Get ready to travel back to the 80's and read firsthand as a kid from Tempe, Arizona recounts his adventures with his friends during the rise of skateboarding. Woven into the current events of the time, this year-by-year autobiography captures the essence of the 80's and beyond. It's a unique perspective from a mediocre skateboarder who grew up around the pros and saw firsthand the growth of a sport from iconic skate spots, local contests, skateparks, DIY's to what it is today, an Olympic sport. The style of writing is designed to bring you back to that time period and provide an imagery that will leave an impression in your mind as if you were there watching the events firsthand.