Asante – Skateboarding in Nairobi, Kenya

I was asked if i would be down to help build the first skatepark in East Africa – Nairobi, Kenya for a project called Shangilia, with the condition that I had to make the decision quickly. After a short while, I called him back and said yes, unsure of what I was getting myself into. However, upon arriving and meeting the locals, I was fascinated by the small but strong skate scene in Nairobi. I started interviewing some of the locals and making some shots with my 8mm camera.

Chuck Pontone. Nose grind tail grab.

Denver Danglers and the Westside Connection

The Denver crew had the Westside Connection. Four days, a dozen pools, and beautiful weather in Southern California was the perfect recipe for barging, big air, high speeds, and taking blocks