#gilbert crocket

I was stoked on having mid thigh ollies until I watched this.  Now I want hip high ollies like Gilbert.

1. Grant Taylor-Thrasher/Nike

Not much to say here that hasn't already been said. This dude seems like he came hot and fresh out of same Thrasher Factory that produced Chris Senn and Wade Speyer with two equally bruising video offerings in a matter of weeks. A great way to close out the year.

2. Torey Pudwill-Big Bang

Again with the Thrasher-produced part! This one is undeniable and everyone saw it already.

3. Nick Boserio-Life Splicing

Probably the best-edited, most creatively produced part of the year. And holy fuck does he have a death wish?!

4. Tyler Surrey-Sk8Mafia

It was hard to choose just one part from the Sk8Mafia video, probably the most consistently satisfying full-length of the year, but Tyler Surrey managed to make himself noticed by doing a lot of everything, and extremely well. Tyler stays loose.

5. Gilbert Crockett-Life Splicing

Judging by the awesomeness of AW's Life Splicing series, they should have just gotten a minute of footage from everyone on the team and and made a 15 banger. It would have been classic. What we got instead were a couple short spasms of raw, fast skating backup up by the classic Workshop presentation. I can't complain.

6. Ryan Sublette-Boyish

He's got a unique look, but the skating is so legit it never seems like a costume; just a natural extension of his self expression. Everything about this part is weird and beautiful.

7. Eli Reed-Real Street

How long are people gonna sleep on this dude? This straight to the point part, coming from an unlikely source (The X-Games), perfectly showcases what Eli Reed is capable of. The guy does the hardest tricks. 

8. Enrique Lorenzo-Bits & Pieces

The comeback that no one noticed. Damn shame too, because he's 15 years in and at the top of his game.

9. Gou Miyagi-Subspecies

Not quite the follow up to Overground I was hoping for, but nonetheless, Gou demonstrates exactly how every time you say "skateboarding is an art", you're doing it wrong. Skateboarding as abstract expressionism.

10. Josh Hawkins-A Happy Medium 2