Most people still think of skateboarding as the pastime of rebellious adolescents. But what if one of those teens grew up to run his own company, foster younger generations and work on city projects—all while jetting around on his board? Meet Steve Rodriguez, a legendary street skateboarder, community activist and the owner of 5Boro, a back-to-basics skateboard company that gets to the core of authentic East Coast style. Rodriguez was born in Sayreville, New Jersey, and first stepped on a board in his basement as a 12-year-old. “The first time I skated was actually on my sister’s skateboard. I saw it in the basement, and I tried to ride it down there. I remember holding onto a pole and pushing off to try to get to the next pole.â€
This moment of cautious curiosity quickly evolved into full-blown obsession…Â Details & Pictures