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Editor’s note: Mark Gonzales epitomizes what it means to skateboard. To surf. To paint. To be unique. Mark Oblow recognized this sense of style early on and of course he was there to document it. Hit the google machine hard today for Gonz clips, and whether you surf or skate, you’re going to find some sick and inspiring shit.—Travis 

“the gonz, wallows 1986 with jesse martinez and gator in the background. seeing the gonz exploding in the ’80s was the best thing ever. shot on a canon ae”—Mark Oblow

 

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“john john florence at the opening ceremony for the eddie aikau at waimea beach, on the north shore of oahu. when you’re the man, everyone wants a piece of you. december, 2013. shot with a canon eos-1 ds mark III, canon 24-105mm L.” —Mark Oblow

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Jef Hartsel, Honolulu, Hawaii, Circa 1980’s Back Den 054

“jef hartsel doing a layback at grant’s ramp in the 80’s, honolulu hawaii. jef ripped everything! street and vert. riding for alva, part of the legendary leather jacket team shot, “toughest team shot ever” then part of start of world industries with a ripping part in “rubbish heap”. straight out legend! and his art is…

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Kelly Slater and Jason Dill, Costa Rica, Circa 2000 Back Den 053

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Dylan Rieder, Costa Mesa, Ca Back Den 052

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Natas Kaupas, France, 1998 Back Den 047

“natas kaupas is the real deal. one of the most influential street skaters ever. style for days!! a ripping surfer. one of the most talented artist i know. nothing but love for nk. shot a a spot that no longer lives marseille, france. train station. july 1998″ —Mark Oblow

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Dylan Rieder’s Skateboard, Antwerp, 2012 Back Den 046

“as a kid i would always be so hyped on seeing the quiver shots of the surfboards, i liked to see the boards guys were riding. in skateboarding there is no quiver but i love this shot of dylan rieder’s board, antwerp 2012 shot on a leica m9 with summicron-m 50mm.” —Mark Oblow

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Bo Ikeda, Oahu late 80’s Back Den 045

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Mark Richards, Oahu, Circa 2000 Back Den 044

“when i was a kid surfing in the late 70’s early 80’s the wounded gull was a dominating force in the sea. his style and iconic mr boards are for ever locked in my brain. i was blessed to get to shoot him a few times for quiksilver. such an honer!! here at waimea bay,…
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