This 1996 FTC vid had its own unique vibe: Hammers for sure, but also an emphasis on every-day spots and smooth lines. And, the skating of Mike and Rick has always complemented each other.
Each team has their own unique, epic experience on King of the Road. Here's a glimpse at what Johnny Layton, Ethan Fowler, Diego Bucchieri, and the others went through.
The Adio video from 2001 had Hawk, Bam, and a host of rippers. Every one stepped up, including Ed—who had a great part, including his infamous nollie into a ditch. Brian Delatorre introduces one of his favorites.
No one really knows what drives Peter to skate like this, but he's been at it for the past 10 years and isn't slowing down. Here's his part from Real's 2002 video.
This was the first contest in Prague after they escaped communism in 1989. Add John Cardiel, Ed Templeton, Phil Shao, Wade Speyer, Tim Brauch, Jamie Thomas, and Skip Pronier, and you're going to have some sick-ass skating in a great fucking city.
Omar Salazar introduces one of his all-time favorites: Dan Drehobl's part from the '98 Think video, Dedication.
Koston's amazing board control and effortless snap (especially on those nollies) is on full display in Girl's vid from '96. Lutzka introduces one of the greats.
Always adapting and mixing different generations of skate tricks, and all with his own style, here's Jason's part from 2001. This is a Gravette all-time favorite.
The era of entire video parts with mind-melting skating on gnarly street terrain—with little to no filler—really took off with Menikmati in 2000. Torey Pudwill introduces a true classic.
The 2002 Flip video was one of the most anticipated skate vids ever. Rune came through as always, and launched a bunch of his epic no-grab flip tricks.
Jeremy attacks schoolyard bumps and banks—and the blizzard flip makes one of its first appearances—in this 1993 Birdhouse vid.
Video cameras rarely captured the razor's-edge style of skating that Andy was known for, but this footage from the second Anti-Hero came closest.
The Blind guys didn't set out to make skate history in 1991, and that makes this video's legendary status even better. Danny Way introduces a true classic.
With one of the most legendary blends of tech skating and smooth style, here's Ronnie's part from 2005. James Craig gives a toast to one of the best.
The Blind video detonated like an atomic bomb in 1991, altering the course of skating forever. Here's the most influential skater of all time, in the best part from an epic video.
Never forget that before he landed in the wider spotlight, Rob put in two decades of skate action including these 1991 handrail NBDs and surprising transition attacks.
It's simple: Amazing skaters ride for Real and they put out some of the best parts ever. Since Day One premieres this Thursday. Here's Cairo from 2001.
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