Avoiding the Dark Path through Skateboarding & Family: The Emmanuel Guzman Story

Here is a peak into the life and career of one of skateboarding’s most enduring figures. With a career spanning more than two decades, Emmanuel Guzman has become known for his bold style, fearless approach to skating, and enduring passion. Santa Cruz sat down to interview Eman, his family, and fellow skaters, for a behind-the-scenes look at the highs and lows of a life spent on the board. From his early days as a kid skating the streets of Santa Cruz, to his rise to the top of the skateboarding world, Eman’s story is one of perseverance, dedication, and True Grit.

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Glen E. Friedman | The Nine Club With Chris Roberts – Episode #266

Glen E. Friedman discusses getting into photography through skating, why his first published photo was a bail, starting to go to unground punk shows, producing Suicidal Tendencies first album, shooting his last roll of Kodachrome with Steve & Alex Olson, Tony Alva’s 21st birthday at the Dog Bowl, Shooting with the Beastie Boys & getting in with Def Jam Records, making his new movie and much more!

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Chloe Covell: The Youngest X-Games Medalist on Her Journey to the 2024 Olympics

Welcome to the video about the incredible journey of street skateboarder Chloe Covell from Australia. At just 12 years old, she became the youngest athlete ever to win two X-Games medals. In this video, we follow her as she pursues her biggest dream of competing in the 2024 Olympics.

Chloe started skating at the age of six and quickly fell in love with the sport. By the time she was nine, she was already competing in local skateboarding events. Her skills and dedication soon caught the attention of the skateboarding community, and in 2019, she made history by becoming the youngest athlete to win an X-Games medal at the age of 11.

Chloe’s incredible talent and determination have continued to shine since then. In 2020, she won her second X-Games medal, again making history as the youngest athlete to do so before the age of 13. Now, her sights are set on the 2024 Olympics, and she is determined to make her mark on the world stage.

In this video, we follow Chloe as she trains for the upcoming Olympic qualifiers and talks about her journey so far.

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These X Games Athletes Are Not HUMAN | Then vs Now

Join us as we take a deep dive into the impressive careers of legendary X Games athletes, including Garrett Reynolds, Travis Pastrana, Jamie Anderson, Nyjah Huston, and Mark McMorris. From their first gold medals to their most recent victories, we’re taking a look back and highlighting the evolution of these awe-inspiring athletes and their jaw-dropping performances in action sports, then and now.

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Style is Everything: How Jim Phillips Inspired Shepard Fairey – Santa Cruz

How do artists get their start? What influences and inspirations help them create their signature style? Today, we take a look at two legendary artists – Jim Phillips, renowned artist behind iconic artwork for Santa Cruz Skateboards, and Shepard Fairey, whose OBEY brand is recognized all around the world. In this video, we explore the story of how Jim’s distinctive techniques inspired Shepard’s work – and learn how to maintain style and authenticity in any project.

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Walker Ryan & Dr. Kyle Brown | The Nine Club With Chris Roberts – Episode 266

Walker Ryan & Dr. Kyle Brown discusses the importance of Physical Therapy after an injury, Walker’s “Textures” part, the most common issues people have including lower back pain, their company Old Friends, what’s up with Walker’s board sponsor, sleep positions, seeking out Physical Therapy without insurance, Walker Ryan’s latest book “Off Clark”, exercises and stretching for pain and much more!

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Vans Skateboarding Presents: We’re From Here | Skate | VANS

Known for his well-rounded approach and being truly an all-terrain skater, Zion makes the most unthinkable tricks look easy with his fearless, no-holds-barred approach. This essence comes through in his latest Vans Skateboarding short film project titled “We’re From Here.” The short film portrait brings into focus Zion’s impact on skateboarding and the future progression of the sport as he and those closest to him take us down memory lane in his hometown of Jupiter, Florida.

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Meet The 63-Year-Old Female Skateboarding Pioneer Breaking Barriers & Going FAST! | Judi Oyama – Santa Cruz

Meet Judi Oyama, a 63-year-old skateboarder who has been ripping the streets and skateparks for decades. As a pioneer of the sport, Judi was there for the inception of Independent Trucks and helped recruit many notable names to the Santa Cruz Skateboards team.

But Judi’s love for skateboarding doesn’t stop there. To this day, she still competes in slalom competitions, and is even a member of the US Slalom Skateboarding team. In addition, Judi holds onto a treasure trove of skateboarding memorabilia, including rare boards, vintage magazines, and more.

Join us as we dive into the inspiring story of this skateboarding legend and learn how she continues to push the limits and break barriers in the world of skateboarding, while preserving its rich history for future generations to enjoy.

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