It was that time of year for the 2nd installment of Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert.  Once again Salt Lake City would play host, and once again Collin Graham would be on deck.  Tony’s ramp is a “Vert Soldiers” delight.  It’s the Perfect vert ramp measuring in at 13′ 1/2″ tall with 11′ 1/2″ of tranny with an 8 foot channel.  It’s the perfect vert ramp.

Collin Graham.  foto: Lee Leal

The crowd was out for hot summer day, and they wanted to see some vert skating that’s as hot as the weather.  Collin didn’t disappoint.  His array of tricks are always

crowd favorites.

Collin Graham, Kickflip Lien   foto: Lee Leal

The Women killed it.  The evolution of female vert skating is happening before our eyes.  To see Arisa Trew from Australia throwdown a proper McTwist was rad. To all the

girls do proper frontside airs was awesome.  Every girl grabbed tuck knee.  A few years ago, this would be a different story.  It all smiles among everyone on deck.

Arisa Trew came all the way from Down Under to throwdown some proper “McTwist”.   foto: Lee Leal

All smiles All Day with Lizzie Armanto  foto: Lee Leal

It was a fun day of vert skating.  It’s a display of a long brotherhood amongst some of the most talented skaters on the planet.  Skateboardng used to be a very unique

human behavior.  Now we live in the post Olympic era.  We all know Street and Park were featured in Tokyo, but let’s be honest.  There was a few things missing.  And that

is vert skateboarding.  This weekend was a bonifide “VERT ALERT” to the highest degree.  Let’s be clear, it’s about having fun, fun, fun.

Collin Graham, Kickfliip Lien, deck few. foto: Lee Leal

Dave Duncan, always a crowd favorite

It was awesome having “Double D” in the mix, and he was off work.  “Getting to go to Vert Alert as a fan was amazing”  -Dave Duncan

Vert Soldiers Unite. There is a vert awareness going on on a global level.  More females are getting stoked. Skaters all over should try skating vert.

Oh yeah, That just happened!!

Vert Alert is planning on going global with this extravaganza.  Stay tuned for the news. Special Thanks to Tony Hawk for being on a mission to bring vert awareness

around the planet. Also, let’s not forget  “Banger in the Hanger” in Houston, Texas is on the radar as well for November.

Also announced on World Skate http://www.worldskate.org website is the first Vert Competition for the new season. This will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina in Oct.

Tune in to “Vert Alert 2022” on Youtube.  You won’t be disappointed.

Foto’s and words by: Lee Leal