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The Legend of Tom Penny | Retro Rippers

Rad Rat Video2 skaters recommend it · 2 mentions, 2017 to 2025
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262K views · 9 years ago · Documentary

Rad Rat Video profile of Tom Penny's career. Covers his move from England to the US in the mid 90s, his casual style, Radlands footage, and his time with Flip and Supra.

Why skaters like it

Linked as a career overview when Tom Penny's reputation comes up, including a thread arguing he is overhyped. One commenter says he made everything look effortless.

“Tom Penny deserves all the praise he gets and more. He was a like a machine that made everything he did look effortless.”

u/AccomplishedMango713

What skaters said on Reddit

u/AccomplishedMango7132025 · 3 points

Tom Penny deserves all the praise he gets and more. He was a like a machine that made everything he did look effortless. You shouldn’t really try to compare him to modern skaters since skateboarding has evolved so much over the years. [VIDEO] This is a yt vid that discusses his career that might interest you.

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