Skating Big Gaps and Gritty Spots in Puerto Rico: Color Rico – Part 2

Part 2 of Color Rico takes the crew away from the coast and into the suburban neighborhoods of Puerto Rico. Abandoned homes, unfinished buildings, and the sweltering sun makes most spots pretty gritty, but our intrepid gang of shredders Vladik Scholz, Denny Pham, Adrien Bulard, Kris Vile and Jaakko Ojanen found unexpected terrain to ride, and a few hidden gems of the treasure island.

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Tropical Street Skating in the Caribbean: Color Rico – Part 1

Welcome to Color Rico, where a handful of euro rippers charge the colorful skate spots of the Caribbean. Vladik Scholz, Denny Pham, Adrien Bulard, Kris Vile and Jaakko Ojanen set out in search of new spots and good times, uncovering the hidden skate gems throughout the region. Part 1 of the trip sees the crew skating through San Juan, the historic capital city of Puerto Rico.

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A Pro Skateboarder with No Legs: The Italo Romano Story

Italo Romano is from Curitiba, south of Brazil, and he has a unique story. At 11 years of age, Italo had an accident playing with his friends which cost him both legs, and what looked like a tragedy ended up being a new way of life. He didn’t let anything put him down and started skateboarding a year after the accident. He believed in his talent and gave everything up to try to make a career out of skateboarding. He was finally able to make it happen at 23, after two video parts and many achievements in the skateboarding world. For Italo Romano, it’s “never give up, never give in, you make your own way”.

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