Few skate spots have left an impression quite like China Banks in San Francisco.
Featured in the latest episode of Thrasher's "This Old Ledge," Ted Barrow looks back at the famous banked ledges that became part of the city's skateboarding history for decades.
Located beneath the Chinatown Bridge connecting Portsmouth Square and the Hilton Hotel, China Banks was much more than a place to film tricks.
It became a meeting spot where different generations of skaters crossed paths. From early sessions with Arco and Tommy Guerrero to later clips from Peter Hewitt, Matt Field, and Finn, the spot welcomed countless skaters over the years.
Ted Barrow walks through the history of China Banks, sharing how it grew into one of San Francisco's most talked about locations.
The episode also covers its final days before the spot was eventually lost, giving newer skaters a chance to learn why it meant so much to those who spent time there.
For anyone interested in skateboarding history, this video offers a great look at one of San Francisco's most memorable street spots and the people who helped make it special.