Winkowski Almost MISSED His Pro Surprise! | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Join the crew as they reflect on the events leading up to Erick Winkowski turning pro in Amsterdam on our European Tour in 2017. SC Pros Kevin Braun, Tom Remillard, Eric Dressen, Tom Asta, and even Winkowski himself post up with SC Videographer Joe Perrin and recall the moments leading up to one of the most special PRO reveals we have ever been a part of! From prying Erick out of the local pizza joint to get him to the skatepark, to going on Instagram Live for the big reveal, hear all the stories of what went down before the big surprise and find out how they celebrated after! You won't want to miss this one!! If you could turn pro anywhere in the world, where would it be?
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[@CollinGill7]

dressen talking about being a fan of erick was the most heartwarming, wholesome shit ive ever heard

[@turtleboypurp]

ever since santa cruz been doing their online youtube presence I've grown to appreciate this brand so much more.

[@DasJav]

World needs more Winkowski Primeval shaped decks!

[@stratondude]

With the OG shape

[@seankennedy9769]

For real! Sucks seeing them sit on ebay for $200+ gathering dust in some resellers storage unit.

[@AndrewCannon]

Soon!!!

[@seankennedy9769]

@@AndrewCannon hell yeah, I'll get my wallet ready haha! Also, hey Andrew! Love your product challenge vids, you rip!

[@kellcifur6985]

It’s really good to see “Henry” on winks board. Continuing his legacy through his board. I feel such a lose for this team/family.

[@huzrokhayzur2197]

Same feeling here. Thank you for making me notice the "Henry" on his board ❤️

[@beatriz1488]

D’aaaahhhh erick is so human just wanted to get some food and then he turned pro i love him with all my heart and what dressen says is so true it’s always an honor to see him drop in ❤️🙏🏻🤗

[@BERNIE817]

Hahaha, winky is LEGEND! The train graphic is my favorite one yet! We’ve got to run that one back soon!

[@swickyyy7377]

we need more winky boards in general back in stock asap

[@rhymezgalore]

Congratulations Erick from New Zealand

[@marissac870]

He s this generation s Neil blender and beyond. Blaze blouin.. Erick Winkowski is a legend and I never throw that around. We love him and that board changed my life. I'm indebted.

[@biosfearmag]

Love my Winkowski deck. Old style with new tech wood. Dream board.

[@rickyhammer6832]

Wink Rules!! " Christmas Complete" E.D. lol

[@seekah1]

Great stuff guys, thanks for this, love hearing Dressen talk about Erick...dope planet 2 is such an amazing graphic, still cherish it...please more Erick content, thankyou!

[@karlapplegate4145]

The big winkowski the dude abides!

[@beatriz1488]

Oh and i ride my winky shape ❤️ forever best board out there

[@nuclearthieve]

Winkowski, Easily top 3 skaters in my book. Infernal hails from El Paso tx.

[@airwave3241]

wonderful see this, máximo respeito Winkowski 🇧🇷 ❤️

[@MrPaul-dy2ml]

Great story, Eric is awesome

[@ricardogarcia6917]

I love winkowski and his board, it’s insane that he keeps that old school legacy and to see dressen stoked about his shape made me smile

[@dario_2228]

8Ballr Gang!

[@Noor-sz2px]

I love watching people turn pro so satisfying seeing hard work get rewarded 💖

[@Fishin24]

yeah!

[@unholy678]

Fuck yeah Wink major shout out from Daygo✊🏼

[@heathenskateandguitar3700]

That’s an insane story!

[@jaybird634]

Santa Cruz Rules !

[@preciouspayne723]

Yeah

[@quezlark7875]

Santa Cruz is killin it with these.

[@preciouspayne723]

Yeah ikr 💯

[@albertboersma7294]

ya man got to check out both of them pro model boards ...8 baller and the old school shaped 1

[@jaewan234]

Best pro ever

[@wintonansley801]

So hyped on this video

[@MrFoxyBox]

I see Winkowski I click

[@sonics1977]

Sick ass video ❤️❤️❤️ rip henry g

[@beau5316]

Winkowski is incredible! Totally dig his style of skating!! I have been waiting to get his new graphic pro model for so damn long. It sells out so fast!! Hopefully I get that notification soon saying it's in stock. 😁🤙🏻🙏

[@zamir4618]

Deer erwik winkowshi you're may hero

[@WheatLandFilms]

We need more Winkowski boards!

[@justspacegoatfarts]

Santa Cruz FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shmh6002]

The coolest thing EVERRRRRRR!!! UGH I love skateboarding 😍 Love the Santa Cruz skateboard crew's style...Tony Alva inspired all the way 🤙

[@Fishin24]

sick

[@loveistheonlything3626]

[@realgoodmind]

This was so cool to see.

[@Minotauro_di_Chieti]

Love that 8BALLR deck!

[@Jacob-vb4zv]

Hell yeah dude

[@DiegoKotz]

One SHAPE. Very good for me

[@arniehenry5084]

Serious history is made by them fellas there.

[@darkwingduck7212]

Reissue dope planet on a 8.5

[@omgurheadsgone]

Beauty

[@garryfoster94]

One of my favourite skaters..

[@scottttttttttttttttttt]

Lucky to have him for sure

[@ryonwitano]

When can I get the Ghost Winkowski board?

[@stratondude]

Just waiting for the Volcano deck to drop

[@slimer1984]

Damn, the Santa Cruz crew is deep. Fuckin bunch of rippers. Love skating

[@Fishin24]

🎱🎱

[@twinkletoetilly4186]

Winkowski rules

[@Maxo52]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Fishin24]

🤘

[@garryfoster94]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 winkowski is a class skater,..

[@TheArts19]

Ahhh Winky is the Mainstay Man like DGK ALL DAY

[@Jimberley]

Santa Cruz is too rad 🤙🏽

[@MECH-MASTER]

Wicked. 👍

[@forest9135]

dope

[@sasproductions701]

can you gap them bikes, like is there enough run up?

[@meridianpanic174]

yeeeeessss

[@hejsel7360]

Can you please get the Santa Cruz Flex Strip Cruzer - Orange/Black - 6.98in x 26.9in

[@chillout2919]

Wacht waaattt marnixbowl? Kkr dope

[@swickyyy7377]

winky❤️

[@bloopy0770]

Please come out with a new wikowski deck I will 100% buy one 🙏

[@spliffftube]

I was lke "woooah" and he was like "wooooaaaah"

[@noahfreeman3191]

If you guys re do his first graphic I will definitely buy it

[@jordanpurvis7199]

i would fucking kill for another one of those decks

[@jimitreweek9455]

ERICK MY INDYs ASAP

[@matthewcody1757]

Come on SC re-issue again the Dressen Eyes everslick ..

[@oghash4912]

🤘🏼😁😭💚

[@jonathonmanfredi616]

Whens the henry tribute board coming out? My wall is craving new art

[@DSTREETMEDIA]

✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@tateekblad2362]

Hé lowkey giving me Easter egg island head vibes

[@iamphilclark2695]

Dressen is the best dude

[@mexhurms6011]

5:39 nah turned pro and forgot it

[@546544100]

Winky is my religion

[@Clownconspirator]

One day I’ll be able to get a wink

[@doncoloma]

Erick deserved that

[@Carnifex-ze8dp]

Almost guaranteed he was in a cafe lmfao

[@lavidaestragica]

Winkowski wanted food.. gets turned pro .. wow

[@kyliejenner1684]

Dad?

[@Nobodyimportant696]

I thought he was pro already

[@averyacid6727]

I did too but this is from 2017

[@Nobodyimportant696]

@@averyacid6727 oh yeah, you're right. duh!

[@sonnyrico]

So who won the game of skate ? Lol

[@stephenstephen6754]

Minkia mia a Gesù Cristu