Joe Valdez on defying death

Short Skatefolio piece on Joe Valdez, a skater known for big gaps and stairs. Runs 80 seconds and, going by the title, covers how he deals with the risk of injury.

Why skaters like it

Linked in a r/NewSkaters thread asking about the hand sign Valdez makes after landing. Skaters point to it as context for his style and mindset.