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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EMAN’S CRUSTIEST BATTLE! Guzman vs. Slurry Pump Track | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Meet up with SC Pro Emmanuel Guzman at Pinto Lake Park to talk about his crustiest battle yet! Eman talks about the resurgence of BMX pump tracks recently, and when he heard there was one built in SC, the stoke levels were high! Upon arrival, EMAN realized this pump track was crustier than he had imagined, but that doesn’t stop him from getting a slice. With his brother Isaiah on the scene taking photos, Eman rolls away from a sick Kickflip Melon Grab that is only the start of his conquest! Tap in with EMAN and SC Videographer Joe Perrin for a behind the lens look at Eman’s crustiest battle for Til The End Vol 5.

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ALL OF EMAN’S BATTLES FROM VOL 5: RAW & UNCUT | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Emmanuel Guzman has been giving blood, sweat, and tears to professional skateboarding for the last 16 years and it truly shows in these 30 minutes of intense land or slam commitments that only he could follow through on. From NBDs in his own backyard in Santa Cruz to rolling away from his bloodiest battle yet, Eman stopped at nothing to make this part one to remember. Sit back, relax and enjoy 30 minutes of Emmanuel Guzman: RAW & UNCUT.

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EMAN’S BLOODIEST BATTLE EVER?! Guzman vs. HUGE Ledge + SWITCH Hill Bomb! | Santa Cruz Skateboards

2400 miles for one trick! Emmanuel Guzman and the SC crew made their way down to Southern California to embark on what would become one of EMAN’s bloodiest battles as he rolls away from one of the last tricks in Til The End Vol 5. Eman talks about having this spot on his mind for a while and knew it was right up his alley. What he didn’t know was how much of a battle the roll away would become! Link up with SC Videographer Joe Perrin, SC Team Manager Eric Palozzolo and EMAN himself as the crew reflects on all that went into EMAN’S BLOODIEST BATTLE EVER!

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Emmanuel Guzman | 15 Years Pro for Santa Cruz Skateboards

For the last 15 years Eman has given blood, sweat and tears as a pro skateboarder. With the release of his new Dining With The Dead Pro Model, we wanted to take a look back at how this graphic came about so many years ago between Jimbo and Eman. This is one of our favorite graphics of all time and Santa Cruz is stoked to offer it this round in a matte ink on Eman’s 8.27 shape that he designed. Get Eman’s Dining With The Dead board HERE.

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Emmanuel Guzman Cruzin’ – Santa Cruz Skateboards

For the majority of people Santa Cruz is a brand that connects them to the skateboarding, art and music that has made up their lives. But to some, it’s the town that we call home. Emmanuel Guzman, legacy rider and local, let us tag along with him for the day and shared what he finds so awesome about this unique part of coast line. With special guests Henry Gartland and Maurio McCoy, Eman takes you for a cruz around his streets to the ocean, gets a session in at Derby Skatepark, swings by NHS to give you a sneak people at his Holiday 2019 graphic and caps the day off with the team at his go to park, “The Bedpan.”

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