Ben Chibber from Vancouver’s Monke Skateboards stopped by this week to hook up some videos - and some sweet stories about the Vancouver skate scene in the late 80s/early 90s.
Here’s Ben with two fine female 80s specimens, as well as MC Red One in his pre-Rascalz days:

“His mom almost never let him come hang out downtown though,” says Ben.
Red One is still reppin the Monke, almost 20 years later:

Yep, things have changed. Chibber says the boards are heavier, fair enough - but I think it’s the steez that’s changed the most. If you need proof, check out this sweet 1985 music video - the pants alone say it all.

Direct Link --> http://www.rip.tv/video/view/4550

-GrrlRippr@Rip.TV

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