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Cody Chapman has officially entered the big leagues as Antihero's newest pro. Well-deserved? Yep, no debate there. The 18 squad surprised Cody recently and the stoke was all too real. Take a look:

I've always been a fan of Cody's skating. He's super raw—no gimmicks here—and isn't afraid to simply throw himself into the fire to secure the clip. 

The dude just looks rad on a skateboard. Fierce. No nonsense. Style like his just can't be faked and his deep bag of tricks and creative eye for sick spots makes him a real force to be reckoned with. He definitely deserves his name on a plank.

Mike Gigliotti just doesn’t miss when it comes to skate graphics—and his artwork for Cody’s first pro model is no exception. A nod to The Lost Boys? Instant classic. With Cody’s Santa Cruz roots, the reference couldn’t be more perfect.

And let's be real here—turning pro for a brand like Antihero is a huge deal. Their team is elite and super tight knit. Not just anyone gets a pro board from the 18. But again, Cody is the perfect fit. We all know it. All you shoe brands out there—what's up? Quit sleeping on this dude! 

Cody kicked off the year with a super heavy video part for Ace Trucks and his raw, unhinged approach to sketchy spots and wild terrain was on full display. So if you haven't seen it, do yourself a favor and press play below. 

Looks like 2025 is off to a good start for Cody, and we love to see it. Can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings. Look for Cody's new pro model plank at your local shop. 

This article first appeared on TransWorld Skateboarding and was syndicated with permission.

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