SAN FRANCISCO - VIMBY catches up with San Francisco transplant, Nick Klein, who sees similarities between his skating and photography. www.myspace.com/samuptown
LOS ANGELES - Sewa Kroetkov came all the way from Holland to hit up DC Skate Plaza in Los Angeles with some local riders. Skaters include Danny Gonzalez, Louie Lopez, Norman Woods, David Lopez, and Jose Garcia
LOS ANGELES - Sometimes things that hit the cutting room floor have to see the light of day. Such is the case with skateboarder Arto Saari, who does his best Bruno impression.
PORTLAND - Eden Powers is a born and raised Oregonian who likes to skate everything and has been known to lurk for days at manny pads in downtown P-town. www.exitrealworld.com
SAN DIEGO -
A day in the life with Ricky Whitlock that includes surfing, skating, and puppy kisses from his dog Hank the Tank. www.matix.com www.sector9.com
NEW YORK - Legendary skate company 5boro celebrates its lucky 13th anniversary in NYC with athletes and designers talking about the history and the strength of this brand.
www.5boro.com
AUSTIN - Michael Sieben is an Austin-based artist who designs skateboard graphics for Roger Skateboards, operates Okay Mountain Gallery, and works freelance projects with the Volcom Art Loft. www.msieben.com
SAN DIEGO - When you hear the name Tim Williams, think of grinding handrails. Check him out in this clip as he skates some hot spots in San Diego. www.emericaskate.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Nick Black takes what he wants, whenever he wants it. Originally from Oroville, he and friends headed back there to a local skatepark for a session. www.solidbmx.com
NEW YORK - Obed Rios took us around to some of the Brooklyn spots where he and his friends would skate. After getting caught up, Obed realized he wanted to do something better and ended up opening a skate shop because of his passion for skateboarding. www.obednyc.com