captured by a pre-teen David Markey on 8mm film

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Skateboarding, surfing, and dirt biking in Santa Monica, CA, captured by a pre-teen David Markey on 8mm film in 1976/ '77. The dawning of the Dogtown era; Road Rider 4's, Bennett Trucks, Logan Earth Ski's, 2 colored Vans. Shot at Bay Street, Kenter Elementary, McKinley Elementary, Harvard Street, and the former vacant lots of Santa Monica. Skaters include Paul Hoffman and Paul Cullen. Props to Jimmy "J.J." Walker. www.wegotpowerfilms.com

[gratuitous]

1. Radical!

I saw a couple of knee pads, but no helmets. Thinking about going down that ramp to the parking lot, that took some courage (or stupidity). In those days with the wheels on those skateboards, hitting a small rock was enough to stop the board cold and send you flying.