Skateboarding Reviews - Videos & DVDs

This is one hell of a video and should be a core piece of your DVD skate library. DC thought it was so good they re-released it with additional footage (which annoys the hell out of those of us who bought the first edition). Three years in the making, The DC Video is DC Shoe Company's first video and they spared nothing in making it stand out. From the individual pro parts to their AMs and Danny Way's record breaking run on the Mega Ramp, this flick has everything you want in a sk8 vid.

Filmed in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Europe and Australia, the spots are fresh, the soundtrack rocks and this vid will keep you coming back for more.

It's hard to say which was more impressive Way's Mega Ramp runs or Van Engelen's sk8 rage - both were enjoyable to watch. Van Engelen opens up the action with amazing talent followed by Kalis tearing up Love Park. Dyrdek's part was awesome. The kid can skate, but the introduction of his personal security detail, Big Black, is priceless. This hulking guy explains that his job is ensuring that Rob can skate without getting hassled by security. Additionally, he says he waxes and occasional ledge. Boykin has a knack for comedy... and security.

We witness some of McKay's shoulder surgery. I prefer looking at tattoos on a person's shoulder as opposed to seeing "inside" their shoulder. Injuries kept him out of the action for a while, but we get a good dose of Colin killing the DC Super Ramp. Once Danny Way is onscreen it's time for everyone else to pack up and please go away.

I wonder if DC ever thought that their "Super Ramp" would be shamed by a greater "Mega Ramp"? The sheer size of the Mega Ramp is amazing to see. We initially get an arial view from a helicopter as Way drops in. From there you slowly get an appreciation for the balls it takes to sail over the gap. This is the kind of stunt that can take a life. It's one thing to sack a handrail, but slamming after a 50-foot+ arial is quite another.

Premiering June 19th, 2003, The DC Shoe folks know how to hype their video: The DC Video. Using Price Is Right model, Leeann Tweeden is certainly a good way to get your enormous ramp noticed. Just stuff her into a DC T-shirt and shout, "Stand here" and there ya go - instant publicity! Way killing the Mega Ramp doesn't hurt either.

Despite this, Way makes it look easy. In a single run he broke 2 world records (longest distance jump: 75' backside air 360 and the highest air: 23.5' backside air). Amazing footage that you'll want to watch a few times. Don't forget, prior to the Mega Ramp jumps, we see Way on the DC Super Ramp as well as street skating. He does it all and does it well. He's also been Thrasher's Skater of the Year... twice!

This is one hell of a video and should be a core piece of your DVD skate library. DC thought it was so good they re-released the fucker with additional footage (which annoys the shit out of those of us who bought the first edition). Three years in the making, The DC Video is DC Shoe Company's first video and they spared nothing in making it stand out. From the individual pro parts to their AMs and Danny Way's record breaking run on the Mega Ramp, this flick has everything you want in a fucking sk8 vid.

Filmed in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Europe and Australia, the spots are fresh, the soundtrack rocks and this vid will keep you coming back for more.

It's hard to say which was more impressive Way's Mega Ramp runs or Van Engelen's sk8 rage - both were enjoyable to watch. Van Engelen opens up the action with amazing talent followed by Kalis tearing up Love Park. Dyrdek's part was fucking awesome. The kid can skate, but the introduction of his personal security detail, Big Black, is priceless. This hulking guy explains that his job is ensuring that Rob can skate without getting hassled by security. Additionally, he says he waxes and occasional ledge. Boykin has a knack for comedy... and security.

We witness some of McKay's shoulder surgery. I prefer looking at tattoos on a person's shoulder as opposed to seeing "inside" their fucking shoulder. Injuries kept him out of the action for a while, but we get a good dose of Colin killing the DC Super Ramp. Once Danny Way is onscreen it's time for everyone else to pack up and fucking go away.

I wonder if DC ever thought that their "Super Ramp" would be shamed by a greater "Mega Ramp"? The sheer size of the Mega Ramp is amazing to see. We initially get an arial view from a helicopter as Way drops in. From there you slowly get an appreciation for the balls it takes to sail over the fucking gap. This is the kind of stunt that can take a life. It's one thing to sack a handrail, but slamming after a 50-foot+ arial is quite another.

Premiering June 19th, 2003, The DC Shoe folks know how to hype their video: The DC Video. Using Price Is Right model, Leeann Tweeden is certainly a good way to get your enormous ramp noticed. Just stuff her into a fucking DC T-shirt and shout, "Stand here" and there ya go - instant publicity! Way killing the Mega Ramp doesn't hurt either.

Despite this, Way makes it look easy. In a single run he broke 2 world records (longest distance jump: 75' backside air 360 and the highest air: 23.5' backside air). Amazing footage that you'll want to watch a few times. Don't forget, prior to the Mega Ramp jumps, we see Way on the DC Super Ramp as well as street skating. He does it all and does it well. He's also been Thrasher's Skater of the Year... fucking twice!