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Rant and Rave: Crappy Skateboards | Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding | VANS

After so much Love there has to be some Hate- it’s the duality of the ying yang (or something like that). In this installment of RANT Grosso takes on companies that make crappy skateboards (you know who you are), skate training facilities, skateboarding in the Olympics and of course tucking your knees on frontside airs.

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Skaters Have the Best Names | Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding | VANS

From guys like Shreddi Repas and Skitch Hitchcock in the 70’s, to Mountain, Hawk and Stranger in the 80’s and 90’s, skaters have always had the best names. This episode has no other theme than simply showcasing the skaters who have cool names. Make your own list before you watch.

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Truck Wars: Part 2 | Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding | VANS

This is so big it had to get split into two parts… it’s basically a mini documentary about the history of TRUCKS – John Lucero, Lance Mountain, Joey Tershay, Tony Hawk, Cab, Steve Olson, Sam Hitz, Rick Blackhart and others discuss how truck companies have shaped skateboarding from the beginning. Watch Truck Wars Part 2.

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Truck Wars: Part 1 | Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding | VANS

This is so big it had to get split in to two parts… it’s basically a mini documentary about the history of TRUCKS- John Lucero, Lance Mountain, Joey Tershay, Tony Hawk, Cab, Steve Olson, Sam Hitz, Rick Blackhart and others discuss how truck companies have shaped skateboarding from the beginning. Watch Truck Wars Part 1.

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Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding – The Freestyle Conspiracy

Basically a Love Letter to the OG street guys. Some people have been floating the idea that freestylers invented street skating. This episode of Love Letters will tell the other side of the story. The guys who made the tricks look cool and fun are the ones who deserve the credit – Tommy Guerrero, Natas, Gonz, Blender, Lance Mountain, etc.This one will stir up some controversy in the comments section.

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