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Chris Joslin Breaks Silence & Dismisses Luis Mora’s Claims, Says Lakai Team Is Staying Together

Chris Joslin: "Lakai Is Here to Stay"
ShreddER August 2, 2026
Chris Joslin Breaks Silence & Dismisses Luis Mora's Claims, Says Lakai Team Is Staying Together
Credit: The Platfrm; Marc Roca; Luis Mora

As we previously reported, YouTube skater Luis Mora said he was fired from Lakai and claimed several riders would also be leaving the brand.

READ MORE: Luis Mora Says He Was Fired From Lakai and Alleges Additional Rider Departures

Luis Mora Fired From Lakai
Credit: Luis Mora

According to Mora, some skaters were expected to stay only until their current contracts expired before eventually leaving the company.

Since then, Lakai has been doing its own part to address the rumors.

Lakai CEO Marc Roca recently showed that pro skaters Bastien Salabanzi and Chris Joslin are still with the company.

READ MORE: Lakai Is Officially Back Without Luis Mora, Keeps Bastien Salabanzi and SOTY Chris Joslin

Lakai Is Officially Back Without Luis Mora, Keeps Bastien Salabanzi and SOTY Chris Joslin
Credit: Luis Mora; Lakai

Lakai also welcomed Nassim Lachhab to the pro team while continuing to back amateur riders Roman Hager and Evon Martinez.

READ MORE: Lakai Continues Its Restructuring Without Luis Mora, Signs Nassim Lachhab

Nassim Lachhab Joins Lakai
Credit: Juan La Torre

With different stories circulating online, many skateboarders were left wondering what was actually going on behind the scenes.

Joslin decided it was time to address the situation himself and give everyone an update.

The SOTY shared a video on social media saying the team is still together and that Lakai is not going anywhere.

He also admitted the company has made mistakes and understands it has work to do to regain the trust of the skateboarding community.

Joslin's statement directly conflicts with Mora's earlier claims about the team breaking apart.

Based on what Joslin shared, the current roster remains together and are still representing Lakai.

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He also did not avoid talking about the criticism surrounding the company.

Joslin openly acknowledged that mistakes were made and said the team understands it needs to earn back respect from skateboarders.

At the same time, he sounded optimistic about where Lakai is headed and encouraged people to give the brand another chance.

Along with the update, Joslin announced that Lakai is lowering the price of its shoes to $69 as part of its next chapter.

The company appears focused on rebuilding while continuing to support its current riders.

Right now, Joslin's comments provide the most direct response yet to the rumors that followed Mora's departure.

While Mora described a very different situation, Joslin insists Lakai is still together and the team remains committed to the brand.

He ended the video by saying, "Lakai or die baby! Wooo!

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