16 Sep CHRIS JOSLIN “EL TORO” THRASHER ISSUE #544
Chris Joslin’s Second Tre Flip Down El Toro
Chris Joslin’s second tre flip down El Toro, featured in Thrasher Issue #544, is more than just another “he stomped it” headline. It’s redemption, controversy, and closure all rolled into one.
The first make that haunted him
Years ago, Joslin tre flipped El Toro and caught what looked like a land. The problem was his truck snapped on impact, and instead of riding away clean, he stepped off. That sparked a massive debate in the skate world. Some people said it counted because he got the board around and technically landed it. Others said no way, without a clean rollaway it’s not legit.
Joslin himself never fully claimed that first attempt as a true make. He admitted it was frustrating. On top of that, the spot itself had changed over the years with grooves and patchwork in the landing, making it even harder to go back and try again. The first attempt became this gray area in his career, a trick that was both historic and controversial at the same time.
Going back and doing it right
Fast forward to Thrasher #544, where the cover put it loud and clear: Chris Joslin tre flipped El Toro again, and this time he rolled away clean. No broken trucks, no sketchy landings, no “almost” debates. He stuck it for real.
The skate community blew up over it. Forums, group chats, and park sessions all had the same topic. People who once argued over the first attempt had nothing left to say. Joslin did it in the most undeniable way possible, putting the trick to rest.
Why it matters
This is bigger than just another heavy trick on El Toro. It’s a statement about what makes skateboarding real. Tricks that carry weight have to stand up to scrutiny. Joslin knew he had unfinished business and refused to let that gray area follow him around.
By going back and landing the tre flip properly, he closed the chapter on one of the most divisive skate debates of the last decade. No more arguments. No more asterisks. Just one of the heaviest tricks ever done, finally locked in the history books.
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