When I was twelve, I traded my BMX for a skateboard. That was in 1989 (oh crap, I’m really old!). Anyway, what made me make the switch was a video called Public Domain by Powell Peralta. That video will forever be embedded in my head. Especially Mike V’s part. I wanted to skate just like him.
Here’s a short documentary by Mike Vallely titled Mike V & The Brooklyn Banks. It really captures back those memories. He’s a legend. A true inspiration for skateboarders everywhere.
