The Santa Cruz Skate Team Rips Through Australia and New Zealand in New Edit

This was clearly a super productive trip, but I love that they found time to enjoy themselves off the board as well. Skate trips are usually a lot about skating, and a little about leisure—whatever the percentage, you need that balance. In that sense, I'd say they succeeded. The envy is real! And no spot was safe from this hungry crew.

Not to play favorites too hard over here, but Winkowski has just always been one of my favorite skateboarders. Spontaneous. Stylish. Unpredictable. When you’re talking about the way somebody skates, these certainly aren’t the worst words to have in the conversation, that’s for sure. Erick is all of these and more. Never a dull moment with that dude.

The best part is, you can tell he’s out there having the time of his life. And honestly, who wouldn’t be? When you can basically skate anything, anywhere, anytime, the fun will never end. But in fairness, the entire squad absolutely killed it here. No weak link in sight.

What else can I say? It’s pure skateboarding from start to finish—no filler, no fluff, just the ripping Santa Cruz team doing what they do best.