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“Without parental guidance telling you there's another way to live it can be tough but my kids have an advantage over my life. I can tell them I know what it's like and that they don't ever want to go to the places I've been, whereas when I grew up, it was so accepted and normal that if you didn't do it, you were considered weird.”

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Christian Hosoi

Christian Hosoi, born on October 5, 1967, is a renowned skateboarder. Known for his unique skills and style, he is considered one of the key figures in the development of skateboarding culture. more

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