In this particular episode of the Westgate series, not only is the skating the gnarliest, but an old lady tries to impede his efforts in constructing the perfect video part.
In this particular episode of the Westgate series, not only is the skating the gnarliest, but an old lady tries to impede his efforts in constructing the perfect video part.
First up, Billy goes over a little history of himself, and it includes some unseen footage of he and Joey Suriel from a Powell part that never came out.
First up, Billy goes over a little history of himself, and it includes some unseen footage of he and Joey Suriel from a Powell part that never came out.
A meet and greet with all of your urban skateboard heroes from the early 90s. Some of these guys have been serving eight-year bids in maximum-security prisons, while others are dedicated family men.
A meet and greet with all of your urban skateboard heroes from the early 90s. Some of these guys have been serving eight-year bids in maximum-security prisons, while others are dedicated family men.
In part 3 of the Menace series we're featuring the youngest member of the OG Menace team, Javier Nunez. Javier has been getting coverage since he started skating and is pretty much loved by everyone he knows.
In part 3 of the Menace series we're featuring the youngest member of the OG Menace team, Javier Nunez. Javier has been getting coverage since he started skating and is pretty much loved by everyone he knows.
Eric Pupecki is featured in the second-to-last part of the Menace series. We went up to Eric's house in Rhode Island and had Eric show us all of his Menace boards and medallions from back in the day.
Eric Pupecki is featured in the second-to-last part of the Menace series. We went up to Eric's house in Rhode Island and had Eric show us all of his Menace boards and medallions from back in the day.
Arto Saari's story is nothing short of miraculous. Obviously he's naturally gifted and skated his ass off as a kid, but his rise to prominence is like no one else's.
Arto Saari's story is nothing short of miraculous. Obviously he's naturally gifted and skated his ass off as a kid, but his rise to prominence is like no one else's.
At this point in young Arto's story, he's decided to commit his life to skateboarding and is on his way to America to fulfill his destiny by joining the elite Flip team.
At this point in young Arto's story, he's decided to commit his life to skateboarding and is on his way to America to fulfill his destiny by joining the elite Flip team.
Arto's finally in California now and hanging out with straight edge vegans. What a bummer! Don't worry, they're actually pretty cool and good role models for a young skater like Arto.
Arto's finally in California now and hanging out with straight edge vegans. What a bummer! Don't worry, they're actually pretty cool and good role models for a young skater like Arto.
In part four of the Dressen series, Eric takes his talents over to Santa Cruz after he influences all the gnarliest skaters ever with his Speed Wheels part. Enjoy!
In part four of the Dressen series, Eric takes his talents over to Santa Cruz after he influences all the gnarliest skaters ever with his Speed Wheels part. Enjoy!
Eric Dressen conquers his demons and rejoins his old pal Tom Knox on the Santa Cruz veterans division. This is it, part five, the end of the Dressen series. Enjoy.
Eric Dressen conquers his demons and rejoins his old pal Tom Knox on the Santa Cruz veterans division. This is it, part five, the end of the Dressen series. Enjoy.
In part two of the Geoff Rowley series, he talks about moving to California with the Flip team, skating with the Tempster, shooting pics with Sturt, and how slamming is almost as good as the make.
In part two of the Geoff Rowley series, he talks about moving to California with the Flip team, skating with the Tempster, shooting pics with Sturt, and how slamming is almost as good as the make.
In part one of the Sean Malto episode, we take a look at Sean's beginnings as a skateboard wunderkind in Kansas City, trying to get sponsored, and ultimately landing a coveted spot on Girl.
In part one of the Sean Malto episode, we take a look at Sean's beginnings as a skateboard wunderkind in Kansas City, trying to get sponsored, and ultimately landing a coveted spot on Girl.
In part two of Sean Malto’s Epicly Later’d, Sean discusses his upbringing as the son of a military father, his decision to stay in Kansas City, and some of the video parts that took him to the top of the skateboard world.
In part two of Sean Malto’s Epicly Later’d, Sean discusses his upbringing as the son of a military father, his decision to stay in Kansas City, and some of the video parts that took him to the top of the skateboard world.
In part one of Theotis Beasley's Epicly Later'd episode, we check out Theo's old stomping grounds in Inglewood, CA and recap his early skating days, from feeling like he had to hide his skills as a kid to a chance meeting with Andrew Reynolds.
In part one of Theotis Beasley's Epicly Later'd episode, we check out Theo's old stomping grounds in Inglewood, CA and recap his early skating days, from feeling like he had to hide his skills as a kid to a chance meeting with Andrew Reynolds.
In the second part of Theotis’ Epicly Later’d, he discusses turning pro during the 2011 Transworld Awards, dealing with a Baker-imposed skate video curfew, and giving back to his family and fans.
In the second part of Theotis’ Epicly Later’d, he discusses turning pro during the 2011 Transworld Awards, dealing with a Baker-imposed skate video curfew, and giving back to his family and fans.
Ed takes us through joining Schmitt Stix Skateboards, losing his virginity to the sound of the Smiths, and putting out his first video part in New Deal's highly influential Useless Wooden Toys video. Enjoy!
Ed takes us through joining Schmitt Stix Skateboards, losing his virginity to the sound of the Smiths, and putting out his first video part in New Deal's highly influential Useless Wooden Toys video. Enjoy!
Ed looks back what was arguably the peak of his skate career—when he dropped out of high school to conquer Europe in 1990, landing the covers of Thrasher and Transworld in the process.
Ed looks back what was arguably the peak of his skate career—when he dropped out of high school to conquer Europe in 1990, landing the covers of Thrasher and Transworld in the process.
In part four, Ed finds himself out of work and in the depths of an uninspired era for skateboarding. But out of the dregs of the 90s came Ed's ambition to strike out on his own and found a scrappy company called Toy Machine.
In part four, Ed finds himself out of work and in the depths of an uninspired era for skateboarding. But out of the dregs of the 90s came Ed's ambition to strike out on his own and found a scrappy company called Toy Machine.
From being coaxed out of hoarding his early paintings in Huntington Beach to confronting the homophobia of the 90s NYC skate scene and finding success, Ed's art career has been the same as his skate career—Ed just does Ed until people get it.
From being coaxed out of hoarding his early paintings in Huntington Beach to confronting the homophobia of the 90s NYC skate scene and finding success, Ed's art career has been the same as his skate career—Ed just does Ed until people get it.
In the final of Ed's episode, he discusses the highs and lows that Toy Machine has faced since he began the company. When a leg injury sidelines Ed from skating, he and Deanna discuss Ed's uncertain future.
In the final of Ed's episode, he discusses the highs and lows that Toy Machine has faced since he began the company. When a leg injury sidelines Ed from skating, he and Deanna discuss Ed's uncertain future.
In part two of Keith Hufnagel's Epicly Later'd, Keith brings his East Coast style to the West. His combination of technical style and a unique ability to ollie big shit leads to a pro spot on Real Skateboards and place on the DC Super Tour.
In part two of Keith Hufnagel's Epicly Later'd, Keith brings his East Coast style to the West. His combination of technical style and a unique ability to ollie big shit leads to a pro spot on Real Skateboards and place on the DC Super Tour.
It's always interesting to see what skaters do after their time is up in professional skating. We tracked down Chocolate alumni everywhere from weed dispensaries to auto body shops to real estate firms.
It's always interesting to see what skaters do after their time is up in professional skating. We tracked down Chocolate alumni everywhere from weed dispensaries to auto body shops to real estate firms.
