Richie Jackson, a pro for Death Skateboards, holds the record for the most-watched video part in Thrasher’s history. He has a unique personal style and is considered skateboarding’s last true outlaw.
“The truth must be told, but the fun must be had. I’m here just here to have the fun.”
Richie Jackson
With his wild imagination and inventive approach to street skateboarding, the New Zealander has surpassed many of his peers in terms of public awareness. He achieved this by using social media to break free from skateboarding’s conventional norms.
In this episode of “Skate Tales,” Madars Apse visits Richie in Barcelona, his home for five years. Richie discussed his journey in skateboarding and how he pushed its boundaries.