Chris Joslin crowns an amazing year at Trasher's 2025 Skater of the Year party
December 22nd 2025
2025 ends how it should with Chris Joslin celebrating being named Thrasher's 2025 Skater of the Year. It's a recognition that feels both earned and overdue for the 29-year-old powerhouse who dominated every aspect of competitive and street skating this year.
Thrasher Cover and Competitive Dominance
The California native finally conquered El Toro—the legendary 20-stair gap in Lake Forest that has become skateboarding's ultimate measuring stick. The clip dropped mid-summer and instantly went viral, showcasing the raw power and technical precision that have defined Joslin's career. Landing that gap wasn't just about checking off a bucket list item; it was a statement that he's still operating at the absolute peak of his abilities.
Joslin's 2025 resume reads like a skater's fever dream. The El Toro make earned him a coveted Thrasher magazine cover, cementing his place in skateboarding's most exclusive club. But Joslin didn't stop at street credentials. He also took home a Street League Skateboarding victory in Santa Monica this season, proving he can handle the pressure of contest skating just as well as he hammers handrails. That dual-threat capability—excelling in both the raw streets and the structured competition environment—sets him apart from many of his peers.
The Complete Package
What makes Joslin's SOTY win particularly satisfying is how completely he embodied what the award represents. He didn't just excel in one lane; he conquered them all. Video parts, contest podiums, magazine covers, and legitimate hammers at iconic spots—Joslin checked every box. His consistency throughout the year showed an athlete at the height of his powers, hungry and focused despite already having established himself as one of the generation's best.
As 2025 closes and Joslin adds SOTY to his already impressive collection of accolades, the question becomes: what's next? For a skater who seems to feed off challenges and continues pushing his limits, retirement feels far off.
If this year proved anything, it's that Chris Joslin is just getting started on what could be one of skateboarding's most legendary careers.
See more photos of the event on Trasher's article https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/soty-party-2025-photos/
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