"Here they come. Ternasky leaves H-Street to build one of the most star-studded teams ever. Their first video knocks skateboarding senseless. Duffy grinds the double kinks, Mullen hits the streets,...
"Here they come. Ternasky leaves H-Street to build one of the most star-studded teams ever. Their first video knocks skateboarding senseless. Duffy grinds the double kinks, Mullen hits the streets, Carroll takes over EMB, Howard bluntslides to back noseblunt, Sheffey front 360s a fence, Sal finesses nollie front foot flips, McKay and Way light ATV wildfires, and Hensley retires." -Transworld Skateboarding, "TWS 10: Plan B Videos", 2015
Plan B's "Questionable Video", released in 1992, is a milestone in skateboarding history, cementing its place as one of the most influential skate videos ever produced. Directed by the visionary Mike Ternasky, "Questionable" captured the raw energy of skateboarding during a pivotal time in the sport’s evolution, marking the shift from vert to street skating. Ternasky, who had previously made waves with H-Street, assembled a legendary team of skaters that included Mike Carroll, Rick Howard, Pat Duffy, Rodney Mullen, Sean Sheffey, Danny Way, and Sal Barbier, among others. Each skater brought their unique style to the project, resulting in groundbreaking tricks that would go on to define street skating for years to come.
The video was revolutionary not only in its skateboarding content but also in its DIY approach. Shot on VHS with a fisheye lens, it reflected the raw, unpolished nature of skate culture at the time. This lack of slick production added to its authenticity, making it feel more accessible to the skate community. The innovative editing, paired with a stellar soundtrack featuring Primus, Beastie Boys, The Doors, and Louis Armstrong, set a new standard for skate video soundtracks, blending punk, hip-hop, and rock in ways that had never been done before.
Beyond the skating, "Questionable" had a lasting cultural impact. It exemplified the skateboarding ethos of "doing your own thing," a sentiment that resonated with skaters worldwide. Ternasky’s vision of creating a team that was more like a family allowed each rider to express their personality, making their parts feel authentic and memorable. The video also set a new bar for street skating, influencing generations of skateboarders and reshaping skate culture for years to come. "Questionable" remains an essential part of skateboarding's legacy, a true blueprint for the modern skate video.
