HOSOT
STREET
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1985
Christian Hosoi
aka: Holmes, Christ, the Rocket Man
In the history of the sport no name is more
synonymous with power, style, and finesse
than Hosoi. Christian was brought up in the
skateparks and then let loose on the world.
In his prime, the Hosoi air show was con
sistently over 8 feet, back to back.
Ollied the love seat at Reul's pool
Made over $200,000 dollars a year
Invented the Rocket and Christ airs
Once showed up on NASA radar
Designed Hammerhead board
Fashion tragedies: Spandex and pink tights
1986
Mark Rogowski
aka: Gator
Another product of the skatepark era,
this San Diego ripper focused his attention
on ramps and destroyed each and every
one. Known for his technique and balls,
Gator upped the ante at every session by
going for it all the way.
One of the first disaster specialists
Invented fastplant gay twists (Gat-air)
Killed his girlfriend, made Hard Copy,
and got 30 to life
Hung out with Ken Park and Steve Schneer
Tried growing dreads
1996 Fingerboard champ