Tom Karangelov ("Tom K")

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Stance: Goofy Tom Karangelov is a professional skateboarder known for his creative and unconventional approach to skateboarding, as well as his dedication to finding and skating unique spots. Born in Serbia in 1988, he moved to Southern California at a young age, where he was raised in Santa Ana and Huntington Beach. Growing up in the vibrant skate scene of Orange County, Tom developed a passion for skateboarding early on, inspired by the aggressive, handrail-heavy style of the 1990s. Tom’s skateboarding career took off when he won "Slap" magazine’s "One In A Million" contest, which helped him catch the attention of Jamie Thomas. This led to him joining the Zero skate team, where he gained recognition for his standout part in the "Cold War" video. Despite his success with Zero, Tom eventually moved on, seeking a smaller, more creative space to develop his style. He joined 3D Skateboards, co-founded by Brian Anderson and Austyn Gillette, where he felt more at home and embraced a more personal, creative approach to skating. Over time, Karangelov’s unique style and dedication to finding obscure, under-the-radar spots earned him a spot with New Balance Numeric, where he became known for his precise tricks and captivating video parts. His passion for spot-hunting led him to collaborate with companies like WKND, where he also appeared in entertaining skits, demonstrating his multifaceted nature within the skate world. His commitment to finding challenging locations and creating video parts that emphasize atmosphere and storytelling has solidified his place as one of skateboarding's most respected figures. Off the board, Karangelov leads a grounded lifestyle, often spending time with his dog Charlie, a pug who survived cancer. Tom values the creative, DIY side of skateboarding and continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with a skateboard. His ongoing projects, including the Museum skate brand, reflect his entrepreneurial spirit and love for skateboarding’s artistic side. Despite his growing status, Tom remains humble, driven by his deep passion for the sport and his desire to inspire future generations of skaters.
Videos
Warfare (2009)
Matt Bublitz
independent (26 min)
Matt Bublitz, Andy Smith, Ryan Spencer, Tom Karangelov ("Tom K")
Added: Unknown
Zero / DGK - Fresh 'til Death (2011)
zero skateboards , DGK skateboards
Mike Gilbert , Brad Rosado
tour (49 min)
Josh Kalis, Stevie Williams, Chris Cole ("Cobra"), James Brockman, Jamie Thomas ("The Chief"), John Rattray, Tommy Sandoval, Keegan Sauder, Wade Desarmo, Lenny Rivas,
Added: Unknown
Transworld - The Cinematographer Project (2012)
transworld skateboarding
RB Umali , Jon Holland , Chris Ray , Mike Manzoori , Russell Houghten , Torsten Frank , Dan Wolfe , William Strobeck ("Fat Bill") , Ryan Ewing ("Beagle") , Brennan Conroy , Chris Middlebrook
magazine (57 min)
Arto Saari, Benny Fairfax, Cairo Foster, Danny Garcia, Dennis Busenitz, Guru Khalsa, Jake Duncombe, Kevin Long ("Spanky"), Kyle Leeper, Lizard King (Mike Plumb),
Added: Unknown
Lo-Tide (2012)
Matt Bublitz
independent (30 min)
Matt Bublitz, Andy Smith, Ryan Spencer, Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Ben Woosley
Added: Wednesday, October 31, 2012
New Balance - A Place In The Sun (2013)
New Balance Numeric
Russell Houghten
promo (8 min)
Arto Saari, Pj Ladd, Levi Brown, Tyler Surrey, Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Jordan Taylor
Added: Friday, August 16, 2013
Zero - Cold War (2013)
zero skateboards
Mike Gilbert , Jamie Thomas , Lannie Rhoades
full-length (43 min)
Chris Cole ("Cobra"), James Brockman, Jamie Thomas ("The Chief"), John Rattray, Tommy Sandoval, Tony Cervantes, Nick Boserio, Dane Burman, Ben Hatchell, Tom Karangelov ("Tom K")
Added: Saturday, November 09, 2013
New Balance - The Second Narrows (2013)
New Balance Numeric
promo (8 min)
Arto Saari, John Rattray, Pj Ladd, Levi Brown, Tyler Surrey, Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Marquise Henry, Jordan Taylor, Jordan Trahan
Added: Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Transworld - Substance (2016)
transworld skateboarding
Chris Thiessen
full-length (29 min)
Daryl Angel, Dolan Stearns, Jon Nguyen, Brad Cromer, Davis Torgerson, Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Jason Spivey, Tristan Funkhouser ("T-Funk"), Joey Guevara
Added: Friday, February 05, 2016
Naptime (2016)
Davis Torgerson
promo (9 min)
Chris Cole ("Cobra"), Ernie Torres, Justin Brock, Antoine Asselin, James Hardy, Rob Sissi, Dolan Stearns, Kirian Stone, Mike Anderson, Robbie Brockel,
Added: Friday, June 24, 2016
New Balance - Tricolor (2017)
New Balance Numeric
promo (20 min)
Arto Saari, Brandon Westgate, Pj Ladd, Anthony Schultz, Antoine Asselin, Chad Tim Tim, Mark Baines, Marius Syvanen, Alexis Sablone, Levi Brown,
Added: Tuesday, August 08, 2017
New Balance - String Theory (2019)
New Balance Numeric
Luke Murphy , Jake Leger , Russell Houghten
full-length (15 min)
Brandon Westgate, Chad Tim Tim, Levi Brown, Tyler Surrey, Davis Torgerson, Flo Mirtain, Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Nisse Ingemarsson, Marquise Henry, Jordan Taylor,
Added: Tuesday, January 07, 2020
WKND - Van Down (2021)
wknd skateboards
Grant Yansura
promo (10 min)
Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Karsten Kleppan, Filip Almqvist, Jordan Taylor, Jan Henrik Kongstein, Christian Maalouf, Zac Gracie, Nikolai Piombo, Trevor Thompson, Max Wheeler,
Added: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
WKND - Street Fighters 2 (2022)
wknd skateboards
Grant Yansura
promo (14 min)
Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Karsten Kleppan, Nikolai Piombo, Max Wheeler, Tanner Burzinski, Shintaro Hongo, Toby Bennett, Trang Arusnay, Guy Azulay
Added: Thursday, January 20, 2022
Pepper Promo (2022)
Pepper Griptape
Richie Parry
promo (2 min)
Kenny Anderson, Evan Smith, Andrew Allen, Nick Boserio, Austin Kanfoush, Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Andrew Considine, Carlos Ribeiro, Chris Colbourn ("Cookie"), Alex Schmidt,
Added: Friday, May 13, 2022
WKND - BOTTLE NECK SEWAGE (2022)
wknd skateboards
Grant Yansura , Jake Frank , Trang Arusnay
full-length (17 min)
Daewon Song, Sarah Meurle, Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Andrew Considine, Karsten Kleppan, Filip Almqvist, Jordan Taylor, Kevin Shealy, Alex Schmidt, Jan Henrik Kongstein,
Added: Sunday, July 31, 2022
Skate Mental - Aunt Tammy Vol. 3 (2018)
skate mental
solo part (4 min)
Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Jack Curtin
Added: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
CHAPPED - ENDLING (2022)
Chapped
Ryan Maddox
full-length (51 min)
Evan Smith, Lance Mountain, Ray Barbee, Jason Acuña ("Wee Man"), Monico Candelaria, Daniel Lutheran, Matt Bublitz, Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Clint Walker, Bryant Chapo,
Added: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
WKND - RUMBLE PACK (2023)
wknd skateboards
Grant Yansura
independent (21 min)
Sarah Meurle, Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Filip Almqvist, Alex Schmidt, Nikolai Piombo, Riley Pavey, Fredrik Winsents
Added: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
q is for cow (2023)
Brandon Yuenger
independent (29 min)
Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Grant Yansura, Andrew Considine, Jordan Taylor, Alex Schmidt, Max Wheeler, Chandler Burton ("Titus"), Amin Sharif, Nico Marti, Hayden Dean,
Added: Friday, October 13, 2023
Avery Johnson "Enter the Museum" (2022)
solo part (6 min)
Matt Bublitz, Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Avery Johnson
Added: Wednesday, December 06, 2023
New Balance - Tom Knox 600 London Launch (2024)
New Balance Numeric
promo (3 min)
Andrew Reynolds ("The Boss"), Tyler Surrey, Flo Mirtain, Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Charlie Birch, Matlok Bennett-Jones, Charlie Munro, Justin Henry, Tom Knox (UK)
Added: Friday, January 05, 2024
Thrasher Weekend: New Balance in Chicago (2024)
New Balance Numeric , Thrasher Magazine
magazine (14 min)
Brandon Westgate, Andrew Reynolds ("The Boss"), Ryan Lay, Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Chris Colbourn ("Cookie"), Tiago Lemos, Jordan Trahan, Marcello Campanello, Ronnie Kessner, Jake Hayes,
Added: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Hurt (2024)
Paul Coots (Coutherut)
independent (28 min)
Kenny Anderson, Kevin Long ("Spanky"), Danny Montoya, Tony Hawk, Brian Brown, Justin Reynolds, Soy Panday, Kevin Tierney, Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Nik Stain,
Added: Sunday, December 01, 2024
New Balance Numeric - Tinto de Verano (2016)
New Balance Numeric
Russell Houghten , Lucas Fiederling , James Messina , Dan Stolling
(10 min)
Arto Saari, Pj Ladd, Anthony Schultz, Antoine Asselin, Mark Baines, Levi Brown, Tyler Surrey, Flo Mirtain, Axel Cruysberghs, Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"),
Added: Tuesday, January 07, 2025
inactive video
TIMESCAN 2.5 cover
TIMESCAN 2.5 (2025)
TimeScan
Rob Taro
independent (5 min)
Tom Karangelov ("Tom K"), Ty Beall, Tyler Pacheco ("Manchild"), Chris Athans, Ryo Sejiri, Jinnosuke Okada, Kyonosuke Yamashita, Taihou Tokura ("T4"), Kazuaki Tamaki, Toki Kakitani,
Added: Sunday, March 30, 2025