One of my favorite skateboarders of all time has recently came to Detroit. Pontus Alv a Swedish professional skateboarder made his way with the 5Boro/Carhartt teams to skate and showcase spots in Detroit. Pontus Alv is a breath of fresh air in today's glamourous action sports world. He is not only talented but represents originality in skateboarding. His unique trick selection, blue collar work ethic, and one of kind style is really amazing. He also shoots and directs his own skateboard films, a true entrepreneur. His film In Search of Miraculous was voted the best skate documentary in 2011. One of his most inspiring sections in the film is how he showcases a DIY spot he and his crew built on the side of a railroad station. Seeing that you can build your spot with only few buckets of cement shows that anyone can turn empty space into something truly worthwhile.
Backside Tailslide DIY Spot
Check out the 5Boro and Carhartt Crew in New York to Detroit.
Truly is awesome to see someone creating their own path, and doing what they love. For more inspirational footage check out the Push Trailer below, a video about skateboarding in Modern Architecture.
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