DAILY SKATE CLIPS: Tony Hawk vs. Christian Hosoi: Battle Of The GOATS 1988

November 4, 2025
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"Welcome back to Real Skate Stories! In 1988, skateboarding was undergoing monumental changes, and street skating was on the rise but vert still dominiated the collective consciousness of the skate world and the skateboarding industry. As legends like Natas and Tommy Guerrero led the street skating takeover, the game was changing forever. But in 1988 at the top of the skateboarding world stood two icons: Christian Hosoi, known for his unmatched style and air game, and Tony Hawk, the technical wizard with groundbreaking tricks. The Airwalk Skatefest in Toronto would be the ultimate test to settle the debate of who truly ruled skateboarding. Watch to the end to find out who came out on top in skateboarding’s greatest rivalry!"

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