Skateboarding is undeniably affecting our society. From waxed-up ledges, scraped-up rails, and wheel-stained walls to talk shows, TV commercials, magazine features, movies, and lawsuits. Whether embraced or shunned, skateboarding has continued to shine. Six professionals reveal the reason they skateboard.
54 minutes
1999
Ty Evans

2007
10.0

2000
6.5

2008
6.7

2013
8.0

1979
7.0

2008
6.0

2019
10.0

2018
10.0

2006
5.0

2009
6.0

1981
6.9

2017
0.0

2016
5.8

2009
10.0

2019
4.9

1980
6.1

2024
0.0

1983
4.9

2007
7.5

2001
7.3