An increasing number of every day, I typically assume to myself, “Is anybody on the market having as a lot enjoyable as Tony Hawk every day?” The simple reply is, no. I do not assume so!
Regardless, he hopped on Instagram lately to hit us all with one other unimaginable recreation that (but once more) stemmed from a easy “What if?” thought—to recreate an iconic J. Grant Brittain picture in the identical outfit he wore again in 1987. Stuff like this may really by no means get previous. Have a look:
As all the time, it is merely higher to let Tony inform the story. Right here it’s:
“Impressed by this 1987 picture that J. Grant Brittain took, Mike Hathcote made an actual duplicate of the board I used to be using, with era-specific vans, wheels, equipment and stickers. As soon as he confirmed it to me, I understood the task: to recreate the picture in the identical outfit with the identical photographer. It was excellent timing as Grant and I are presently collaborating on a photograph e-book for Genesis Publications and this facet mission shall be a enjoyable addition. Thanks for the time warp Mike! Additionally: 97’s are for the streets.”
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These recreations have me fired up! I completely liked when Tony flew to New York to recreate the legendary Central Park Thriller Skater picture (you must actually watch that if you have not but) and the truth that he and Jason Ellis recreated Grant’s timeless Animal Chin Ramp picture at Woodward was an absolute deal with.
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It simply tells me that Tony is all the time down. Have a loopy thought? Properly, inform it to The Birdman and watch it magically flip right into a actuality! Additionally, the truth that he and Grant are presently engaged on a e-book collectively has me so stoked. The quantity of historical past these two share—and the really iconic moments they’ve created over the previous nevertheless many many years—is nothing wanting monumental. And so they’re each nonetheless at it!
I’ve all the time liked this picture, so this complete state of affairs hit me onerous. To Tony and Grant—by no means cease having enjoyable! Whether or not you recognize it or not, you proceed to encourage numerous people and we’re all so grateful for it. What’s subsequent?
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