Classics: Mark Gonzales in Video Days
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Mark Gonzales' part from Blind's Video Days (1991), republished by Thrasher in its Classics series. Includes the handrail caveman darkslide and his loose, flowing street skating.
Why skaters like it
Posted as required viewing for new skaters and cited whenever the first darkslide or the roots of street skating come up.
“Love this part. Just the way he flows man. I don't know, it's just so graceful. Gonz is a legend.”
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What skaters said on Reddit
Love this part [VIDEO] Just the way he flows man. I don't know, it's just so graceful. Gonz is a legend.
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