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Legendary skater and surfer Arto Saari breaks down how surfing gave birth to skateboarding — from 1950s surfers bolting roller skate wheels onto two-by-fours, to the pool-riding revolution that made skating its own culture.

In this clip from The Plug w/ Justin Jay, Arto reflects on the early tension between skate and surf communities, how each world tried to carve out its own identity, and how modern athletes like John John Florence are now blending both disciplines — bringing airs, flips, and flow full circle.

👉 Watch to hear Arto’s take on:

How skateboarding evolved from surfing’s “flat days”
Why empty pools changed everything
The moment skaters stopped identifying as surfers
How surfing is now borrowing tricks back from skating

🎧 Full episode on The Plug w/ Justin Jay — featuring conversations with icons from surfing, skating, and music culture

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