love.

They first ever phone-in episode is dedicated to Texas. John Gibson, Graig Johnson, Dan Wilkes and Jeff Newton... Grosso calls in the classics to discuss one of the best scenes ever, skateboarding history!

Jeff Gross's Loveletters | Atlanta Scene Report

Jeff Gross's Loveletters | Atlanta Scene Report

Building a scene takes time and lots of work. For over 40 years the skaters in Atlanta have worked together to build one of the best scenes anywhere in the world. Grosso and the Love Letters crew took a trip to ATL to check out the scene.

Jeff Grosso's Loveletters to Skateboarding | Skate Videos

Jeff Grosso's Loveletters to Skateboarding | Skate Videos

Skateboarding and filming have gone together since the beginning of time. Greg Hunt, Rowan Zorilla, Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, Anthony Van Engelen, Arto Saari, Jason Jessee, French Fred, Jerry Hsu talk about their favorites and why skate videos are awesome (except Grosso- he hates skate videos).