Black Magic

My time in LA has been a whirlwind tour of skate spots and industry interviews.  A big shout out to all the folks who have supported me during the first leg of my research including the film department at Falmouth University who lent me this incredible lightweight Black Magic camera. Thanks to those who have all ready promised future interviews over Skype and email.  I finally feel like my project of four years is becoming a reality.  One last shout out to Mike who reminded me that skateboarding started out as gritty creative process as will my films!  Can not wait to start editing…

Mike Carroll

“Everything is trial and error and we have Fu**ed up a lot. Our plan was to have fun not to be too serious.”

DIY Spirit

“What’s inherent in skateboarding is individuality.  Being part of something which allows you to be individual, if somewhat rebellious, draws people towards it.” Bod Boyle

The Dysfunctional Cool Factor

“As people start to go faster go bigger you need to start changing the shape of the board in order to do that.   These subtle changes have been dictated by the style of tricks that the pros are doing and how skateboarding has changed with those tricks.”  Eric Sentianin

One Leg No Arms

“Skateboarding is a cultural innovation. Everybody is accepted. You can be skinny, fat, you can have one leg, you could have no arms and no one really gives a crap. I know that to be a fact.  I have travelled all over the world, tens of countries and thousands of demos in small towns, big towns and I can tell you there is nothing like it.” Geoff Rowley

Labour of Love

“The skate shoe is a constant drive. Skateboarders are doing bigger and bigger tricks and you want a shoe that can cut it.”

Backyard

“The evolution came out of skateboarders needing better products to function.  To be able to progress in whatever tricks they where trying to do the products had to change, skaters where pushing boundaries.” Alex Moul

Christian Lacroix

“Skateboarding is a transformation, it is always about moving, skateboarding is Art.” Gil Lebon

Bernard

“Right now everyone is trying to be different, everyone is trying to develop the most comfortable shoe to skate in, yet the most durable and the lightest shoe.  O and it has to look good.” Paul Shier

Ghetto Wear

“The 1990’s saw skateboarding implode. Pro skateboarders were in control of brands.  It sparked a whole new generation of creativity, a new energy and new fashions.” Don Brown