The Tugga Kid! Tugga is the shit anyway you look at him. He's the funnest, nicest, mellowest and easiest kid to be around. He's just down for anything and everything. He's got wicked pop and can shred it all. He can press like crazy on a rail and stomp in the flats on a deep day all with effortless style. The thing that stokes me out most about Tugs is that he hasn't changed ever since I met him years back. He's still the nicest kid you've ever met and would do anything to help you out. I guess the only thing that has changed is his riding, which keeps getting bigger and better every year.

- Jake Blauvelt

Jake is one of the most kind person I can think of. But don’t be fooled by his modest and low key atitude, the kid rides like a man. Instinctive, powerfull and technicall are just a few aspects of his all around riding. From urban sessions to backcountry missions, Thugger always has a trick in his bag. Filming with him is so fun.  First person with a shovel in his hand, and always down to hit anything. Welch simply is the best teammate!

- Nic Sauve