Top 10 Skateboard Videos of All Time

Saying the Top 10 greatest of anything is a completely subjective statement.

One man’s treasure is another man’s trash.

We feel that our picks for the top 10 skate videos of all-time are not trash, however, though there may be some that do not make our list that might have made yours.

Feel free to comment below on any glaring omissions, but most of all, take a few minutes to remember and recall some of skateboarding's most inspiring motion picture moments.

Blind Video Days, 1991

It’s the quintessential skate video, hands down…no questions asked. Directed by Spike Jonze, the low-budget, highly organic full-length video from Blind managed to capture the essence of pure skateboarding while documenting some of the best skateboarders ever. Jason Lee, Mark Gonzales, Rudy Johnson, Jordan Richter and Guy Mariano. Pure magic caught on film that will never ever get old.

Powell Peralta, The Search For Animal Chin, 1987

This Powell Peralta classic is campy, cheesy, but fun all the way through. The adventures of the classic Bones Brigade squad get cinematic as Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, Mike McGill, Lance Mountain and Tommy Guerrero search for the mythical skate guru, Animal Chin. Watch it and see just how much skating has changed.

eS Menikmati, 2002

When Menikmati dropped, the eS team was at its roster peak. Arto Saari, Koston, a young Rodrigo TX, Rick McCrank, Ronnie Creager, Burnquist and of course, Tom Penny. Innovative filming styles by French Fred and breakthrough skating from one part to the next. The skate world was playing catch up for a while long after this one hit.

Toy Machine Welcome To Hell, 1993

At the height of the giant rail skating trend in the mid 90’s, Toy Machine dropped a video that featured burly heavy hitters like Donny Barley, Mike Maldonado and the star of the team, Jamie Thomas. The video introduced the world to a then unheard of Brian Anderson and Elissa Steamer, who both proved their spot on the illustrious team. Jamie’s part, which was the ender, no doubt inspired the world to skate bigger, faster and gnarlier.

Eastern Exposure 3, 1996

All black white, all Dan Wolfe filmed and directed, Eastern Exposure 3 made the rest of the world take a long hard look at just how gnarly the East Coast skate scene had become. Tim O’Connor, Reese Forbes, Donny Barley and Ricky Oyola’s hard driving Damage Inc. scored part. Big boards, big wheels, pole jams, wallies, lines spanning blocks and stopping traffic…EE3 is classic.

Plan B Questionable, 1992

The hype surrounding the “all-star” Plan B team had already been set in stone. But nobody was prepared for a video that would ultimately change skateboarding forever. A then completely unknown Pat Duffy had the first part and skated enormous rails like curb cuts. His pouring rain rail backlip and double set 50-50 were difficult to comprehend at the time. Amazing parts from Rodney Mullen, Sheffey, Danny Way, Colin McKay, Mike Carroll and more.

101 Snuff, 1993

Short and looking more like a promo than an actual full-length, Snuff was short as hell (12) minutes long, but packed full of innovative skating. Andy Stone, Adam McNatt, a super stylish part from Jason Dill and the Gino Iannucci part that showed the world just how incredible he had been all along.

Lakai, Fully Flared, 2007

The amazing team and direction from Spike Jonze and Ty Evans helped make Fully Flared one of the greatest videos ever. The video marked the introduction of a young Mike Mo, gave some exposure to the reclusive Anthony Pappalardo, birthed a serious comeback Mariano part, and ended things with an epic Marc Johnson’s three-song part.

Girl Yeah Right!, 2003

Amazing skating throughout, innovative special effects and even a cameo by Owen Wilson. With Ty Evans and Spike Jonze steering the ship, amazing parts were shaped from Brian Anderson, Marc Johnson, Gino Iannucci, P. Rod, McCrank, Koston and a very young Jereme Rogers. Great video, great soundtrack, timeless skateboarding.

World Industries, Rubbish Heap, 1989

It was grainy, cheap looking and perfectly rivaled the polished video productions that Powell had become known for. No music to be heard, only raw street skating from a young Jeremy Klein, Chris Pastras and Ron Chatman, and ode to the sketchy Billy Waldman and timeless footage of a padless Jesse Martinez crushing a small vert ramp. Amazing Mike Vallely footage and the video that showcased Rodney Mullen’s public transition from freestyle to streetstyle. This is also the video that taught the world how to focus a board. Marketing brilliance on the part of Steve Rocco