The late editor-in-chief of Thrasher Magazine, Jake Phelps, was on hand for the filming of this super grimy skate video by Independent called “Scabs for Slabs.” Phelps was a curator of madness and this video is nothing short. There’s so much mental stuff its difficult to give bullet points but Dustin Dollin knocking himself out and Pedro Delfino nearly slicing himself in two are pretty compelling. R.I.P Phelper🙏 🙏 🙏

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....