Santa Monica Airlines Natas Kaupas
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Ah, Natas Kaupas, a true skateboarding legend! Natas was born in Santa Monica, California, in 1969, and started skateboarding at a young age. He quickly made a name for himself with his smooth skating style and innovative tricks, becoming one of the most influential skateboarders of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Natas is perhaps best known for inventing the ollie slide, a trick where the skater ollies onto a rail or curb and slides along it, which has since become a staple of modern street skateboarding. He also developed many other innovative tricks, such as the nollie heelflip and the switch frontside shove-it.
Apart from his impressive skateboarding skills, Natas was also a talented artist, designing his own skateboard graphics and eventually founding his own successful graphic design company. Natas continues to be an inspiration to skateboarders around the world, and his contributions to the sport will undoubtedly continue to influence future generations of skaters.
Jim Phillips is a legendary skateboard artist who has contributed immensely to the visual elements of skateboarding. He is known for his iconic designs that have graced the decks of many skateboards over the years. His designs are instantly recognizable due to his unique style and bold use of color. He has created some of the most iconic skateboard graphics of all time, including the Screaming Hand and the Rob Roskopp Face. Jim Phillips’ contributions to the sport of skateboarding goes beyond just his graphic designs, his work has become a cultural icon that is synonymous with skateboarding itself.
