“it’s the best skatepark in the world because it wasn’t supposed to be a skatepark”
came across this ace video whilst reading in the ny times about the pending demise of the brooklyn banks, a legendary street skating spot. included is some classic footage from powell peralta’s future primitive video. and it’s great to see Vallely reminisce about the banks, skateboarding in the ’80s and his early days. i remember Vallely coming on the scene when i was a teen – about 18 centuries ago – and just blowing me away with his stylish, aggressive, avant-garde moves. it’s like he says…back then, stuff was happening so quickly, especially in terms of street skating, that it was hard to keep track of who was pulling which sick new trick. it’s cool to see him now too – older but no less passionate about his calling.
great skate spots are sacred places. and now another sacred place is gonna be gone. what a shame.
May 15th, 2010 at 9:16 am
I respect a man who holds Future Primitive in high regard.