Bobby Puleo

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Hometown: Clifton, New Jersey, United States Stance: Regular Bobby Puleo is a renowned skateboarder and artist whose career spans decades, intertwining his passion for skateboarding with a deep appreciation for urban art and culture. Born and raised in Clifton, New Jersey, Puleo began skateboarding at age 10 in the mid-1980s, after being introduced to it by a friend who returned from the Jersey Shore with a Brand X skateboard. His first setup was a Powell Peralta Sword and Skull, and he quickly became immersed in the East Coast skate scene. Puleo’s early skateboarding influences included legends like Mark Gonzales, and his exposure to skate videos like NSA's "Southwest Regional Championships" (1986) expanded his understanding of skateboarding culture, despite the video’s focus on vert rather than street skating, where Puleo would make his mark. By the early '90s, Puleo was a fixture at the Brooklyn Banks, a gritty hub of urban skate culture, where he was inspired by the chaos and graffiti that filled the space. This environment shaped his approach to skateboarding, emphasizing creativity and spot discovery. He became known for his ability to find unique and hidden spots in New York City, especially cellar doors, and he is often credited with reinterpreting the city’s landscape for street skating. Puleo’s artistic side developed alongside his skateboarding career, drawing influence from the streets he skated. He began collecting found objects, such as graffiti, street debris, and numbers, which he incorporated into his artwork. His art reflects his fascination with numerology and symbolism, using these elements as personal expressions of urban life. Puleo’s involvement with the "Same Old" project, which focuses on preserving skateboarding’s history, further highlights his commitment to keeping skate culture alive. Despite the commercialization of skateboarding, Puleo remains an advocate for creativity and authenticity, often critiquing the influence of corporate sponsorships like Nike. Throughout his career, he has remained dedicated to exploring new spots, valuing the integrity of skateboarding over its mainstream acceptance.
Videos
411VM - Issue 10 (1995)
411 video magazine
video magazine (60 min)
Geoff Rowley, Mike Vallely, Rob Gonzalez ("Rob G"), Ricky Oyola, Bobby Puleo, Paul Zitzer, Quim Cardona, Lennie Kirk, Barker Barrett, Jason Ellis,
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411VM - Issue 13 (1995)
411 video magazine
video magazine (60 min)
Geoff Rowley, Bobby Puleo, Ron Allen, Barker Barrett, Jason Ellis, Jesse McMillin, Zach Hudson, Harold Hunter
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The Filmbot Files (2005)
mikendo films
Marty Murawski , Michael Stanfield ("Mike")
independent (45 min)
Don Nguyen ("Nuge"), Greg Lutzka, Lizard King (Mike Plumb), Marty Murawski, Paul Rodriguez ("P-Rod"), Chris Dobstaff, Corey Sheppard, Daryl Angel, Marc Johnson, Richie Belton,
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Static II: The Invisibles (2004)
Static
Josh Stewart
independent (52 min)
Aaron Suski, Benny Fairfax, Cairo Foster, Darrell Stanton, Forrest Kirby, Guru Khalsa, Jake Rupp, Jeremy Holmes, Jerry Hsu, Josh Kalis,
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FTC - Penal Code 100A (1996)
FTC skateboarding
Aaron Meza
full-length (22 min)
Eric Koston, Keith Hufnagel ("Huf"), Max Schaaf, Mike Carroll, Rick Howard, Scott Johnston, Karl Watson, Marcus McBride, Mike York, Jeron Wilson,
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Ipath - Preview: Summer 2005 (2005)
ipath
Dan Wolfe
promo (20 min)
Jake Rupp, Kenny Reed, Nate Jones, Nilton Neves, Corey Sheppard, Fred Gall, Karl Watson, Matt Pailes, Adelmo Jr, Danny Renaud,
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Enjoi - Bag of Suck (2006)
enjoi
Matt Eversole , Kyle Camarillo
full-length (46 min)
Brandon Biebel, Cairo Foster, Caswell Berry, Chris Haslam, Clint Peterson, Colt Cannon, Jerry Hsu, Louie Barletta, Daryl Angel, Justin Strubing,
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Mad Circle - 5ive Flavors (1998)
mad circle
Justin Girard , Jesse McMillin , Matt McGrath
full-length (20 min)
Scott Johnston, Karl Watson, Bobby Puleo, Rob Welsh ("Wu Welsh"), Pontus Alv, Justin Girard
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Capicu - Remedy (2001)
capicu productions
Kerel Roach , Adrian Lopez
independent (30 min)
Mike Wright, Bobby Puleo, Danny Falla, Pat Smith, Harold Hunter, Jake Lewis, Burton Smith, Louie Louie, Rodney Torres, Nolan Lee,
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Eastern Exposure 3: Underachievers (1996)
Dan Wolfe
independent (32 min)
Bam Margera, Donny Barley, Ethan Fowler, Gino Iannucci, Keith Hufnagel ("Huf"), Max Schaaf, Mike Carroll, Willy Santos, Chris Senn, Danny Way,
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Miscellaneous Debris (2001)
p stone productions
Preston Maigetter ("P-Stone")
independent (35 min)
Arto Saari, Mark Appleyard, Alex Chalmers, Donny Barley, Dustin Dollin, Eric Koston, Ethan Fowler, James Craig, Javier Sarmiento, Max Schaaf,
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Static III (2007)
Static
Josh Stewart
independent (49 min)
Bobby Worrest, Clint Peterson, Forrest Kirby, Josh Kalis, Kenny Reed, Mark Gonzales ("Gonz"), Pete Eldridge, Danny Fuenzalida, Michael Mackrodt, Danny Renaud,
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Traffic - Moving In Traffic (2008)
traffic skateboards
Rich Adler
promo (10 min)
Ricky Oyola, Bobby Puleo, Jack Sabback, Damian Smith, Andy Bautista, Shaun Williams, Rich Adler, Henry Panza, Pat Stiener, Mark Wetzel ("Mark The Shark"),
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White Knuckle Extreme - Black Out (2002)
white knucle extreme
Satva Leung
independent (40 min)
Cairo Foster, Caswell Berry, Dennis Busenitz, Heath Kirchart, Jake Rupp, Jereme Rogers, Jerry Hsu, Nate Jones, Chad Muska, Justin Strubing,
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Infamous - INFMS (2000)
Infamous Skateboards (INFMS)
Bobby Puleo , Nikhil Thayer , Christine Edwards
promo (15 min)
Bobby Puleo, Jahmal Williams, Nikhil Thayer, Ben Liversedge, Andy Bautista, Geo Moya (Giovanni), Ian Reid, Samir Krim
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La Luz (2002)
capicu productions
Jay Maldonado
independent (21 min)
Nick Dompierre, Anthony Shetler, Bobby Puleo, Jack Sabback, Tony Cox, Danny Falla, Dan Pensyl, Jon Hoisington, Andy Pitts, Josh Maready,
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Skateparks of Oregon / Ecuador (2001)
nichols charnoski
documentary (60 min)
Bobby Puleo, Peter Hewitt, Al Partanen, Sam Hitz, Steve Bailey, Scott Smiley, David Palmer, Mark Scott ("Red"), Mark Hubbard ("Monk"), Brewce Martin,
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Zoo York - Peep This (1999)
zoo york
RB Umali
full-length (24 min)
Forrest Kirby, Josh Kalis, Keith Hufnagel ("Huf"), Rob Dyrdek, Scott Johnston, Stevie Williams, Fred Gall, Karl Watson, Mike Wright, Wayne Patrick,
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Hi Fi - Full Frequency (2009)
hi fi wheels
promo (16 min)
Forrest Kirby, Chris Pastras ("Dune"), Daniel Shimizu, Matt Miller, Cooper Wilt, Ben Gore, Bobby Puleo, Olly Todd, Jack Sabback, Nate Broussard,
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Traffic - Tokyo Transfer (2009)
traffic skateboards
Rich Adler
promo (8 min)
Ricky Oyola, Bobby Puleo, Jack Sabback, Rich Adler, Henry Panza, Yoshihiro Ohmoto
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CODA - Self Titled (2007)
CODA Skateboards
Jerry Mraz , Pat Smith
full-length (23 min)
Bobby Puleo, Jack Sabback, James Frankhouse, Ricky Espinoza, Pat Smith, Kevin Brennan, Jerry Mraz, Adam Young, Jeff Ricker, Dave Caddo,
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The Secret Basement (2013)
Alex Marco
crew (29 min)
Chewy Cannon, Bobby Puleo, Marcos Gomez, Ryan Lay, Enrico Della Torre, Gunes Özdogan, Elliot Lindsey, Andrea Minaldo, Jose Poveda, Adel Segura,
Added: Friday, April 19, 2013
Static IV & Static V (2014)
theories of atlantis , Static
Josh Stewart
independent (35 min)
Forrest Kirby, Kenny Reed, Jeff Lenoce, Danny Renaud, Paul Shier, Ben Gore, Ricky Oyola, Bobby Puleo, Olly Todd, Jack Sabback,
Added: Thursday, October 02, 2014
R. B. Umali NY Revisited Vol 1 (96-97) (2005)
RB Umali
independent (20 min)
Gino Iannucci, Josh Kalis, Keith Hufnagel ("Huf"), Stevie Williams, Bobby Puleo, Keenan Milton, Clyde Singleton, Danny Supa (Supasiriratana), Quim Cardona, Lennie Kirk,
Added: Thursday, May 02, 2019
Deluxe - Ride On (1995)
deluxe
full-length (23 min)
Ethan Fowler, Keith Hufnagel ("Huf"), Max Schaaf, Chris Pastras ("Dune"), Bobby Puleo, Bob Burnquist, Matt Field, Matt Rodriguez, Quim Cardona, Julien Stranger,
Added: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Giant - Video Catalog Volume 001 (1998)
Giant Skateboard Distribution
promo (10 min)
Cairo Foster, Chad Bartie, Donny Barley, Kenny Reed, Scott Johnston, Karl Watson, Reese Forbes, Bobby Puleo, Kris Markovich, Rob Welsh ("Wu Welsh"),
Added: Sunday, January 19, 2025