HBO made a short video in their "How to Make It in America" series about legendary NYC skateboarder Wilfredo Gomez. If you haven't heard of him, Wilfredo is a possibly insane, mysterious, bigfoot-esqu, overwhelmingly talented skateboarder who haunts New York City.
The video features guys like Eric Koston, Gino Iannucci, Guy Mariano, Mark Gonzales, Andrew Reynolds, Heath Kirchart and many more. Here's a quote from the video from Attiba Jefferson, professional skater photographer:
"We get to the spot and Wilfredo's there and you can tell he looked a little rough from the night before... he throws up and he goes to try the trick, and on that try he makes it, and on his way back he looks at me and says: It's that easy. And from then on I knew he was the man."
The video features mature content, so you will be asked to register before viewing it. And if you are a little kid, well, ask your parents. Then leave a comment below about what you think about Wilfredo! It's funny how these guys all talk about how incredible he is, but how seriously unlikable he is ... What do you think? Have you known anyone like Wilfredo? Do you think he's even real?
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I think that was entertaining and that most long time skateboarders have known someone like “Wilfredo”. That’s what Animal Chin was about and that’s what this “Mini Mocumentary” is about… It indicates it’s a “mini moc doc” in the key words the top of the page. Regardless, worth watching and causes me to remember all the Wilfredo’s I have known and skated with. Thanks for posting it.
Thank you for your content Steve. It is valuable.
Would you please get a new photo of yourself?
You look a little well, I don’t know not appealing. And it makes me not want to stay a reader. I don’t intend to hurt your feelings but I bet other people agree.
Ha ha ha ha! Wow! Yeah, I can do that … it IS a pretty old picture now, like from 4 years ago or something. What, exactly, is unappealing about it? I’m curious. It was a picture taken by a photographer friend of mine, and I know I’m bad at sitting still, waiting for a picture …
With the pic thing you just look so bored
Anyways, my best friends mom and step dad just started making and selling boards so I’ve been hanging out with some of The skaters and I real like your skateboarding 101 stuff you plan on making a part 3?