How Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater changed the lives of some of the world’s biggest skaters – Aviation Analysis Wing

Rodney Mullen still remembers the first time he went on tour after appearing in a Tony Hawks Pro Skater game.
Mullen is widely regarded as one of the most influential skaters of all time, credited with creating many of the tricks like the kickflip and 360 flip that are now integral components of the sport. He turned pro when he was 13, and is now 53, which means hes spent four decades perfecting his craft and elevating skateboarding. But nothing prepared him for what happened after he appeared …

Click here to view the original article.