Jon Jon Henderson drove all the way from LA to the OC Ramps warehouse just to skate… and he didn’t disappoint.
He set up his own private training facility on the spot — building unique obstacles with whatever he could find, then skated them with insane style and creativity.
The Air Force 1 was never meant for skateboarding. It revolutionized the courts. Then lit up I-95. A symbol of city status. No creases allowed. It was never a skate shoe, but skateboarding made it work and wore ’em out.
Make it work, then keep it moving. If you know, you’ve known forever.
So here it is: Twelve skaters. Five cities. Two photographers and a filmer. The Nike SB Air Force 1. Re-engineered for skateboarding.
In this third and final episode of Captain of Industry, Paul Rodriguez shares a few of the secrets to his success—and how he’s watched his goals shift before his eyes. P-Rod talks about what it’s been like skating since he was 12, pushing through bouts of burnout, and continually finding the hunger to reach new peaks.
He also reflects on growing up watching his dad live out his dream at the highest level, and how that inspired P-Rod to chase his own. Then, at 23—right in the prime of his career—he had a daughter of his own, pushing him to shift gears once again.
Paul has been putting in the hard work for years and, over time, has learned the keys to staying inspired.
“All the cliché, corny stuff that you hear—‘Passion. Love for the game. Focus. Dedication.’—they’ve become clichés for a reason. Because they’re true.” — Paul Rodriguez
Welcome to Channel Nine. This week Chris Roberts and the Nine Club talk about Fallen Footwear’s “RISE” Video, 2026 Tampa Pro, The Retail Report featuring Cassette Skateshop in Chattanooga TN, Dylan Jaeb on Quasi Skateboards, Kelly’s Classic Clips featuring Brian Wenning via Video Chat, Antwuan Dixon’s FTP Part and much more!
Independent Trucks Brand Manager, Gavin Denike, walks you through exactly what you need to build a parking block ledge from start to finish, no shortcuts in the latest Build To Grind video series.