Before It Was a Sport, It Was a Revolution — 70s Skateboarding

🛹 SKATEBOARDING IN THE 70s: THE SOUL OF A REVOLUTION

Welcome to the roots of skateboarding — the decade that started it all. 🌞 In this film, we dive deep into the soul of 1970s skateboarding — when style ruled, freedom was everything, and every ride was an act of rebellion.

Before modern tricks and competitions, skateboarding was pure expression. The 70s were the golden age that transformed a simple sidewalk pastime into a cultural movement — one that shaped art, fashion, music, and the spirit of youth worldwide.

In this video, we explore:

🌀 The rise of freestyle, slalom, and downhill

🛞 How urethane wheels changed everything

🏄‍♂️ The birth of skateparks and bowl riding

🔥 The legends who redefined style and freedom

It was an era when skating wasn’t just about tricks — it was about feeling the flow, looking good doing it, and riding with soul. From barrel jumps to carving banks, these pioneers laid the foundation for what would become a global movement and, eventually, an Olympic sport.

Featuring icons like Tony Alva, Jay Adams, Stacy Peralta, Russ Howell, Michael Mel, Ellen O’Neal, and more, this is a nostalgic journey through the origins of skate culture — a time when individuality was everything and the streets were our canvas.

🎵 Music:
Purple Overdose — Gonna Be Tomorrow Today
Atlas — On We Go

Footage:
Bill Sharp, Hal Jepsen, Warren Miller, Spyder Wills, Gregg Weaver, Nicolas Roeg, MacGilvary/Freeman, Tony Owens, John MacDonald

If you love vintage skate culture, old-school style, and the spirit of freedom on four wheels, this one’s for you.

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