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Most. Innovative. Skateboarders. Ever!

Monday, Nov 27, 2006 · Garry

Z-Boys (1970s) They wrote the book on gnar.
Mark Gonzales (1980s) He tore street skating a new eyehole.
Tony Hawk (1990s) He took vert all the way to the 900.
Danny Way (2000s) He rollercoaster-sized launch ramps and quartepipes.
Bob Burnquist (2000s) He made all kinds of insane loops, flips and jumps.

Who do you think are the most innovative skateboarders ever? Why?

Best Ever.

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gravatar of eS blog commenter, Carlin D.

Carlin D. says:

11/27/06 at 09:52

As far as street skating…
Eric Koston - Can skate anything, and a skate legend often debated as best street skater ever.
Mark Gonzales - Creative, first handrail
Rodney Mullen - Rides a skateboard in a completely different way far better than anyone
Tom Penny - original UK ripper, style…
Jamie Thomas - enough said

gravatar of eS blog commenter, Justin. P

Justin. P says:

11/27/06 at 10:25

I’d have to say that at the present P-Rod is doing stuff that other skaters wish they could do. I think Paul is possibly the best street skater ever.

gravatar of eS blog commenter, Boston_Loc_Hater_Lew

Boston_Loc_Hater_Lew says:

11/28/06 at 05:55

Can’t foget that PJ who breathed some fresh air into skateboarding with his WHL part. He took the game up a knotch.

gravatar of eS blog commenter, sk8s_in_montucky

sk8s_in_montucky says:

11/28/06 at 07:05

Bob Burnquist, Rodney Mullen, Steve Caballero, Tony Hawk, Chris Haslam
www.jictor.com

gravatar of eS blog commenter, taylorsmith

taylorsmith says:

11/28/06 at 10:49

What about Rodney. Without him there wouldn’t be any of the flip tricks we see today.

gravatar of eS blog commenter, bcoop

bcoop says:

11/28/06 at 01:36

gonz, danny way, burnquist, koston, z-boys

gravatar of eS blog commenter, VWetudier

VWetudier says:

11/28/06 at 02:00

gonz, ed, that guy in the 1st baker flick that i havent seen since, natas, frankie hill

gravatar of eS blog commenter, skatedaily

skatedaily says:

11/28/06 at 02:38

PJ Ladd

gravatar of eS blog commenter, rjkizzle

rjkizzle says:

11/28/06 at 03:05

Can’t forget Daewon. Definitely Jamie Thomas.

gravatar of eS blog commenter, mark444

mark444 says:

11/28/06 at 04:35

I think P Rod and Chris Cole are up at the top at the moment. Along with Daewon and Daewon. But you write a list then remember a whole other bunch like Alex Carolino, PJ Ladd, Ruben Garcia.

I think it’s impossible to decide on 5.

gravatar of eS blog commenter, Crentin

Crentin says:

11/28/06 at 05:08

PJ Ladd most definately. He could be listed in so many things
5 techiest skaters
5 best video parts of all time
5 best lines in a video
5 best styles

anything…just watch WHL NOT ON THE COMPUTER

Bring it to the TV or the plasma or HD jhoant. Then watch it over and over until you know all the tricks in the exact order and get inspired.

gravatar of eS blog commenter, Wes H.

Wes H. says:

11/28/06 at 05:24

Eric Koston
The whole Girl squad
Tony Hawk
Gonz
Andrew Reynolds
Most of the Baker team
Geoff Rowly
Rodney Mullen
The Z-boys
Jamie Thomas
Chad Muska
Most of the Chocolate team

gravatar of eS blog commenter, pjis#1

pjis#1 says:

11/28/06 at 06:15

koston
pj ladd
p-rod
d-way
keenan milton

gravatar of eS blog commenter, Alex

Alex says:

11/28/06 at 06:45

i think Paul Rodriguez is pretty good in switch.
Mike Taylor too, Evan Hernandez. wheres Evan ?
i think those three kids where pretty good in the video IN BLOOM i think they really inspired a lot of kids to start skating.
lets give it up to Eric Koston, Andrew Reynolds, Rodney, Pat Dufy, Danny Way, Mark Gonzales practicly changed skateboarding.
Gonz i think he has a lot to show to the world, his KROOKED video is really good and i hope he keeps up the good work.

gravatar of eS blog commenter, tim

tim says:

11/28/06 at 07:13

well i personally think all of those who make it pro will in some way do innovative

gravatar of eS blog commenter, idrathrbskating1

idrathrbskating1 says:

11/28/06 at 07:15

Daewon Song
Jereme Rogers
Justin Eldridge
Chris Haslam
Kenny Anderson

gravatar of eS blog commenter, VWetudier

VWetudier says:

11/28/06 at 07:26

weezy, pusha T, TI, mos def, talib

gravatar of eS blog commenter, Josh P.

Josh P. says:

11/28/06 at 10:28

Gonz
Tony Hawk
GSD
Natas
Neil Blender

gravatar of eS blog commenter, tripleogskater

tripleogskater says:

11/29/06 at 06:57

stevie williams(he has proved that you don’t have to do stairs to go pro with skateboarding)

pj ladd

Daewon sonG

chet thomas

Chris Haslam

gravatar of eS blog commenter, ti-ko

ti-ko says:

11/29/06 at 07:33

PJ Ladd …

His wonderful horrible life part was awesome … i first saw it in 2005 ,but there is no part that could be compare to his … up to now …

But that was 2002 ; there were many innovators before ,look at the H-street guys ,Gonz (proving fun is a part of professional skating too) , Rodney … (whole PlanB posse )

The list is endless ,as any skater around the world with his unique skating contributes to the growth of skateboarding itself.

gravatar of eS blog commenter, WelcometoHell

WelcometoHell says:

11/29/06 at 08:34

Marc Johnson, Haslam, Daewon, Louie Barletta that man is as creative as they come ie bag of suck, the osiris vid.
and of Course the Gonz, koston etc.

gravatar of eS blog commenter, Wes

Wes says:

11/29/06 at 10:30

1.Pj Ladd
2.Justin Eldridge
3.Chris Haslam
4.Chris Cole
5.Dave Baschinsky-He did kickflip El Toro

In that order.

gravatar of eS blog commenter, mark444

mark444 says:

11/29/06 at 11:38

Jerry Hsu’s part in Bag Of Suck was pretty switch.

gravatar of eS blog commenter, murdercapital

murdercapital says:

11/29/06 at 03:21

yo Bobby Worrests part in this new video i saw is sick. actually i like the whole vid its got a good east coast feel has zach lyons, billy roper, jimmy mcdonald and some other dudes i forget.
http://theforgottencity.com/video/promos/twtoutnowpromo.mov

o and i got mine at http://theforgottencity.com/store.htm

gravatar of eS blog commenter, ES_IS_THE _BEST

ES_IS_THE _BEST says:

11/29/06 at 03:33

1. Justin Eldridge
2. Marc Johnson
3. Chris Cole
4. P-Rod
5. Ryan Gallant
6. Andrew Reynolds
7. Tony Tave
8. Brian Wenning
9. Stefan Janoski
10. Jerry Hsu

These Guys Have Switch On Lock

gravatar of eS blog commenter, mark444

mark444 says:

11/29/06 at 05:52

eS is the best guy above has a pretty going outlook on the whole thing.

gravatar of eS blog commenter, NOMXPXFX

NOMXPXFX says:

11/29/06 at 07:01

brent atchley is pretty tight, he looks at things differently than other skaters, and he has an insanely flowy style. danny montoya make really tech shit look good, watch his one step beyond part, doing stuff thats sicker than stuff these days. cooper wilt is really fun to watch to, always has a unique trick or spot that gets me hella hyped. paul shier is super tech and super creative all at once, and you gotta love that sketchy-but-all-so-smooth-steez. and lets say evan schiefelbine, nice style, nice bag of tricks, sick part in newest blind, i like that guy.

gravatar of eS blog commenter, WelcometoHell

WelcometoHell says:

11/30/06 at 01:02

i don’t think being really really good at switch skating makes you innovative, granted it proves you’re talented…. but i don’t think it is the only thing that embody’s innovation.

gravatar of eS blog commenter, Pimpero

Pimpero says:

11/30/06 at 01:32

what about salman agah, who practically invented switch skating?

gravatar of eS blog commenter, VWetudier

VWetudier says:

11/30/06 at 01:52

ya switch is not innovative nowadays. Marc johnson was a good call, remember his 1st shoes with emerica? those were dope. As far as more innovaters: jeremy klein, skateboarding, drinking and flames? i cant think of a better combo