I don't think you can really appreciate something as magical and iconic as what these guys did when reinventing and showing what skating is all about. The passion the guys had for this sport and the way they made kids all over the country at the time feel and inspire them to start skating, or become better skaters; to showcase themselves as individuals with voices that could change the world of skating. Skaters like Jay Adams, Tony Alva (the Chuck Berry, Mick Jagger and Mohammed Ali of skating), Bob Biniak,Paul Constantineau, Jeff Ho,Shogo Kubo, Peggy Oki, and Stacy Peralta.
It was all art. The art of skating, and the art of taking chances. For these guys, it wasn't about the money. Sure, it was nice to get paid in order to pay rent, party, and help family out, but they JUST WANTED TO SKATE.
From the names you see here, you can see that some of these guys made a name out of themselves.
I'm so happy to be part of the skating world. I've been skating since I was 7, riding the classic skateboards. For the past 2 years, I've been longboarding, which really is about the feel of the pavement, the way your body moves and the flow of those movements; the speed one reaches on a board like that--AMAZING.
I suggest the sport, for sure. Try it out!! :)
Also, the Soundtrack for this movie is incredible; all classic rock:
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