“Surfing’s influence on skateboarding was there from the start because surfers started it and brought that style of carving to it. Skaters are the ones that took it in the air and then pool riders and skaters with ramps really changed it. When Danny Way is doing the Mega Ramp, that’s like riding Jaws or Waimea or some big wave. That’s really heroic. He’s like a big wave rider. Danny Way is gnarly. He’s a big wave skateboarder. I have been skateboarding for 60 years and I love watching the kids skate. From where it’s headed and where it’s come from and how it’s going now with all the bowl riding and skateparks, it’s just like surfing all over. You’ve got all these spots now, but I think they need more spots. Schools need them too. I went to a community meeting here and they were talking about putting in swings and merry-go-rounds and I was like, “Hey, kids don’t want to do that. They’re going to get hurt. Give them a skateboard!” All the adults turned around and looked at me. I was like, “What? Maybe you didn’t skateboard, but the kids today want to skateboard.” - Herbie Fletcher @JuiceMagazine #75 #skate #surf #style #skateboarding #surfskatestyle #inspiration #fletcherdna @herbiefletcher #skating #barefoot in #1963 on a #homemade #skateboard with #claywheels! #herbiefletcher #surfhistory #skatehistory #beforedogtown #skatingpools #the60s #classic #astrodeck #wavewarriors (at California)
