The raw footage and loose edit of this 2007 Krooked vid shows how rad and talented Van really was. Mike Anderson introduces a classic.
A short part can have a big impact, but only if every trick counts and, together, truly represent a skater's style. Here's a perfect example. Kevin Terpening introduces a 1999 classic.
Crawling on walls and having fun, Tim was a true original who created his own wild skate chapter in the 1990 Speed Wheels video. Geoff Rowley introduces a classic.
This closing part from the 2000 Alien Workshop vid is regarded as one of the great, seamless blends of skating, filming, editing, and music. Spanky introduces a true classic.
His lanky frame, that distinct upraised arm style, and those legendary bigspin front boards all came together in this 1999 Zero vid. Mikey Taylor introduces a classic.
It's easy to call a skater "underrated," but there's not many overlooked guys who've put out a part like this one. Silas introduces a classic from The Firm's 2003 vid.
This 2005 Real vid had a super-heavy squad, and every part stood on its own. Ernie's section was a fan favorite for sure. Ramondetta introduces a classic.
Ryan Decenzo introduces one of the gnarliest parts from one of the gnarliest videos. Geoff Rowley in Sorry.
Jose Rojo introduces one of his many all time favorite parts, It's MJ from Maple's 1996 video "Seven Steps To Heaven".
Jaya Bonderov was a rad dude; from skating to photography, he could do it all. Check his shit from this 1997 Volcom vid. The guy was down! NorCal's taken some deep hits over the years, but this one hurts like a kick in the nuts. We'll all skate forever in the afterlife. Off to Valhalla. —Jake Phelps
Jim Greco introduces his favorite part of all-time. A true classic, here's Jeremy Klein from the first Hook-Ups video, Asian Goddess released in 1994.
As this vid from the late '80s shows, Omar got his skating fundamentals in order at a young age—and that's why he's been ripping for 30 years.
Zero helped establish the no-filler, all-gnarly skate video part. This suited Greco's skating just fine. Dakota Servold introduces a 1999 classic, and rightfully points out one of the best back 360s ever.
Hard to believe this part is almost 10 years old. The precision gnar of TX's skating will stand tall in any era. Carlos Ribeiro introduces a classic part from The Firm's 2003 video.
Stevie was only in SF for a few years, but he made a big impact. Here's some quick, never-before-seen footage from his Pier 7 stomping grounds with Pat Washington.
Ed had already put in years of amazing skating before he put it all on the line for the 2003 Emerica vid. This is one of his best parts ever.
The impact of Plan B's 1992 vid can't be overstated. Rick contributed to the legend with his tech ledge work and deep bag of tricks. Cairo Foster introduces a classic.
After a dose of Tommy's overlooked transition skills, we cut to what he's known around the world for: Bombing hills. Ben Hatchell introduces this classic 1989 Powell Peralta part.
People may talk about his tats and wild stories, but Antwuan's skating will live forever. Pat McClain introduces this classic Baker 3 part and asks Antwuan to keep producing amazing footage.
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