Skateboard Worldcup Pro 1990 in Münster, Germany.
This year marked a pivotal moment for skateboarding. Up until then, helmeted vert riders like Bod Boyle (1st place) and Chris Miller (2nd place)...
Skateboard Worldcup Pro 1990 in Münster, Germany.
This year marked a pivotal moment for skateboarding. Up until then, helmeted vert riders like Bod Boyle (1st place) and Chris Miller (2nd place) dominated the contests. However, the 1990 event saw the arrival of true street pros like Ed Templeton (1st place), Eric Dressen (2nd place), Jason Lee, Tom Knox, and Natas Kaupas, signaling a shift. The “Streetstyle” trophies no longer went to vert riders just because the course featured large quarterpipes; rails, curbs, and banks demanded real street skating. The only rider to score in both vert and street was Danny Way (3rd place), thanks to his innovative tricks in both areas. A similar change occurred in the “Freestyle” competition, with Rodney Mullen redefining the category through a jaw-dropping run filled with street tricks, earning him 1st place. No headband, kneepads, or short shorts for Mullen. A new era began, and by the time of the Mastership, it was clear: “Skateboarding has changed.”
