About this episode

Carl Hyndman discusses his experiences growing up in the skateboarding scene of Northern California during the 80s.

Ladies & gentlemen… it’s with great honor, that I present one of our childhood heroes. none other, than skateboard LEGEND - @hyndmedia. After his standout debut in @hstreetskateboards “Shackle Me Not”(1989). The San Jose local soon became a household name, right alongside his peers. and, the rest is history. Tune in, as Carl talks growing up skating Northern California in the early-80s. Attending San Jose State with skateboard LEGEND- @jimthiebaud. Joe Lopes Ramp, the first wallride, 80’s punk fashion- we discuss it all! The infamous Bobby G’s Skate Camp, down to T-Mags rebuilt Airwalk soles. You really can’t get anymore H-Street, or NorCal than this. Without further ado, thank you once again Carl!

People in this episode

Host: Clyde Singleton

Guest: Carl Hyndman

Topics covered

• skateboarding history
• skate culture
• California skate scene
• 80s punk fashion
• skateboarding legends
• H-Street skateboarding

Keywords

• Carl Hyndman
• skateboarding
• H-Street
• 80s skate culture
• San Jose
• skate legends
• punk fashion
• Airwalk
• Joe Lopes
• Jim Thiebaud

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: H-Street Skateboards

Products: Airwalk soles

Places: Northern California, San Jose, San Jose State

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