Hasta La Motion!

The word “legend” gets tossed around rather freely these days. Nothing wrong with that. After some fifty years of unmatched technical and cultural progression—skateboarding’s cast of notables is chock full of legendary. Our cup runneth over. However, in the case of Ray Barbee, “LEGEND” should be with an uppercase “L,” in flashing lights, and in all caps. Here’s why. Film by Joe Pease Written by Mackenzie Eisenhour Narrated by Tony Hawk Archival Footage Courtesy Of Powell Peralta Vans The Firm Skateboards Jon Humphries Photos Courtesy Of Skin Phillips Spike Jonze Steve Sherman Inspired by the films: Beginners – Mike Mills A Brief History of John Baldessari – Supermarché: Henry & Rel