The legendary skate spot El Toro was more than just a set of stairs.
For decades, it was a proving ground where skaters tested themselves, traded stories, and chased tricks that would make or break their names.
When pro skater Chris Joslin landed his NBD tre flip down the massive 20-stair gap, it wasn’t just another trick, it was the kind of mind-blowing stuff that made the whole skate world stop and watch.
Clips went viral, covers were claimed, and suddenly the spotlight was on a spot that had been sacred for years.
But with fame comes attention of a different kind.
The high school that owns the property stepped in, filing a lawsuit against Joslin.
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They argued that the place got damaged, putting an end to the spot that had survived decades of skating, vandalism, and changes.
In response, the school made it physically impossible to skate the stairs.
Brick was poured across the landing and steps, planters were placed, and the smooth surfaces that had seen countless tricks were erased.
For anyone who had dreamed of landing something at El Toro, that dream was now blocked.
You can watch the video of The Nine Club discussing the spot being shut down below.
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This isn’t the first time El Toro has faced interference.
Years ago, the school removed handrails and altered the structure in attempts to stop skating. Skaters ignored it, and the stairs stayed alive through sheer determination.
Joslin’s trick, though, became the moment everyone knew was the last. The combination of legal threats and physical barriers means that the stairs will never roll the same way again.
The skate community is feeling the loss.
For young skaters who grew up watching videos of NBD tricks, El Toro was a symbol of what could happen when dedication met gnarliness.
For veterans, it was a history written in every scratch and scuff on the stairs. Now, the only reminders are clips, photos, and stories shared on social media.
The lawsuit is still ongoing.
El Toro may be closed, but its place in skate culture is cemented. Every tre flip, every grind, every foot that ran down those stairs is part of the story that will be told for years.
Joslin’s NBD will stand as the final chapter, marking the end of an era. The streets may move on, new spots will be found, but El Toro’s shadow will never disappear.