Motion Clubhouse recently released a new skate video called "We Are The City," showcasing Magenta skateboards' professional skateboarder Leo Valls' street skills.
One of the exciting aspects of this video is the use of skate stoppers, and Valls has spoken publicly about his thoughts on this subject.
Skate stoppers are metal or concrete obstacles placed on ledges, stairs, or other structures to prevent skateboarders from grinding or sliding on them. These stoppers are a way to deter skateboarders from using public spaces and a form of oppression.
Valls also talked about the negative impact that skates stoppers have on the skateboarding community. He explained that skateboarders are often seen as troublemakers, and that skate stoppers reinforce this negative perception.
The goofy-footed pro also said that skateboarding is a form of creative expression. Skate-stoppers limit this expression by preventing skateboarders from using public spaces in new and innovative ways.
He believes that skateboarding is an integral part of urban culture and that skateboarders should be able to use public spaces freely. He sees skate stoppers as a form of oppression and believes they should be removed wherever possible.