Looking back, you can see how cutting edge Gonz was-he’s doing the stuff that would become “street skating”. But people back then liked Hosoi’s surf style and big airs. I also think Danforth really shines in this video. His Michigan style was unique and channeled a lot of Jay Adams. I love these old videos. Thanks for sharing them!
The wildest thing is seeing myself as a child in this video. Such fond memories of the contest. All of them. I was there. Poor Danny Way man. SS3 he took a lot off of the other skaters. Anyhow I have some stories to tell about those days. Including the “party” that happened. And of course the Cab Auto roof scenario!
I think it was Hosoi Lance and Cab on the podium. I know this is one of the rare occasions that Mountain placed over Hawk in a contest. But I may be remembering the top three wrong..Hosoi and Lance for sure..(maybe) but now I remember Dressen may have been up there.. so dk really. But this was the best leveling ground for all the top pros of the day, Kendall crushed it too. Chris Miller, Kopp, Roscopp, and a bunch more that didn’t make the edit also ripped..Natas man there are the all the pioneers of our beloved pastime setting the stage for Street Skating contests as we know them today. Such a sick piece
This video is the reason I myself fell in love with skateboarding!!! I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one! Pioneers of the trade!! Paved the way to how technical skating is today!! I'm from Miami and seeing what this art has become at lot 11 skatepark blows my mind!! Thanks for the upload!
Arc-hive you’re the best!! This 80’s skate stuff you’ve got is impeccable! Please continue to upload as you are the best source on TH-cam for 80s skateboarding. If you’re ever looking to get rid of those tapes, I’d be willing to buy them as a lot !
I think that's a classic case of being ahead of his time, but 50/50 handrail, FS handrail, UP the handrail, fakie fly-off etc, yes, only one real winner!
The stuff now is more difficult obviously but this has more personality and to me not boring. Todays street contest, most skaters look robotic. 80s style Is baddas
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Looking back, you can see how cutting edge Gonz was-he’s doing the stuff that would become “street skating”. But people back then liked Hosoi’s surf style and big airs. I also think Danforth really shines in this video. His Michigan style was unique and channeled a lot of Jay Adams. I love these old videos. Thanks for sharing them!
The wildest thing is seeing myself as a child in this video. Such fond memories of the contest. All of them. I was there. Poor Danny Way man. SS3 he took a lot off of the other skaters. Anyhow I have some stories to tell about those days. Including the “party” that happened. And of course the Cab Auto roof scenario!
Old school classic!
Surprised by Mountain's run. He was solid and made the run look effortless.
Mountain was no joke
Lance’s frontside slash on the back wall..
Awesome front side board slide switch method air the car 🚗🚗 beauty thanks
I think it was Hosoi Lance and Cab on the podium. I know this is one of the rare occasions that Mountain placed over Hawk in a contest. But I may be remembering the top three wrong..Hosoi and Lance for sure..(maybe) but now I remember Dressen may have been up there.. so dk really. But this was the best leveling ground for all the top pros of the day, Kendall crushed it too. Chris Miller, Kopp, Roscopp, and a bunch more that didn’t make the edit also ripped..Natas man there are the all the pioneers of our beloved pastime setting the stage for Street Skating contests as we know them today. Such a sick piece
Chuck Treece is one of the most underrated musicians ever.
McRadical
5:37 there's the dude!
God bless you for this
This video is the reason I myself fell in love with skateboarding!!! I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one! Pioneers of the trade!! Paved the way to how technical skating is today!! I'm from Miami and seeing what this art has become at lot 11 skatepark blows my mind!! Thanks for the upload!
I know most of the names, these guys were god like figures
Gonz should have been #1, He was the sickest that day
What that was wild! Thank you for uploading
Skidish you’re welcome. Any suggestions? I can try to upload another. Thanks.
Skidish I have some more 80’s skate videos:
th-cam.com/play/PLqzjXFLMyj04hcYSWlM_wKou31k0bAcXK.html
Enjoy.
LOL. Lucero with long hair. Thanks for the upload dude.
Glad you like it👍🏼
Never noticed that Gonz went up a rail instead of down off that crusty jump ramp..they are barely starting to do that now! Way ahead of his time. 😊
Tony Hawk’s style really shines in this video 😂
The Gonz was so far ahead of everybody else.... People just didn't realize it at that time.
26:33 HEY THATS ME with the boombox sandwich and DRANK :) followed by Fred Reeves kickflipping in front of me… awesome sauce
Still love the soundtrack of this especially the last song by Drunk Injuns…and then you d/e!
Hi dude! Could you tell me the bands in the soundtrack, please? Cheers!
@@BolboBolbo-wp3uxDrunk Injuns/Odd man out/McRad.
Cheers
@@BolboBolbo-wp3ux drunk injuns/mcrad/odd man out. Cheers bro
Thanks a lot!
Mike Ternasky was such a funny dude
Arc-hive you’re the best!! This 80’s skate stuff you’ve got is impeccable! Please continue to upload as you are the best source on TH-cam for 80s skateboarding. If you’re ever looking to get rid of those tapes, I’d be willing to buy them as a lot !
Thanks. I appreciate it. I am always trying to add more content.
R.I.P. GROSSO
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Wait...12:00. WTF!!! AWSOME
Why do they keep changing the thumnail for this video
Jason Bouskill I just added it new. I have some other old school skate vids here:
th-cam.com/play/PLqzjXFLMyj04hcYSWlM_wKou31k0bAcXK.html
Who is the skater in the begging just doing tricks in the city while the guy is narrating
Gonzales should of won ! He did many tricks no one even came close to attempting.
I think that's a classic case of being ahead of his time, but 50/50 handrail, FS handrail, UP the handrail, fakie fly-off etc, yes, only one real winner!
I and the Father are One John 10 30
Um. Hosoi could street skate. That is all.
Who was the winner? Hosoi?
yep....
1. Christian Hosoi
2. Steve Caballero
3. Eric Dressen
4. Mark Gonzales
haha tony's nollie deserved jail time
worst part of this video is the dude at @5:07. what a tool
I remember this being the shit back in the day . Looks really boring and lame now lol.
No way
The stuff now is more difficult obviously but this has more personality and to me not boring. Todays street contest, most skaters look robotic. 80s style Is baddas