One might think there’s a higher philosophical purpose for bombing down Dolores Street on a skateboard, holding an overflowing beer in one hand and a fuming blunt in the other — both raised to the heavens. But really, one primary thing brings about several dozen of the bravest skaters to the top of this hill every July: Speed. It’s called the Fastest Hill Bomb, and COVID-19 didn’t stand in its way.
“I come for one thing and one thing only — to go fast … More
Go behind the scenes with Eric Dressen as he talks about the filming of his part from the classic 1989 video, Speed Freaks. Eric’s part from this video helped to shape how skateboarders across the world viewed what could be done and how stylish it could look. From turning pro at the age of 10, getting a trick named after him and filming his whole part in the span of two days this Timeline Talk is filled with great stories for skateboard fans of all ages.
Riders; Lisa Peters & Jasmijn Hanegraef