Standouts
Some skaters over the years have actually brought something new to skating.
Natas Kaupas is one who made a profound impact on it, he and Gonz took street skating 3 dimensional with handrails and wallrides, etc.
Actually, this photo has 3 people in it that somehow left their mark on our sport and still play a big part.
Left: Tod Swank
Right: Mike Vallely
1987 at Gerebic, San Diego. Click photo to expand.
Photo: Grant Brittain![]()

1 month ago Mr.Walker said:
wow! i was born in 87. its great to see you guys stuck to doin what you love and are still producing great work.
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1 month ago Jenks said:
Classic! When is The Mag going to do a Tod Swank photo retrospective? Tell Wilkins to get his ass on it.