This video from Thrasher Magazine documents skateboarder Jace De Tomasso's grueling battle to land a historic trick down the infamous "Costco Gap."
Skater Profile: Jace De Tomasso
Background: Jace (JT) Tomaso is a 24-
MY WAR: Jace De Tomasso
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year-old skateboarder from Jupiter, Florida [00:56].
Origins: He started skateboarding later in life, having initially rollerbladed at skateparks [01:08]. Inspired by skaters like Zion Wright [01:15] and Aaron "Jaws"
Homoki [01:34], Jace developed a deep passion for jumping down massive gaps.
Past Milestones: His biggest achievements prior include a massive ollie over a 13-flat-13 rail in Miami [01:54] and a kickflip over blocks p
reviously ollied by Kevin Shealy [02:07].
The Spot: The Costco Gap
The Costco Gap is a legendary and terrifying street spot with a historic reputation [02:22].
[Runup: Cracked & Rough]
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p Point]
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| ~15-Foot Drop
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_______________V___________________ [Landing Area]
Spot Dimensions: The drop stands at roughly 15 feet or higher [04:52].
The Challenge: Skaters must clear a perimeter fence at the top [04:39]. The runup is highly fla
wed—filled with cracked, rough ground that goes up a slight bump right before leveling off for a 4-foot flat space to pop [05:32].
History: Prior to Jace's attempt, skater Ryan Reyes was the only one to conquer it, ha
ving ollied it at age 14 in 2004 and kickflipped it at age 19 in 2009 [02:33]. Jace set out to up the ante by attempting a switch ollie [03:48].
The Battle ("My War")
Jace arrived early in the morning before Costco op
ened to avoid heavy customer traffic [05:10].
First Attempt: Jace managed to clear the fence but was completely caught off guard by the sheer amount of airtime, causing his arms to flail ("bird wings") [06:27].
The In
jury: On a subsequent try, Jace absorbed the impact poorly; his chin slammed directly into his kneecap upon landing, forcing him to bite completely through his lip [07:23]. Despite bleeding heavily and battling linger
ing anxieties from a recent severe injury in Puerto Rico, he chose to push forward [08:10].
The Victory: On his fourth or fifth attempt, Jace timed his speed perfectly through the rough runup [09:26]. He popped cleanl
y over the fence and cleanly rolled away from the switch ollie [10:14].
The Aftermath & Big Surprise
Emotional Release: Overcome with emotion, Jace celebrated the victory with his friends, photographer Michael Burnett
, and his young daughters, who were present for their very first street skate mission [11:51].
The Cover Announcement: While celebrating with pizza afterward, the crew surprised Jace by revealing that his historic swi
tch ollie earned him the front cover of Thrasher Magazine [12:41].
Watch the full documentary on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7c4YNWO8DU
MY WAR: Jace De Tomasso vs Costco Gap
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