Has anyone ever landed a 1080 skateboarding?
Tom Schaar was the first person to land a 1080, doing so when he was 12 years old on a mega ramp in 2012. It took him five attempts to land the trick. The trick is considered the “Holy Grail” of skateboarding.
What was the first skateboard video?
Skaterdater
Released in 1965, the short film Skaterdater is credited as the first film to depict skateboarding and therefore the first skate video.
Who is Knox Godoy?
In the 00s, Knox Godoy was everything your parents hated about skateboarding, in the form of a 7 year old boy. He was a little redhead kid from the Baker clan who cursed more than you, skated better than you, and was a complete shithead to everyone (At least, according to the Baker videos).
What were old skate videos filmed with?
Prior to the ’80s, skateboarding was predominantly filmed on Super 8 and 16mm cameras. These handheld cameras more often than not were devoid of a microphone and even if capable of sound, often required an external microphone via a 6-8ft cord.
What are the best skateboard videos of all time?
In 1991 Video Days came out directed by Spike Jonze who later became a Hollywood director. This video is considered one of the most influential skateboard vids and took its rightful place in skateboarding culture and history. What makes this video so special is that Spike Jonze set the new standard for skate videos.
What are some of the best skateboarding documentaries?
It’s not only that, Video Days is a documentary about the transformation of the skateboard industry from ‘corporate’ ownership and vert contests, to skater owned street-level skateboarding. It ushered in the era of modern street skating. 6. Alien Workshop – Memory Screen (1991)
Where was the video skateboarding scene filmed?
This video was mainly shot at east coast street locations (Philadelphia and New York) as well as a few skate park and vert sections. It has an insane pace and is about balls, style, and raw street skating.
How many skaters are there in one compilation?
There is an average of 60 skaters in one compilation. Skateboarding is passion and we are really happy when we can inspirate lot of people when learning new tricks, motivate you, make talented people visible or improve your day only by watching this amazing videos.