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If skateboarding has its St. Paul, then that brittle apostle may very well be Mike Vallely. Intense, serious, purposeful to a fault, Vallely took to the (still vaguely disreputable) sport in the early 1980s and found not just a hobby but a ticket to personal expression bordering on the mystic. Instantly embraced by the then-reigning champions of skateboarding (e.g., Lance Mountain), Vallely became legendary for the intuitive brilliance of his movements and stunts. This 55-minute documentary finds him still in great form and inspired by an alternative vision of the world as a miracle of potential: walls, sidewalks, and benches a
If skateboarding has its St. Paul, then that brittle apostle may very well be Mike Vallely. Intense, serious, purposeful to a fault, Vallely took to the (still vaguely disreputable) sport in the early 1980s and found not just a hobby but a ticket to personal expression bordering on the mystic. Instantly embraced by the then-reigning champions of skateboarding (e.g., Lance Mountain), Vallely became legendary for the intuitive brilliance of his movements and stunts. This 55-minute documentary finds him still in great form and inspired by an alternative vision of the world as a miracle of potential: walls, sidewalks, and benches awaiting the brushstroke of his motion. Like Paul, Vallely has loads to say (in an unnervingly repressed voice) wherever he goes; here he picks up converts in Russia, Alaska, and Finland. Vallely may never be an ambassador of cheer, but he has the soul of an artist and prophet. --Tom Keogh
Mike Valley's three decade commitment to skateboarding gives him a unique perspective and insight into the sport's past, present and future. One of the hardest working pro skaters out there, Mike participates in contests and demos worldwide, designs and endorses product for leading companies, and still stays in touch with his roots and takes time on the road to reach out to young people, the foundation of skateboarding. A star of "Tony Hawk Gigantic Skatepark Tour 2001-2002" (televised on ESPN and ESPN 2), featured athlete in "King of Skate" Pay Per View on IN Demand, guest star on "Tony Hawk Trick Tips," and a hidden character in "Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4," Mike has made multiple X Games appearances and spotlighted endorsements from top brands including Etnies, Oakley, Hurley Fender and Met Rx. His story centers on a cross-country road trip exploring Mike's views on the current state of the skateboard world, with reflections on what's really important to Mike and why he skates, why he fights to keep his place in skating, and why he fights for skateboarding.
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Manufacturer: White Knuckle Xtreme
Release date: 25 February 2003
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0806923005296 UPC: 806923005296
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