Tony Alva

Alva began his career as a professional skateboarder at a young age, eventually joining the influential Zephyr Competition Skateboarding Team, also known as the Z-boys. As part of this team, he contributed significantly to the development of vertical skateboarding. His skills on a skateboard earned him recognition, with Transworld Skateboarding Magazine ranking him eighth in its list of the "30 Most Influential skateboarders" of all time. This esteemed position solidified Alva's status within the skateboarding community.