Interview by Farran Golding
Photo by Zach Baker
One of the most requested installments, for obvious reasons.
And it’s also for those reasons that we included a lil’ bonus for the legion of requesters.
Safe to safe, Max is a DLX head.
Tag: Farran Golding
‘Utah, Get Me Two!’ — Andrew Allen’s Movie Matinee
Interview, Intro & Video Production by Farran Golding
Andrew Allen is practically a longstanding field of study at QS. A few years back he spoke at length about L.A. High for our “Favorite Spot” series, which was followed by a written appendix of other bank spots he has frequented. However, recurring spots are just one aspect in an output with many layers.
Although Allen’s appreciation for Kathryn Bigelow’s surf-action-heist movie, Point Break, is widely recognized, there’s an intertextuality of movie nods spanning the last decade of Allen’s career in the form of video parts, music supervision, board graphics and even a cardigan worn by Ray Liotta.
‘Is It Obvious How Much We Love Each Other?’ — An Interview with Aaron Loreth
Intro + Interview by Farran Golding
Photography by Kris Burkhardt & Ryan Mettz
A sense of mystery is not a common facet of today’s professional skateboarder. However, many would be hard-pressed to say much about Aaron Loreth beyond his well-documented attention towards tight transitions and brick manual pads. With his tall figure and light touch, there’s an ethereal feel to Loreth’s skating that furthers the intrigue.
Following our conversation about West Park, the brains of Limosine’s business operation continued to satisfy curiosity by discussing cultivating a career in his hometown of Ventura, California, his day job at Hockey and co-owning a brand with Cyrus Bennett and Max Palmer — a decade on from their halcyon days when Loreth would sleep on their floor during trips to New York.
Favorite Spot with Aaron Loreth on West Park
Interview, Intro & Edit by Farran Golding
Principal Footage by Geoff Browne, Benny Maglinao, Logan Lara & Angel Saucedo
The inclusion of skatepark footage in a video part can be a dubious subject, but one with generally agreed upon parameters. For transition skaters, it’s a no-brainer: who would argue a John Cardiel part would be better without ramps? D.I.Y. spots often fly, provided that they’re rough enough around the edges, rather than unsanctioned versions of a conventional skatepark. Also, if a park is old enough, or has an unintentional route to be exploited, you’re usually good to go.
The Best Skate Videos & Parts of 2024 — QS Readers Poll Results
Graphic by Francesco Pini
Ballot Count by 4PLY
The results are in and we have an official, publicly sourced snapshot of 2024 skateboarding, as voted on by hundreds of people. And unlike last year, when the eventual Thrasher S.O.T.Y. winner dropped a part on the day that voting closed, there were no last-minute surprises. There are some new names, and some longtime favorites who have only ranked 20-11 in the past have finally broke into the top ten 
Thanks to everyone who voted, and everyone who did some writing below :)
This ranking was voted on by QS readers from December 9th to December 13th. Editors and contributors can vote, but this is not a selection curated by QS staff. If you’re interested in the methodology, 4PLY broke down how we tally the votes 