The Story Behind America’s Largest Skatepark – The Skatepark Project

Learn the story behind America’s largest skatepark. Hear how the locals got together to advocate for their skatepark needs with Skate DSM, and who stepped in to support along the way. Find out what top pros think of the space and go behind the scenes at the Dew Tour Olympic Qualifiers. This is the story of Lauridsen Skatepark in Des Moines, IA – Winner of a grant from The Skatepark Project. Featuring advocates Brad Anderson, Kevin Jones, Norm Sterzenbach, and Jan Hill, along with industry insiders and pro skaters like Jagger Eaton, Sky Brown, Sean Malto, Ryan Sheckler, Amelia Brodka, Leticia Bufoni, Andy Anderson, Chris Pastras, Todd Richards, Dashawn Jordan, Mike Vallely, Samarria Brevard, Felipe Nunes, Axel Cruysberghs, Dan Mancina, Chris Gregson, Tracie Garacochea, Josh Friedberg, Alec Beck, Kim Woozy and more. To learn how to make a skatepark in your own town, head to www.skatepark.org and check out The Skatepark Project’s Youtube page. To learn more about the National Recreation and Park Association, go to NRPA.org

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The Story Behind America’s Largest Skatepark

Learn the story behind America’s largest skatepark. Hear how the locals got together to advocate for their skatepark needs with Skate DSM, and who stepped in to support along the way. Find out what top pros think of the space and go behind the scenes at the Dew Tour Olympic Qualifiers. This is the story of Lauridsen Skatepark in Des Moines, IA – Winner of a grant from The Skatepark Project. Featuring advocates Brad Anderson, Kevin Jones, Norm Sterzenbach and Jan Hill, along with industry insiders and pro skaters like Jagger Eaton, Sky Brown, Sean Malto, Ryan Sheckler, Amelia Brodka, Leticia Bufoni, Andy Anderson, Chris Pastras, Todd Richards, Dashawn Jordan, Mike Vallely, Samarria Brevard, Felipe Nunes, Axel Cruysberghs, Dan Mancina, Chris Gregson, Tracie Garacochea, Josh Friedberg, Alec Beck, Kim Woozy and more. To learn how to make a skatepark in your own town, head to www.skatepark.org

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Chocolate Skateboards “Bunny Hop”

Chocolate Cinema Presents “Bunny Hop” Starring James Capps, Erik Herrera, Jesus Fernandez, Jordan Trahan, Stevie Perez, Kenny Anderson, Raven Tershy, Carlisle Aikens and Vincent Alvarez. Featuring Justin Eldridge, Chris Roberts, Andrew Brophy, Breana Geering, Cory Kennedy, Griffin Gass, Jeron Wilson, Niels Bennett, Rick McCrank, Rowan Davis, Sean Malto, Simon Bannerot and Tyler Pacheco.

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Dew Tour Setups: Sean Malto’s Custom Girl Skateboard Shape and Gear Rundown

The last time we heard from MTN Dew athlete Sean Malto on his skateboard setup was back in 2018. Since then, Sean has made some significant changes to his gear, specifically to his pro model Girl Skateboard as he got to design his own shape and tailored it with technical specs to his personal liking. Get down to the details with Sean in his Setups video above as he goes through his Thunder Trucks, Spitfire Wheels, Bones Bearings, and more.

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Team P-ROD vs Team MALTO Final: THE RELAY | SLS GAMES II

Welcome to another SLS Games, a very serious competition. This is a two team, three versus three competition, where skill and passion are put to the test through four rounds. Each round is worth a 2 second (total of 6 seconds up for grabs) head start which applies to the final round.

Team P-ROD: Paul Rodriguez, Na-Kel Smith, Manny Santiago
Team MALTO: Sean Malto, Curren Caples, Dashawn Jordan

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Team P-ROD vs Team MALTO Round Three: Game of O.U.T. | SLS GAMES II

Welcome to another SLS Games, a very serious competition. This is a two team, three versus three competition, where skill and passion are put to the test through four rounds. Each round is worth a 2 second (total of 6 seconds up for grabs) head start which applies to the final round.

Team P-ROD: Paul Rodriguez, Na-Kel Smith, Manny Santiago
Team MALTO: Sean Malto, Curren Caples, Dashawn Jordan

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Team P-ROD vs Team MALTO Round Two: THE STAIRDOWN | SLS GAMES II

Welcome to another SLS Games, a very serious competition. This is a two team, three versus three competition, where skill and passion are put to the test through four rounds. Each round is worth a 2 second (total of 6 seconds up for grabs) head start which applies to the final round.

Team P-ROD: Paul Rodriguez, Na-Kel Smith, Manny Santiago
Team MALTO: Sean Malto, Curren Caples, Dashawn Jordan

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Team P-ROD vs Team MALTO Round One: DECATHLON | SLS GAMES II

Welcome to another SLS Games, a very serious competition. This is a two team, three versus three competition, where skill and passion are put to the test through four rounds. Each round is worth a 2 second (total of 6 seconds up for grabs) head start which applies to the final round.

Round One: DECATHLON
Round Two: THE STAIR DOWN
Round Three: THE GAME OF O.U.T.
Final: THE RELAY

Team P-ROD: Paul Rodriguez, Na-Kel Smith, Manny Santiago
Team MALTO: Sean Malto, Curren Caples, Dashawn Jordan

Watch them go head to head in a Decathlon and stay tuned for Round Two dropping next week!

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Street League Barcelona 2013: X GAMES THROWBACK

In one of the best nail-biting finishes in X Games history, 18-year-old Nyjah Huston stomped the last attempt of the entire comp to edge past Paul Rodriguez for gold at SLS X Games Barcelona 2013. But there was much more than a suspenseful ending at SLS in Barecelona. From adding to Street League’s coveted 9 Club to insane skating from the likes of Chris Cole, Torey Pudwill, Sean Malto, Manny Santiago and more, SLS Barcelona was one for for the books.

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