Behind the Clip: Braden Hoban Battles a Heavy Alley Oop Backside Flip—Peep the Process

This was a straight-up battle! We can all sit around and think about how fun and carefree the life of a pro skater must be, but the best of the best are constantly out there putting it all on the line like Braden here. 

The cement is unforgiving and no one likes a heartbreak, but if you have that umph in you to keep charging, the rewards will always outweigh the effort. Boom! I can only imagine how good this one felt to roll away from. 

But the video doesn't stop at the trick—Hoban gives us the lowdown on his new Signature Pro Hollow Trucks from Independent afterwards, designed to handle exactly this kind of session. 

Braden rides 159 Stage 11 Hollows, which are a bit lighter than standard Indys (but just as strong), and ready for whatever. Keep watching and listen to Hoban break down exactly why he backs them.

Braden has been on an absolute tear these past few years and it's been really rad to see him cement his name as one of the heaviest in the game. From the mean streets to podiums all across the globe, the dude can skate it all (and does). Stoked to see what this powerhouse has planned for us this year. 

His new signature trucks are available now at your local skateshop—you know what to do. Get there while you can and support one of skateboarding's heaviest hitters. 

And the next time you think one of your favorite pros made something look way too easy, just remember there was probably a session like this behind that glorious 3-4 second clip.