The skate world has seen its fair share of enigmas, but nothing prepared the 2026 scene for the rise of TEP, the 400-pound Silverback Gorilla who just claimed the most coveted cover in skateboarding.
Here is the legend of the "Silverback Shredder."
Model: Regular
Fabric: 100% cotton
Fabric Weight: 6.5 oz/yd² (220 g/m²)
Fabric Thickness: Moderate
Care Instructions: Machine wash at 30°C (gentle cycle); Do not bleach; Tumble dry low; Iron at low temperature, avoid ironing on print; Do not dry clean
The skate world has seen its fair share of enigmas, but nothing prepared the 2026 scene for the rise of TEP, the 400-pound Silverback Gorilla who just claimed the most coveted cover in skateboarding.
Here is the legend of the "Silverback Shredder."
Model: Regular
Fabric: 100% cotton
Fabric Weight: 6.5 oz/yd² (220 g/m²)
Fabric Thickness: Moderate
Care Instructions: Machine wash at 30°C (gentle cycle); Do not bleach; Tumble dry low; Iron at low temperature, avoid ironing on print; Do not dry clean
