11 Pics of '70s Skaters That’ll Have You Riding a Pool
Carly Tennes
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Though the '90s and early aughts may have made Tony Hawk and Ryan Sheckler household names, the '70s were truly the golden age of skateboarding. Whether practicing tricks on the boardwalk or shredding from the depths of an empty pool, the era was defined by the rise of skating, a movement captured in some of the decade's now-iconic snaps.
From Ellen O'Neal's signature moves to teens messing around on the boardwalk, here are 11 pics of '70s skaters that'll have you riding a pool.
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1. Pool Tricks
Courtesy of Hugh HollandAn old school skater practices their jumps, date unknown. -
2. Pretty in Pink
Courtesy of Substantial_Gur_8230 on Reddit“A woman skateboarding in roller skates 1970s.” -
3. Sk8r Girls
Courtesy of kdryan1 on RedditSkaters relax in the ‘70s -
4. San Diego Skaters
Courtesy of Till80 on RedditPro skaters, including Ellen O’Neal, pose with their boards. -
5. Spins and Spins
Courtesy of Till80 on RedditPro skater Ellen O’Neal performs what appears to be a spin. -
6. Jump!
Courtesy of zoso135A ‘70s skater perfects her jumps. -
7. SoCal Cool
Courtesy of Hugh HollandA kid practices his skating on a SoCal sidewalk. -
8. Champion Stand
Courtesy of WhileFalseRepeat on RedditA pro-skater competes at the 1976 World Professional Skateboard Championship. -
9. Get Low
Courtesy of RaylenEstep on Reddit"Laura Thornhill skateboarding in the 70s." -
10. Shoulder Up
Courtesy of earthismycountry on RedditCalifornia teens skate on each others’ shoulders -
11. Skater Snaps
Courtesy of Toodlum on RedditPro skater Tony Alva poses with his board during the ‘70s.
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Pool Tricks
An old school skater practices their jumps, date unknown.
An old school skater practices their jumps, date unknown.
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