Mike Vallely, the baddest man in skateboarding history, once said he refused to play by the rules back in 2009 at the Battle At The Berrics 2 flat-ground skate contest.
The Skateboarding Hall Of Famer dared to challenge the status quo with his bold assertion: "There are no rules in skateboarding" against the Zero pro skater Chris Cole.
On the other hand, Cole agrees to the no-holds-barred challenge because he knows he will need four more dudes if he says no to Mike V.
The mantra Mike V articulated years ago resonates through skateboarding, inspiring core skaters to embrace the spirit of freedom and self-discovery.
Correlating the "No Rules in Skateboarding" mantra in today's game of S.K.A.T.E, Canadian professional skateboarder Andy Anderson decided to have fun and also refused to play by the rules - executing a first trick using a grab called "Beanplant 360 varial fingerflip" without any agreements with Thank You Skateboards head honcho Torey Pudwill.
Vallely's impact extended beyond the tricks he pulled off. He championed individuality and encouraged skaters to embrace their unique styles.
In an era when conformity was common, he demonstrated that skateboarding was an art form that allowed for personal interpretation.
His belief that skateboarding was a canvas for creativity empowered countless skaters to explore their own paths.