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Tony Alva (born September 2, 1957) is an American skateboarder, entrepreneur, and musician. He was a pioneer of vertical skateboarding and one of the original members of the Zephyr Competition Skateboarding Team, also known as the Z-Boys.
Welcome to TA TV! The new official home of Tony Alva and Alva Skates on Youtube. Stay tuned for rare clips and original content from the Godfather of skateboarding. Alva Skates since 1977.
One of the key figures in the early evolution of skateboarding from a wholesome, contest based "sport" into the freewheeling art form that it is today was To...
Biography – Tony Alva is a Legendary Skateboarder, Surfer, Musician and original member of Dogtown Z-Boys. He is considered one of the most important and influential skateboarders of all time.
Tony Alva did slalom, freestyle, barrel jumps, and downhill. He was a rock star and an inspiring sidewalk surfer for his generation. With an aggressive personality that blended technical skills with creativity and spontaneity, the "Mad Dog" was a skate photographer's dream.
The incredible journey of Tony Alva, a skateboarding legend who transformed the sport. From his early days with the Z-boys to pioneering innovative skateboard design and dominating contests, he's left an indelible mark.
The first skateboarder to successfully market himself as a brand name, Tony Alva continues to own and operate the innovative Alva skateboard company. Considered one of the originators of vertical skateboarding, Alva continues to develop new technology for the sport he loves.
