Professional skateboarder Torey Pudwill is reportedly rejoining Plan B Skateboards after Thank You Skateboards officially shut down.
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T-Puds has been without a board sponsor since Thank You, the brand he co-ran with Daewon Song, wrapped things up.
The company built a loyal following not long after it launched, especially among fans who liked its mix of technical skating and a more playful approach.
However, the reality of the current skate market has been tough on brands trying to stay alive.
There are more board companies than ever, and while that gives skaters a lot of options, it also spreads sales thinner across the industry.
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Bigger, long-established brands still take up most of the space, leaving smaller names fighting for a smaller share.
That has led to several closures recently, and Thank You ended up being one of them.
Now it looks like T-Puds is going back to a place that already knows him well. He previously rode for Plan B, the brand founded by Danny Way and Colin McKay, and it seems like the connection never really faded.
Recent sightings of him skating a new Plan B pro board from the “Lil Buddies” series have only added to the talk around a return.
Sources close to ShreddER have said that the team is happy to have him back, with OG pro skaters welcoming him in again with open arms.
For longtime fans of Plan B, it feels like a natural fit since he already spent a big part of his career there and built a strong identity with the brand.
At the moment, the latest Plan B Lil Buddies series that is out worldwide does not include a Pudwill pro model yet.
From what we are hearing, though, he is releasing a full video part tied to his return, which would make this comeback feel complete once it drops.
Nothing has been officially confirmed yet, but all signs are pointing in that direction. It will be interesting to see how T-Puds steps back into the mix and what he brings next under the Plan B name.