“It feels like skateboarding changed… and not in a good way.”
Arto Saari reflects on how skateboarding has shifted for a new generation trying to come up today, especially around the loss of full video parts and the move toward constant short-form content.
He talks about how the industry feels less structured than it once was, with fewer clear pathways for skaters to build lasting careers or complete bodies of work.
What used to be a slower process—travel, filming, and full video parts—has become fragmented into clips that don’t carry the same weight or longevity.
The conversation touches on skateboarding culture, industry changes, and what this shift means for young skaters trying to break in now compared to when he came up.
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