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1990 Tony Hawk
aka: The Bird
If any one person has dominated the sport, it's Tony Hawk. Spit
upon by Duane as a child, Hawk came to manhood by redefining
the art of vertical skateboarding. His unbelievable legacy of trick
development includes: ollie 540's, 720's, and kickflip 540's. Hawk
will live forever as the supreme technician.
• Switch 540's
• Wakeboard champ
Forgot the Skater of the Year trophy at his party in 1990
Ollied to his airs in 1981 and was laughed at
• Was once kissed on the lips by Team Pierre
MONSTER
1991 Danny Way
aka: The Terminator
The name alone conjures up images of total destruc-
tion. Huge airs to fakie. Heelflip Caballerials. Heelflip
gay twists. 360 flip noseslides. Danny Way is certain-
ly one of the most respected, most elusive, and one of
the most fucking balls-out skaters ever. A legend at 22,
Danny has killed himself for no one but himself.
Broke his neck surfing
Method 540's
Eats buffalo meat to
take the monster slams
• Clicks in on 10 foot methods
1992 John Cardiel
aka: Cards
What is John Cardiel all about? Gettin' some.
In a far off country where no one speaks your
language or at a demo with 3000 kids, this is
one skater who knows the meaning of throwing
down. After one of his hellrides, there should be
a wheelchair waiting for him at the airport.
Beaten, broken, bloodied and burly all add up to
one of the most explosive skaters to ever roll the
planet. All hail John Cardiel.
• Made his first 540' padless
Backside 180'ed a triple set
Has a cool gun collection
• Loves his mom
Sleeps with his eyes open