ANTHONY PAPPALARDO | 2012
ANTHONY PAPPALARDO | 2012

Many people have been wondering what happened to Anthony Pappalardo. He seemed to have it all, and then, one day,…

PAULO DIAZ | 2012
PAULO DIAZ | 2012

Paulo Diaz was a central figure in skateboarding throughout the ‘90s. At one point, he was considered to be one…

WALKER RYAN | 2011
WALKER RYAN | 2011

Walker Ryan is an amazing skateboarder. He’s put out several noteworthy parts over the past couple of years, and is…

JOEL MEINHOLZ | 2011
JOEL MEINHOLZ | 2011

Joel Meinholz’s skateboarding seems to be a reflection of his personality. It can best be described as a free-form trip…

DANNY SUPA | 2010
DANNY SUPA | 2010

Danny Supa stays on point. He’s always skated with a lot of power and style. Clearly, he has a good…

STEVEN CALES | 2010
STEVEN CALES | 2010

Steven Cales’ name should be recognized in skateboarding alongside Gino Iannucci, Keenan Milton, and Keith Hufnagel. He came up skating…

LEO VALLS | 2010
LEO VALLS | 2010

I first met Leo Valls through the site a few years ago. He emailed me a clip that blew me…

AARON HERRINGTON | 2010
AARON HERRINGTON | 2010

Aaron Herrington has a good trick selection, and an eye for spots. Add those to solid skills on the board,…

RICHARD MULDER | 2010
RICHARD MULDER | 2010

Richard Mulder’s technique on a skateboard always stood out. Just watch the pop and catch on his tricks, and you’ll…

AARON MEZA | 2010
AARON MEZA | 2010

Aaron Meza has made, or been a part of the making, some of the all-time best skate videos. He’d probably…

MARK WHITELY | 2009
MARK WHITELY | 2009

Mark Whiteley has been the editor-in-chief at SLAP for over a decade, and has played a major role in keeping…

BRIAN WENNING | 2009
BRIAN WENNING | 2009

Brian Wenning, without a doubt, is on the top-10 favorites list of every visitor to this site. So it is…

MIKEY TAYLOR | 2009
MIKEY TAYLOR | 2009

Mike Taylor is incredibly determined. Over the course of 12 years—the time I’ve known him—skateboarding has always been one of…

FELIX ARGUELLES | 2009
FELIX ARGUELLES | 2009

Felix Arguelles has enjoyed a pro career that’s spanned almost two decades. And as illustrated in his recent online clips,…

JERRY FOWLER | 2009
JERRY FOWLER | 2009

Many of you probably remember Jerry Fowler as being a really good ‘90s-era skater with a style that was ahead…

RONNIE BERTINO | 2009
RONNIE BERTINO | 2009

Ronnie Bertino was on par with any pro from his era. He skated for Blind and Plan B, arguably the…

ERIK ELLINGTON | 2009
ERIK ELLINGTON | 2009

Erik Ellington has always been an interesting skater to watch. His combination of tech and gnar is amazing to say…

JOSH KALIS | 2009
JOSH KALIS | 2009

Josh Kalis is raw with no gimmicks. He does what he does consistently, and hasn’t switched things up since he…

JASON DILL | 2009
JASON DILL | 2009

Jason Dill is one of the most colorful people in skateboarding. All of his footage has been golden, and he’s…

JAMAL SMITH | 2009
JAMAL SMITH | 2009

Jamal Smith was just goofing around making videos at his local skatepark and putting them on YouTube. They went viral.…

BILL STROBECK | 2009
BILL STROBECK | 2009

Bill Strobeck has been instrumental in capturing some of the most influential skateboarding of the past decade. More importantly, his…

JEFF PANG | 2009
JEFF PANG | 2009

Once upon a time I went to an early Zoo York demo in Maryland or Virginia, can’t remember which one.…

JAHMAL WILLIAMS | 2009
JAHMAL WILLIAMS | 2009

Jahmal Williams is an artist both on and off his skateboard. Whether the medium is a canvas or the streets,…

MARC JOHNSON | 2008
MARC JOHNSON | 2008

Marc Johnson’s style is unmistakable. He’s inspired a generation with his progressive approach to the streets, while his antics off…