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
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.
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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
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
LOS ANGELES - It was different times when TK was growing up in the skate scene; now there's more diversity and the community coming through Primitive for his signing. www.primitiveshoes.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Nicholas Silva finally got his own pad after coming up to San Fran and sleeping on friends' couches for 6 years, on and off. And for what? For the love of skateboarding. www.ftcsf.com
SAN FRANCISCO - George Jadelrab grew up watching skaters skate the streets of San Fran, then finally picked up on in the late 90's. Now he's currently sponsored by Mighty Healthy, Suckafree, and Urban Era. www.suckafree.com www.uesk8.com www.myspace.com/mightyhealthynyc